Stroke Association

Stroke Association

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly.

About Stroke

Stroke Association's charity places

Take on an event to help rebuild lives after stroke.

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Stroke Association

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 52 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous

Stroke Association

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1800 m ascent
The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight

Stroke Association

The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1960 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Stroke Association

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 82 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Southern 50

Stroke Association

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 50 km trail running + 1025 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Stroke Association

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 25 km trail running + 500 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Stroke Association

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 54 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
Start at the showground basecamp and follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry and get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £15 + £100 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Medina 10 Mile

Stroke Association

Start at the showground basecamp and follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry and get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.

  • 10 miles trail running
Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
  • Sun 4 May
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run 10K

Stroke Association

Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.

  • 10 km road running
Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
  • Sun 4 May
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon

Stroke Association

Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sun 4 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 4th Quarter

Stroke Association

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 25 km trail running + 500 m ascent
58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Stroke Association

58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.

  • 58 km trail running + 1700 m ascent
A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Stroke Association

A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Stroke Association

Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Weymouth Marathon

Stroke Association

Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.

  • 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay and the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Stroke Association

The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay and the finish line at Bridport.

  • 76 km trail running + 1800 m ascent
A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth
  • Sat 17 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

Stroke Association

A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth

  • 34 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Stroke Association

A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.

  • 42 km trail running + 600 m ascent
A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Stroke Association

A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
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
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

Stroke Association

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.

  • 13.1 miles road running
A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £15 + £100 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

The Bridport 10K

Stroke Association

A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.

  • 10 km trail running + 250 m ascent
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
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 10K

Stroke Association

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
A varied 56km challenge, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill and a huge celebration!
  • Sat 24 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Stroke Association

A varied 56km challenge, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill and a huge celebration!

  • 56 km trail running + 800 m ascent
Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton – over the North Downs and the South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside in between, fully supported all the way with a huge celebratory finish!
  • Sat 24 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km Continuous

Stroke Association

Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton – over the North Downs and the South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside in between, fully supported all the way with a huge celebratory finish!

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton, over the North and South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside - all in daylight hours and with a good nights' sleep mid-way!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Stroke Association

Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton, over the North and South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside - all in daylight hours and with a good nights' sleep mid-way!

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.
  • Sat 24 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Stroke Association

Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.

  • 25 km trail running + 200 m ascent
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
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K

Stroke Association

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
Starting at Oaks Park then following the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Tulley’s Farm in Turners Hill, and then over the South Downs to the finish line at Brighton Racecourse to a celebration!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Carshalton, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Stroke Association

Starting at Oaks Park then following the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Tulley’s Farm in Turners Hill, and then over the South Downs to the finish line at Brighton Racecourse to a celebration!

  • 75 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
A great challenge through the Surrey and Sussex countryside with a Sutton start and Turners Hill finish with full support and a great finish line celebration!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Carshalton, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

Stroke Association

A great challenge through the Surrey and Sussex countryside with a Sutton start and Turners Hill finish with full support and a great finish line celebration!

  • 33 km trail running + 600 m ascent
From Turners Hill the route heads south through wonderful Sussex countryside, then up and over the testing South Downs before the coast comes into view and the final few km to the Racecourse finish!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Crawley, West Sussex, UK

Sussex Marathon

Stroke Association

From Turners Hill the route heads south through wonderful Sussex countryside, then up and over the testing South Downs before the coast comes into view and the final few km to the Racecourse finish!

  • 42 km trail running + 700 m ascent
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
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 5K

Stroke Association

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
The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!
  • Sun 25 May
  • £40 + £495 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Team Relay

Stroke Association

The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!

  • 26.2 miles road running
A new 25km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the South Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.
  • Sun 25 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Challenge

Stroke Association

A new 25km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the South Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.

  • 25 km trail running + 400 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 all the way with a celebratory finale!
  • Sun 1 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Stroke Association

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
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Stroke Association

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
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Stroke Association

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
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakes Marathon

Stroke Association

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
  • £35 + £300 fundraising
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading

Stroke Association

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
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Stroke Association

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
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Ulverston, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Stroke Association

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