The Sandcastle Trust


The Sandcastle Trust walks alongside individuals impacted by rare genetic conditions and their families, providing a toolbox of services that support emotional wellbeing and resilience.


How Your Support Helps

There are approximately 6,000 rare genetic conditions. Each affects less than 0.1% of the population, but together they are one of the greatest causes of disability and early death affecting 3 million in the UK (source: National Human Genome Research Institute).

The complex challenges associated with rare genetic conditions create deep-rooted inequalities that can profoundly impact the emotional well-being of every member of the family.

The Sandcastle Trust walks alongside individuals impacted by rare genetic conditions and their families, offering services that support emotional wellbeing and resilience, reducing the risk of poor mental health.


All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Congleton Half Marathon - October

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Longdown Rd, Congleton CW12 4QJ, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Cannock Chase Running Festival 5K - October

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Cannock Chase Running Festival 10K - October

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Cannock Chase Running Festival Half Marathon - October

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Carsington Water 10K - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Big Ln, Ashbourne DE6, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Carsington Water Half Marathon - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Big Ln, Ashbourne DE6, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Rugby Half Marathon

Oct 25, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026

HART FIELD SPORTS GROUND Rugby CV21 3UB

Registration Price:£38
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Birmingham Running Festival 5K - November 2026

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Birmingham Running Festival 10K - November 2026

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon - November 2026

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Birmingham Running Festival Junior Event - November 2026

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Windsor Trail Run 10k - November

Nov 8, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

Alexandra Gardens, Windsor SL4 1RF, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.