Short walks

Short walks

Sociable walking events up to half marathon distance (13.1 miles).

52 Short walks in the UK

Walking is a great way to explore new locations and enjoy sociable time outdoors with friends and family. Select your location for walking events in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

Short walks in 2023

Featured events are listed below - select your location to see all events.

Take on a virtual challenge throughout the month of September and complete 30 miles however you like, wherever you are!
  • Sat 30 Sep
  • FREE
Anywhere

Step Forward in September

Take on a virtual challenge throughout the month of September and complete 30 miles however you like, wherever you are!

  • 30 days
A fun 20km night walk with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights and iconic sights of Birmingham for Mental Health UK.
  • Sat 30 Sep
  • £5
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Glow Night Walk | Birmingham

A fun 20km night walk with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights and iconic sights of Birmingham for Mental Health UK.

  • 20 km
A fun 20km night walk with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights, iconic buildings and bridges of London for Mental Health UK.
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £5
London, UK

Glow Night Walk | London

A fun 20km night walk with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights, iconic buildings and bridges of London for Mental Health UK.

  • 20 km
Join Macmillan Cancer Support in London for the Big Day Out - a fundraising walk where you set the pace and everyone's invited! Follow a flat route in the beautiful Battersea Park.
  • Sat 14 Oct
  • FREE-£5
London, UK

Big Day Out London | 2.5km

Join Macmillan Cancer Support in London for the Big Day Out - a fundraising walk where you set the pace and everyone's invited! Follow a flat route in the beautiful Battersea Park.

  • 2.5 km
Join Macmillan Cancer Support in London for the Big Day Out - a fundraising walk where you set the pace and everyone's invited! Start in Battersea Park and cross the River Thames.
  • Sat 14 Oct
  • FREE-£5
London, UK

Big Day Out London | 10km

Join Macmillan Cancer Support in London for the Big Day Out - a fundraising walk where you set the pace and everyone's invited! Start in Battersea Park and cross the River Thames.

  • 10 km
Get your trainers on and walk, jog or run 5K to transform the future for everyone with ovarian cancer and enjoy an uplifting day out in Regent's Park with goodies and medal!
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • FREE-£12.50
London, UK

The Ovarian Cancer Walk|Run 5K

Get your trainers on and walk, jog or run 5K to transform the future for everyone with ovarian cancer and enjoy an uplifting day out in Regent's Park with goodies and medal!

  • 5 km
Get your trainers on and walk, jog or run 5K to transform the future for everyone with ovarian cancer and enjoy an uplifting day out in Regent's Park with goodies and medal!
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • FREE-£12.50
London, UK

The Ovarian Cancer Walk|Run 10K

Get your trainers on and walk, jog or run 5K to transform the future for everyone with ovarian cancer and enjoy an uplifting day out in Regent's Park with goodies and medal!

  • 10 km

Walks in 2024

Featured events are listed below - select your location to see all events.

Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km throughout Lent to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies!
  • Wed 14 Feb - Thu 28 Mar 2024
  • FREE
Anywhere

The Big Lent Walk

Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km throughout Lent to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies!

  • 40 days
The spring challenge is on! Get active every day throughout April and raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK's vital work. Walk, cycle, run - it's up to you!
  • Mon 1 - Tue 30 Apr 2024
  • £5
Anywhere

ActiveApril | Bowel Cancer UK

The spring challenge is on! Get active every day throughout April and raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK's vital work. Walk, cycle, run - it's up to you!

  • 30 days
Join animal lovers up and down the country to do 10,000 steps a day this May to get fitter and enjoy more fresh air whilst helping sick, injured and homeless pets plus get a dog tag and free kit too.
  • Wed 1 - Fri 31 May 2024
  • £12.50
Anywhere

Steps for Pets

Join animal lovers up and down the country to do 10,000 steps a day this May to get fitter and enjoy more fresh air whilst helping sick, injured and homeless pets plus get a dog tag and free kit too.

  • 1 month
Follow in the footsteps of King Charles II and walk a beautiful country loop taking in the Monarchs Way, Clarendon Way and Itchen Way in support of Against Breast Cancer.
  • Sun 12 May 2024
  • £10.80-£22.50
Winchester, Hampshire, UK

Breast Walk Ever | Hampshire | Half Marathon

Follow in the footsteps of King Charles II and walk a beautiful country loop taking in the Monarchs Way, Clarendon Way and Itchen Way in support of Against Breast Cancer.

  • 13 miles + 1000 ft ascent
Follow in the footsteps of King Charles II and walk a beautiful country loop taking in the 12th century village of Hursley and the Monarchs Way in support of Against Breast Cancer.
  • Sun 12 May 2024
  • £10.80-£16.20
Winchester, Hampshire, UK

Breast Walk Ever | Hampshire | 10K

Follow in the footsteps of King Charles II and walk a beautiful country loop taking in the 12th century village of Hursley and the Monarchs Way in support of Against Breast Cancer.

  • 10 km
A brand new, family-friendly, accessible 5K walk for everyone impacted by dementia. Join hundreds of others and be part of the movement walking to find a cure and sharing a day out with the community.
  • Sat 6 Jul 2024
  • FREE
London, UK

Walk For A Cure | London

A brand new, family-friendly, accessible 5K walk for everyone impacted by dementia. Join hundreds of others and be part of the movement walking to find a cure and sharing a day out with the community.

  • 5 km
Team up with your pup and walk a marathon in a month in August. Join hundreds of others also taking on this paw-some challenge and raising money to end homelessness.
  • Thu 1 - Sat 31 Aug 2024
  • FREE
Anywhere

Take the Lead | St Mungos

Team up with your pup and walk a marathon in a month in August. Join hundreds of others also taking on this paw-some challenge and raising money to end homelessness.

  • 26.2 miles
A beautiful 13-mile route along the River Thames featuring the picturesque town of Goring-on-Thames in support of Against Breast Cancer.
  • Sun 8 Sep 2024
  • £10.80-£22.50
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK

Breast Walk Ever | Oxfordshire | Half Marathon

A beautiful 13-mile route along the River Thames featuring the picturesque town of Goring-on-Thames in support of Against Breast Cancer.

  • 13 miles
A beautiful 10K route along the River Thames featuring the picturesque villages of North Stoke and Moulsford in support of Against Breast Cancer.
  • Sun 8 Sep 2024
  • £10.80-£16.20
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK

Breast Walk Ever | Oxfordshire | 10K

A beautiful 10K route along the River Thames featuring the picturesque villages of North Stoke and Moulsford in support of Against Breast Cancer.

  • 10 km

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