Run, swim, cycle
Whether you are a seasoned runner, cyclist or swimmer, or someone who wants to achieve a personal goal, why not pick a challenge in support of Headway? We have guaranteed places in some of the UK's most iconic events.
If you've already got a place in an event or you're setting yourself a virtual running challenge, please get in touch. We can provide you with fundraising ideas, a sponsorship pack and a Headway running vest to wear on the big day!
Please contact events@headway.org.uk for more information.
Find your local event
From 5k runs to marathons, find the challenge that's right for you in your local area.
Find out moreWorld famous marathons with realbuzz
Throughout 2025 - realbuzz has teamed up with some of the world’s most renowned events to secure charity entries and connect runners with great causes. They also offer the option for you to gain entr...
Find out moreUltra Challenge Series
October 2025 - Are you a walker, jogger, or runner looking for a challenge? If so, these events are for you! Ultra Challenges are for everyone – take it on at your pace!
Find out moreGreat North Run
Register your interest for 2026! - Join Headway - the brain injury association for the UK's largest and most famous half marathon, from Gateshead to South Shields.
Find out moreCardiff Half Marathon
5th October 2025 - The Cardiff Half Marathon is a flat, fast course that passes all of the city’s most breathtaking scenery and iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Civ...
Find out moreManchester Half Marathon
12th October 2025 - The Manchester Half Marathon hosts a very flat course, perfect for smashing personal bests but also the ideal route for those new to half marathons and charity runners.
Find out moreAmsterdam Marathon
Register your interest for 2026 - Enjoy the world capital Amsterdam and run its flat, fast and historical course.
Find out moreBarcelona Marathon
Register your interest for the 2026 Barcelona Marathon! One of the most popular in Europe. With very few hills or inclines, the course is very flat and fast, and suits first-time runners, or those g...
Find out moreManchester Marathon
Register your interest for the 2026 Manchester Marathon! One of the most popular in Europe, the Adidas Manchester Marathon, the UK's second largest marathon and one of Europe's largest is an iconic e...
Find out moreBrighton Marathon
Register your interest for Brighton Marathon 2026! Explore the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove, passing iconic landmarks and the stunning coastline. Renowned for its fantastic crowd support, this...
Find out moreLondon Landmarks Half Marathon
Register your interest for 2026! A closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.
Find out moreParis Marathon
Register your interest for 2026! The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge and one of the world's greates...
Find out moreTCS London Marathon
Our charity spaces have all gone. If you secure a place, we'd be thrilled to have you run in support of Headway.
Find out moreHackney Half Marathon
17 May 2026: A Half Marathon with a difference. Set your goals off to the right start by calling your crew to the Wizz Air Hackney Half start line.
Find out moreAJ Bell Great Manchester Run
Register your interest for 2026! Manchester's original and best-loved running events.
Find out moreEdinburgh Marathon Festival
Register your interest for 2026! Join one of the UK’s most popular running events and experience the Edinburgh Marathon Festival.
Find out moreRoyal Parks Half Marathon
Sign up for 2026! Charity runners will glide through 4 of London's most beautiful Royal Parks, Kensington Garden, Hyde Park, St James and Green Park.
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