brainstrust events

Our Thrive with brainstrust events will help you live better with a brain tumour. Below you can find information about upcoming webinars and meetups, both online and face-to-face. Filter by Patient and Carer events to see what’s happening this month. If you have any questions about our supportive events or would like to book a coaching session, please email hello@brainstrust.org.uk.

You can also 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

Running events with Run for Charity – brainstrust would love you to support the charity by taking on a challenge for us. Check out all of our featured events or search for your event of choice via the hub. Run for Charity featured and all events

 
Running Events with Realbuzz – through brainstrust’s partnership with Realbuzz, our runners now have the opportunity to take on some of the biggest events Globally  and in the UK including the Superhalfs series & the Abbott World Marathon Majors.  Places in these events are hard to come by so check out the list below and get registered.
 
 
Treks & Trails with Ultra Challenge – The UK’s No 1 Series of treks & trail runs! Take on a challenge at your pace and fundraise for the brain tumour community! Whether along a stunning coastline or on trails through magnificent countryside, you’ll get full support all the way–including plenty of food & drink, medics & massage, camaraderie, a medal & T shirt -and an amazing sense of achievement. With 20 events to choose from, and distance options ranging from 10km up to the full 100km, there’s an Ultra Challenge waiting for you.
 

Upcoming Events

May 28, 2026 @ 18:30 - 23:30

brainstrust 20th Anniversary Dinner

manchester run
May 31, 2026

Great Manchester Run Series 2026

June 7, 2026

Leeds Running Festival 5k/10k/Half – June 2026

June 13, 2026

Great North Swim 2026 – 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile, 5k or 10k Challenge

June 21, 2026

brainstrust Bass Belle 10km 2026

July 5, 2026

The Great North Run 10k July 2026

July 12, 2026

Newcastle Half 2026

July 12, 2026

Saucony London 10K

cycling 1
July 12, 2026

Ride Reigate Cycle Challenge 2026 – 25k, 50k or 100k

July 19, 2026

Birmingham Running Festival – 5k/10k/Half July 2026

July 26, 2026

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival 2026 – 10k / Half Marathon

August 2, 2026

York 10k 2026

August 23, 2026

Tour De Mon – 46/77/106mile Cycle Challenge 2026

August 23, 2026

Tour De Mon – 46/77/106miles Cycle Challenge 2026

August 30, 2026

Leeds Running Festival – 5k /10k / Half 2026

September 6, 2026

The Big Half 2026

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