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Charity walks, treks and hikes

Take on a charity walk, trek or hike for Cancer Research UK in some of the best travel destinations, right on your doorstep and raise money for people affected by cancer.

Browse all our walks, treks and hikes

Hikes

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Big Hike

Write your own piece of history in the heart of the South Downs as you chase the King from ancient coast to sweeping ridges.

Treks

Participants at the start of Race to the Stones.

2026 Race to the Stones Ultra Marathon

Find out for yourself what draws 3,000 people from around the world each year to follow in the footsteps of Romans, Vikings and mythical warriors in their quest to reach the ancient stone circle at Avebury.

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Race to the King Ultra Marathon 2026

Write your own piece of history in the heart of the South Downs as you chase the King from ancient coast to sweeping ridges.

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Windsor 50 Challenge

Starting at Windsor Racecourse, walk, jog or run a looped 50 km, 25 km, or 10 km route through historic Windsor, and along the Thames, while enjoying the surrounding countryside.

Walks

Training plans, tips and resources

Training hub

Discover training plans designed by experts and watch stretching videos! Make your upcoming challenge a great success!

Visit our training hub

Sponsorship pack

Have you already signed up for an event?

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Nutrition guide

Training for a challenge like a marathon uses a lot of energy, so your diet may need to be adjusted to account for the extra exercise your doing. Our nutritional information has been provided to us by our professional running partners Runningwithus.

Learn more about what to eat when you’re training for an event

Strava

Kickstart your training with Strava! Track your training progress and share updates with family and friends. 

Learn more about how to connect Strava with your Giving Page