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Pound the pavements, roads and trails – and help ensure no one faces brain injury alone.

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  • Great North Run

    Great North Run

    The Great North Run is the world's largest half marathon, taking runners on an unforgettable route from Newcastle to South Shields, cheered on by thousands of supporters along the way.

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  • Headway runner approaching the finish of the Edinburgh Marathon.

    Edinburgh Marathon Festival

    Be part of one of the UK's most popular running weekends and take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival with Team Headway. From the historic streets of Scotland's capital to the stunning East Lothian coastline, you'll enjoy an unforgettable race-day experience, fantastic crowd support and a truly scenic route.

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  • Hackney Half Marathon

    Hackney Half Marathon

    One of London's most vibrant running events, taking participants through the heart of Hackney with live entertainment and incredible community support along the route.

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  • Marathon runner, Archie Turner, wearing a bright yellow Headway UK vest bites his finisher’s medal after completing a race.

    TCS London Marathon

    All our 2027 charity places are now sold out. If you'd like to run for Headway UK in another event, please register your interest.

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  • Headway runner displaying a finishers’ medal after completing the Manchester Marathon.

    Manchester Marathon

    The Adidas Manchester Marathon, the UK's second largest marathon and one of Europe's largest is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester.

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  • Two Headway runners displaying their Brighton Marathon finishers’ medals.

    Brighton Marathon

    Experience one of the UK's favourite running events, taking you through the vibrant city of Brighton and along the seafront.

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  • Headway runner smiling and making a positive hand gesture while taking part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

    London Landmarks Half Marathon

    The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.

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  • Ultra Challenge

    Ultra Challenge

    Walk, Jog, or Run along stunning coastlines, or trails through wonderful countryside – with full support all the way, camaraderie, and an amazing sense of achievement!

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Sam King

“I’m taking on the biggest challenge of my life, and raising money for Headway UK, a brilliant charity that supports families affected by brain injury. Brain injuries are the most complex injuries to deal with. I’ve seen first-hand how hard it is when something like this happens, and how much help people really need.”

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Every 90 seconds, someone is admitted to a UK hospital with a brain injury.

There are estimated to be 2.6 million people in the UK living with the effects of a traumatic brain injury or stroke related disabilities. 

Together, we can ensure no one faces this alone.

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