Challenge Events Archives - BRACE Alzheimer's Research https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/mec-category/challenge-events/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:36:57 +0100 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-Brace-logo-retina-32x32.png Challenge Events Archives - BRACE Alzheimer's Research https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/mec-category/challenge-events/ 32 32 Cardiff Half Marathon 2026 https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/brace-dementia-research/oysho-cardiff-half-marathon/brace-dementia-research-oysho-cardiff-half-marathon-second-reg-1 https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=17266 Join Team BRACE for the Cardiff Half Marathon! Dementia affects more than 1 million people in the UK alone, robbing us of our loved ones far too soon. That’s why we need you. By fundraising and taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon, you’ll help BRACE to continue funding vital dementia research and bring us…]]> Join Team BRACE for the Cardiff Half Marathon! Dementia affects more than 1 million people in the UK alone, robbing us of our loved ones far too soon. That’s why we need you. By fundraising and taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon, you’ll help BRACE to continue funding vital dementia research and bring us one step closer to defeating dementia.

This event has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in the United Kingdom. It is now one of Europe’s largest half marathons and is Wales’ largest mass participation and multi-charity fundraising event.

  • Event Date: Sunday 4th October 2026
  • Registration Fee: £35
  • Minimum Fundraising Target: £350*

Click here to register online.

If you have any questions, please contact liberty@alzheimers-brace.org. 

*By registering for this event, you agree to raise a minimum of £350.

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]]> 2026-10-04 All Day 2026-10-04 All Events, Challenge Events Manchester Half Marathon 2026 https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/brace-dementia-research/manchester-half-marathon/register https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=22914 Join Team BRACE for the Manchester Half Marathon! Dementia affects more than 1 million people in the UK alone, robbing us of our loved ones far too soon. That’s why we need you. By fundraising and taking part in the Manchester Half Marathon, you’ll help BRACE to continue funding vital dementia research and bring us…]]> Join Team BRACE for the Manchester Half Marathon! Dementia affects more than 1 million people in the UK alone, robbing us of our loved ones far too soon. That’s why we need you. By fundraising and taking part in the Manchester Half Marathon, you’ll help BRACE to continue funding vital dementia research and bring us one step closer to defeating dementia.

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. There is a lovely 2-mile flat finish that brings you to the conclusion of the event at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club.

Click here to sign up to run the Manchester Half Marathon 2026.

  • Event Date: Sunday 4th October 2026
  • Registration Fee: £40
  • Minimum Fundraising Target: £400*

If you have any questions, please contact liberty@alzheimers-brace.org. 

*By registering for this event, you agree to raise a minimum of £400.

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]]> 2026-10-04 All Day 2026-10-04 All Events, Challenge Events Royal Parks Half Marathon https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/brace-dementia-research/royal-parks-half-marathon/register https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=17261 Join us for the magical Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026. These wonderful green spaces in the heart of the capital are over 5,000 acres of precious green space free and accessible for everyone to enjoy. The stunning 13.1-mile route takes in many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight…]]> Join us for the magical Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026. These wonderful green spaces in the heart of the capital are over 5,000 acres of precious green space free and accessible for everyone to enjoy. The stunning 13.1-mile route takes in many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.

If you have any questions, please contact liberty@alzheimers-brace.org 

Book your race place for £35 today! We ask participants who would like to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026 to aim to raise a minimum of £375 for dementia research.

Click here to register online.

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]]> 2026-10-11 All Day 2026-10-11 All Events, Challenge Events Oxford Half Marathon 2026 https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/brace-dementia-research/oxford-half-marathon/brace-dementia-research-oxford-half-marathon-second-reg-1 https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/events/oxford-half-marathon-2026/ This awesome course is fast and flat, it proudly guides runners through the pristine and winding streets of Oxford in all its historic delight. The Oxford Half Marathon begins in the centre of the city and winds past  Old Marston village, the River Cherwell and onto the very impressive Lady Margaret University Hall, the finish…]]> This awesome course is fast and flat, it proudly guides runners through the pristine and winding streets of Oxford in all its historic delight. The Oxford Half Marathon begins in the centre of the city and winds past  Old Marston village, the River Cherwell and onto the very impressive Lady Margaret University Hall, the finish line stands at Parks Rd.

Charity runners will be charmed and kept motivated with live music, local Oxford bands and DeeJays all along the course.

Click here to register online.

Registration Fee: £35

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

If you have any questions before registering, please contact liberty@alzheimers-brace.org

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]]> 2026-10-11 All Day 2026-10-11 All Events, Challenge Events London Marathon 2027 https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/events/london-marathon/ https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=26243 Take on the world famous London Marathon for dementia research in 2027! Applications now open. ]]> Run the TCS London Marathon on 25th April 2027 and join 50,000 runners! Show your support for dementia research in this world-famous event.

Take in the sights of London during the 26.2 mile course. You’ll run past famous landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the London Eye and finish at the Mall near Buckingham Palace.

With around 50,000 runners taking part and thousands of spectators cheering you on, the buzz and atmosphere is like no other! BRACE will be there to support you every step of the way.

Applications

Applications for the London Marathon 2027 are now open. Click here to apply for a place.

Each place comes with a minimum fundraising target of £2,500. There is also a registration fee of £100 to secure your place if you are chosen for one of the BRACE charity places.

I have my own place and would like to fundraise for BRACE; how do I do that?

If you’ve got a place in the London Marathon through the public ballot, we’d love to welcome you to our team. There’s no minimum fundraising target for own place runners, just have fun and raise as much as you can! Please email us at fundraising@alzheimers-brace.org if you’d like to join our team.

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