Brainstrust
Helping the brain tumour community to feel less alone and more in control. Read more
Registered charity no. 1114634
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brainstrust 5K runs
Short in distance, big in impact. A 5K for brainstrust can raise hundreds of pounds — pick one and get your fundraising page live.
- Sun 15 Nov
- £20 + £125 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
brainstrust 10K runs
Ten kilometres raises serious money and most people can train for it in weeks. Find a race, set your page live and get moving for brainstrust
- Sun 11 Oct
- £25 + £175 fundraising
Bournemouth Supersonic 10K
Brainstrust
A flat, fast and scenic 10K along Bournemouth’s stunning coastline — race between two iconic piers and soak up the festival atmosphere from start to finish.
- 10 km road running + 19 m ascent
- Sat 14 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
brainstrust 10 mile runs
A serious step up — and a serious fundraiser. Ten miles for brainstrust puts real money on your page and gives you a result to be proud of.
- Sun 18 Oct
- £25 + £225 fundraising
AJ Bell Great South Run
Brainstrust
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
- 10 miler
- Sun 18 Oct
- £30 + £250 fundraising
AJ Bell Great South Run
Brainstrust
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
- 10 miler
brainstrust half marathons
13.1 miles takes commitment, training and a reason to keep going on the hard days. Running for brainstrust gives you exactly that.
- Sun 27 Sept
- £15 + £175 fundraising
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
- Sun 4 Oct
- Entries closed
Manchester Half Marathon
Brainstrust
Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.
- Half marathon
- Sun 4 Oct
- Entries closed
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
- Sun 4 Oct
- £30 + £225 fundraising
- Early bird
Great Scottish Run Half Marathon
Brainstrust
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
- 13.1 miles road running + 389 ft ascent
- Sun 11 Oct
- £30 + £250 fundraising
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
- Sun 11 Oct
- £40 + £325 fundraising
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Brainstrust
Sun, sea and 13.1 miles of stunning coastline — a spectacular half marathon taking you across both Bournemouth piers, as the headline event of the Run Bournemouth running festival!
- 13.1 miles road running + 101 m ascent
- Sun 18 Oct
- £20 + £225 fundraising
Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon
Brainstrust
Run the biggest half marathon of the Netherlands and experience stunning canals, lively streets, and iconic landmarks on a flat, fast course finishing in the city’s historic Olympic Stadium.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 15 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
- Sun 14 Feb 2027
- Entries closed
Barcelona Half Marathon by Brooks
Brainstrust
Find your own rhythm and beat within the urban symphony of the Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, then live it up at the After Party!
- Half marathon
- Sun 14 Mar 2027
- £35 + £300 fundraising
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
- Sun 4 Apr 2027
- £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 16 May 2027
- £45 + £350 fundraising
HOKA 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 30 May 2027
- Entries closed
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
brainstrust marathons
The marathon is the fundraising distance. Weeks of training, early mornings and a story worth telling — supporters respond to that commitment with generosity.
- Thu 1 - Fri 30 Apr 2027
- £70 + £725 fundraising
Schneider Electric Paris Marathon
Brainstrust
2027 date TBC. 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 4 Apr 2027
- £35 + £300 fundraising
Wizz Air Milan Marathon
Brainstrust
Race through Milan’s iconic streets, fast boulevards and cultural landmarks in a vibrant, high-energy marathon that blends speed, style and world-class Italian atmosphere.
- Marathon
- Sun 4 Apr 2027
- £35 + £315 fundraising
Brighton Marathon
Brainstrust
Come and experience the UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational day of running!
- 26.3 miles road running + 477 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Apr 2027
- £30 + £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 30 May 2027
- Entries closed
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
brainstrust swims
Every stroke counts. Find a swim event for brainstrust and start raising money from the moment you sign up.
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- Entries closed
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | 5K
Brainstrust
A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 5 km lake swimming
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- Entries closed
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | 10K
Brainstrust
Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 10 km lake swimming
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- Entries closed
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | Two Mile
Brainstrust
A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 2 miles lake swimming
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- Entries closed
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | One Mile
Brainstrust
Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 1 mile lake swimming
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- Entries closed
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | Half Mile
Brainstrust
An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 0.5 mile lake swimming
brainstrust charity walks
You don't need to run to make a difference. Treks, hikes and long-distance walks are some of the most inclusive — and most rewarding — ways to fundraise for brainstrust.
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sept
- £20
Follow the Seagulls | Scotland | One Day Challenge
A trekking challenge on Saturday OR Sunday with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- 26 miles walking
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sept
- £30
Follow the Seagulls | Scotland | Two Day Challenge
A trekking challenge with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- 50 miles walking
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sept
- £20
Follow the Seagulls | Yorkshire | One Day Challenge
A trekking challenge on Saturday OR Sunday taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
- 26 miles walking
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sept
- £30
Follow the Seagulls | Yorkshire | Two Day Challenge
A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
- 50 miles walking