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Your backing is vital in helping us raise awareness of heartburn/acid reflux and supporting those with oesophageal, and gastric cancer.

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Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon – January

11th Jan 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT We’re back for our next Birmingham Running […]

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Warwick Half Marathon

1st Feb 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Warwick Racecourse, Hampton Street, WARWICK. CV34 6HN Taking in spectacular, scenic views of […]

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Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon – February

8th Feb 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT We’re back for our next Birmingham Running […]

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Leicestershire Half Marathon

22nd Feb 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Charnwood College, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough LE11 4SQ We are excited to announce the […]

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Paris Half Marathon

08th Mar 2026 Born Before: 2007-01-01 Location: Rue de Lyon 75012 Paris, France The Paris Half Marathon is one of […]

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Bath Half

15th Mar 2026, Royal Avenue, Bath Take part in one of the UK’s most established road races – the Bath […]

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Green Park Reading Half Marathon

22nd Mar 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Reading, Berkshire The Reading Half Marathon not only takes in the highlights of […]

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Sheffield Half Marathon

29th Mar 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP A major event in the UK’s running calendar, […]

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Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon – April

05th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT We’re back for our next Birmingham Running Festival […]

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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!