Wednesday 14th October 2026
Join us for a day of racing, fine dining, auctions and more!
All you need to know
Join Spinal Research for their 36th annual Charity Gala Race Day. Your ticket will include:
- Paddock Enclosure admission
- Reception drink
- Access to the Spinal Research Marquee
- Three-course dining menu with coffee
- Race programme
- A Charity auction
- A guest speaker
All the Details
This very special event was started by Rachel Wright, a remarkable woman who had a spinal cord injury due to a riding accident when she was just 21 years old. This race day has continued in her memory and has evolved into an annual event that regularly raises thousands of pounds for Spinal Research.
Get in touch
For more information, help, or support please get in touch. Email community@spinal-research or phone 0203 8247 400
Want to get fit, challenge yourself, and experience the world of boxing, all while raising vital funds for Spinal Research?
In partnership with Ultra Events, you can take part in an unforgettable boxing or MMA (mixed martial arts) experience while supporting life-changing spinal cord injury research.
With eight weeks of FREE training included and no sign-up fees, all we ask is that you:
- Sell at least 10 tickets to your event
- Raise a minimum of £50 for Spinal Research
Pick your sport and begin your journey
MMA
Step into MMA with 8 weeks of FREE training for beginners. Get fit, learn real techniques, and build confidence before taking on a fairly matched opponent in a thrilling live fight-night event.
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White Collar Boxing
Discover the thrill of boxing with 8 weeks of FREE professional training. Perfect for beginners, you’ll build strength, speed, and confidence while learning real boxing skills before taking on a fairly matched opponent in a thrilling live fight-night event.
Sign up!
How does it work:
Ready to Push Your Limits? Whether you choose boxing or MMA, we ask that you commit to:
- Selling 10 event tickets: Rally your friends, family, and colleagues to cheer you on for an unforgettable fight-night experience!
- Eight weeks of FREE training: Our expert-led sessions are perfect for beginners and will get you fit, confident, and fight-ready.
- Raising a minimum of £50 for Spinal Research: Your support helps fund groundbreaking research to restore movement, sensation, and independence for people with spinal cord injuries.
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical t-shirt once you have hit your £50 Fundraising target.
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
FAQS
How much does this cost?
To sign up for this event, it is completely free. However, by signing up you are committing to sell 10 places on the event and fundraise a minimum of £50 for Spinal Research.
Can i take part if i have a disability?
Unfortunately these events are not suitable for wheelchair users for safety reasons. To find wheelchair friendly events, please click here.
If you have questions around taking part with a disability, Please email Ultra Events at info@uwcb.co.uk
What is the minimum age limit to take part?
The minimum age required is 18. Everyone who wishes to attend the events must also be over 18.
What happens after i sign up?
- You will receive a confirmation text and email from us inviting you to join a Facebook group. Please make sure you join this group as information will be posted in there across the 8 weeks.
- Your givestar fundraising page will be automatically created and you will receive an email from Ultra Events fundraising team.
- We are on hand to support so please reach out to us for fundraising support – Events@spinal-research.org
- You will receive a text from your Area Coordinator within 14 days of signing up.
- We will invite you along to a registration meeting where we will give you all of the information about the process and give you chance to ask any questions.
- Training starts!
When you sign up an account will be created for you. You can find all Ultra events you have sign up for in your Ultra account. Your account page will also display links to the event Facebook page, givestar fundraising link and much more. Login to your Ultra account here. If you have trouble accessing your account for the first time, select the reset password option and follow the instructions.
For more information, visit our ‘Whats Involved’ Page.
What will Training be like?
Be prepared to be put through the paces. It will be hard, but it will be the most rewarding thing that you will do and will give you a sense of achievement.
Training will be approximately 2 sessions a week and will be weekday evenings or weekends.
You must attend at least 50% of the training sessions to take part.
Details about the training sessions will be released at the Registration Meeting and followed up in your allocated Facebook group.
What Kit do i need to buy?
You will need 16oz gloves, hand wraps and a gum shield for training. For fight night you will need to buy Shorts and a Groin Guard. Ultra White Collar Boxing will provide vests, gloves & head guards on the event night.
You can purchase equipment directly through Ultra Events shop All equipment is available to buy from their shop. You do not have to purchase from Ultra Events if you want to source it elsewhere.
Location
Various Locations
Fundraising Target
As much as possible!
Join #TeamSpinal on the world’s largest and best fun run. The ‘Inflatable 5K’ has got even bigger and bouncier. Their Unique Inflatable Obstacle Course Race (OCR) has less running and even more obstacles in 2024. New obstacles, new pumping Music Zones and new locations. It is going to be epic!
Available to book at 19 locations across the UK with various dates to choose from, all year round.
How to apply:
We’d love you to apply to join #TeamSpinal. We work with RunforCharity to provide places on this event. Please click the link below to sign up. By signing up, you will be asked to pay your £30.00 registration fee. Places are limited so sign up quickly to avoid disappointment.
Got your own place?
If you are lucky enough to secure a your place we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.
Apply Now!
Own Place
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Access to an exclusive training hub (provided by GH Training)
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical running t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)
Apply Now!
FAQs:
Is there a minimum age for taking part in the Inflatable 5k?
Yes, all participants taking a charity place on the Inflatable 5k must be aged 18 or older on race day.
Children can enter with non-charity places through their website.
What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?
The registration fee is £30.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise as much as possible.
Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?
Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear during the run. We will even get you an iron on name so you can personalise it.
Can I withdraw?
Please note that as we work with our partner RunforCharity for these places, we cannot guarantee that withdrawals will be able to postpone their place. Please contact us to get started.
Can I take part if I have a disability?
Unfortunately due to the nature of the course, this event is not suitable for wheelchair runners.
Please click here for wheelchair-accessible events.
I have my own place and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?
Congratulations on securing your own place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please select ‘Own place’ above.
Please only fill out this form if you have your own place.
As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.
Apply Now!
Own Place
Have another question?
If you have any other questions or need support. Please contact us through the button below.
Email us
Upcoming Events:
Find your local event
Various Dates
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World Major Marathons
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Location:
Over 20 Locations to choose from
Overall Fundraising Target
£395.00
Join #TeamSpinal for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime as you raise essential funds to help cure paralysis.
This challenge promises an unforgettable experience coupled with an unrivalled sense of achievement.
Plus, you’ll be joining the ranks of an amazing team of people who are all dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people suffering from paralysis due to their spinal cord injuries.
How does it work?:
If you are up for the challenge of taking on a Tandem Skydive in aid of Spinal research, signing up couldn’t be easier!
To complete your booking, you will be asked to pay a £70 deposit and commit to a £395 fundraising target. This fundraising target will cover your deposit, jump cost and £125 sponsorship to us. Anything raised above the minimum amount, means a larger donation to help cure paralysis.
Once you have signed up, you will be asked to create a JustGiving page and share this directly with Skyline. Your chosen airfield will be in touch with you closer to the date to confirm any final details.
For more information please visit the Skyline website.
Wheelchair entries: Skyline will need to speak to you directly to see if your chosen airfield will be able to accommodate your jump. You can call them on 020 7424 5522.
Book Now!
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
Book Now!
Upcoming Events:
Great North Run 2024
8th September 2024
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Berlin Marathon 2024
29th September 2024
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World Major Marathons
Get your 6 stars!
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Overall Fundraising Target
As much as you can!
Join #TeamSpinal for the ultimate challenge series in 2025. Tough Mudder creates hardcore obstacle courses designed to test your all around strength, stamina, and mental grit. With the most innovative 5K & 15K courses and millions of participants worldwide to date, it is the premier challenge series in the world. This isn’t just an event – It’s a calling. Do you have what it takes?
How to apply:
We’d love you to apply to join #TeamSpinal. We will announce official charity places and their fundraising targets in due time. If you want to be ahead of the curve and get your place confirmed with no minimum targets, click the button below.
Sign Up Now!
I Have My Own Place
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Access to an exclusive training hub (provided by GH Training)
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical running t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!).
Sign Up Now!
FAQs:
Is there a minimum age for taking part in Tough Mudder?
All participants must be aged 18 or older on event day.
What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?
For now, you can pay for your place via Tough Mudder, and then all you have to do is fundraise as much as you can for Spinal Research. Places start from £70.00.
As soon as we have charity places available, these will be announced along with their fundraising targets.
Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?
Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear during the event.
Can I take part if I have a disability?
Absolutely! Tough Mudder have a policy that adventure is a human right, and have done their best to make their events accessible to as many people as possible. For more information on their Adaptive Athletes Program, click here.
I have a place already and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?
Congratulations on securing a place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please select ‘I Have My Own Place’ above.
Please only fill out this form if you have your own place with Tough Mudder already.
As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.
Sign Up Now!
I Have My Own Place
Have another question?
If you have any other questions or need support. Please contact us through the button below.
Email us
Upcoming Events:
Great North Run 2025
7th September 2025
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London Landmarks Half Marathon
6th April 2025
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Hackney Half Marathon
18th May 2025
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Use your ballot place for good
You might have purchased your own place in an event, or obtained a place through a public ballot, running club, or a deferred entry. If so, we’d love for you to join #TeamSpinal!
As an own place participant, you’ll get the same support from our dedicated events team as those with a charity place. And you can set your own fundraising target!
Join #TeamSpinal
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Access to an exclusive training Hub (provided by GH Training)
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical running t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)
Next Steps:
Joining #TeamSpinal is easy! All you need to do is fill in the form below to sign up and set up a JustGiving page. From there we will be on hand to help you smash your fundraising and make sure you are ready for your event.
Join #TeamSpinal
Set up a Fundraising Page!
Other ways to get involved
