The challenge
Walk 45 miles throughout the month of October.
Date
Throughout the month of October.
Location
At the park, round the garden or in the gym – wherever works for you!
Walk every day, take rest days when you need them, or build up your miles at the weekend. However you complete your 45 miles, make it work for you.
Step: 1
Complete our 2 minute form and get your free trainer socks and online Giving Page.
Step: 2
If you'd like to, you can join the challenge Facebook group. Meet fellow walkers, ask questions, and keep your motivation high.
Step: 3
Take some much needed me-time and complete the challenge solo, or invite a friend to join and walk together.
Start fundraising and get support and tips with your free fundraising pack.
Access your fundraising pack(PDF, 1.33 MB)
Access your top tips guide(PDF, 70.2 KB)
We trust you! If you'd like to, you can track your miles with apps like Fitbit and Strava.
Learn about tracking your miles with a fitness app
You can continue to collect donations on your Giving Page after the month ends.
Whether you finish the challenge or not, the money that you raise will allow us to continue funding cutting-edge research.
Share it with friends, family and colleagues and start getting sponsorship for your challenge.
You set your own goals. But we do recommend you set yourself a target of £150. Fundraisers who do set a target raise significantly more.
Grab your fundraising pack, challenge calendar, shareable social media badges and more to help you reach your fundraising goals.
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