Find out more about how hypnotherapy can help you to manage scanxiety when living with a brain tumour. That familiar wave of worry before a scan? You’re not alone. This session builds on what you’ve already learned and brings fresh focus to understanding and managing scanxiety. We’ll explore how fear affects your body and mind, […]

A welcoming monthly online space for anyone affected by an acoustic neuroma

          Join us at our face to face meet-up for people living with a brain tumour and their loved ones

Join us to explore what behaviour and personality change is and spend time developing strategies to manage it.

Researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Leeds are developing a groundbreaking new technology to treat childhood brain tumours – and they need your insights to help guide this work.  

An extra dose of steadiness when you need it most.

Join Sammy for Neuro Pilates – a gentle, inclusive session for all bodies and abilities

A relaxed virtual cuppa and chat for anyone affected by a colloid cyst – patients, carers, and families.  

A hypnotherapy session to build calm and confidence while understanding the neurochemicals behind emotional wellbeing.  

An extra dose of steadiness when you need it most.

Join Team Brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the BrighTEN series  in January 2026.  Will you choose the seafront 10k or 10 miler? Kickstart Your New Year Resolutions! Join us for the BrighTEN Seafront Run, featuring a scenic 10-miler or a 10K run along the stunning Brighton seafront. This is your chance to […]

Join team brainstrust as we take on the 2026 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 private grounds […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Bath Half Marathon. The Bath Half Marathon is a ‘big city’ race, starting and finishing in Bath city centre. This course is fast and undulating with proven potential to set a new personal best. Join 15,000 other runners on the flat, picturesque […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Sheffield Half Marathon. A major event in the UK’s running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind. Thousands of runners of all abilities will be taking part, raising many thousands of pounds for numerous great causes. […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help all people with a brain tumour at the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026. This hugely popular half marathon takes in the iconic Westminster Bridge and Charing Cross Road, up past Leicester Square and China Town. Adding even more world famous cultural landmarks to the route, and taking you to […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the fantastic Milan Marathon. A fast and scenic course that runs mostly in the heart of the city, medal and jersey for all finishers, plus a state-of-the-art Running Festival that turns into a modern and engaging running fair for three days. The start […]

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 […]

Join Team Brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the Shakespeare Half or Marathon 2026. This flat and fast route, follows 1 lap for the half marathon and 2 laps for the marathon. The majority of the route follows closed roads around the town, with the remainder on the Stratford Greenway footpath, a […]

Join brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the Great Birmingham Run Series. The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands’ biggest and best running event, with thousands of Brummie runners taking to the streets every year to challenge themselves and raise cash for charity. There’s everything you’d expect from a […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon. The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will see 7,777 participants take on a brand new route through Leeds that starts and finishes at Headingley Stadium.  This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner […]

Join brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the Great Bristol Run 2026. Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on the super-scenic 10k and half marathon routes at the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run. If stunning views, inspiring history and graffiti murals are […]

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 […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Essar Chester Half Marathon 2026. The Chester Half is one of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in the historic Roman/Medieval international destination city of Chester. The fast and largely flat city and rural race route will […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Edinburgh 5k 2026. 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 an unforgettable running […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Edinburgh 10k 2026 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 an […]

Join brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Edinburgh Half Marathon 2026. 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 an […]

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 […]

Join brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Edinburgh Half Marathon 2026. 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 an unforgettable running […]

Join Team Brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the Great Manchester Run series 2026.  Will you choose the 10k or Half Marathon? Join us for another spectacular running celebration in the heart of Manchester with the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run. The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run is the city’s original and best-loved […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Saucony London 10km, the most iconic capital city 10k race. Following a sell-out 2023, 2024 and 2025 event, don’t miss your chance to be a part of 2026! Enjoy an incredible closed-road route through central London, past some of the city’s most […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this fast, flat, PB potential 10k. Running since 2009, the York 10k has been described as one of the country’s most beautiful city runs and Yorkshire’s most popular 10k. 5000 runners took part in 2025, will you join them in 2026? Closing date for registrations […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Leeds Running Festival. Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around Roundhay Park in Leeds, one of the biggest city parks in Europe. Each Mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a bran tumour at The Big Half in London this September.  With only 5 charity places available, early booking is advised! 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 […]

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 46th time in 2026. 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 […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this well established Half Marathon which is now into its 23rd  year and part of the super half series that includes Prague, Berlin, Lisbon, Valencia. The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe. It is […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon. With a city centre start and finish, the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is a celebration of everything that makes Glasgow truly great: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and, of course, great people, […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the sell out Manchester Half Marathon. This inaugural half marathon sees runners take on generous, closed roads across the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with the promise of great support and an abundance of entertainment en route. The Manchester Half Marathon hosts […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people  with a brain tumour at the Oxford Half Marathon. This awesome course is fast and flat, it proudly guides runners through the pristine and winding streets of Oxford in all its historic delight. The Oxford Half Marathon begins in the centre of the city and winds past  Old Marston […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the  Great South Run. The AJ Bell Great South Run is probably the world’s favourite 10-miler, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed. Portsmouth’s supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way round, with blaring music, cheers, […]