Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition. This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. Help find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

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Pedal Stirling sportive

Choose your distance to help cure Parkinsons.

The gentlest route of Pedal Trossachs, ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a bike ride in stunning countryside surroundings. You'll get chip timing, finishers medal and professional photos too!
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £35-£45
Stirling, UK

Pedal Trossachs | 25 Miles

The gentlest route of Pedal Trossachs, ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a bike ride in stunning countryside surroundings. You'll get chip timing, finishers medal and professional photos too!

  • 25 miles road cycling + 127 m ascent
The intermediate route of Pedal Trossachs, expertly brought to you by Parkinson's UK, heading across Flanders Moss, past Lake of Menteith and up to the Carron Valley Reservoir.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £45-£55
Stirling, UK

Pedal Trossachs | 50 Miles

The intermediate route of Pedal Trossachs, expertly brought to you by Parkinson's UK, heading across Flanders Moss, past Lake of Menteith and up to the Carron Valley Reservoir.

  • 50 miles road cycling + 998 m ascent
The most demanding route of Pedal Trossachs covering some of the most iconic climbs in the Trossachs National Park including Dukes Pass and the infamous Crow Road.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £55-£65
Stirling, UK

Pedal Trossachs | 100 Miles

The most demanding route of Pedal Trossachs covering some of the most iconic climbs in the Trossachs National Park including Dukes Pass and the infamous Crow Road.

  • 100 miles road cycling + 2015 m ascent

Parkinson's UK charity places

Take on an event to help find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

Welcome to the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which has become hugely popular, with thousands of runners of all abilities taking to the streets the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs.
  • Sun 11 May
  • £64-£78
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Parkinson's UK

Welcome to the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which has become hugely popular, with thousands of runners of all abilities taking to the streets the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs.

  • Marathon
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £43-£45
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 10K

Parkinson's UK

The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 10 km road running
This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 24 May
  • £33.25-£42
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K

Parkinson's UK

This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 10 km road running
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 24 May
  • £21.50-£32
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 5K

Parkinson's UK

The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 5 km road running
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!
  • Sun 1 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £199
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Parkinson's UK

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £199
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Parkinson's UK

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £139
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Parkinson's UK

From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!

  • 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £139
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakes Marathon

Parkinson's UK

Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.

  • 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £80-£110
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading

Parkinson's UK

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • Multi-terrain run
Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £89
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Parkinson's UK

Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!

  • 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent
From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £139
Ulverston, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Parkinson's UK

From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!

  • 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £39
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

The Ambleside 10

Parkinson's UK

A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!

  • 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £199
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Parkinson's UK

Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £199
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Parkinson's UK

Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £139
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Parkinson's UK

The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.

  • 53 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from Cirencester basecamp. It's tough with some steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £89
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Parkinson's UK

The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from Cirencester basecamp. It's tough with some steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.

  • 23 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route. Head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views over the Severne Valley, to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration and hot meal!
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £89
Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

Parkinson's UK

Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route. Head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views over the Severne Valley, to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration and hot meal!

  • 30 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £169
Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Parkinson's UK

The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.

  • 76 km trail running + 1650 m ascent
A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £139
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Parkinson's UK

A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.

  • 47 km trail running + 650 m ascent
A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp, taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside and families are welcome too. Walk, jog or run - come and enjoy the event!
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £39
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cirencester 10km

Parkinson's UK

A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp, taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside and families are welcome too. Walk, jog or run - come and enjoy the event!

  • 10 km trail running + 200 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £199
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Parkinson's UK

Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!

  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £199
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Parkinson's UK

Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!

  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £139
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Parkinson's UK

Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!

  • 53 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £89
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Bakewell 25km Loop

Parkinson's UK

From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £169
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Parkinson's UK

Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.

  • 73 km trail running
Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £39
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Bakewell 10

Parkinson's UK

Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.

  • 10 miles trail running + 405 m ascent
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £80-£110
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

Parkinson's UK

The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • Multi-terrain run
Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £139
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Parkinson's UK

Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!

  • 47 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Join a mid-summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £139
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Parkinson's UK

Join a mid-summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.

  • 50 km trail running + 830 m ascent
The 25km looped challenge sets out from Guildford early Saturday morning, along some of the most picturesque parts of the Surrey Hills  Way – with a rest stop at half way with snacks and drinks.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £89
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km Loop

Parkinson's UK

The 25km looped challenge sets out from Guildford early Saturday morning, along some of the most picturesque parts of the Surrey Hills Way – with a rest stop at half way with snacks and drinks.

  • 25 km trail running + 530 m ascent
Follow the North Downs Way to Dorking for a 24km challenge with fabulous views. You’ll get full support all the way, rest stops en route and a picnic lunch at the finish.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £89
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Parkinson's UK

Follow the North Downs Way to Dorking for a 24km challenge with fabulous views. You’ll get full support all the way, rest stops en route and a picnic lunch at the finish.

  • 24 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Starting in Lewknor, this event presents a varied and scenic route steeped in history. Crossing England’s longest river at the halfway mark, the course finishes at the iconic Lattin Down basecamp.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £85-£180
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | Day One | Thames Valley 50K

Parkinson's UK

Starting in Lewknor, this event presents a varied and scenic route steeped in history. Crossing England’s longest river at the halfway mark, the course finishes at the iconic Lattin Down basecamp.

  • 50 km trail running + 710 m ascent
Take on the full 100K ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route to finish at the 5000-year-old Avebury standing stones.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £180-£190
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Non-stop

Parkinson's UK

Take on the full 100K ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route to finish at the 5000-year-old Avebury standing stones.

  • 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon with an overnight stop at the all-inclusive Basecamp, meaning a good nights' sleep in between the 50K stints.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £260-£270
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Two Days with camping

Parkinson's UK

Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon with an overnight stop at the all-inclusive Basecamp, meaning a good nights' sleep in between the 50K stints.

  • 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Surrey Sports Park exploring public footpaths within Littleton past Loseley Park. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £39
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | Guildford 10K

Parkinson's UK

A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Surrey Sports Park exploring public footpaths within Littleton past Loseley Park. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!

  • 10 km trail running + 233 m ascent
Sticking to higher ground, you'll pass through a surprisingly isolated stretch of southern England and enjoy dramatic views before finishing with the full 100K at the awesome Avebury Standing Stones.
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • £85-£180
Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | Day Two | Ridgeline 50K

Parkinson's UK

Sticking to higher ground, you'll pass through a surprisingly isolated stretch of southern England and enjoy dramatic views before finishing with the full 100K at the awesome Avebury Standing Stones.

  • 50 km trail running + 630 m ascent
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • £55
London, UK

Saucony London 10K

Parkinson's UK

The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.

  • 10K run
A 50km eastern loop featuring Bantam Bay, Caswell Bay, Mumbles Head, the ‘Mumbles’ sand and mud, Clyne Wood, Gowerton and the Gower Way - to return for the finish line celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £139
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half 50K | Gower East Loop

Parkinson's UK

A 50km eastern loop featuring Bantam Bay, Caswell Bay, Mumbles Head, the ‘Mumbles’ sand and mud, Clyne Wood, Gowerton and the Gower Way - to return for the finish line celebration and medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1000 m ascent
A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £139
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Marathon 42K Loop

Parkinson's UK

A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!

  • 42 km multi terrain running + 900 m ascent
A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton and a massive welcome celebration too!
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £199
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous 100K

Parkinson's UK

A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton and a massive welcome celebration too!

  • 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent