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 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
Cancelled
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
  • Cancelled
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 with lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £20-£30
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Devon

A trekking challenge with lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.

  • Charity walk 2
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!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
  • £20-£30
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

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

Brainstrust charity places in events

Secure your place with brainstrust and take on one of these events to help people beat brain cancer.

Join the return of the Run Thorpe Park and fundraise for one of these great causes!
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £18 + £125 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
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!

  • Entries close soon
  • 5 km road running + 4 m ascent
One of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK! A true Nottingham favourite, it’s also the city’s biggest charity fundraising event!
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • Entries closed
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Robin Hood Half Marathon

Brainstrust

One of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK! A true Nottingham favourite, it’s also the city’s biggest charity fundraising event!

  • 13.1 miles 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
  • Entries close soon
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!

  • Entries close soon
  • 26.2 miles road running + 696 ft ascent
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
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
  • Entries closed
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
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
10th Anniversary! Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the festive spirit! Take part in the traditional festive fun run or the new festive fun walk.
  • Wed 3 Dec
  • £12 + £125 fundraising
London, UK

Santa in the City | Day 1 Wednesday

Brainstrust

10th Anniversary! Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the festive spirit! Take part in the traditional festive fun run or the new festive fun walk.

  • 4.5 km road running
10th Anniversary! Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the festive spirit! Take part in the traditional festive fun run or the new festive fun walk.
  • Thu 4 Dec
  • £12 + £125 fundraising
London, UK

Santa in the City | Day 2 Thursday

Brainstrust

10th Anniversary! Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the festive spirit! Take part in the traditional festive fun run or the new festive fun walk.

  • 4.5 km road running
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
Run 13.1 unforgettable miles through Cambridge’s historic streets and iconic University grounds on a flat, fast-paced course perfect for supporting a charity cause and chasing a personal best.
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
  • £35 + £300 fundraising
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

TTP Cambridge Half Marathon

Brainstrust

Run 13.1 unforgettable miles through Cambridge’s historic streets and iconic University grounds on a flat, fast-paced course perfect for supporting a charity cause and chasing a personal best.

  • 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
Italy’s fastest marathon is preparing to welcome more than 35,000 participants, including marathon runners, relay runners and family runners, for an increasingly modern and engaging event.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £30 + £300 fundraising
Milano, Italy

Wizz Air Milan Marathon

Brainstrust

Italy’s fastest marathon is preparing to welcome more than 35,000 participants, including marathon runners, relay runners and family runners, for an increasingly modern and engaging event.

  • 42.2 km road running
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

Team Brainstrust

People fundraising for Brainstrust.

£812
Jon D.

Jon D.

Great North Run 2025
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£330
Sam H.

Sam H.

TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2025
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£155
Daniel L.

Daniel L.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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£80
David G.

David G.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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£0
Aranvir C.

Aranvir C.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Phoebe M.

Phoebe M.

The Big Half 2025
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Zoe S.

Zoe S.

Brighton Marathon 2026
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Cara L.

Cara L.

Essar Chester Half Marathon 2026
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Louis O.

Louis O.

TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2025
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Charlie W.

Charlie W.

TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2025
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James A.

James A.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Tracy H.

Tracy H.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Natalie P.

Natalie P.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Sky M.

Sky M.

TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2025
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Amy T.

Amy T.

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon 2025
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Ayse A.

Ayse A.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Isla H.

Isla H.

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025
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Giddy G.

Giddy G.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Brendan F.

Brendan F.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Emily S.

Emily S.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Bethan D.

Bethan D.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Nathan D.

Nathan D.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Hannah T.

Hannah T.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Jason H.

Jason H.

TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2025
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Alfie C.

Alfie C.

TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2025
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Blake T.

Blake T.

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon 2025
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Paul S.

Paul S.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Pip M.

Pip M.

TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2025
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Stuart E.

Stuart E.

The Big Half 2025
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Jay H.

Jay H.

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon 2025
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Avery R.

Avery R.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Hannah W.

Hannah W.

MBNA Chester Marathon 2025
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Katy D.

Katy D.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Jason H.

Jason H.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Nicola R.

Nicola R.

Run Alton Towers | 5K 2025
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Anna I.

Anna I.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Gracie R.

Gracie R.

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon 2025
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Amy H.

Amy H.

Manchester Half Marathon 2025
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Jacob J.

Jacob J.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Sarah D.

Sarah D.

Great North Run 2025
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