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

• 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 + 4 m ascent

• 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 + 696 ft ascent

• 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
• £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 + 19 m ascent

• 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 + 101 m ascent

• Sun 19 Oct
• £25 + £200 fundraising

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

• 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 + 140 m ascent

• Sun 16 Nov
• £20 + £200 fundraising

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

• Sun 16 Nov
• £20 + £100 fundraising

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

• Sun 8 Mar 2026
• £35 + £300 fundraising

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

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

• 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 12 Apr 2026
• £50 + £325 fundraising

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

• Sun 12 Apr 2026
• £30 + £300 fundraising

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

• 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

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

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £15 + £125 fundraising

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

• Sat 23 May 2026
• £20 + £150 fundraising

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

• Sat 23 May 2026
• £15 + £125 fundraising

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

• Sun 24 May 2026
• £40 + £325 fundraising

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

• Sun 24 May 2026
• £70 + £600 fundraising

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