Walk 100 Miles Challenge
Sign up to the challenge
Walk 100 miles in May 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:
- Online Giving Page
- Digital fundraising pack
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 May.
Join our Facebook community
Join the official challenge Facebook group to meet fellow walkers, find support throughout May and fundraising top tips.
How to clock up the miles
Walking 100 miles in May 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.
FAQs
Find all of your questions answered so you can kick off the challenge on 1st May.
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.
Track your miles with Strava
Connect your Strava account to your Giving Page so your miles will automatically appear on your page after every run, allowing friends and family see you get closer your goal!
- Go to your online Giving Page
- Click on "Connect to Strava"
- Give permission for Cancer Research UK to access your Strava account
- Select the type activity you would like to track and unit of measurement
- Save your settings and your miles will automatically begin appearing on your page
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.