Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition. This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. Help find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

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Pedal Stirling sportive

Choose your distance to help cure Parkinsons.

The gentlest route of Pedal Trossachs, ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a bike ride in stunning countryside surroundings. You'll get chip timing, finishers medal and professional photos too!
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £35-£45
Stirling, UK

Pedal Trossachs | 25 Miles

The gentlest route of Pedal Trossachs, ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a bike ride in stunning countryside surroundings. You'll get chip timing, finishers medal and professional photos too!

  • 25 miles road cycling + 127 m ascent
The intermediate route of Pedal Trossachs, expertly brought to you by Parkinson's UK, heading across Flanders Moss, past Lake of Menteith and up to the Carron Valley Reservoir.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £45-£55
Stirling, UK

Pedal Trossachs | 50 Miles

The intermediate route of Pedal Trossachs, expertly brought to you by Parkinson's UK, heading across Flanders Moss, past Lake of Menteith and up to the Carron Valley Reservoir.

  • 50 miles road cycling + 998 m ascent
The most demanding route of Pedal Trossachs covering some of the most iconic climbs in the Trossachs National Park including Dukes Pass and the infamous Crow Road.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £55-£65
Stirling, UK

Pedal Trossachs | 100 Miles

The most demanding route of Pedal Trossachs covering some of the most iconic climbs in the Trossachs National Park including Dukes Pass and the infamous Crow Road.

  • 100 miles road cycling + 2015 m ascent

Parkinson's UK charity places

Take on an event to help find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £85-£120
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading

Parkinson's UK

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • Multi-terrain run
The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £139
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Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Parkinson's UK

The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.

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  • 53 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £199
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Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Parkinson's UK

Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.

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  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £199
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Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Parkinson's UK

Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.

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  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from Cirencester basecamp. It's tough with some steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £89
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Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Parkinson's UK

The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from Cirencester basecamp. It's tough with some steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.

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  • 23 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route. Head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views over the Severne Valley, to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration and hot meal!
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £89
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Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

Parkinson's UK

Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route. Head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views over the Severne Valley, to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration and hot meal!

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  • 30 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £169
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Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Parkinson's UK

The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.

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  • 76 km trail running + 1650 m ascent
A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £139
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Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Parkinson's UK

A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.

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  • 47 km trail running + 650 m ascent
A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp, taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside and families are welcome too. Walk, jog or run - come and enjoy the event!
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £39
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Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cirencester 10km

Parkinson's UK

A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp, taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside and families are welcome too. Walk, jog or run - come and enjoy the event!

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  • 10 km trail running + 200 m ascent
Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £139
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Parkinson's UK

Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!

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  • 53 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £199
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Parkinson's UK

Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!

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  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £199
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Parkinson's UK

Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!

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  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £89
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Bakewell 25km Loop

Parkinson's UK

From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.

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  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £169
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Parkinson's UK

Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.

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  • 73 km trail running
Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £39
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Bakewell 10

Parkinson's UK

Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.

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  • 10 miles trail running + 405 m ascent
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £85-£120
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

Parkinson's UK

The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • Multi-terrain run
Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £139
  • Entries close soon
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Parkinson's UK

Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!

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  • 47 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Join a mid-summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £139
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Parkinson's UK

Join a mid-summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.

  • 50 km trail running + 830 m ascent
The 25km looped challenge sets out from Guildford early Saturday morning, along some of the most picturesque parts of the Surrey Hills  Way – with a rest stop at half way with snacks and drinks.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £89
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km Loop

Parkinson's UK

The 25km looped challenge sets out from Guildford early Saturday morning, along some of the most picturesque parts of the Surrey Hills Way – with a rest stop at half way with snacks and drinks.

  • 25 km trail running + 530 m ascent
Follow the North Downs Way to Dorking for a 24km challenge with fabulous views. You’ll get full support all the way, rest stops en route and a picnic lunch at the finish.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £89
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Parkinson's UK

Follow the North Downs Way to Dorking for a 24km challenge with fabulous views. You’ll get full support all the way, rest stops en route and a picnic lunch at the finish.

  • 24 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Take on the full 100K ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route to finish at the 5000-year-old Avebury standing stones.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £180-£190
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Non-stop

Parkinson's UK

Take on the full 100K ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route to finish at the 5000-year-old Avebury standing stones.

  • 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon with an overnight stop at the all-inclusive Basecamp, meaning a good nights' sleep in between the 50K stints.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £260-£270
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Two Days with camping

Parkinson's UK

Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon with an overnight stop at the all-inclusive Basecamp, meaning a good nights' sleep in between the 50K stints.

  • 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
Starting in Lewknor, this event presents a varied and scenic route steeped in history. Crossing England’s longest river at the halfway mark, the course finishes at the iconic Lattin Down basecamp.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £85-£180
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | Day One | Thames Valley 50K

Parkinson's UK

Starting in Lewknor, this event presents a varied and scenic route steeped in history. Crossing England’s longest river at the halfway mark, the course finishes at the iconic Lattin Down basecamp.

  • 50 km trail running + 710 m ascent
A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Surrey Sports Park exploring public footpaths within Littleton past Loseley Park. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £39
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | Guildford 10K

Parkinson's UK

A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Surrey Sports Park exploring public footpaths within Littleton past Loseley Park. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!

  • 10 km trail running + 233 m ascent
Sticking to higher ground, you'll pass through a surprisingly isolated stretch of southern England and enjoy dramatic views before finishing with the full 100K at the awesome Avebury Standing Stones.
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • £85-£180
Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | Day Two | Ridgeline 50K

Parkinson's UK

Sticking to higher ground, you'll pass through a surprisingly isolated stretch of southern England and enjoy dramatic views before finishing with the full 100K at the awesome Avebury Standing Stones.

  • 50 km trail running + 630 m ascent
A 50km eastern loop featuring Bantam Bay, Caswell Bay, Mumbles Head, the ‘Mumbles’ sand and mud, Clyne Wood, Gowerton and the Gower Way - to return for the finish line celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £139
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half 50K | Gower East Loop

Parkinson's UK

A 50km eastern loop featuring Bantam Bay, Caswell Bay, Mumbles Head, the ‘Mumbles’ sand and mud, Clyne Wood, Gowerton and the Gower Way - to return for the finish line celebration and medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1000 m ascent
A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £139
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Marathon 42K Loop

Parkinson's UK

A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!

  • 42 km multi terrain running + 900 m ascent
A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton and a massive welcome celebration too!
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £199
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous 100K

Parkinson's UK

A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton and a massive welcome celebration too!

  • 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent
A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton with a good night's sleep mid-way.
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £199
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight 100K

Parkinson's UK

A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton with a good night's sleep mid-way.

  • 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent
Set out from Penrice Castle on a perfect 'half' challenge featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the Wales Coast Path, Rhossili for a picnic, coastal scenery, dunes and the Gower Way then medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £139
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 1st Half 50K | Gower West Loop

Parkinson's UK

Set out from Penrice Castle on a perfect 'half' challenge featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the Wales Coast Path, Rhossili for a picnic, coastal scenery, dunes and the Gower Way then medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1200 m ascent
An ideal 'entry' challenge from Penrice Castle on a route featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way with fantastic views, to finish with a great medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £89
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 25K Loop

Parkinson's UK

An ideal 'entry' challenge from Penrice Castle on a route featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way with fantastic views, to finish with a great medal!

  • 25 km multi terrain running + 550 m ascent
Set out from Penrice Castle on an ultra loop featuring Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, basecamp picnic, along the coast, Mumbles Head, Gowerton then a celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £169
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 75K Challenge

Parkinson's UK

Set out from Penrice Castle on an ultra loop featuring Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, basecamp picnic, along the coast, Mumbles Head, Gowerton then a celebration and medal!

  • 75 km multi terrain running + 1550 m ascent
A perfect Saturday trail 10K from Penrice Castle on a loop towards Oxwich Bay then back to the event hub for a medal, a picnic lunch and to enjoy the whole Ultra Challenge atmosphere.
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £39
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 10K Loop

Parkinson's UK

A perfect Saturday trail 10K from Penrice Castle on a loop towards Oxwich Bay then back to the event hub for a medal, a picnic lunch and to enjoy the whole Ultra Challenge atmosphere.

  • 10 km multi terrain running + 250 m ascent
The 50km ultra option from Dunster Castle, along the South West Coastal Path to a picnic in Exmoor National Park with awesome views over the Bristol Channel to finish back at Minehead with a medal!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £139
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km

Parkinson's UK

The 50km ultra option from Dunster Castle, along the South West Coastal Path to a picnic in Exmoor National Park with awesome views over the Bristol Channel to finish back at Minehead with a medal!

  • 50 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
Starting from Dunster Castle it’s down to the coast to pick up the official start of the South West Coastal path in Minehead and head west with ups and downs towards Porlock, with fantastic views!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £89
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Parkinson's UK

Starting from Dunster Castle it’s down to the coast to pick up the official start of the South West Coastal path in Minehead and head west with ups and downs towards Porlock, with fantastic views!

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
From the iconic Dunster Castle to the coast, along the South West Coast path with fantastic views over the Bristol Channel, then into Exmoor National Park to the finish line for your medal!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £89
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km Loop

Parkinson's UK

From the iconic Dunster Castle to the coast, along the South West Coast path with fantastic views over the Bristol Channel, then into Exmoor National Park to the finish line for your medal!

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Starting in Porlock, it’s a truly magnificent route into Exmoor National Park and a climb up to Dunkery Beacon, down and back towards Minehead to the welcome finish line at Dunster basecamp.
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £89
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Parkinson's UK

Starting in Porlock, it’s a truly magnificent route into Exmoor National Park and a climb up to Dunkery Beacon, down and back towards Minehead to the welcome finish line at Dunster basecamp.

  • 25 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
This fantastic trail route explores stunning views of Dunster Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands and hills with magnificent views at the top and great medal!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £39
Minehead, Somerset, UK

The Dunster 10K

Parkinson's UK

This fantastic trail route explores stunning views of Dunster Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands and hills with magnificent views at the top and great medal!

  • 10 km trail running + 300 m ascent
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
  • £42.75-£45.25
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

Scottish Half Marathon

Parkinson's UK

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
Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the capital’s less-known historic areas and along the Thames’s eastern section to finish with a big cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt and BBQ!
  • Sat 23 Aug
  • £139
London, UK

London Summer Walk | Marathon

Parkinson's UK

Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the capital’s less-known historic areas and along the Thames’s eastern section to finish with a big cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt and BBQ!

  • 42 km walking