ROYAL PARKS HALF MARATHON

Join Team Combat Stress for one of Europe’s fastest half marathons. Pass through the attractive centre of Amsterdam and past many of the cities highlights. Run through Churchilllaan, Rijnstraat and the Utrecchtse Bridge over the Amstel river.

Whoever suggested that running and drink don't mix, has never run the Bacchus Wine Half Marathon and 10K! Celebrate fancy wine , fancy dress and plenty of running in this event at Denbies Wine Estate. With a hog-roast, wine at drinks stations on route, and stunning views of the vineyard along the way, this is so much more than just a race.

Join Team Combat Stress in taking on this city centre race, with a fast and flat route it has the perfect potential for a new personal best!

Join Team Combat Stress at the wonderful Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Choose between a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon distance – there is an option for everyone making it the perfect opportunity for a fun morning out running with friends and family!

Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,

I am excited to share that I will be participating in the Bristol Half Marathon this year, but with a twist that adds an extra level of challenge and meaning to my run. I will be donning military kit, carrying a weighted pack of 35lbs, and wearing a respirator throughout the race. This endeavor is not just about completing the race; it is a heartfelt mission to raise funds and awareness for Combat Stress, a charity dedicated to supporting veterans struggling with mental health issues.

The reality of mental health challenges faced by our service members is stark, and it has personally touched my life in profound ways. I have lost a few dear friends to suicide, and their struggles have highlighted the urgent need for mental health support within the military community. Combat Stress works tirelessly to provide vital services and support to veterans, helping them cope with conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Their mission resonates deeply with me, and I am committed to doing my part to make a difference.

By taking on this physically demanding challenge in full military kit, I hope to honor the memory of my friends and raise awareness about the importance of mental health support for those who have served our country. The weight of the pack symbolizes the heavy burdens many veterans carry, and the respirator represents the obstacles they face when seeking help. It’s a small reflection of the immense challenges they endure every day.

I am asking for your support to help me reach my fundraising goal. Every penny raised will go directly to Combat Stress, enabling them to continue their crucial work in supporting veterans and their families. Your generosity can help provide counseling, treatment, and resources for those in need, ensuring that no veteran has to face their struggles alone.

Thank you for considering supporting my journey in the Bristol Half Marathon. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those who have bravely served our nation. 

Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.

I’m taking on vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.

Thank you so much for your support.

Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.

I’m taking on vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.

Thank you so much for your support.

Join the Combat Stress team and take on the Welsh Capital’s iconic half, passing its impressive landmarks on this fast and flat course - perfect for runners of all abilities.

Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.

I’m taking on vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.

Thank you so much for your support.

With it’s start line in the incredible city centre, you’ll run through the very heart of Edinburgh when you take on this amazing challenge! Greyfriars Bobby, The Mound, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the Palace of Holyrood are just a few of the landmarks you will pass and maybe one of the reasons that this is the second largest marathon in the UK behind only London. Edinburgh has also been voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, so if this is your first marathon or you’re looking for a PB, this is the event for you!