2010 Events
 

11 September

 

Skydive

Elisha Hennessey is following her mum's lead by taking a tumble to help save more people like her dad from brain tumours. Support her at www.justgiving.com/Elisha-Hennessey


11 September

 

EDF Birmingham Half Marathon

Diana Dhaliwal and Ralph Moore are hitting the road in Birmingham in aid of Brain Tumour UK. Support them at www.justgiving.com/Diana-Ralph


11 September

 

Masquerade Ball, Birmingham

Our annual black tie masquerade ball at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham run by Diamond Edge Events. With prizes for the best masks, this is sure to be a wonderful evening. Tickets available from Jo Bailey at info@diamondedgeevents.com


12 September

 

Robin Hood Half Marathon, Nottingham

Aimee Morris is running to remember her best friend Lauren whom she lost last year. Gift aid your donation and be like Robin Hood himself! www.justgiving.com/Aimee-Morris


14 September

 

London to Paris bike ride

A long weekend challenge takes you from London to the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. That’s 320km cycling through the English and French countryside, followed by a relaxing journey back to London on the Eurostar. See www.doitforcharity.com for more information.


16 September

 

Bordeaux wine tasting

Bernadette Hancock and family are raising money through a series of wine tastings and parties in memory of Becky Skehan. See www.justgiving.com/SkehanFamily-FUNdraisingforBrainTumourUK


17 September

 

Walk along the route of the London Marathon

Rachel Adams and friends from the Royal Bank of Scotland are walking the London Marathon route to raise funds. If you see a group of 10 hurrying along, give them a cheer!


18 September

 

Tatton Park Triathlon

This ever popular triathlon takes place near Manchester. Tackle short to long distances in the three disciplines: Sprint, Fun and Team. Up for a challenge? Give it a tri! See www.tattontriathlon.co.uk for more details.


18/19 September

 

Bupa Junior & Mini and Great North Run, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Held on the city’s Quayside, there are three events (1, 2 and 3 miles) for children aged 3 upwards on Saturday and an equally fun10k (13mile) run on Sunday.

Register at www.greatrun.org


19 September

 

Bupa Great North Run, Newcastle

We’ve several supporters running for us in the Great North Run, including Zoe Webster – www.justgiving.com/Zoe-Webster0 – and Sandra Hatfield – www.justgiving.com/sandra-hatfield – who is taking part in a year of challenges in memory of Ian Hatfield.

This is the most popular half marathon in the world. For more information about taking part, see www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=1  

19 September

 

Newent Triathlon

Andrew Gardner is having a summer of triathlons in memory of his friend Anthony Hodges. After Newent – his fourth triathlon – he’ll be able to put his feet up. Support him at www.justgiving.com/andrew-london-tri


25 September

 

Hever Castle Triathlon

Taking place in the grounds of the former home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife, the last of this year’s ‘Castle’ series of triathlons should be a great weekend for all the family with camping, family triathlons and longer distance events. See www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/The_Series/Hever_Castle.htm


26 September

 

Do-it-for-Charity Superhero Run, Heaton Park, Manchester

Rebecca Taylor is recovering from back surgery to attempt this run so even 5k is a big distance! She'll be just one of thousands of super heroes this weekend doing their bit for charity. If you'd like to join them, book your place online and come dressed as your favourite character!


26 September

 

Run to the Beat Half Marathon

We don't doubt Julie Dargan's sanity for running this great race, but she does! Support her at www.justgiving.com/juliedargan2010 Come out and cheer for all the mad and not-so-mad people taking part including Peter Connolly – www.justgiving.com/Peter-Connolly, Vicky Morris – www.justgiving.com/Vicky-Morris and Neil Bishop who is running in memory of his Granddad who died of a brain tumour and his cousin who recently has been diagnosed with one www.justgiving.com/neil-bishop

Join up with all the other BTUK supporters taking to the streets of London with pounding music, pounding feet and pounding hearts. Live music stages and music throughout the course means you'll be flying. See www.runtothebeat.co.uk for more details.

26 September

 

Berlin Marathon

Clare Waters is going continental with her running as she tackles the fastest marathon course in the world. Support her at www.justgiving.com/clarewaters2


26 September

 

Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon

Daryl Lynch is continuing his annual fundraising tradition in memory of Glenn Wilmhurst – support him at  www.justgiving.com/Daryl-Lynch-2010


26 September

 

Brighton Triathlon

On the (hopefully) sunny southern shore of England is Brighton, and in this 20th year of the Brighton Triathlon, why not take part for Brain Tumour UK? You’ll be swimming in the open water of the marina, before you take off through the beautiful Sussex countryside. See www.brightonmarinatriathlon.co.uk for more information.


26 September

 

British Gas Great Salford Swim

You've probably not swam in Salford Quays before so this fun swimming event is your chance to do something different – www.greatswim.org/Events/British-Gas-Great-Salford-Swim/Default.aspx


3 October

 

Kilomathon Scotland

Take part in the first kilomathon in Scotland. This 26.2 kilometre (16.3 mile) race is between a half and a full marathon so is a good step up.

See www.kilomathon.com for more details.


3 October

 

Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

A big team of runners is heading to the Loch Ness 10k this year because a great friend and family member Mark was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year. Best of luck to them all.

For more information about taking part, see www.lochnessmarathon.com

8 October

 

Golf Day with Phil Tufnell and Alan Igglesden, Westerham

A great day's golfing with our patrons Phil Tufnell and Alan Igglesden raising money for our research programme. Join us at Westerham Golf Club for Four Ball golf. We'll start the day with breakfast sandwiches, followed by 18 holes of golf with Beat the Pro, Longest Drive and Yellow Ball competitions.

The evening will include a dinner, prize-giving presentation, auction, raffle and music. Tickets £350 per team or £25 for dinner guests available from iggygolfday@googlemail.com or telephone 07525 416476


8 October

 

Great Wall of China Trek

Colin Day is walking the Great Wall of China to raise funds for the Amanda Saint Prendeville Tribute Fund – www.justgiving.com/Colin-Day-walking-the-wall-in-China-to-avoid-his-birthday


10 October

 

Losing weight for Harry Moseley

Daz Yates is losing weight for Harry Moseley, a great kid who is getting people to help him help others – see uk.virginmoneygiving.com/cheekydaz


10 October

 

Petts Wood 10K

This is the second of two races which Daryl Lynch is taking part in this year to raise funds in memory of Glenn Wilmhurst. Support him at www.justgiving.com/Daryl-Lynch-2010


15 October

 

Gala Ball, Wolverhampton

Cassie Robinson is organising another spectacular Gala Ball in memory of her friend Neil.


15 October

 

Raising funds at Victoria Railway Station, London

Following a very successful collection last year, Mike Skuse and his team are returning to London Victoria to raise funds for us. If you can offer some time, please get in contact. If you're passing through, stop by and say hi!


17 October

 

Cardiff Half Marathon

Andy Mitchell's mum lived with a brain tumour for over ten years, and now he's raising money to help awareness and research of this terrible disease. Support him at www.justgiving.com/andyshalfmarathonincardiff   


23/24 October

 

Bupa Junior & Mini, and the Great South Run, Southsea, Portsmouth

Two short events (1.5k and 2.5k) for children aged 3 years upwards on the Saturday and 10k run on the Sunday for the everyone. Two popular days which attract many participants. Fun for the whole family! Register at www.greatrun.org


24 October

 

BUPA Great South Run, Portsmouth

Take part in Europe's premier 10-mile road race on the flat streets of Portsmouth, going past HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the sea. We've got lots of people running. Although the event is booked up, we still have spare places. If you would like to take part for us, email us at fundraising@braintumouruk.org.uk


29 October

 

Station collection at NEC Birmingham

Having survived multiple surgeries and the even more terrifying 13,000ft skydive(!), Sarah James is organising a team of volunteers to collect money at Birmingham International. If you can offer some help, you would be very welcome – do get in touch with us. Support Sarah’s fundraising at www.justgiving.com/Sarah-James


31 October

 

Auckland Marathon

Vicky Johnson is running in this marathon for us in the sunshine to raise awareness down under and in memory of her father. Find out more about the event at www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz


14 November

 

Druid's Challenge Ultra Marathon

Stephen West is doing the Druid’s Challenge Ultra Marathon in memory of his best friend who tragically passed away earlier this year. Easily one of the toughest races, Stephen will be running more than a full marathon each day for three days in a row. He deserves your support – www.justgiving.com/Stephen-West-ultra and because his employer, Bank of Ireland, are match-funding his efforts, every £1 Stephen raises will be doubled.


1 December

 

Banger Rally Plymouth to Timbuktu

John and Tony Gledson are taking on this massive drive in memory of their mother, Maureen, who passed away earlier this year. These guys are aiming to raise awareness and money about brain tumours all over the world. www.justgiving.com/Pirate-badgers-BTUK


5 December

 

Santa Run, Greenwich Park

Brain Tumour UK has places for runners in this fun 5k race. Every runner gets a free Santa suit to keep out the chills! Book your place today.



2011 Events

8 January 2011

Bupa Great Winter Run, Edinburgh

The first major road run of the year takes place in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. A great way to keep those new year resolutions and do something good for charity. See www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=2 for more details.


30 January 2011

Tough Guy Endurance Challenge

Calling itself the ‘world’s safest, most dangerous taste of mental and physical pain, fear and endurance’, Tough Guy is precisely that. Attracting teams from the armed forces, universities, sports clubs and beyond, it needs to be seen to be believed! For a review of last year’s event, see www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/02/tough_guy_challenge_2010.html and then sign up at www.toughguy.co.uk if you dare!


5 February 2011

The Thames Trot Ultra Marathon

Stephen West is putting a lot of effort into raising money in memory of his best friend who tragically passed away in 2010. Today he’ll be running 50 miles – expected finishing time 11 hours. Give him your your support – www.justgiving.com/Stephen-West-ultra and because his employer, Bank of Ireland, are match-funding his efforts, every £1 Stephen raises will be doubled.


tbc March 2011

Reading Half Marathon

The second largest half marathon in the UK ends in the mighty Madejski Stadium. Often a good warm-up for the London Marathon the next month. www.racepayment.mirrorservers.co.uk/readinghalfmarathon/index.html


12 March 2011

Sahara Trek (Skyline overseas)

Having both jumped from a plane in 2010 for Brain Tumour UK, Carmen Rickard and Jonny Smith are back again, taking on the Sahara for the challenge of a lifetime.
www.justgiving.com/Carmen-Jonny


26 March 2011

Skydive

Following on from a successful jump in 2010, David Tiney is looking forward to jumping again and raising even more money for Brain Tumour UK. See www.justgiving.com/David-Tiney


26 March 2011

National Skydive Day

Take part in an organised skydive for Brain Tumour UK as part of Brain Tumour Awareness Month in March 2011. Jump with other people committed to fighting brain tumours or alternatively pick one of the 22 airfield locations around the UK and jump on a date to suit you!
www.skylineparachuting.co.uk/charity-parachuting.aspx


31 March 2011

Marathon des Sables

The Sables race is for those who have the mental and physical wherewithal to complete the equivalent of more than five marathons over a stupefying terrain of desert sand and rocks, carrying the weight of their gear and experiencing temperatures that reach 120 degrees. This all-encompassing race requires runners to carry and prepare all of their own food, with water rationed and distributed at rest points throughout the desert. See www.saharamarathon.co.uk for more information.


10 April 2011

Paris Marathon

A great run along the Seine, packed with supporters and the promise of a glass of quality French wine at the end – www.parismarathon.com


17 April 2011

Virgin London Marathon

The undisputed, best marathon in the work takes place in London every spring. Run with over 35,000 other people for a range of causes. Gold bond places are available – get in touch. If you already have your own place, please consider running to raise funds for us.

Marathon man Stephen West is running in memory of his best friend. Stephen’s employer, Bank of Ireland, are match-funding his efforts, so every £1 Stephen raises will be doubled – support him at www.justgiving.com/Stephen-West-ultra


30 April 2011

Great Wall of China Trek

Built to defend the Chinese Empire hundreds of years ago, you'll see just why China was one of the great powers of the day as you trek along the crumbling and not-so-crumbling parts of the Great Wall.
www.charitychallenge.com


tbc May 2011

Bupa Great Edinburgh Run

Taking in the iconic sights of Edinburgh including the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Castle and the Royal Mile, join in this great 10k run with thousands of others. www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=3


7 May 2011

Sahara Desert Trek

At the northern border of the Sahara desert lie the Atlas mountains which are where your trek begins. Visiting nomadic tribes, oases and with more than a bootful of sand your journey takes you through the wilds of North Africa – www.charitychallenge.com


11 May 2011

London to Paris bike ride

One long-weekend's challenge takes you from London to the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. That’s a 320km cycle ride through the English and French countryside followed by a relaxing journey back to London on the Eurostar – www.doitforcharity.com/braintumouruk.aspx


14 May 2011

Great Wall of China Trek

Built to defend the Chinese Empire hundreds of years ago, you'll see just why China was one of the great powers of the day as you trek along the crumbling and not-so-crumbling parts of the Great Wall.
www.charitychallenge.com


15 May 2011

Bupa Great Manchester Run

Run with some of the greats on the streets of central Manchester, passing sights such as Old Trafford, with live music all along the course. This is set to be a great day where you can raise loads of money and get loads of support from the people lining the streets. See www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=4 for more details.


19 May 2011

Andes to Amazon bike ride

One of the toughest bike rides around takes you from the mountains of Machu Picchu along gruelling mountain passes and down dirt roads to the magnificent Amazon rainforest.
www.charitychallenge.com


30 May 2011

Bupa London 10k

Starting and ending in St James' Park, this 10k race takes you along the proposed London 2012 route –
www.london10000_blank.co.uk
 


tbc June 2011

Race Across America

The race sets off from the West Coast of the United States with a simple goal – to reach the opposite coast as fast as you can. With trails that vary from year to year, this race is unique in that it does not break the trek into stages. Bikers can, and often do, ride as long as they possibly can, night or day. Winners of the legendary competition take an average of eight to nine days to cross the continent.

www.raceacrossamerica.org/raam/raam.php?N_webcat_id=1

15 June 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania, Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. This is the Lemosho route from the rainforests to Shira Plateau then along the beautiful Southern flank.
www.charitychallenge.com


19 June 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania, Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. The Rongai route starts from the Kenya-Tanzania border farmlands, through forest with wildlife viewing and ending with snowflakes at the summit. www.charitychallenge.com


19 June 2011

Ironman 70.3

A series of races held throughout the world, the Ironman begins with a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bike ride before rounding it out with a complete marathon – 26.2 miles. With almost two dozen qualifying events held across the world, the Ironman culminates with a championship series in the event’s home of Oahu each year – www.ironman.com/events/ironman70.3/uk70.3#axzz0wlOYWbrq


24 June 2011

London to Paris bike ride

One long-weekend's challenge takes you from London to the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. That’s a 320km cycle ride through the English and French countryside is followed by a relaxing journey back to London on the Eurostar – www.charitychallenge.com


tbc July 2011

Badwater Ultramarathon

First completed in 1977, the race from the depths of Badwater Basin in California’s Death Valley to the peak of Mount Whitney became an official competition in 1987, requiring runners to complete a 135-mile course that took them from 282ft below sea level to an elevation of 8,360ft. If the distance and drastic change in altitude were not enough, participants are made to endure midsummer temperatures far exceeding 100 degrees. Are you up for the challenge? www.badwater.com


6 July 2011

London to Paris bike ride

One long-weekend's challenge takes you from London to the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. That’s a 320km cycle ride through the English and French countryside is followed by a relaxing journey back to London on the Eurostar –www.doitforcharity.com/braintumouruk.aspx


13 July 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. This is the Lemosho route from the rainforests to Shira Plateau then along the beautiful Southern Flank – www.charitychallenge.com


17 July 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania, Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. The Rongai route starts from the Kenya-Tanzania border farmlands, through forest with wildlife viewing and ending with snowflakes at the summit – www.charitychallenge.com


20 July 2011

Icelandic Lava Trek

Iceland hosts some of Europe's greatest wilderness areas, which are home to active volcanoes, sheer cliffs, glaciers, thundering waterfalls, steaming lava fields, plunging fjords, boiling mud pools and spouting geysers! This is the stunning terrain that your long weekend expedition will cross. See www.charitychallenge.com for more details.


29 July 2011

London to Paris bike ride

One long-weekend's challenge takes you from London to the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. A challenging 320km cycle through the English and French countryside is followed by a relaxing journey back to London on the Eurostar – www.charitychallenge.com


10 August 2011

London to Paris bike ride

One long-weekend's challenge takes you from London to the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. A challenging 320km cycle through the English and French countryside is followed by a relaxing journey back to London on the Eurostar. www.doitforcharity.com/braintumouruk.aspx


16 August 2011

Trek Transylvania

Trekking through the mountains of Romania you will through national parks with wolves, lynx and bears. No visit to the region would be complete without seeing Dracula's castle, dating back to the fourteenth century – www.charitychallenge.com


26 August 2011

London to Paris bike ride

One long-weekend's challenge takes you from London to the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. A challenging 320km cycle through the English and French countryside is followed by a relaxing journey back to London on the Eurostar – www.charitychallenge.com


31 August 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. This is the Lemosho route from the rainforests to Shira Plateau then along the beautiful Southern Flank –
www.charitychallenge.com


11 September 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania, Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. The Rongai route starts from the Kenya-Tanzania border farmlands, through forest with wildlife viewing and ending with snowflakes at the summit – www.charitychallenge.com


15 September 2011

Avenue of the Volcanoes

Starting in Ecuador, you will trek through the volcanoes making up the South American Andes. Culminating in summiting one of the world's tallest active volcanoes, Cotopaxi, with its spectacular glacier – www.charitychallenge.com


15 September 2011

Andes to Amazon bike ride

One of the toughest bike rides around takes you from the mountains of Machu Picchu along gruelling mountain passes and down dirt roads to the magnificent Amazon rainforest – www.charitychallenge.com


17 September 2011

Great Wall of China Trek

Built to defend the Chinese Empire hundreds of years ago you'll see just why China was one of the great powers of the day as you trek along the crumbling and not-so-crumbling parts of the Great Wall – www.charitychallenge.com


24 September 2011

Great Wall of China Trek

Built to defend the Chinese Empire hundreds of years ago, you'll see just why China was one of the great powers of the day as you trek along the crumbling and not-so-crumbling parts of the Great Wall – www.charitychallenge.com


30 September 2011

Everest Base Camp Expedition

This once-in-a-lifetime trek through the Nepalese Himalaya culminates in reaching Everest Base Camp. With views of the surrounding ranges and glaciers your breath will literally be taken away! See www.charitychallenge.com


6 October 2011

Great Wall of China Trek

Built to defend the Chinese Empire hundreds of years ago, you'll see just why China was one of the great powers of the day as you trek along the crumbling and not-so-crumbling parts of the Great Wall.
See www.doitforcharity.com/braintumouruk.aspx for details.


9 October 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania, Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. The Rongai route starts from the Kenya-Tanzania border farmlands, through forest with wildlife viewing and ending with snowflakes at the summit. www.charitychallenge.com


12 October 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. This is the Lemosho route from the rainforests to Shira Plateau then along the beautiful Southern Flank.
www.charitychallenge.com


15 October 2011

Great Wall of China Trek

Built to defend the Chinese Empire hundreds of years ago, you'll see just why China was one of the great powers of the day as you trek along the crumbling and not-so-crumbling parts of the Great Wall.
www.charitychallenge.com


4 November 2011

Everest Base Camp Expedition

This once-in-a-lifetime trek through the Nepalese Himalaya culminates in reaching Everest Base Camp. With views of the surrounding ranges and glaciers, your breath will literally be taken away!
www.charitychallenge.com


5 November 2011

Sahara Desert Trek

At the northern border of the Sahara desert lie the Atlas mountains which are where your trek begins. Visiting nomadic tribes, oases and with more than a bootful of sand your journey takes you through the wilds of North Africa – www.charitychallenge.com


1 December 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania, Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. http://www.doitforcharity.com/braintumouruk.aspx  


2 December 2011

Rajasthan Tiger Challenge

With dramatic desert landscape, fantastic wildlife, exquisite forts, bustling cities and rural life that seems frozen in time. You will be one of the first few mountain bikers to explore this idyllic region.
www.charitychallenge.com


2 December 2011

Everest Base Camp Expedition

This once-in-a-lifetime trek through the Nepalese Himalaya culminates in reaching Everest Base Camp. With views of the surrounding ranges and glaciers your breath will literally be taken away!
www.charitychallenge.com


4 December 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania, Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. The Rongai route starts from the Kenya-Tanzania border farmlands, through forest with wildlife viewing and ending with snowflakes at the summit – www.charitychallenge.com


7 December 2011

Kilimanjaro Trek

Straddling Kenya and Tanzania, Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain. This is the Lemosho route from the rainforests to Shira Plateau then along the beautiful Southern Flank.
www.charitychallenge.com