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

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 low grade glioma brain tumour brings […]

Join our February session – a gentle space for brain tumour patients and caregivers to express, connect, and belong through art. 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 […]

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 […]

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

If you’re living with a brain tumour and want to understand more about neuro-psychological support services, then this webinar is for you! The focus of this session will be about the role of neuropsychology services in the care of people living with a brain tumour diagnosis

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, […]

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.

It’s OK not to be OK – come and join us to build emotional strength, so you can move from not being really fine to thriving. When you are living with a brain tumour, not feeling fine can become part of everyday life. Even so, many of us respond to “How are you?” with “I’m […]

Living with metastatic brain cancer? Welcome to our online event where we come together to share stories, offer support, and provide resources for those living with metastatic brain cancer. Join us for informative discussions, Q&A sessions with experts, and connect with others who understand what you’re going through. Whether you’re a patient or a caregiver, […]

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

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 (chair-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 […]

Join Team Brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Chester 10k 2026. This event sells out every year, so don’t delay & enter now! This fast course starts from the iconic Chester Racecourse and heads north-west out of the City along wide roads allowing runners to rapidly settle into race pace, then passing […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the well established and supported Reading Half Marathon.  Join 5,000 runners on the start line for the 43rd Reading Half Marathon. The Reading Half Marathon not only takes in the highlights of the centre of Reading where you will experience huge crowd support but also […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Wolverhampton 10k. Join us for the brand new ROAD CLOSED Wolverhampton 10k. Starting and finishing at Molineux Stadium this race is open to all abilities and offers the perfect opportunity to run a chip timed 10k! You will each get a unique themed medal, […]

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 those with a brain tumour at the City of Lincoln 10k 2026. This 10k is one of the biggest and best-loved road runs in the region. With brilliant support all round the route, a great goody bag and a trendy T-Shirt, it’s no surprise that thousands rock up and run every year. The […]

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 closes […]

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 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 […]

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, […]