Parallel Windsor 2026

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Parallel Windsor 2026

Join us at the award-winning Festival of Inclusivity!

At Shaftesbury we believe that every child, young person and adult with a disability should have the opportunity to take part in events which are challenging and fun! In July 2026 Parallel Windsor returns to the stunning setting of Windsor Great Park.

This iconic, fully accessible event returns this summer for its fourth year with even more challenge events and activities for all ages, health conditions and abilities. Parallel Windsor is more than a challenge event – it’s a vibrant Festival of Inclusivity that celebrates disability inclusion, wellbeing and community. Shaftesbury will be there and we’d love you to join us.

See the highlights from 2025:

As part of #TeamShaftesbury, you can either take part in one of the races, 100m to 10k; rock your moves in the Greatest Dancer competition or take on the SuperSensory challenge – the choice is yours!

Whether you choose to walk, push or run, there are no cut‑off times. The event’s motto is ‘Start Together, Finish Whenever.

Entry also includes access to the festival of inclusivity, with music, food, interactive games, arts and crafts and more to keep the whole family entertained.

Learn more about the event here >

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Taking part in Parallel Windsor is entirely free and while there is no fundraising expectation for entry to any of the races, if you would like to raise some funds we will support you!

Taking part with #Team Shaftesbury you will get:

  • #TeamShaftesbury running top
  • Fundraising pack full of ideas
  • Parallel medal, t-shirt and goody bag
  • Kerb crews on the day, cheering you on!

As a fully accessible event, Parallel Windsor will have on-site parking, accessible toilets (including RevoLOO), medical support, and quiet spaces.

Parallel Windsor also works with AccessAble to help you plan your visit with confidence. Detailed information about on‑site facilities, accessibility and local access is available on the Parallel Windsor website: Accessibility and on‑site facilities

About Shaftesbury:

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. 

What makes life livable is never down to just one thing – it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from thrill-seeking to thriving – it all adds up to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services, we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Find out early about all our challenge events

From running to cycling and even skydiving, why not raise your heartbeat at the same time as raising funds with Shaftesbury?

We have places for some of the most exciting - but difficult to enter - challenge events in the UK.

Just sign up to be notified in advance every time we get a new one available for you to enter