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TRY-ATHLON 2026
Sunday 10th May 2026
10am –
4pm
Twickenham Stoop Stadium, TW2 7SX
The Try-Athlon is back, bigger & better in 2026, aiming to inspire those battling Parkinson’s to ‘try’ a range of activities to find ‘their way to play’ because exercise, movement and activity reduces Parkinson’s symptoms – with some people reporting they forget they have Parkinson’s whilst doing what they love!
We are proud to announce our headline sponsor for the Try-Athlon 2026 is
Join us at the Try-Athlon 2026 and find your active!
Experts, Activity &
Entertainment Zone
This year’s ‘Try’-Athlon will see the Expert, Activity & Entertainment Zone all under one roof - to the left of the pitch as you enter the stadium.
It's here you will find your Parkinson's......................
physios
nurses
leading tech companies
charities and dieticians
There will be activities for you to ‘try’ including:
seated workouts
judo
yoga
pilates
rowing
boxing
11.10am - 11.40am
(teaching you how to fall safely)
singing
dancing
and much more!
(with Rock Choir & live band)
The interactive Experts Stage will host demos from
singing with Rock Choir & our favourite karaoke band – Rockaoke!
and Q&A sessions with our Parkinson’s dieticians.
Experts and Activity providers
BRITISH JUDO
Learn how to fall safely and experience other benefits of taking part in judo
See Wayne in the Experts Zone and book in for a small group session
YANAR MIND & MOVEMENT
Yoga therapy and chair yoga for movement disorders, long-term health conditions and marginalised communities
DANCE & SINGING FOR PARKINSON'S SCOTLAND
Dance and voice classes for those living with Parkinson's
ROCK n ROW FOR PARKINSON's
Indoor & outdoor rowing for people with Parkinson’s
CURE PARKINSON'S
The charity dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s, find out about the latest research and how you can be involved
SPOTLIGHT YOPD
The charity that addresses the challenges of Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
OUTSIDE
on & around the pitch
Walking Football Festival & Skills Zone
11am - 11.30am
Walking football skills session with Parkinson's Pioneers (women's football club) & Aide Boothroyd, (ex Watford Manager & England U21s coach)
11.30am - 12pm
Walking football matches for those who fancy a bit of game time
Walking Rugby Festival & Skills Zone
12pm - 3pm
hosted by Reigate Rugby Club
Nordic Walking
10.45am - 11.30am & 2.30pm - 3pm
hosted by British Nordic Walking
Walking
Netball
.
Walking
Cricket
.
Thank you to Harlequins Foundation Coaches, Reigate Rugby Club and our many volunteers who have kindly donated their time & expertise to coach and facilitate the walking sports.
More information coming soon, including sporting legends that will be at the Try-Athlon!
In previous year’s we have been joined by rugby legend Mike Tindall
and Gloucester winger Charlie Sharples, cricket stars Shaun Udal & Gladstone Small and GB Olympic swimmer Mark Foster.
GROUP & INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL GRANTS
We would like to help as many people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends, carers and support crew attend the Try-Athlon 2026.
We have a dedicated fund available to assist with transport to the Twickenham Stoop Stadium.
Gather a group from your local area and travel by train to Twickenham.
Sport Parkinson's will cover the cost of your pre booked train ticket.
Car share and Sport Parkinson’s will cover your petrol costs @ 0.25p per mile.
Hire a mini bus or coach and Sport Parkinson’s will reimburse you
for the hire cost.
FREE parking at Twickenham Stoop Stadium, no need to pre book.
From 9am onwards we have a FREE taxi shuttle service from & to Twickenham Train Station.
Please get in touch for more information events@sportparkinsons.org
Volunteers
Thank you for the staff at RBW Consulting for donating their time to help out at the Try-Athlon. Our volunteers are there to ensure the smooth running of the Try-Athlon.
If you need any help or assistance, please just ask one of the team.
