Walk 100 Miles Challenge
Sign up to the challenge
Walk 100 miles in June and raise money for life-saving cancer research. Take on the challenge in a way that suits you, whether that's 3.3 miles a day or longer walks at the weekend.
Sign up and you’ll receive:
- Cancer Research UK t-shirt
- Online Giving Page
- Digital fundraising pack
How to take part
Visit the Fundraising Hub
From a calendar, to a totaliser and lots of social badges, there are plenty of assets available for you to smash your fundraising this June.
Join our Facebook community
Join the official challenge Facebook group to meet fellow walkers, find support throughout June and fundraising top tips.
The difference your money makes
1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime.* All of us can play our part to help beat it.
Thanks to your support through this challenge, we can continue to fund life-saving research.
FAQs
Find all of your questions answered so you can kick off the challenge on 1st June.
How to clock up the miles
Walking 100 miles in June is a massive feat, which is why we've got you covered with some tips and ideas to help you start clocking up those miles.
Track your miles with Fitbit
Connect your Fitbit app to your Giving Page so your steps will automatically appear on your page, allowing friends and family see you get closer to your goal!
Before getting started, you will need to have a Fitbit device and account already set up.
1. Go to your online Giving Page that you would like to connect
2. Click on "Connect to Fitbit"
3. You will be asked to log into your Fitbit account, if you are not logged in already.
4. Accept permission for Fitbit to share your activities with Cancer Research UK, this will complete your connection.
5. Once connected you will be able to choose your settings for Fitbit. These can be changed at any time.
Benefits of walking 100 miles
There are lots of amazing benefits to taking on this challenge alongside raising money for life-saving research:
- Improve your fitness levels
Walking consistently strengthens your muscles, improves your balance and increases your cardiovascular fitness.
- Help maintain a healthy weight
Clocking up those miles will help you to burn calories and tone your muscles in no time.
- Boost your energy
Walking increases oxygen flow through the body, making you feel more energised and ready to tackle the day.
- Discover new places
This challenge is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and explore new places.
- Can help lower blood pressure
Being active can help lower blood pressure and your risk of heart problems in the future.