Dog Walking Challenge
Join the challenge
Walk 62 Miles in October to support life-saving cancer research. Do two miles a day or longer weekend walks - complete the challenge in a way that suits you.
When:1 October - 31 October 2024
Entry fee: Free! You'll receive:
- Digital fundraising pack
- Supportive Facebook community
How to take part
Sign up and get your free dog bandana
Join the supportive Facebook community
Get walking and feel the benefits
Raise money for life-saving research
We're here to support you through every mile
We have lots of tips and resources to help you get started, perfect your miles and achieve your fundraising target.
Get fundraising support
We recommend a fundraising target of £150, but no matter how much you raise, you're supporting life-saving cancer research. Our fundraising hub has everything you need:
- Fundraising tips and sponsorship form
- Challenge calendar
- Milestone badges and certificate
Join the community
Meet your fellow dog walkers and find support and motivation throughout October by joining the 62 Miles Dog Walk Challenge Facebook group.
Ask questions, share your journey and celebrate your successes.
Prepare for the challenge
Need some help with preparing? Our training guide and calendar will help you get ready for your challenge so you can cross the finish line.
Track your miles with Strava
You can link your Strava account to your Cancer Research UK Online Giving Page and share updates on your challenge with your friends and family.
Find out how to connect your account by following the steps below.
The difference your fundraising makes
Nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime*, but your fundraising can make a difference.
By taking on the 62 Miles Dog Walk Challenge, you're supporting the research that helps beat it.
£70 could fund a clinical research grant for one day, funding doctors and nurses to find new ways to beat cancer.
£130 could fund a cancer nurse for one day, giving people confidential cancer support and guidance.
£170 could fund a trial for one day to test new radiotherapy techniques for treating bile duct cancer.
Your questions answered
Make sure you're all set to take on the Dog Walk 62 Miles Challenge this October, by reading our frequently asked questions before you start your walking journey.
Sign up for the 62 Miles Dog Walk Challenge