London Marathon

22 Apr 2018

​The 2017 London Marathon broke a number of records; 39,487 people finished the marathon, Mary Kietany won her third London Marathon in record time and David Weir CBE won his seventh Wheelchair London Marathon title and became the most successful athlete of its 37-year history. If you would like to be a part of this phenomenal event in 2018 here is the information you need.

The Great Manchester Run

20 May 2018

Experience a running event like no other on the streets of the undisputed capital of the North, and remember, no matter how you get to the start-line, Manchester runs together. If you want to be involved in 2018 then here is the information you need.

Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral to Celebrate 70 years of the Paralympic Movement

6 Jun 2018 - 5:00pm

Join us at St. Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Stoke Mandeville Games and the birth of the Paralympic Movement at Stoke Mandeville. The service will take place at 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 6th June 2018.

Stoke Mandeville Games

The first Stoke Mandeville Games took place on 29th July 1948, in the grounds of Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Sixteen spinal cord patients took part in a wheelchair archery competition aimed...

Mix96 Tour de Vale Bike Ride

10 Jun 2018

Buckinghamshire’s biggest and best charity bike ride is back with three glorious routes starting and finishing at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. This year's ride takes place on Sunday 10 June. Touring the scenic countryside, each route offers water stops and is equipped with marshals, first aid and support vehicles for your safety. With the 2,000 capacity expected to sell out, cyclists are urged to enter early to avoid disappointment.

Skydive for free!

11 Jun 2018

WheelPower are looking for people from all over the country to take on a challenge of a lifetime and skydive from 10,000ft in the sky. During an adrenaline rush you will never forget, your fears will soon transform to exhilaration as you leap from the plane and start freefalling at 120mph. On top of this imagine the self-satisfaction having raised vital funds for a charity that transforms the lives of disabled people.

The Virgin Sport British 10k

15 Jul 2018

This July, Virgin Sport are looking forward to welcoming over 10,000 participants! The course is a special one and you’ll get to weave your way through the very heart of London. Find out more information here.

Ride London

29 Jul 2018

This epic 100 mile cycling event follows the 2012 Olympic road cycling route out of the Olympic park, through the city and out to Surrey before heading back to finish on The Mall.

The Great North Run

9 Sep 2018

The ballot for the Simplyhealth Great North Run has now been drawn and runners around the world have found out if they have secured one of the 57,000 places available.

Didn't get in? There are limited places available for partner charities, so why not raise money for WheelPower!

More information can be found here.

The Great South Run

21 Oct 2018

The world's leading 10 mile running event returns to Portsmouth on Sunday 21 October 2018 and entries are now open. Find out more information right here.

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WheelPower is an operating name of The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited registered in England & Wales under charity number 265498 and company number 01059490 at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9PP.

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