London Winter Walk
A great event to walk off the Christmas & New Year celebrations, and maybe kick start a new fitness regime! There’s a full marathon, half marathon, 10K plus a family fun 5K on Sunday.
About this walk
There are three distance options to choose from - full marathon, half marathon and 10km. All routes start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground, and take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s landmarks.
Sign up as a team, or as an individual and families are welcome. There’s rest stops with snacks, a special medal, and hot food at the finish!
There is also a Family Fun 5km this year too!
Join Team Demelza
Select the best distance and fundraising option for you
Full sponsorship
Full marathon
£30 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £300
Half marathon
£20 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £225
10km walk
£10 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £150
Mixed funding
Full marathon
£50 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £150
Half marathon
£40 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £120
10km walk
£25 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £75
Own place
Full marathon
£99 reg fee & fundraise what you can
Half marathon
£75 reg fee & fundraise what you can
10km walk
£49 reg fee & fundraise what you can
5km walk (sunday only)
£39 reg fee & fundraise what you can
How it works
Register
Please note registration for this event is managed by Action Challenge. When registering you will be transferred to their website.
Fundraise
Create your fundraisng page on JustGiving, then simply share your page with friends and family.
Get your best coat on
Get ready to wrap up warm and walk off the christmas and new year celebrations!
Event key details
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 January
The Oval, London
Registration fee starts from £10
This event is organised by Action Challenge
Joining the team
Whats Included:
🎯 Access to the Action Challenge App
📍 Fully signed routes with GPS options available
🚑 Medics and pace walkers
☕🍪 Coffee, tea & biscuits at the start
🛑 Rest stops along the route with a range of snacks & drinks (for full & half marathon)
🍲 Hot food at the finish for everyone!
🏅 Winter Walk Finishers Medal
All Demelza participants will also receive:
🤝 Dedicated support from the Events Team to help with all of your fundraising queries
🧣 A Demelza buff to make you stand out from the crowd
🏥 An opportunity to visit either the Kent or South East London hospice to see where your fundraising goes
FAQs
New Year diets may still be on track for some – but keeping energised is important and you won’t go hungry…
Coffee, tea & biscuits at the start
- Rest stops en route with a range of snacks & drinks (for full & half marathon)
- Hot food at the finish for everyone!
- All dietary requirements catered for.
You’ll get a big cheer as you cross the finish line and a well earned Winter Walk medal. Certificates can be downloaded via the event App.
Pink arrows mark the route, with distance markers, glowsticks after dark, and a Google map via the App just in case! Our experienced Trek Masters are out & about to provide support, with a timing system enabling the Control Room (& friends / family) to monitor your progress & finish times. We have medics at the rest stop venues to deal with any aches / pains or blisters.
Once you’re signed up, there’s a mobile phone App to download with all the key information, maps, & details of the walk at your finger tips. There’s also an active Facebook Group to share your preparation and winter journey with other Winter Walkers!
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