Stroke Association

Stroke Association

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly.

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Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 10K route.
  • Sun 3 May
  • Entries closed
Birmingham, West Midlands

Great Birmingham Run 10K

Stroke Association

Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 10K route.

  • 10 km road running
Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 13.1-miles.
  • Sun 3 May
  • Entries closed
Birmingham, West Midlands

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon

Stroke Association

Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 13.1-miles.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 314 ft ascent
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic 10K.
  • Sun 10 May
  • Entries closed
Bristol, Somerset

Great Bristol Run 10K

Stroke Association

Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic 10K.

  • 10 km road running
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit to take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon route.
  • Sun 10 May
  • Entries closed
Bristol, Somerset

Great Bristol Run Half Marathon

Stroke Association

Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit to take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon route.

  • 13.1 miles road running
A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Wareham, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Stroke Association

A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.

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  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Wareham, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Stroke Association

Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!

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  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Wareham, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Stroke Association

58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.

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  • 58 km trail running + 1700 m ascent
A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Wareham, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Stroke Association

A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.

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  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth
  • Sat 16 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Wareham, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

Stroke Association

A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth

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  • 34 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Weymouth, Dorset

Weymouth Trail Marathon

Stroke Association

Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.

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  • 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay and the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Wareham, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Stroke Association

The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay and the finish line at Bridport.

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  • 76 km trail running + 1800 m ascent
A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
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Weymouth, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Stroke Association

A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.

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  • 42 km trail running + 600 m ascent
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
  • Entries closed
London

Hackney Half

Stroke Association

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
A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.
  • Sun 17 May
  • £15 + £100 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Wareham, Dorset

The Bridport 10K

Stroke Association

A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.

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  • 10 km trail running + 256 m ascent
A varied 58km challenge, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill and a huge celebration!
  • Sat 23 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Richmond

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Stroke Association

A varied 58km challenge, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill and a huge celebration!

  • 58 km trail running + 800 m ascent
Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton – over the North Downs and the South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside in between, fully supported all the way with a huge celebratory finish!
  • Sat 23 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Richmond

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km Continuous

Stroke Association

Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton – over the North Downs and the South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside in between, fully supported all the way with a huge celebratory finish!

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton, over the North and South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside - all in daylight hours and with a good nights' sleep mid-way!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Richmond

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Stroke Association

Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton, over the North and South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside - all in daylight hours and with a good nights' sleep mid-way!

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Richmond

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Stroke Association

Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.

  • 25 km trail running + 200 m 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
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh

Edinburgh 10K

Stroke Association

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
Starting at Oaks Park then following the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Tulley’s Farm in Turners Hill, and then over the South Downs to the finish line at Brighton Racecourse to a celebration!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Carshalton

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Stroke Association

Starting at Oaks Park then following the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Tulley’s Farm in Turners Hill, and then over the South Downs to the finish line at Brighton Racecourse to a celebration!

  • 75 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
A great challenge through the Surrey and Sussex countryside with a Sutton start and Turners Hill finish with full support and a great finish line celebration!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Carshalton

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

Stroke Association

A great challenge through the Surrey and Sussex countryside with a Sutton start and Turners Hill finish with full support and a great finish line celebration!

  • 33 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Part of the London 2 Brighton Ultra weekend, run, jog or walk from Turners Hill through wonderful Sussex countryside up & over the testing South Downs before coastal views to Brighton Racecourse.
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Crawley, West Sussex

Sussex Marathon

Stroke Association

Part of the London 2 Brighton Ultra weekend, run, jog or walk from Turners Hill through wonderful Sussex countryside up & over the testing South Downs before coastal views to Brighton Racecourse.

  • 42 km trail running + 700 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
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh

Edinburgh 5K

Stroke Association

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
The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!
  • Sun 24 May
  • £40 + £500 fundraising
Edinburgh

Edinburgh Marathon Team Relay

Stroke Association

The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!

  • 26.2 miles road running + 165 m ascent
A new 25km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the South Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton Challenge

Stroke Association

A new 25km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the South Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.

  • 25 km trail running + 400 m ascent
The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

Stroke Association

The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £20 + £175 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Great Manchester Run 10K

Stroke Association

The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 10 km road running
From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Stroke Association

From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!

  • 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Stroke Association

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Stroke Association

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Stroke Association

Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!

  • 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

Lakes Marathon

Stroke Association

Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.

  • 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £11.25 + £150 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

The Ambleside 10

Stroke Association

A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!

  • 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent
From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Ulverston, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Stroke Association

From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!

  • 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
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 13 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Stroke Association

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.

  • 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 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Stroke Association

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.

  • 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 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Stroke Association

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.

  • 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 13 Jun
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Stroke Association

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.

  • 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 13 Jun
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Stroud, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

Stroke Association

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!

  • 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 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Stroud, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Stroke Association

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.

  • 76 km trail running + 1650 m ascent
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