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60 Mile Dog Walk in November Challenge

Walk 60 miles with your dog this November and raise money to help fund life-saving cancer research.

Sign up to the challenge

Join the 60 Mile Dog Walk Challenge today and you'll receive a free Cancer Research UK doggy bandana, online Giving Page and digital fundraising pack.

How to take part

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Sign up for your free Cancer Research UK doggy bandana and online Giving page

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Join the supportive Facebook community.

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Walk 60 miles with your dog and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

We're here to help you through every mile

We have lots of tips and resources to help you get started, keep your dog happy and healthy and achieve your fundraising target.

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Get fundraising support

Our fundraising hub has everything you need to achieve your goals:

  • Fundraising tips & poster to share

  • Challenge calendar

  • Milestone badges & certificate

  • Challenge totaliser

Visit our fundraising hub

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Join the community

Meet other dog walkers and find support and motivation by joining the 60 Mile Dog Walk Challenge Facebook group.

Ask questions, share your journey, celebrate your successes and be part of our friendly community.

Join our Facebook group

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Get prepared

Want to make sure you're prepared for your dog walk challenge and walking your dog safely?

Get help and guidance to prepare for your challenge by downloading our training guide.

Download training guide(PDF, 142 KB)

The difference your fundraising makes

Nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime*, but your fundraising can make a difference.

By taking on the 60 Mile Dog Walk Challenge, you're supporting the research that helps power progress.

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£70

could fund a clinical research grant for one day, funding doctors and nurses to find new ways to beat cancer.

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£130

could fund a cancer nurse for one day, giving people confidential cancer support and guidance.

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£170

could fund a trial for one day to test new radiotherapy techniques for treating bile duct cancer.

Your questions answered

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Make sure you're all set to take on the 60 Mile Dog Walk Challenge this November, by reading our frequently asked questions before you start your walkies journey.

Check out our FAQs page

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