brainstrust

brainstrust

brainstrust helps people diagnosed with a brain tumour, aiming to give everyone diagnosed access to the resources that will put them back in control.

About charity

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.

A trekking challenge with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £20-£30
St Andrews, Fife, UK

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
A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £20-£30
Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK

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.

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.
  • Sun 3 Aug
  • £15 + £125 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
York, North Yorkshire, UK

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.

  • Entries close soon
  • 10 km road running + 45 m ascent
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!
  • Sun 17 Aug
  • £20 + £150 fundraising
Musselburgh, East Lothian, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 17 Aug
  • £25 + £225 fundraising
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

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
Chertsey, Surrey, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £30 + £225 fundraising
Chester, Cheshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £40 + £300 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £25 + £175 fundraising
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

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 + 19 m ascent
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.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £35 + £300 fundraising
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

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 + 101 m ascent
Fancy taking on a 26.2-mile challenge in the beautiful, historic, scenic city of York? It's flat with serious PB potential plus there's a team relay option. This is your marathon. This is your moment.
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £25 + £200 fundraising
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Altra Yorkshire Marathon

Brainstrust

Fancy taking on a 26.2-mile challenge in the beautiful, historic, scenic city of York? It's flat with serious PB potential plus there's a team relay option. This is your marathon. This is your moment.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 281 ft ascent
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.
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £20 + £150 fundraising
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

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 + 140 m ascent
The return of Run Alton Towers at the UK’s largest theme park! Run through the picturesque gardens of the UK's largest theme park with a superb themed medal for all runners.
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon

Brainstrust

The return of Run Alton Towers at the UK’s largest theme park! Run through the picturesque gardens of the UK's largest theme park with a superb themed medal for all runners.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 309 m ascent
The return of Run Alton Towers at the UK’s largest theme park! Run 5K through the picturesque gardens of the UK's largest theme park with a superb themed medal for all runners.
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £20 + £100 fundraising
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Run Alton Towers | 5K

Brainstrust

The return of Run Alton Towers at the UK’s largest theme park! Run 5K through the picturesque gardens of the UK's largest theme park with a superb themed medal for all runners.

  • 5 km road running + 60 m ascent
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.
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
  • £35 + £300 fundraising
Paris, France

HOKA 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 8 Mar 2026
  • £35 + £300 fundraising
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

TTP Cambridge Half Marathon

Brainstrust

Experience one of the UK’s most iconic races in the heart of historic Cambridge. The TTP Cambridge Half Marathon takes you past world-famous colleges, along scenic Cambridgeshire roads,...

  • Half marathon
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.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £70 + £725 fundraising
Paris, France

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
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £50 + £325 fundraising
London, UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Brainstrust

A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads.

  • Half marathon
The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £30 + £300 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

Brainstrust

The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 447 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • £55 + £600 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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
Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £40 + £315 fundraising
London, UK

Hackney Half

Brainstrust

Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!

  • 13.1 miles road running
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £15 + £125 fundraising
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon

Brainstrust

One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £20 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K

Brainstrust

This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 10 km road running + 155 m ascent
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £15 + £125 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 5K

Brainstrust

The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £40 + £325 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon

Brainstrust

Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 76 m ascent
Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £70 + £600 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon

Brainstrust

Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!

  • 26.2 miles road running + 165 m ascent