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LONDON
WINTER WALK

2026 FINISHED!

Sat 30 or Sun 31 January 2027

  • Full or Half Marathon & 10K
  • + Sunday Family Fun 5K 
  • Oval Cricket Ground Start/Finish
  • Rest Stops with Snacks & Drinks
  • Hot Food at the Finish
  • Full Support All the Way
  • Medal & Certificate
  • As a Team or an Individual

2027 Registration Opens Mid-Year

Kick Start Your
New Year!

A great event to walk off the festive season celebrations, and set the tone for a New Year wellbeing regime! There’s a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K + an accessible Family Fun 5K – you choose! 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 – families are welcome (discounts for ages 21 and under). There are rest stops with snacks & drinks, a special medal, and hot food at the finish!

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.

It might be chilly so there’s a special Winter Walk bobble hat which is FREE with the Early Bird Deal – and picked up on the day at The Oval start)

Whether you’re focusing on healthy habits this New Year or simply looking to stay energised, we’ve got you covered with plenty of nourishing options…

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.

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!

Looking for a great event for colleagues in the New Year? Your team will be energised, exercised & bonded & on a fun, accessible, safe, high quality event & maybe to also support your charity of the year.

E mail us a few details of your Team – and we’ll get back to you.
corporate@ultrachallenge.com

Your Walk,
Your Way!

Whether it’s to enjoy an active day out with friends & family, or to maintain a New Year wellbeing regime – there’s a London Winter Walk for you! Join as an individual or as a team, and do it for yourself & self fund, OR support one of our Charity Partners with much needed fundraising.

This event is walking only!

26 miles (42 km) figure of 8 walk, starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall. The route heads East along the Thames to a Rest Stop at Rotherhithe, then back on the North bank for lunch at The Oval. After lunch we head West along the Thames taking in some of its historic bridges to a Rest Stop in Parsons Green – before heading back to The Oval finish line.

  • Start & Finish: Oval Cricket Ground
  • Good train & tube links
  • Start time slots: 8am – 10am – Sat & Sun
  • Rest Stops at ~7, 13 & 19 miles
  • Lunch at half way (The Oval)
  • Extensive range of snacks & drinks
  • Winter Walk Medal & Certificate
  • Hot food & drink at finish

13 miles loop (21 km) – starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall. The route heads East, south of the River Thames past Westminster, the London Eye & many iconic sights of the city, before a half way stop at Rotherhithe. Then looping north of the river, back towards The Oval.

  • Start / Finish: Oval Cricket Ground
  • Good train & tube links.
  • Start time slots:
  • SAT: 9am – 10.30am
  • SUN: 10am – 10.30am
  • Halfway Rest Stop – snacks, drinks, toilets, medics
  • Special Winter Walk Medal & Certificate
  • Hot food & drink at finish

13 miles (21 km) – starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall. The route heads west along the Thames past Battersea Park, & Wandsworth before a half way stop at Parsons Green. Return back towards the Oval along the north of the river. 

  • Start / Finish: Oval Cricket Ground
  • Good train & tube links.
  • Start time slots: 11am – Sat & Sun
  • Halfway Rest Stop – snacks, drinks, toilets, medics
  • Special Winter Walk Medal & Certificate
  • Hot food & drink at finish

10 km walk – starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall. The looped route heads along the Thames through the heart of the Capital. Perfect for families, teams or a bit of winter exercise.

  • Start / Finish: Oval Cricket Ground
  • Good train & tube links.
  • Start window: 11am – midday – Sat & Sun
  • Snacks, drinks, toilets, medics
  • Special Winter Walk Medal & Certificate
  • Hot food & drink at finish.

Sunday only.

5 km walk – starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall. The looped route heads along the Thames through the heart of the Capital past Big Ben and Parliament. Perfect for families with young children (it’s also wheel chair accessible)

  • Start / Finish: Oval Cricket Ground
  • Good train & tube links.
  • Start Time: midday – Sunday
  • Snacks, drinks, toilets, medics
  • Special Winter Walk Medal & Certificate
  • Hot food & drink at finish.

How to Join

Online Registration

OPENS MID-YEAR

Do it for yourself & JUST Self Fund

Pay for your event place with no charity involvement. Prices vary by distance. Sign up & pay online today!

Do it & support a charity of your choice

Pay a Reg Fee and then commit to fundraise / get sponsorship for your Charity. 3 Options are available.

EVENT FACTSHEET

All you need to know about the Walk. Print it off or send it to your friends!

Check out
the routes & maps

Corporate Teams

Energise your team! Download the info sheet - and get in touch:
corporate@ultrachallenge.com

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Ultra Challenge new year deal 🎉

20 AMAZING EVENTS…

Sign Up for Just £10!

& FREE Virtual Challenge 

& Buy Now, Pay Later Option

Ends 31January ’26

MARCH MULTI BUY

SAVE ££ ON 2 OR MORE EVENTS!

Take on a few events, with a mix of distances if you want - and the more events you do on a 'Self Fund' basis (or 'Own Place Fundraising for Charity') the lower the cost. Get 10% OFF by booking 2 events - and up to 25% OFF if you're on for an active year. 

* NOT APPLICABLE TO 10 KM/10 MILE EVENTS

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