Come and join us for Art Time – whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete novice, this is a gentle two-hour session to explore how painting can become a mindful, soothing activity. As you focus on the creative process, you may find stresses and worries begin to fade into the background.

Join us for an honest and supportive session where we’ll talk about what it’s really like to live with a LGG diagnosis. Living with a low grade glioma isn’t straightforward. Join us to hear how we all manage the uncertainty of living with a LGG diagnosis.

Living with a high grade (grade 3 or 4) brain tumour can feel isolating. This online group offers a supportive space to those who understand This informal online group is for people living with a high grade (grade 3 or 4) brain tumour diagnosis – and their supporters. There’s no set agenda and no pressure […]

Explore the neuroscience behind feelings of anticipation and uncertainty and find practical techniques that can help interrupt the cycle. For many people living with a brain tumour, the period before scans or results can be one of the most emotionally demanding parts of the journey. This experience is often referred to as ‘scanxiety’. ‘Scanxiety’ reflects […]

Living with a meningioma can feel isolating. This is a relaxed, open space to talk, listen, and connect with others who get it. We know how hard it can be to live with a meningioma – whether you’re a patient or a caregiver. This space is for you. Join us for a gentle, open conversation […]

A welcoming monthly online space for anyone affected by an acoustic neuroma. Living with an acoustic neuroma can feel overwhelming at times, and it helps to talk to others who truly understand. This is a friendly, informal online space where you can connect, share experiences, or simply listen in. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or further […]

Join our live Zoom session to learn how to use the Advoca app and feel more confident managing your medical appointments and care. Advoca is a free mobile app, built by NHS doctors, that records your medical appointments and turns them into a clear, easy-to-read summary. It also points you towards trusted information from brainstrust, the […]

If you or someone you love has been affected by a brain tumour, you may question whether care could, or should, have been different. In this warm, practical and informative webinar, led by Bolt Burdon Kemp, we’ll gently unpack what it really means to bring a legal claim for compensation following medical treatment. It’s designed for […]

Join our monthly online cuppa and chat. A safe, welcoming space for anyone affected by a brain tumour.

Whether you are a patient or caregiver we need your help to shape a new clinical trial for meningioma Researchers at the University of Plymouth are developing a clinical trial to test a promising new drug treatment for meningioma and they want to hear from people who are living with a meningioma before the trial […]

A gentle, inclusive Neuro Pilates class designed to support movement, balance, and wellbeing for those living with a brain tumour. Join us for a calm, welcoming online Neuro Pilates session (mat-based) designed especially for the brainstrust community. This gentle class focuses on supporting movement, posture, and balance through a specialist Pilates approach tailored to individuals living with […]

The grieving process begins at the time of diagnosis. We know that a death caused by a brain tumour is different. Come and be less alone.

Join our live Zoom session to learn how to use the Advoca app and feel more confident managing your medical appointments and care. Advoca is a free mobile app, built by NHS doctors, that records your medical appointments and turns them into a clear, easy-to-read summary. It also points you towards trusted information from brainstrust, the […]

Try out a bit of poetry, either writing a poem of our own, or reading a poem for comfort or inspiration. In this workshop, there are no rules: just opportunities to write the way you feel works best for you.  

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

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!  Waiting list places now available but limited.

In loving memory of Wayne Elvin, a much-loved and deeply missed parent and friend of the school, we are proud to bring you another WE Run for brainstrust 5k and 10k event. This is your opportunity to make a real difference for the 79 people diagnosed with a brain tumour each day in the UK*.  […]

Join us for a virtual event where we share stories, support, and resources for those of you who are living with metastatic brain cancer. For this session we are delighted to have Matt WIlliams, neuro-oncologist, talk about the role of SRS for treating brain mets. Living with metastatic brain cancer? Welcome to our online event […]

How your brain manages stress. This session offers an accessible introduction to the neuroscience of stress, emotions and learning. Participants explore how the brain processes experience and how everyday actions influence brain chemistry and behaviour.  

Face scans and procedures with calmness and confidence. Medical procedures such as scans, treatments and hospital visits can trigger strong anticipatory responses in the brain. Even when we understand the purpose of a procedure, the brain may still respond with fear, muscle tension and heightened alertness. This session focuses on preparing both mind and body […]

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 2025 Tough Mudder. The ultimate obstacle course challenge now has 20+ obstacles over a 15 Kilometre run. With no competition and no timing, it’s just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course and earn the world-famous orange headband. […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Nuclear Races in Brentwood, Essex. Events are open to anyone and includes challenges at  6 & 12km. Nuclear is well known for delivering UK’s most award winning events with big, high quality, achievable, natural & man-made obstacles designed to test every ability […]

Join Team Brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the Bidwells Oxford 10k Town & Gown 2026. As the only closed-route 10k race in Oxford, this sell-out event offers a unique opportunity to run on city roads amidst Oxford’s scenic landmarks and historic charm. The course also features beautiful stretches through the city’s […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at Leeds Half Marathon, Yorkshire’s biggest and loudest event.  With a fantastically vibrant atmosphere guaranteed, this run could be right up your street. The much-loved run raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity every year and often attracts more than 7,500 runners. The race starts […]

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 us on Sunday 17th May for this years Lark Rise Bike Ride: A Fantastic Day for All Get ready for another incredible Lark Rise Bike Ride! A fun, family-friendly event, this ride takes you through the stunning historic landscape that inspired Flora Thompson’s Lark Rise to Candleford. With three route options to choose from, […]

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 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 has […]

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 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 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 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 those with a brain tumour at the Leeds Running Festival in June 2026. 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 […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Great North Swim challenge.  Choose your distance from 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 miles, 5k or 10k. The Great North Run is the UK’s biggest open water swimming event providing a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy […]

Back for a third time, this is a fast, chip-timed, ‘pancake’ flat and definitely PB potential race which takes in the picturesque South Cambridgeshire villages of Bassingbourn and Litlington. The race is open to social and club runners. Runners must be at least 15 years old to take part with no upper age limit. The […]

Join Team Brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the Great North Run 10k 2026. The AJ Bell Great North 10k transforms ordinary people into local heroes. This year’s event will take place on an exciting new course, passing some of Newcastle’s most iconic sights. Expect a party atmosphere, incredible support and […]

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 Ride Reigate 2025. A cycle sportive event offering three scenic routes. With 100K, 50K and family friendly 25K route, our local sportive offers something for everyone from keen cyclists to leisure and family. The deadline for entries is 1oth June 2026.  

Join Team brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the Newcastle Half 2026. We are excited to announce the return of the Newcastle Half Marathon, starting and finishing at the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Union home ground – Kingston Park! This ROAD CLOSED course takes in the beautiful countryside lanes around Newcastle Airport and […]

Join Team Brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the Birmingham Running Festival 2026. We’re back for our next Birmingham Running Festival at the wonderful Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Choose between a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon  for a fun morning out running with friends and family! Take in the natural beauty […]

Join Team Brainstrust’s mission to help all those with a brain tumour at the Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival 2o26.  Will you choose the 10k or Half Marathon challenge? These ROAD CLOSED races will start and finish within the beautiful Grounds of Hillsborough Castle, before heading out onto the surrounding rural roads of Hillsborough […]

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 vision to help those with a brain tumour at Tour De Mon Cycle Challenge 2026. With such a varied route there is always something to keep your mind off your legs – don’t be fooled that Anglesey is flat! Take the coast road out of Holyhead, taking in the coastline and the […]

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 brain tumour at the Run Thorpe Park .  Choose to run either the 5k or 10k  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 […]

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. Did you miss out in a place in the September ballot?  Why risk missing out in a place in the January ballot, take […]

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 all those with a brain tumour at the Sheffield 10k. Staged in partnership with Sheffield City Council, the Asda Foundation Sheffield 10K is set right in the heart of South Yorkshire’s famous Steel City. A fantastic atmosphere is always generated by the enthusiastic local support. Thousands took part last […]

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 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 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 Bournemouth Supersonic 10k. 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. The Bournemouth Marathon Festival hosts the supersonic 10k and also brings many […]

Join brainstrust’s mission to help people with brain tumours at the MBNA Chester Marathon. Get involved in the award-winning marathon set in the historic Roman Medieval destination, the great city of Chester. The event organisers pride themselves on being runners themselves and have designed a route that spans the largely flat stunning city as well as […]

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 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  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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]