If you love walking or hiking and taking in spectacular scenery, and want to help support life-saving research, our Big Hike experience is for you!
Escape to nature and take on a 10k, half marathon or full marathon at one of seven stunning locations across the UK.
Whether you’re an experienced hiker or it’s your first time, we’re with you every step of the way. Ramble, amble or stride – solo or with a group – as you join a community that’s powering progress for people affected by cancer.
Our routes are fully signposted and marshalled by our amazing volunteers, with support and snack points and a well-earned hot meal at the finish line. You’ll also receive a pack with everything you need to fundraise for life-saving research. So, step out of the hustle and bustle and into the great outdoors. Because when you take big steps, we make big breakthroughs.
Saturday 15 May 2027 Take in the breathtaking beauty of the Trossachs National Park as you explore beautiful lochs, wondrous waterfalls and stunning forests.
Saturday 5 June 2027 Enjoy the peaceful canal towpath, walk across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and take in wondrous views on the picturesque Taff Trail.
Saturday 12 June 2027 Stroll through beautiful woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and alongside magnificent limestone cliffs as you take in stunning views across the Peak District.
Saturday 19 June 2027 Explore England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms.
Saturday 26 June 2027 Stride along the shores of Lake Windermere and Rydal Water, enjoying the panoramic mountain views of England’s largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Saturday 10 July 2027 Enjoy the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Walk right past Broadway Tower and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill.
Saturday 17 July 2027 Ramble through rolling meadows and alongside the picturesque River Stour. You’ll pass by Flatford Mill, immortalised in Constable’s famous painting The Hay Wain.
Choose your Big Hike event
Sign up and receive fundraising and training support
Get set to take big steps to beat cancer
Raise money for life-saving research
access to our fundraising hub filled with tips and tricks to help you reach your target
your own online Giving Page that you can personalise
training support which includes custom training plans for your chosen distance
access to our Facebook community to connect with fellow Big Hikers
a fully signposted route with expert hiking leaders to guide you and volunteers to cheer you on
support points with toilets, drinks and snacks (full marathon and half marathon events only. 10k routes have a water refill station)
medical assistance
a medal to celebrate your achievement
a day full of fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories!
Your entry fee helps us cover the cost of putting on the event. But it doesn't stop there. The money you raise will help save lives.
Survival rate has doubled, on average, since the 1970s. But we want to go further.
Your fundraising helps to make this possible.
Do you know someone who would make a good event day volunteer?
Getting hands-on to help deliver our Big Hike events and have a great time while doing so. From guiding our hikers on the route, to helping out at support points, there are lots of opportunities to get involved, while enjoying breathtaking views.
