brainstrust

• 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

• 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
• £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
• £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

• 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

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £40 + £315 fundraising

Wizz Air Hackney Half

Brainstrust

Date tbc. An unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment set in the grassy parkland of Hackney Marshes, hosting the hugely popular Hackney Half with inspiring festival vibes!

• 13.1 miles road running