Thin Blue Line UK is proud to announce that three dedicated supporters, Bethany O'Meara, Graeme Hazell and Stewart Fleming, will be taking on the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday 30 May 2027 in support of the charity. The trio are already preparing for the challenge, which will see them take on 26.2 miles through Scotland's capital while raising vital funds to support Thin Blue Line UK's work with serving and retired police officers and their families.

Their commitment highlights the incredible role fundraisers play in helping Thin Blue Line UK continue its mission. As a small charity that receives no government funding, every pound raised through fundraising activities directly contributes towards supporting members of the policing family and raising awareness of the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced within policing.

The Edinburgh Marathon represents a significant commitment for all three runners, requiring months of training, determination and dedication. By choosing to support Thin Blue Line UK, Bethany, Graeme and Stewart are not only taking on a personal challenge but also helping ensure the charity can continue delivering support to those who have dedicated their lives to protecting others.

Tony a Trustee of Thin Blue Line UK said "We are incredibly grateful to Bethany, Graeme and Stewart for choosing to support Thin Blue Line UK by taking on the Edinburgh Marathon. As a charity that receives no government funding, fundraisers are absolutely vital to everything we do. Every mile they run and every pound they raise helps us continue supporting serving and retired police officers and their families across the UK. Challenges like this not only raise essential funds but also help raise awareness of the importance of wellbeing and mental health within the policing community. On behalf of everyone at Thin Blue Line UK, I would like to thank them for their commitment and wish them every success with their training over the coming months".

The charity is encouraging supporters to get behind the Edinburgh Marathon team and help them reach their fundraising targets.



Support Our 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Team

You can support our runners by donating through their JustGiving pages...

🏃🏻‍♀️ To support Bethany O'Meara please click HERE.

🏃🏼‍♂️ To support Graeme Hazell please click HERE.

🏃🏻‍♂️ Stewart Fleming is in the process of creating his fundraising page. This article will be updated with details once the page is live.

Every donation, no matter the size, will help Thin Blue Line UK continue providing support and opportunities to members of the policing family.

Could You Take On a Challenge for Thin Blue Line UK?

Inspired by Bethany, Graeme and Stewart? Why not join our growing team of fundraisers and take on your own energetic challenge for Thin Blue Line UK? Whether you're going solo or teaming up with friends, family or colleagues, there's no better way to support a vital cause while boosting your own fitness and mental wellbeing.

🏃🏿‍♀️ From sponsored walks and runs to 24-hour treadmill challenges, there's something for everyone.

🚴🏽‍♀️ Group challenges such as 100km cycling events and pelotons are a fantastic way to have fun while raising money together.

🎽 Claim your free Thin Blue Line UK fundraising T-shirt and wear it with pride on the day.

📢 Our team will help promote your challenge through our website, news stories and social media channels.

We can also provide sponsorship forms, fundraising advice and practical tips to help you achieve your fundraising goals. By sharing your story, we can help increase awareness of both your challenge and the vital work being carried out by Thin Blue Line UK.

As Bethany, Graeme and Stewart begin their journey towards the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon, everyone at Thin Blue Line UK wishes them the very best with their training and fundraising efforts. Their dedication demonstrates the powerful difference that supporters can make to a charity that relies entirely on the generosity of the public to continue supporting the policing community.

Interested in taking on your own challenge?

Get in touch with Thin Blue Line UK today and let us help turn your next challenge into a fundraising success. To learn more about ways in which you can support the charity please click HERE.