Cancer Research UK’s Big Hike Challenge 2024
6 stunning UK locations

Cancer Research UK’s Big Hike Challenge 2024

If you love walking, taking in spectacular scenery and want to help fund life-saving science, Cancer Research UK's Big Hike adventure is for you!

HELP BEAT CANCER STEP BY STEP

Choose a half or full marathon at one of six stunning UK locations, or bring your little hikers from the age of 12 to take on the new 10K route at selected events. Sign up with friends and family, or go solo and meet new people, to help beat cancer step by step.

Whether you're an experienced hiker or just starting out, you'll be supported every big step of the way with:

  • Friendly volunteers
  • Fully signposted routes
  • Expert training support
  • Detailed training plan
  • Support points with drinks/snacks
  • Hot meal at the finish

Sign up today from £20 + £150 fundraising

Marathon walks

Hike a marathon distance from 25.7 to 26.6 miles over a hilly route to help beat cancer step by step. Age 16+

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 18 May
  • £30
Callander, Stirling, UK

Big Hike | The Trossachs | Marathon

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 26.2 miles hiking + 2456 ft ascent
Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £30
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Big Hike | Peak District | Marathon

Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 25.8 miles hiking + 1850 ft ascent
Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £30
Brecon, Powys, UK

Big Hike | Brecon Beacons | Marathon

Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 25.8 miles hiking + 3046 ft ascent
Roam through glorious grasslands and villages, along riverbanks and coastal paths, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views from Beachy Head to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 29 Jun
  • £30
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

Big Hike | South Coast | Marathon

Roam through glorious grasslands and villages, along riverbanks and coastal paths, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views from Beachy Head to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 25.7 miles hiking + 2469 ft ascent
Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Walk right past Broadway Tower and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 6 Jul
  • £30
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK

Big Hike | Cotswolds | Marathon

Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Walk right past Broadway Tower and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 26.6 miles hiking + 2294 ft ascent
Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 13 Jul
  • £30
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Big Hike | Jurassic Coast | Marathon

Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 25.9 miles hiking + 2762 ft ascent

Half marathon walks

Hike a half marathon distance from 12.8 to 13.8 miles on an undulating route to help beat cancer step by step. Age 14+

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 18 May
  • £25
Callander, Stirling, UK

Big Hike | The Trossachs | Half Marathon

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 13.8 miles hiking + 1298 ft ascent
Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £25
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Big Hike | Peak District | Half Marathon

Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 13.1 miles hiking + 1302 ft ascent
Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £25
Brecon, Powys, UK

Big Hike | Brecon Beacons | Half Marathon

Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 13.4 miles hiking + 1937 ft ascent
Roam through glorious grasslands and villages, along riverbanks and coastal paths, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views from Beachy Head to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 29 Jun
  • £25
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

Big Hike | South Coast | Half Marathon

Roam through glorious grasslands and villages, along riverbanks and coastal paths, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views from Beachy Head to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 13.1 miles hiking + 1297 ft ascent
Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Walk right past Broadway Tower and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 6 Jul
  • £25
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK

Big Hike | Cotswolds | Half Marathon

Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Walk right past Broadway Tower and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 12.8 miles hiking + 1282 ft ascent
Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 13 Jul
  • £25
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Big Hike | Jurassic Coast | Half Marathon

Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 13 miles hiking + 1499 ft ascent

10K walks

Hike 6-7 miles over flatter terrain to help beat cancer step by step. Age 12+

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 18 May
  • £20
Callander, Stirling, UK

Big Hike | The Trossachs | 10K

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 10 km hiking + 634 ft ascent
Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £20
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Big Hike | Peak District | 10K

Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 6.1 miles hiking + 219 ft ascent
Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £20
Brecon, Powys, UK

Big Hike | Brecon Beacons | 10K

Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 6.3 miles hiking + 689 ft ascent
Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Walk right past Broadway Tower and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 6 Jul
  • £20
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK

Big Hike | Cotswolds | 10K

Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Walk right past Broadway Tower and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 6.7 miles hiking + 171 ft ascent