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22nd Mar 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Reading, Berkshire The Reading Half Marathon not only takes in the highlights of […]
29th Mar 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP A major event in the UK’s running calendar, […]
05th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT We’re back for our next Birmingham Running Festival […]
12th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 20 Location: Piazza Del Duomo, Milan The Wizz Air Milano Marathon returns on April 12, […]
19th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 18 Location: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0PX The adidas Manchester Marathon, the UK’s second […]
19th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Gosford Street, Coventry Making a triumphant return to the events calendar, the much-loved […]
26th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 18 Location: Wood St, Stratford-upon-Avon This flat and fast route, follows 1 lap for the […]
10th May 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Leeds LS1 2QS The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest […]
10th May 2026 Minimum Age: 18 Location: Leeds LS1 2QS Join us for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. Former Leeds […]
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Supporting you throughout your cancer journey
For forty years, OPA Cancer Charity (previously the Oesophageal Patients Association) has fought against oesophageal and gastric cancers, raising awareness about the dangers of persistent heartburn, Barrett’s oesophagus and acid reflux. We offer free support and resources for patients, caregivers and their families.
Same charity, same mission!
