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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Stroke Association's charity places

Take on an event to help rebuild lives after stroke.

Fast and flat through historic streets on a two-lap course that avoids the city's hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 16 Mar 2025
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon

Stroke Association

Fast and flat through historic streets on a two-lap course that avoids the city's hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • Half marathon
Walk, jog or run the stunning coastal paths of the Isle of Wight for a great charity cause, from the base camp at Chale, visiting historic Cowes and the iconic Needles en route.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May 2025
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

Stroke Association

Walk, jog or run the stunning coastal paths of the Isle of Wight for a great charity cause, from the base camp at Chale, visiting historic Cowes and the iconic Needles en route.

  • Ultra run
Take on a thrilling run at 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.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run 10K

Stroke Association

Take on a thrilling run at 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.

  • 10 km road running
Take on a thrilling run at 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.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon

Stroke Association

Take on a thrilling run at 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.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Walk, jog or run along the fabulous UNESCO World Heritage coastline for charity, starting at the picturesque Corfe Castle, with a range of distances to suit all abilities and full support too.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May 2025
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Stroke Association

Walk, jog or run along the fabulous UNESCO World Heritage coastline for charity, starting at the picturesque Corfe Castle, with a range of distances to suit all abilities and full support too.

  • Ultra run
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

Stroke Association

The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 13.1 miles road running
One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £20 + £250 fundraising
London, UK

Hackney Half Marathon

Stroke Association

One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 10K

Stroke Association

The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 10 km road running
Walk, jog or run along the capital to coast route for charity, with a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May 2025
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Stroke Association

Walk, jog or run along the capital to coast route for charity, with a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.

  • Ultra run
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 24 May 2025
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

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
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 24 May 2025
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

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
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 25 May 2025
  • £15 + £295 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon

Stroke Association

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
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 25 May 2025
  • £20 + £495 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon

Stroke Association

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
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 25 May 2025
  • £40 + £495 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

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
Take on England’s finest countryside for charity, at your own pace, with stunning views en-route. With distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge

Stroke Association

Take on England’s finest countryside for charity, at your own pace, with stunning views en-route. With distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!

  • Ultra run
Test yourself for charity in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way, trails and fabulous views, with routes from 10km right up to 100km there’s something for everyone!
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun 2025
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

Stroke Association

Test yourself for charity in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way, trails and fabulous views, with routes from 10km right up to 100km there’s something for everyone!

  • Ultra run
From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge

Stroke Association

From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!

  • Ultra run
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Parallel Windsor | 100M

Stroke Association

A Festival of Inclusivity with challenge events for all ages, health conditions and abilities. Held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park and staged on the iconic Long Walk.

  • 100 m road running
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Parallel Windsor | SuperSensory 1K

Stroke Association

A Festival of Inclusivity with challenge events for all ages, health conditions and abilities. Held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park and staged on the iconic Long Walk.

  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Parallel Windsor | 1K

Stroke Association

A Festival of Inclusivity with challenge events for all ages, health conditions and abilities. Held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park and staged on the iconic Long Walk.

  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Parallel Windsor | 5K

Stroke Association

A Festival of Inclusivity with challenge events for all ages, health conditions and abilities. Held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park and staged on the iconic Long Walk.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Parallel Windsor | 10K

Stroke Association

A Festival of Inclusivity with challenge events for all ages, health conditions and abilities. Held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park and staged on the iconic Long Walk.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
Challenge yourself for charity on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle with distances from 10K right up to 50km there's something for everyone!
  • Sat 2 Aug 2025
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

Stroke Association

Challenge yourself for charity on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle with distances from 10K right up to 50km there's something for everyone!

  • Ultra run
The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a real charity challenge featuring Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way with a choice of distances from 25km right up to 100km!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep 2025
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Ultra Challenge

Stroke Association

The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a real charity challenge featuring Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way with a choice of distances from 25km right up to 100km!

  • Ultra run
Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2025!
  • Sun 7 Sep 2025
  • £20 + £350 fundraising
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

Stroke Association

Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2025!

  • Half marathon
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' charity challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge

Stroke Association

England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' charity challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!

  • Ultra run
A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Now in its 51st year! Charity places available for 2025.
  • Sun 28 Sep 2025
  • £50 + £1,000 fundraising
Berlin, Germany

BMW Berlin Marathon

Stroke Association

A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Now in its 51st year! Charity places available for 2025.

  • Marathon
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage! Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • £10 + £250 fundraising
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Cardiff Half Marathon

Stroke Association

An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage! Charity places now available for 2025.

  • Half marathon