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.

  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £20-£30
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Devon

The famous trekking challenge is back again! Lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.

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

Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight

Your chance to combine the beauty of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with its sea views, glades and tall ridges, with your love of wild walking, and support those with brain cancer in each step.

  • 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.

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.
  • Tue 2 Dec
  • £12 + £125 fundraising
London, UK

Santa in the City | Day 1 - Tuesday

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 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.
  • Wed 3 Dec
  • £12 + £125 fundraising
London, UK

Santa in the City | Day 2 - 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 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
Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £35 + £300 fundraising
Bath, Somerset, UK

GetPRO Bath Half

Brainstrust

Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!

  • 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
Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £30 + £250 fundraising
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Brainstrust

Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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
  • £65 + £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
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.
  • Sun 12 Jul 2026
  • £25 + £200 fundraising
London, UK

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
The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
  • £30 + £200 fundraising
London, UK

The Big Half

Brainstrust

The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!

  • Half marathon
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 27 Sep 2026
  • 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
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
  • Sun 4 Oct 2026
  • £45 + £325 fundraising
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • £30 + £250 fundraising
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

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

Team Brainstrust

People fundraising for Brainstrust.

Siobhan G.

Siobhan G.

Barcelona Half Marathon by Brooks 2026
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Dorottya B.

Dorottya B.

HOKA Paris Half Marathon 2026
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Zoe S.

Zoe S.

Brighton Marathon 2026
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Charlotte D.

Charlotte D.

Barcelona Half Marathon by Brooks 2026
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Giacomo T.

Giacomo T.

Barcelona Half Marathon by Brooks 2026
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Cara L.

Cara L.

Essar Chester Half Marathon 2026
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Jay H.

Jay H.

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon 2025
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Amy T.

Amy T.

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon 2025
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Gracie R.

Gracie R.

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon 2025
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Nicola R.

Nicola R.

Run Alton Towers | 5K 2025
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Blake T.

Blake T.

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon 2025
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4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.