Alex McGill

Individual UK Runs 2026

Half Marathon for Parkinson's UK

On the 31st May I will be running the AJ Bell Great Manchester half marathon in support of Parkinson's UK!

https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-manchester-run/

Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition that has no cure and gets worse over time. It has more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. And Parkinson's is on the rise. Someone is diagnosed every 20 minutes in the UK today. By 2050, the number of people with Parkinson’s worldwide will double to 25 million.

Parkinson’s UK is the charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way. Wherever you’re from, whatever you need.

From searching for a cure and campaigning for better health and care, to funding research into groundbreaking new treatments and running life-changing support services. It’s all driven by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.

That’s why I’m fundraising for Parkinson’s UK. 

My updates

We made it!

Monday 1st Jun
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and helped raise over £200 for Parkinson's UK! All the money will go towards cutting-edge research and to supporting those with Parkinson's and their families.
Yesterday was finally the big day - the Great Manchester Run! I completed the race in Parkinson's blue, with a final time of 2:30:20.
Once again, a massive thank you to all who contributed!

Thank you to my sponsors

£10

Tom Mcgill

Let's get it poo

£22.80

Rachael Colbran

Good luck Alex!

£28

Alex Mcgill

£50

Helena And Scott Mcgill

Well Done Alex, Proud of you. Love Mum and Dad xxx

£54.75

Robin Green

Good luck Alex - looking forward to hearing all about it!

£20

Maureen

Hi Alex Good luck with the run Love Auntie Maus xx

£20

Catherine Grayson

Good luck Alex. Love Nanny and Pop Pop