Take on a challenge
Take on a challenge and help us to improve life after brain injury! Browse our flagship events below or explore a range of events in your local region.
Corporate events
Run, swim, cycle
Treks and walks
Skydive
For more information please contact us on 0115 924 0800 or events@headway.org.uk.
Find your local event
From 5k runs to marathons, find the challenge that's right for you in your local area.
Find out moreCorporate events
Corporate events are a great way to raise money for us and a clear demonstration of your commitment to helping brain injury survivors and their families receive the care and information they so vitall...
Find out moreSkydives
Dates throughout the year - Jump out of a plane - an amazing experience you can take on by supporting us!
Find out moreInca Trail Trek
June 2025 and October/November 2025 - Peru has many epic trails, but the original Inca Trail is unrivalled.
Find out moreThree Peaks Challenge
May, July and September 2025 - Join us as we climb the highest mountains in the UK – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon!
Find out moreUltra Challenge Series
Throughout 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 moreTough Mudder
Take part in a Tough Mudder in 2025! Whether you’re looking for a 5K mud run or a 24 hour challenge, you’ll find what you’re looking for with Tough Mudder.
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 moreHats for Headway Day
16 May 2025 - Raise money and have fun! Wear a hat, make a donation, and help us improve life after brain injury.
Find out moreGreat Manchester Run 10K
18 May 2025 - Join Headway - the brain injury association for Manchester's original and best-loved running event.
Find out moreGreat Manchester Run Half Marathon
18th May 2025 - Join us for another spectacular running celebration in the heart of Manchester with the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run.
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 moreGreat North Swim Quiet Wave
15th June 2025 - We’re thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with Great North Swim to open a quiet half-mile wave on Sunday 15th June at 2pm.
Find out moreYorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
12th July 2025 - Join us on this challenging trek to conquer the three highest peaks of the Yorkshire Dales!
Find out moreGreat North Run Half Marathon
7th September 2025 - Join Headway - the brain injury association for the UK's largest and most famous half marathon, from Gateshead to South Shields.
Find out moreHeadway Charity Golf Day
16 September 2025 - The Headway Golf Day returns in September 2025! Register your interest now and look forward to a fantastic day of Golf for a life-changing cause.
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 moreGreat Scottish Run 10K
5th October 2025 - 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 Scottish Run Half Marathon
5th Oct 2025 - 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 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 Half Marathon
19 October 2025 - Enjoy the world capital Amsterdam and run its flat, fast and historical course.
Find out moreYorkshire Marathon
19 October 2025 - The on-course atmosphere is electric, and you will experience the crowds cheering your name. With a flat and fast course, this is the perfect event for you!
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 moreDorney Lakes Duathlon
Register your interest for 2026! Support Headway and join us for the epic Dorney Duathlon. Take on a sprint or standard distance, and take the opportunity to race around this unique Olympic venue!
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 moreParis Half Marathon
Register your interest for the Paris Half Marathon 2026! 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 bound...
Find out moreBath Half Marathon
Register your interest for 2026! 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 suppor...
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 moreTCS London Marathon
Register your interest for 2026! 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 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 moreLondon to Paris cycle ride
Register your interest for London to Paris cycle ride 2026! This classic London to Paris cycle ride is a brilliant challenge for those who are new to the sport, as well as the experienced cyclist.
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.
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