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 by region – brainstrust would love you to support the charity by taking on a challenge for us. See what events are available in your region and do something amazing today!
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A Dose of Neuroscience – Hypnotherapy Session – Dec 23rd 2-3:30pm
A hypnotherapy session to build calm and confidence while understanding the neurochemicals behind emotional wellbeing.
Calmness and confidence- Hypnotherapy workshop Dec 30th 7.00pm
An extra dose of steadiness when you need it most.
Meningioma Matters – Fri Jan 2nd 13.00
Living with a meningioma can feel isolating. This is a relaxed, open space to talk, listen, 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 with others who truly understand. Share how […]
Living with low grade glioma – Mon 5th Jan 16.00
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 […]
Come Along for Tea & a Wee Blether – January Online Meetup Tues Jan 6th 12.00
Join our monthly online cuppa and chat. A safe, welcoming space for anyone affected by a brain tumour.
Living With Meningioma: Help Shape Future Research – Tues 6th Jan 2.30pm
We want to understand what “good outcomes” actually mean to patients and carers – not only what looks good on a scan. What’s this about? We’re running a series of Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) events to learn from people with lived experience of meningioma. We want to understand what “good outcomes” actually […]
Living With Meningioma: Help Shape Future Research – Tues Jan 6th 4.00pm
We want to understand what “good outcomes” actually mean to patients and carers – not only what looks good on a scan. What’s this about? We’re running a series of Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) events to learn from people with lived experience of meningioma. We want to understand what “good outcomes” actually […]
Neuroscience informed hypnotherapy for brain tumour patients and caregivers – Weds Jan 7th 2.00pm
Join this session to find out more about hypnotherapy and an introduction to strategies to support you when living with a brain tumour. Curious about how your brain can support your well-being? This session introduces the science of neuroplasticity and how hypnotherapy can ease discomfort, lift mood, and reduce anxiety. Designed for people living with […]
High Grade Brain Tumour Community – January Online Meetup Thurs 8th Jan 13.00
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 […]
Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) Group – January Online Meetup – Fri Jan 9th 1.00pm
A welcoming monthly online space for anyone affected by an acoustic neuroma.
Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) Group – January Online Meetup – Jan 9th 1.00pm
A welcoming monthly online space for anyone affected by an acoustic neuroma
January Art Time – Weds 14th Jan 10.30am
Join our January session – a gentle space for brain tumour patients and caregivers to express, connect, and belong through art.
Brainstrust Bereavement Community – Jan 14th 7:00pm
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. For those living with loss, a space to share, reflect, and feel held.
Scanxiety- Hypnotherapy workshop for brain tumour patients and caregivers- Jan 14th 2:00pm
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, […]
While I Wait- Hypnotherapy workshop – Jan 21st 2:00pm
Join this session to learn how hypnotherapy can support you doing periods of waiting when you are living with a brain tumour.
A Dose of Neuroscience – Hypnotherapy Session – Jan 22nd 12:00pm
A hypnotherapy session to build calm and confidence while understanding the neurochemicals behind emotional wellbeing.
Colloid Cyst Community – January Online Meetup – Jan 23rd 1:00pm
A relaxed virtual cuppa and chat for anyone affected by a colloid cyst – patients, carers, and families.
Living with Metastatic Brain Cancer- Jan 26th 2:00pm
Living with metastatic brain cancer? Join us for a virtual event where we share stories, support, and resources for those of you who are living with metastatic brain cancer. Living with a meningioma can feel isolating. This is a relaxed, open space to talk, listen, We know how hard it can be to live with […]
Calmness and confidence- Hypnotherapy workshop Jan 28th 7:00pm
An extra dose of steadiness when you need it most.
Run Dorney Lake 10k / Half Series -Feb & April 2026
Join Team Brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the Run Dorney Lake series in February and April 2026. Will you choose the 10k or Half Marathon and do something amazing for brainstrust. Dorney Lake; home to London 2012′s Olympic rowing events. Dorney Lake, situated near the village of Dorney in Buckinghamshire, […]
Chester 10k 2026
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 […]
Bath Half Marathon 2026
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 […]
Reading Half Marathon 2026
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 […]
Sheffield Half Marathon 2026
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. […]
Wolverhampton 10k 2026
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, […]
Paris Marathon 2026
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 […]
Milan Marathon 2026
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 […]
City of Lincoln 10k 2026
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 […]
Manchester Marathon 2026
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! Deadline for entries is 12th December 2025 so reserve your place today.
Shakespeare Half & Marathon Series 2026
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 […]
Great Birmingham Run Series – 10k / Half Marathon 2026
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 […]
Nuclear Races – 6 & 12k challenges – May to November 2026
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 […]
Tough Mudder 5km / 15km Challenges – May – October Nationwide 2026
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. […]
Leeds Marathon 2026
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 […]
Bidwells Oxford 10k Town & Gown 2026
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 […]
Great Bristol Run Series – 10k/ Half Marathon 2026
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 […]
Leeds Half Marathon 2026
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 […]
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 […]
Essar Chester Half Marathon 2026
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 […]
Edinburgh 5k – Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026
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 […]
Edinburgh 10k – Edinburgh Running Festival 2026
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 […]
Edinburgh Half Marathon 2026
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 […]
Edinburgh Marathon 2026
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 Marathon Festival – 5km/10km / Half / Marathon
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 […]
Great Manchester Run Series 2026
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 […]
Leeds Running Festival 5k/10k/Half – June 2026
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 […]
Great North Swim 2026 – 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile, 5k or 10k Challenge
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 […]
The Great North Run 10k July 2026
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 […]
Ride Reigate Cycle Challenge 2026 – 25k, 50k or 100k
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.
Newcastle Half 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 […]







































