Take on the Big Hike challenge 2023
What is Big Hike?
Cancer Research UK's Big Hike is a series of full and half marathon hiking challenges, held in 4 stunning locations across the UK.
Take big steps towards beating cancer by hiking through rising hills, river valleys and taking in spectacular views across the countryside.
Explore the great outdoors and raise money for our life-saving research.
Big Hike Peak District
Saturday 3 June 2023
Hike a half or a full marathon through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District.
Big Hike South Coast
Saturday 1 July 2023
Hike a half or a full marathon through grasslands and villages, along riverbanks and coastal paths where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views from Beachy head.
Big Hike Loch Lomond
Saturday 10 June 2023
Hike a half or a full marathon on the banks of Loch Lomond where you'll be surrounded by charming villages, rolling countryside and beautiful hills. On a clear day, you might spot the Isle of Arran and the Aisla Craig.
Big Hike Jurassic Coast
Saturday 8 July 2023
Hike a half or a full marathon along England's only natural World's Heritage Site, inscribed by UNESCO for the outstanding beauty of its rocks, fossils, and landforms.
How to take on the challenge
Choose your Big Hike challenge
Sign up to receive everything you need
Get prepared to take big steps towards beating cancer
Raise money for life-saving research
The Big Hike experience
Why take part in Cancer Research UK's Big Hike
We want to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer by 2034.
Every donation you receive will help us reach that goal. Participating in a Big Hike event while raising money means that you can be part of that fight against cancer.
We're with you every step of the way
Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to reach your fundraising target, including:
- A fundraising pack and your own online giving page
- Training plan
- Access to our Strava community
- A detailed route map
- Your Big Hike event pack
Volunteering at Big Hike
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. Whether it’s being located at a support point or cheering our hikers over the finish line it’s a great way to get involved.
Take on the Big Hike challenge and take big steps to beat cancer
*Ahmad AS et al, British Journal of Cancer, 2015