Virtual Archives - Spinal Research

Date

6th July 2025

Location

Windsor Great Park

Distance

Various

Registration Fee

from £5.00

Fundraising Target

As much as you can!

Taking place in the Windsor Great Park and virtually, with headline sponsor, Sure – Parallel Windsor will be the first ever large-scale disability-led event to take place on the historic Long Walk. The award-winning event is a fully accessible Festival of Inclusivity with Challenge Events for everybody of all ages, health conditions, and abilities.

There is a good range of challenge event distances – 100m, 1k, SuperSensory1k, 5k, and 10k – all undertaken with no cut off times, with a spirit of #StartTogetherFinishWhenever. The Festival also has lots of great activities and entertainment including; live music, storytelling, wellbeing, arts and creativity, active lifestyle, play and much much more.

Tickets are just £19.80 for challenge events, which includes a t-shirt, medal, goody bag, and entry to the Festival. Festival only tickets are £5 and virtual tickets £14.50.

If you are up for the challenge of fundraising for Spinal Research, we would love for you to join #TeamSpinal!

Sign up now! Let us know that you are taking part!

How do I secure a place?

Please click the button to sign up! By signing up to this event, you are purchasing your place directly with Parallel Windsor. We will not be notified if you sign up to the event so please do get in touch so we can be on hand to support you with your fundraising. You can either fill in the form or you can email us at events@spinal-research.org to get in touch.

What you can expect from us:

Everyone in our team will receive a support package including:

1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
Access to an exclusive training hub
Team e-newsletters
A Spinal Research technical 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! Let us know that you are taking part!

FAQs

What is Parallel Windsor?

Parallel Windsor is a Festival of Inclusivity with Challenge Events for all ages, health conditions & abilities. Held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park & staged on the iconic Long Walk. To find out more; watch their highlights film from Parallel Windsor 2023.

Is there a minimum age to enter Parallel Windsor?

Anybody of any age can take part in Parallel Windsor. For the 100m and the 1km – participants under the age of 12 need to be accompanied by a paying adult. Any one adult can accompany a maximum of three children. For the 5km and 10km challenges – participants under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by a paying adult. Any one adult can accompany a maximum of three children.

What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?

By signing up to this event, you are purchasing your place directly with Parallel Windsor. We do not set fundraising targets for this event but ask that you 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 on the day.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

Yes! Parallel Windsor is a Festival of Inclusivity with Challenge Events for all ages, health conditions & abilities.

Sign up now! Let us know that you are taking part!

Upcoming Events

Join us for our new, fully inclusive challenge! You just need to ‘roll’ using your chosen wheels, everyday for a month of your choice.

How it works:

- The rule is wheels only! Roll every day using a bicycle, wheelchair, skateboard, roller-skates or anything else that rolls.

- Where and when you take part is up to you!

- There is no registration fee or fundraising commitment – we just ask that you raise as much as you can to fund vital research.

Tell us your plans

Why join Roll for Research?

First and foremost, you will be helping raise vital funds for life-changing research
You will receive heaps of support and encouragement from the team, as well as a Spinal Research t-shirt once your fundraising hits £20
It's a chance to be out and active. Great for both your mental and physical well-being

Tell us your plans

Get in touch

For more information, help, or support please get in touch. Email community@spinal-research or phone 0203 8247 400

Ready to get started?

Tell us about your fundraising plans

Tell us what you are planning to do so we can help make your fundraising a success!

Tell us your plans

Download fundraising materials

Download fundraising guides, bunting, posters and more!

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Get in touch

For more information, help, or support please get in touch. Email community@spinal-research or phone 0203 8247 400

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

Fundraise your way

There are lots of way you can get involved to help make research happen.

Fundraising ideas

Whether you want to fundraise alone, or with others we have ideas for you.

Challenge yourself

Set yourself a challenge or join one of our amazing events.

Location

You choose

Days

You Choose

Theme

You choose

Ride for research!

Use your passion for cycling and raise funds for vital medical research. By road, mountain, or in a gym. Cycling, spinning, using a two wheeler, hand or FES bike, there are many ways to ride for research.

Tell us your cycle plans

How will you ride for research?

We are amazed by the cycle challenges our supporters set themselves to help find a cure for paralysis.

We’ve witnessed our supporters taking on epic cycle challenges all over the world even breaking world records in the process! Check out some of their accomplishments and see if you’re inspired!

If you’d like to take on your own challenge tell us about it below and we will support every mile of your challenge.

Tandem Bike Ride around the world

Lloyd took on the challenge of a lifetime breaking world records in the process. He cycled the world on a tandem bike covering 23 countries in 283 days.

Take on your own challenge

Tackling the Spine of Britain

Mark ran and cycled the Spine of Britain covering 450 miles. Mark began his challenge at Twickenham and finished at Murrayfield stopping at many Rugby grounds on his way.

Take on your own challenge

Lolly's FES cycle

Lolly cycled the distance from London to Edinburgh on her FES bike. This amazing personal challenge saw her cover 350 virtual miles.

Challenge yourself

How we will support your cycle fundraising

When you have told us your fundraising plans you can expect lots of support from us to help you raise as many pounds as possible, including:

A named contact at Spinal Research to support your fundraising.
Materials to download.
A T-shirt and collection tins if needed.
Help with promotion for larger events, such as press releases. We may also be able to share your fundraising on social media.
A Thank You certificate to proudly display the total you raised for research.

Tell us your cycle plans

Get in touch

For more information, help, or support please get in touch. Email community@spinal-research or phone 0203 8247 400

Other ways to get involved

Fundraise your way

There are lots of way you can get involved to help make research happen.

Fundraising ideas

Whether you want to fundraise alone, or with others we have ideas for you.

Challenge yourself

Set yourself a challenge or join one of our amazing events.

Get ready to run your local event and do some good! Lace up those trainers, hit the streets, and join us in raising funds for Spinal Research. It’s not just about the miles; it’s about making each step count. Run, have a blast, whilst making a difference.