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 morerealbuzz
Throughout 2024 - 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
Throughout 2024 - 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 moreTough Mudder
28th July 2024 (Yorkshire) and 10th August 2024 (South West): We’re thrilled to be able to add Tough Mudder to our events portfolio.
Find out moreGreat North Run Half Marathon
8th September 2024 - Join Headway - the brain injury association for the UK's largest and most famous half marathon, from Gateshead to South Shields.
Find out moreRobin Hood Half Marathon
29th September 2024 - The Robin Hood Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.
Find out moreBournemouth Marathon Festival (5K, 10K, Half Marathon)
12th & 13th October 2024 - The Bournemouth Marathon Festival hosts the Supersonic 5K, Supersonic 10K, and Half Marathon. Join us for this electric running festival, and enjoy a great weekend out.
Find out moreGreat Scottish Run Half Marathon
6th Oct 2024 - Join Headway and take on this city centre course. With fantastic Glaswegian support, medals, finisher t-shirts and bragging rights for all this is an event not to be missed!
Find out moreGreat Scottish Run 10K
6th October 2024 - Scotland’s friendliest city will bring the support, with crowds of locals cheering and high-fiving from beginning to end. Plus there’s medals, finisher t-shirts and bragging rights ...
Find out moreGreat South Run
20th October 2024 - Join Headway - the brain injury association for the South coast’s biggest and best running event over a fast and flat 10 mile route in Portsmouth.
Find out moreSuperhero Series: Winter Wonderwheels powered by Marvel
1st December 2024 - Winter Wonderwheels powered by Marvel. Come and join Team Headway at the UK’s one & only disability sports series for the Everyday Superhero!
Find out moreParis Half Marathon
9th March 2025 - Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris is one of the best overseas half marathons for UK runners to take part in! Are you ready to push your boundaries to the maximum in the city of love?
Find out moreBath Half Marathon
16 Mar 2025 - This fast and undulating city centre course has personal best potential! The two-lap course hugs both sides of the Avon Valley, with crowds along the route to support you every step of ...
Find out moreBrighton Marathon
6th April 2025 - Explore the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove, passing iconic landmarks and the stunning coastline. Renowned for its fantastic crowd support, this popular event is one not to miss!
Find out moreLondon Landmarks Half Marathon
6th April 2025 - 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.
Find out moreParis Marathon
13th April 2025 - 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 greatest cities.
Find out moreTCS London Marathon
27th April 2025 - Set yourself the ultimate challenge and take your place alongside your fellow Headway Heroes on the start line of the iconic TCS London Marathon!
Find out moreHackney Half Marathon
18th May 2025 - A Half Marathon with a difference. Set your 2025 off to the right start by calling your crew to the Wizz Air Hackney Half start line.
Find out moreEdinburgh Marathon Festival
24th and 25th May 2025 - Join one of the UK’s most popular running events and experience the Edinburgh Marathon Festival.
Find out moreRide London
25 May 2025 - This iconic 100-mile cycle starts in central London before heading out into the Essex countryside and back to the capital for a spectacular finish on Tower Bridge.
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