Follow the Seagulls
Follow the Seagulls is a series of long distance, charity treks to help people beat brain cancer. It’s your chance to do something truly incredible that matches your passion to help the 80,000 people in the UK who are afraid and alone because of their brain tumour diagnosis.

- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £20-£30
Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight
A trekking challenge along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!
- Charity walk 2

- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £20-£30
Follow the Seagulls | Scotland
A trekking challenge with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- Charity walk 2

- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £20-£30
Follow the Seagulls | Yorkshire
A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
- Charity walk 2
brainstrust charity places in events
Secure your place with brainstrust and take on one of these events to help people beat brain cancer.

- Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
- £35 + £225 fundraising
Great North Swim | 5K
Brainstrust
A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 5 km lake swimming

- Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
- £45 + £300 fundraising
Great North Swim | 10K
Brainstrust
Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 10 km lake swimming

- Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
- £175 + £25 fundraising
Great North Swim | Two Mile
Brainstrust
A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 2 miles lake swimming

- Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
- £20 + £150 fundraising
Great North Swim | One Mile
Brainstrust
Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 1 mile lake swimming

- Sat 14 - Sun 15 Jun
- £20 + £150 fundraising
Great North Swim | Half Mile
Brainstrust
An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 0.5 mile lake swimming

- Sun 13 Jul
- £25 + £175 fundraising
Saucony London 10K
Brainstrust
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
- 10K run

- Sun 3 Aug
- £15 + £125 fundraising
York 10K
Brainstrust
One of the country’s most beautiful city runs and one of Yorkshire’s most popular 10Ks! A flat and fast course giving runners opportunity to race through the heart of this wonderful city.
- 10 km road running

- Sun 17 Aug
- £20 + £150 fundraising
Scottish 10K
Brainstrust
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!
- 10K run

- Sun 17 Aug
- £25 + £225 fundraising
Scottish Half Marathon
Brainstrust
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- Half marathon
- Sun 7 Sep
- £18 + £125 fundraising
Run Thorpe Park 5K & 10K | 5K
Brainstrust
Join the return of the Run Thorpe Park and fundraise for one of these great causes!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 28 Sep
- £20 + £175 fundraising
Robin Hood Half & Mini Marathon | Half Marathon
Brainstrust
Welcome to the Robin Hood Half and Mini Marathon - one of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.
- 13.1 miles road running

- Sun 5 Oct
- £30 + £225 fundraising
MBNA Chester Marathon
Brainstrust
A multi-award winning event and three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester!
- 26.2 miles road running

- Sun 5 Oct
- £45 + £325 fundraising
Oysho Cardiff Half
Brainstrust
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
- Half marathon

- Sun 12 Oct
- £25 + £175 fundraising
Bournemouth Supersonic 10K
Brainstrust
The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
- 10 km road running

- Sun 12 Oct
- £40 + £300 fundraising
Manchester Half Marathon
Brainstrust
Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.
- Half marathon

- Sun 12 Oct
- £30 + £200 fundraising
Oxford Half Marathon
Brainstrust
Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!
- Half marathon

- Sun 12 Oct
- £35 + £300 fundraising
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Brainstrust
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
- 13.1 miles road running

- Sun 19 Oct
- £50 + £350 fundraising
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Brainstrust
Starting and finishing in the historic Olympic Stadium, this is the fourth fastest marathon in the world and known for its flat, fast, historic course.
- 26.2 miles road running

- Sun 19 Oct
- £25 + £200 fundraising
Yorkshire Marathon
Brainstrust
Thousands of runners (and walkers) of all abilities will tackle the flat, traffic-free course past the city's historic sites to a cracking Yorkshire atmosphere! Team relay challenge available too.
- 26.2 miles road running

- Sun 19 Oct
- £30 + £225 fundraising
Great South Run
Brainstrust
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
- 10 miler

- Sun 19 Oct
- £20 + £175 fundraising
Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon
Brainstrust
The biggest half marathon in the Netherlands and part of the Amsterdam Marathon Weekend boasting a flat, fast course and an exciting Olympic Stadium finish.
- 13.1 miles road running

- Sat 15 Nov
- £20 + £150 fundraising
Run Alton Towers | 10K
Brainstrust
Run a 10K through the grounds of the UK's largest theme park, with free entry to the attractions for all runners after the event.
- 10 km road running

- Sun 16 Nov
- £20 + £200 fundraising
Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon
Brainstrust
Take on a half marathon through the grounds of the UKs largest theme park, with chip timing on an undulating, two-lap course.
- 13.1 miles road running

- Sun 16 Nov
- £20 + £100 fundraising
Run Alton Towers | 5K
Brainstrust
Take on an undulating 5K which starts and finishes outside the Towers, making a single looped course through the grounds.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £35 + £300 fundraising
Harmonie Mutuelle Paris Half Marathon
Brainstrust
An early-season opener and chance to get back in the swing as spring approaches. Speed, timing, motivation, performance: this race will set the pace for your athletic challenges in the year to come.
- Half marathon

- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £70 + £725 fundraising
Schneider Electric Paris Marathon
Brainstrust
One of the largest marathons on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop.
- Marathon

- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £55 + £600 fundraising
adidas Manchester Marathon
Brainstrust
Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.
- Marathon