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  • Great North Run

    Great North Run

    Join thousands of runners for the iconic half marathon in Newcastle upon Tyne on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Read more

  • Great South Run

    Great South Run

    The world's leading 10 mile running event returns to Portsmouth on Sunday 15 October 2023 and entries are now open. Read more

  • Isle of Wight Challenge

    Isle of Wight Challenge

    30 April 2023, Isle of Wight Challenge - Nothing beats a coastal path on a fresh spring day, and there is no need to look any further as the Isle of Wight Challenge offers all of this in its glory. The route takes you along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up to historic Cowes at the halfway stop. Read more

  • Easter 50 Challenge - Windsor

    Easter 50 Challenge - Windsor

    01 April 2023, Easter Challenge 50 - Make it an active Easter this 2023 and sign up for the 50km or 25km looped route through, starting from our basecamp in Windsor leading into the Great Park with wonderful views of the historic Windsor Castle onto Runnymede, along the Thames Path, and takes in some wonderful countryside. Walk, jog or run as an individual or a team. Read more

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Our fundraising events

We now have places available in a number of exciting fundraising events in 2023! Your support is needed now more than ever, and we so appreciate your help in raising funds for our vital work!

As well as these brilliant challenges, you can also take on a virtual event or hold your own fundraiser. No matter how you raise funds for us, we are so very grateful to you all!

If you need any help with fundraising, please download our fundraising guide or get in touch by emailing Pam (Community Fundraising Manager) or calling +44 (0)1653 692583.

We also have a sponsorship form which can be downloaded and printed out.

Easter 50 Challenge - Windsor

Easter 50 Challenge - Windsor

01 April 2023, Easter Challenge 50 - Make it an active Easter this 2023 and sign up for the 50km or 25km looped route through, starting from our basecamp in Windsor leading into the Great Park with wonderful views of the historic Windsor Castle onto Runnymede, along the Thames Path, and takes in some wonderful countryside. Walk, jog or run as an individual or a team. Read more

Start: 1st April, 2023 at 12:00am

End: 1st April, 2023 at 11:00pm

Published: 3rd November, 2022

Updated: 7th November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: Windsor Racecourse

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Isle of Wight Challenge

Isle of Wight Challenge

30 April 2023, Isle of Wight Challenge - Nothing beats a coastal path on a fresh spring day, and there is no need to look any further as the Isle of Wight Challenge offers all of this in its glory. The route takes you along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up to historic Cowes at the halfway stop. Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 9:00am

End: 30th April, 2023 at 5:00pm

Published: 7th November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: Chale, Isle of Wight

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Jurassic Coast Challenge

Jurassic Coast Challenge

13/14 May 2023, Jurassic Coast Challenge - Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and Walk, Jog or Run the spectacular Jurassic Coast - a World Heritage Site. Read more

Start: 13th May, 2023 at 12:00am

End: 14th May, 2023 at 11:00pm

Published: 3rd November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EZ

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London 2 Brighton Challenge

London 2 Brighton Challenge

27/28 May 2023, London 2 Brighton - Back for the bank holiday weekend, the iconic London 2 Brighton Challenge is a staple in the Ultra Challenge calendar–the UK’s number 1 mass participation endurance event series. Walk, jog or run capital to the coast, as an individual or as a team, with full support and hospitality all the way so you can push yourself further! Read more

Start: 27th May, 2023 at 12:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 11:00pm

Published: 7th November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: Richmond Park, London, TW10 5HS

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Lake District Challenge

Lake District Challenge

10/11 June 2023, Lake District Challenge - Join us on the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace. Our wonderful route takes you over some tough hills, Garburn Pass, into Ambleside, through our halfway point by the idyllic Lake Windermere, into some forests, and nature reserves all with some stunning views, all based around our Kendal basecamp. Read more

Start: 10th June, 2023 at 12:00am

End: 11th June, 2023 at 11:00pm

Published: 3rd November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: RUFC Kendal Hornets, la9 6ny

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Cotswold Way Challenge

Cotswold Way Challenge

24/25 June 2023, Cotswold Way - Walk, jog or run our Cotswold Challenge - with some fantastic views en route and tough hills in between! Our base camp in Cirencester is the hub for a 100 km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds. Read more

Start: 24th June, 2023 at 12:00am

End: 25th June, 2023 at 11:45pm

Published: 3rd November, 2022

Updated: 7th November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR

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Peak District Challenge

Peak District Challenge

09/10 July 2023, Peak District Challenge -Our wonderful, but tough & varied figure of 8 routes through Derbyshire’s finest scenery, serves up the best of the Peak District. With the trail leading you through the Peak District National Park to our comforting Bakewell basecamp. Read more

Start: 8th July, 2023 at 12:00am

End: 9th July, 2023 at 11:45pm

Published: 3rd November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: Bakewell Base Camp, Peak District

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North Downs 50 Challenge

North Downs 50 Challenge

Back by popular demand the North Downs 50 has returned for 2023. Setting out from our Guilford basecamp, and a looped 50km route that takes in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside. The North Downs 50 is not one to miss. Read more

Start: 22nd July, 2023 at 12:00am

End: 22nd July, 2023 at 12:00am

Published: 3rd November, 2022

Updated: 7th November, 2022

Author: Emma Thorne

Location: Guildford

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South West Coast 50 Challenge

South West Coast 50 Challenge

05 August 2023, South West 50 Challenge - The stunning ‘South West’ challenge beginnings in the shadow of the impressive Dunster Castle basecamp, while the start of the route commences at Minehead leading into the famous 630 mile Coastal Path. Pick and choose from either a 50k or 25 km option also, plus a family-friendly 10K event along with camping options & festival-style hospitality at basecamp across the weekend. Read more

Start: 5th August, 2023 at 12:00am

End: 5th August, 2023 at 11:45pm

Published: 3rd November, 2022

Updated: 7th November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: Minehead

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South Coast Challenge

South Coast Challenge

02/03 September 2023, South Coast Challenge - South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a brilliant Ultra Challenge and has been stable in many challengers’ calendars for a number of years, why not join us and 2000 participants trek across the beautiful south coast, the route taking you up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail through Brighton and on to Arundel. Walk, jog, or run 100k, 50k, or 25k in September. Read more

Start: 2nd September, 2023 at 12:00am

End: 3rd September, 2023 at 11:45pm

Published: 3rd November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: Beachy Head, Eastbourne, BN20 7YA

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Thames Path Challenge

Thames Path Challenge

09/10 September 2023, Thames Path Challenge - The famous & ever popular Thames Path Challenge provides a wonderful route along England’s greatest river. The route heads upstream to Henley along the famous Towpath. It’s through Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede, and Windsor, with some wonderful scenery to a riverside finish line. Walk, jog or run 100km, 50km & 25km options are also available. Read more

Start: 9th September, 2023 at 12:00am

End: 10th September, 2023 at 11:45pm

Published: 3rd November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: Putney Bridge, London, SW15 2PD

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Thames Bridges Trek

Thames Bridges Trek

9 September 2023, Thames Bridges Trek - Walkers trek across the Capital taking in unrivalled views of the skyline, and historic landmarks. Setting out from the Putney Bridge start and head East towards the City, zig-zagging over 16 historic bridges–each with its own fascinating story–with a rest stop near Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, before reaching the spectacular Tower Bridge and completing your challenge at Southwark Park. Read more

Start: 9th September, 2023 at 8:00am

End: 9th September, 2023 at 6:00pm

Published: 3rd November, 2022

Updated: 7th November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Location: Putney Bridge, London, SW15 2PD

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  • NMDAR antibody encephalitis

    NMDAR antibody encephalitis

    NMDAR antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that causes psychiatric features, confusion, memory loss and seizures followed by a movement disorder, loss of consciousness and changes in blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.

  • Herpes Simplex  virus encephalitis

    Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis

    Herpes simplex encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis which happens when herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the brain. Usually, it begins with ‘flu-like’ symptoms followed by neurological deterioration, which may include personality and behavioural changes, seizures, weakness and difficulties in communication.

  • What is encephalitis?

    What is encephalitis?

    Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.

  • Guidelines for recovery

    Guidelines for recovery

    No two people with encephalitis have the same outcomes. People recover at different paces. Recovery can be helped by having lots of rest, good nutrition, helpful social network and support from professionals.

  • Limbic encephalitis

    Limbic encephalitis

    The term ‘limbic encephalitis’ (LE) describes the condition when limbic areas of the brain are inflamed (swollen) and consequently not functioning properly. Most forms of LE fall into two main categories: infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis.

  • West Nile encephalitis

    West Nile encephalitis

    West Nile encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. People usually become infected after being bitten by a mosquito, which has fed on an infected bird.

  • Death from encephalitis

    Death from encephalitis

    Encephalitis is a serious neurological condition and unfortunately, despite improvements in specific and more supportive treatments such as excellent intensive care management, encephalitis still has a high mortality (death) rate.

  • Encephalitis: after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

    Encephalitis: after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

    This booklet provides key information about the type of issues that people may have after encephalitis, why rehabilitation/support from professionals and families are important and what options for self-help are available.

  • Emotional and behavioural changes

    Emotional and behavioural changes

    Following encephalitis, some people may experience emotional and behavioural changes including low mood, increased anxiety, depression, mood swings, frustration, aggression, impulsivity, disinhibition, and/or poor emotional regulation.

  • Get support

    Get support

    Our Support Service is here to help you with any questions about encephalitis, recovery and rehabilitation or emotional support.

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