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About the challenge

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 27 - 28 January 2024
Event type: Strictly walking only
Location: London
Registration Fee: £10 - £99 depending on chosen option
Fundraising Target: £75 - £300 depending on chosen option
Level: Moderate - tough (depending on distance)

A great event to walk off the Christmas celebrations and to kick start your New Year fitness regime! There are Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K options, both starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 January.

Take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s key landmarks.

Join the challenge

The route and distance options:

The Marathon (42km) – looped walk, starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall
Half Marathon (21km) – starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall with two options either heading East or West
10km Walk - Thames loop - starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall

Registration fees and sponsorship targets: 

Charity sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising.  

Full Challenge (42km) - £30 registration fee + £300 in fundraising
Half Challenge (21km) - £20 registration fee + £225 in fundraising
10km Walk - £10 registration fee + £150 in fundraising

Mixed Funding - pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place and fundraise less

Full Challenge (42km) - £50 registration fee + £150 in fundraising
Half Challenge (21km) - £40 registration fee + £120 in fundraising
10km Walk - £25 registration fee + £75 in fundraising
 

You will need to raise 50% of your fundraising target at least three weeks before the event in order to confirm your place on the day. 

How we support you

We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your training and fundraising. We'll also provide:

  • Our fundraising pack to help you achieve your target
  • Walkers pack including WWF t-shirt and headband
  • Exclusive access to our private Team Panda Facebook Group
  • Online training hub to help you prepare safely for your challenge