brainstrust fundraising events
You can browse our calendar of upcoming fundraising events and campaigns. For the latest information about races and challenges, please keep in contact with event organisers or email fundraising@brainstrust.org.uk
The Big Half
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a bran tumour at The Big Half in London this September. Organised by London Marathon Events, The Big Half is a vibrant, inclusive half marathon with a fun, festival atmosphere. The 13.1 mile course weaves through London from Tower Bridge to the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich. Fantastic support across […]
Bedford Running Festival
Looking to set yourself a challenge for 2024? Join Team brainstrust as we take on some fantastic events across the Bedford Running Festival Weekend. Welcome to the Bedford Running Festival, where it is all about choice. Choose from the 5km or 10km on Saturday 7th September or take on the Half Marathon or 20 mile race on […]
Run Thorpe Park
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the ‘fun for all the family’ Run Thorpe Park 5km or 10km challenge around the rides and rollercoasters inside the fantastic THORPE PARK Resort and be first in line to enjoy everything the Resort has to offer. Following the race, you will be able […]
The Great North Run
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions raised each year for worthy […]
Men’s 10k Edinburgh
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this stunning city centre run through the streets of Edinburgh. Men’s 10K is a series of timed 10k runs that provides a proactive and challenging way to engage men in healthy physical activity and to promote health and wellbeing all year round.
Women’s 10k Edinburgh
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this fantastic and scenic city centre 10k through the streets of Edinburgh. Women’s 10K is a series of timed 10k runs that provides a proactive and challenging way to engage men in healthy physical activity and to promote health and wellbeing all year round. Closing […]
Robin Hood Half Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this well established half marathon event which is being held for the 44th time in 2024. This one loop half marathon course now attracts over 9,000 runners. The Robin Hood Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events […]
Cardiff Half Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this well established Half Marathon which is now into its 21st year and part of the super half series that includes Prague, Berlin, Lisbon, Valencia. Early bird sold out 5000 places in 3 hours, so early booking is key to secure your place. Registration closes […]
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this stunningly located Half Marathon. Breathtaking views of the sea, cool coastal routes and the highlights of Poole and Bournemouth will be on show at this fantastic Half Marathon and Festival event. Registration closes for this popular event on 2nd October 2024.
Manchester Half Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this traffic free, flat and fast Half Marathon which takes runners through the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with the promise of great support and an abundance of entertainment en route. This is a PB potential race with a lovely 2-mile flat finish […]
Bournemouth Supersonic 10k
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this fantastic, scenic, coastal 1ok event. Running in the supersonic 10k will provide you with a glimpse of running the way it should be, along coastlines with the backdrop of the stunning sea.
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at Bournemouth Half Marathon. Breathtaking views of the sea, cool coastal routes and the highlights of Poole and Bournemouth will be on show at this fantastic Half Marathon event. The kind folk of the south coast will be proud to welcome you to their beautiful part […]
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer. Charity runners will glide through four of London’s stunning Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James’s Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London’s most famous landmarks, including The […]
Amsterdam Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Amsterdam Marathon. Join over 47 000 runners from over 140 countries for this unique city marathon! The event begins and finishes in the Olympic Stadium and provides a scenic course that is flat and fast-paced. Runners will follow the route along the Amsel River and through […]
The Great South Run
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at probably the world’s favourite 10-miler, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed.
Amsterdam Half Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at one of Europe’s most scenic and beautiful Half Marathons. The flat and fast course is packed with scenery as you run through Vondelpark & Rijksmuseum, following the Amsel River, you will be sure to see many canals and windmills but whatever you do, do not stop […]
Yorkshire Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a bran tumour at The Yorkshire Marathon in October. The Yorkshire Marathon has been a monster success since day one. In many ways, it’s the jewel in White Rose County’s sporting crown. We like to think every element of The Yorkshire Marathon is charged with Yorkshire Spirit. Since the inaugural […]
Run Alton Towers 2024
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the fun for all the family Run Alton Towers event. Choose between the 5km, 10km or Half Marathon distance. Not only do all finishers get a fantastic medal but entry to the park is also included as part of your race entry fee. So […]
Brainstrust Bass Belle 10 Miler
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the brainstrust Bass Belle 10 miler. Back for a 10th time, this is a fast, flat, PB potential race set in the beautiful South Cambridgeshire villages of Bassingbourn, Litlington and Abington Pigotts. With only 465 places, the brainstrust Bass Belle is an intimate […]
Paris Half Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Paris Half Marathon. The Paris Half Marathon is one of the best overseas half marathons for UK runners to take part in! The World famous fashion capital ups the ante when it comes to running for charity. A vibrant atmosphere as you […]
Cambridge Half Marathon 2025
Join team brainstrust as we take on the 2025 Cambridge Half Marathon for people with a brain tumour. This flat and fast course starts and finishes on Victoria Avenue in the centre of Cambridge with Midsummer Common as the event site. The route has been updated for 2025 and will now take you through the […]
Barcelona Marathon 2025
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Barcelona Marathon. With very few hills or inclines, the course is very flat and fast, and suits first time runners, or those going for a PB! The Barcelona Marathon is one of the most popular in Europe. The course takes you through […]
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025
London Landmarks Half places are available with team brainstrust. Event date: April 6th, 2025 Take on the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon with us to help people living with a brain tumour. This hugely popular half marathon takes in the iconic Westminster Bridge and Charing Cross Road, up past Leicester Square and China Town. Adding even […]
Brighton Marathon 2025
Join Team brainstrust as we take on the iconic Brighton Marathon for people living with a brain tumour diagnosis. The UK’s third largest marathon, not to mention most picturesque, will return on Sunday 6 April 2025! The fast and beautiful 26.2-mile course starts at Preston Park, and into Withdean before turning back down the London […]
Paris Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the world famous Paris Marathon. The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world’s greatest cities. Race day will see you […]
Manchester Marathon 2025
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the fourth largest marathon in Europe. This is also the flattest major marathon with great PB potential. As with every year all finishers will get a funky medal and other goodies!
Hackney Half Marathon
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this fast, flat, PB potential half marathon. The Hackney Half sells out every year and is renowned for its festival atmosphere and fantastic crowd support. There will be entertainment stations along the route and a festival village for you to enjoy post race. Registration closes […]
Edinburgh Marathon 2025
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Edinburgh Marathon. The marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility! Edinburgh Marathon joined the world’s elite road races in 2012 by becoming the first marathon in Scotland to be officially recognised […]
Edinburgh Half Marathon 2025
Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Edinburgh Half Marathon 2025. Come and be part of Scotland’s BIGGEST running festival! This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and […]