calendar of events 2016 Join Team ERUK in our 25th anniversary year and take part in one of our sporting events! Colour Vibe 5K Series Morrisons Great Morrisons Great March and July 2016 Manchester Run North Run 22 May 11 September Paris Half Marathon 6 March Edinburgh Bournemouth Marathon Festival: Marathon Festival: adidas Silverstone Marathon, Half Marathon, Half Half Marathon Marathon, 10K & 5K Marathon, 10K & 5K 13 March 28 & 29 May 1 & 2 October Brighton Marathon Spartan Race Bristol + Bath Marathon 17 April May – September tbc October Virgin London Marathon Big Fun Run 5K Series Royal Parks Foundation 24 April July – November Half Marathon 9 October Milton Keynes Marathon Prudential Ride & Half Marathon London Surrey 100 Yorkshire Marathon 2 May 31 July 9 October Leeds Half Marathon AJ Bell London Triathlon Amsterdam Marathon 8 May 6 & 7 August 16 October WE’RE DELIGHTED TO BE THE OFFICIAL CHARITY OF THE 2016 BRITISH 10K LONDON RUN ON 10 JULY 2016! Keep We have 100 places to offer to our supporters. There is nothing an eye on to pay upfront, we just ask that you aim to raise at least £103 our website to represent the 1 in 103 people who have epilepsy in the for other UK today. Sign up via our website or email [email protected] opportunities to get Our Support We are here to help and support you every step of the way and will provide you with a fundraising pack full of involved! ideas and sponsor forms to get you started. We can help you with a press release and will offer you a personalised running vest or t-shirt for the event. We have all sorts of materials available to help with your fundraising such as balloons, trolley tokens, leaflets and posters – there is a form in your pack to order what you need. We also welcome participants who have gained their own entry into any event and wish to fundraise on our behalf. See our website challenge events 2016 for more details on the companies who organise the challenges. Parachute Jump includes parts of The Pennine Way through 3 countries in 3 days and and The Pennine Bridleway. you’ll truly experience the beauty that Various dates – If you have ever lies within the Alps mountain range. wanted to do a parachute jump here is your chance to make a Thames Path Challenge thrilling tandem skydive from 10 & 11 September – Walk, run or Coast to Coast 10,000 feet! jog along the beautiful Thames Path. Cycle Challenge 11 - 14 August – Starting with your The Roubaix Challenge London to Brighton Cycle rear wheels in the Irish Sea, this 7 - 11 April – 155-mile bike ride 11 September – Another classic! challenge encompasses some of the best scenery Britain has to offer. from London to Lille – option Starting in south London cycle your way to Brighton’s spectacular sea front. choice of competing in the Paris-Roubaix Challenge. China Trek Death Valley 8 - 17 September – You will trek Snowdon by Night! Cycle Challenge the Great Wall, visit Beijing and get the chance to spend time in a rural 20 - 21 May – Standing at the 12 - 19 November – Conquer 420km of Death Valley by bicycle and you’ll village. summit by moonlight will be an be rewarded with a Las Vegas finish! unforgettable experience, as will seeing the sunrise from the Thames Bridge Trek mountain slopes. Bungee Jump 10 September – 25km trek Various dates – Bungee jumps incorporating some of London’s nationwide varying in height from best bridges. TrekFest – The Brecons 160ft to 400ft. 4 - 5 June 2016 – The Brecon Kilimanjaro Trek Beacons routes will provide you Isle of Wight Challenge Reach the summit with an extreme physical workout 6 - 16 October – Stunning challenge of the highest mountain in Africa, and a psychologically taxing 30 Apr - 1 May – to walk, jog or run around the Island’s a magnet for adventurers all over challenge. coastal path. the world. London to Paris Cycle London 2 Brighton IF THESE DATES Tour de France Edition! Challenge OR LOCATIONS 20 - 24 July – A classic with 28 & 29 May – Walk, run or jog to a Tour de France highlight. Brighton on this 100km challenge AREN’T FOR YOU, – shorter challenges available. there are plenty of other TrekFest – The Peaks cycles, treks and adventures 3 - 4 September – The Peaks Mont Blanc Trek to be had in countries all TrekFest challenge routes 15 -19 June – This is a tough trek around the world. Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition 1 in every 103 people in the UK has epilepsy. We support ground-breaking independent research into the causes, treatment and prevention of epilepsy to help transform the lives of people with epilepsy. We rely solely on the generosity of our supporters to fund this vital work. If you would like any further information on the work of the charity, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for all your support! 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