Challenge walks in the UK
Walking challenges are a great way to test your stamina on foot with walks ranging from anything over half marathon distance right up to ultra challenges that take place over a single day, weekend or even longer.
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Map viewChallenge walks in 2026
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
- Sun 1 - Sat 28 Feb
- FREE
Walk for Hearts
Take on a walking challenge this February and keep us beating. Walk for Hearts is for everyone and you can take part anywhere!
- 1 month walking
- Sun 1 - Sat 28 Feb
- FREE
Heart Month 10,000 Step Challenge
Step up this February and walk 10,000 steps a day to protect more hearts. Turn your daily walk into something life-changing. Together, we can help stop one of the UK’s biggest killers in its tracks.
- 1 month walking
- Sun 1 - Sat 28 Feb
- FREE
Walk for Hearts
Take on a walking challenge this February and keep us beating. Walk for Hearts is for everyone and you can take part anywhere!
- 1 month walking
- Sun 1 - Tue 31 Mar
- FREE
Walk for Water
Challenge yourself to walk 155km or 5km a day this March, and raise funds to make sure no woman or girl is held back by a lack of clean water.
- 31 days walking
- Sun 1 - Tue 31 Mar
- FREE
Light the Way
Host a Light the Way walk between 1 and 31 March 2026 and feel the glow as you shine a light for Missing People. It's free to enter and you can win a free glowstick, beanie, torch and t-shirt too!
- 1 day walking
- Sat 21 Mar
- £39.50
Moel Famau Walking Marathon
Welcome to the Moel Famau Walking Marathon! The magical distance of 26.2 miles on the region's most popular hill - providing a marathon event that is achievable for all hill walkers.
- 26.2 miles walking + 2000 m ascent
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr
- £20-£30
- 50% off
Follow the Seagulls | Devon
The famous trekking challenge is back again! Lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast
Starting in Cromer, this scenic coastal hike follows beautiful beaches and picturesque villages along the coast, combining breathtaking views with the chance to support people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 9 May
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds | 20 Mile
Discover the magic of this World Heritage Site and explore England’s largest area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds countryside on this charming20-mile walking adventure.
- 20 miles walking
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £95.50-£155.50
24 Hours South | The Offa's Dyke Ultra
The finish line is unique to you: 24 hours after the mass start, the race shall stop and the Solo Runners and Teams furthest South on the National Trail, shall be declared winners.
- 24 hrs trail running + 8561 ft ascent
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May
- £30
- Early bird
Keswick Mountain Festival
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 14 more races
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £20-£30
- 50% off
Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight
Your chance to combine the beauty of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with its sea views, glades and tall ridges, with your love of wild walking, and support those with brain cancer in each step.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 16 May
- £20-£25
Big Hike | The Trossachs
Escape to nature and take on a Big Hike in the Trossachs. You’ll explore stunning lochs, waterfalls, and forests whilst supporting life-saving research.
- Hike 3
- Sun 17 May
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Chatsworth House and the Peak District | 20 Mile
Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking 20-mile route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.
- 20 miles walking
- Sat 23 May
- £15-£30
Snowdon Trek
Experience Snowdonia’s awe-inspiring landscapes alongside an incredible team of Breakthrough T1D supporters, uniting every step to create a brighter future for people living with type 1 diabetes.
- 12 miles hiking
- Sat 30 May
- £30
Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop Nordic Walking Challenge
The 10km Nordic Walk takes a scenic route through some classic Lake District Landscapes, including the shores of Grasmere and Rydal, as you propel yourself along with your poles.
- 10 km walking + 160 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | Lake District
Follow the spectacular Ullswater Way through the heart of the Lake District, hiking lakeside trails and climbing Gowbarrow Fell to enjoy breathtaking views, all to support people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)
Escape to nature and experience the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park. You'll explore the Taff Trail, forests and beautiful canals, all whilst supporting life-saving research.
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 6 Jun
- £53.50
The Llangollen 50K
A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.
- 50 km trail running + 5435 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | South Coast
Starting in Brighton, hike the South Downs Way along dramatic cliffs and rolling countryside, passing the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head to support people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 13 Jun
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | Thames Path
Hike from Windsor along the peaceful Thames Path, following England’s most iconic river through beautiful countryside to support Macmillan’s vital work for people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Peak District
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.
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 13 Jun
- £40
- 50% off
Snowdon Yr Wyddfa Sunrise Hike
Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.
- 1 day hiking + 930 m ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £210-£220
Rat Race | The Wall
Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.
- 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £65
Ben Nevis at Sunrise
Trek by torchlight to the summit of Ben Nevis, conquering the UK’s highest peak by sunrise in an unforgettable night-time challenge to support life-changing causes.
- 12 miles hiking + 1345 m ascent
- Sun 14 Jun
- £26
ATW St Albans Walking Half Marathon
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
- 13.1 miles walking + 699 ft ascent
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