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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: 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 […]
Sunday, 3rd May, 2026 | Birmingham B5 7XX, UK The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands’ biggest and […]
Sunday, 10th May, 2026 | Bristol BS1 5DB, UK Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to […]
10th May 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Leeds LS1 2QS The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest […]
Sunday, 10th May, 2026 | Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS, UK Join us for a unique opportunity to run […]
Sunday, 10th May, 2026 | Southgate Ave, Crawley RH10 1UZ, UK Back and better than ever, Run Gatwick returns with […]
10th May 2026 Minimum Age: 18 Location: Leeds LS1 2QS Join us for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. Former Leeds […]
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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.
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