LONDON
WINTER WALK
Sat 24 or Sun 25 January 2026
- Join the David Lloyd Team Members
- Receive a 20% discount!
- Support Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity
- 10km or 5km
- Oval Cricket Ground Start/Finish
- Rest Stops with Snacks & Drinks
- Hot Food at Finish
- Full Support
- Medal & Certificate
OUR Winter Walk...
Step into the new year with a fun and energising challenge through the heart of the capital. The London Winter Walk offers a fresh way to experience the city’s iconic paths and riverside views alongside thousands of fellow adventurers.
Our team’s start time is midday on the Saturday or Sunday, setting off from The Oval Cricket Ground. We recommend arriving an hour early so you can collect your registration pack, grab a hot coffee, and be ready for the safety briefing and warm-up before heading out onto the route.
From start to finish, you’ll enjoy full support, a buzzing basecamp atmosphere, and all the hospitality you expect from an Ultra Challenge. It’s a rewarding, social, and memorable way to kick off the year — the perfect winter challenge in one of the world’s most iconic cities.
David Lloyd is partnering with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity to help raise funds to build a new Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital and give kids with cancer the best care, the best chance and the best childhood possible. Be part of it.
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 time: 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.
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, and our timing system & GPS tracking App enable the 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 (Ends Dec. 31st) – and picked up on the day at The Oval start)
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.
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!
Getting Started
1. REGISTRATION & FEE – 20% OFF!
- Choose which day and which distance you wish to take part in.
- Click sign up and receive 20% off the fees, built into the prices.
2. FUNDRAISING
- You are taking on the London Winter Walk fundraising for GOSH Charity: in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (registered charity no.1160024)
- Click the link below to visit the David Lloyd fundraising page for the London Winter Walk.
1. Registration & Fees
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – 21st JANUARY ’26 AT 12:00PM
Saturday 24th
SELF FUNDING
DO IT FOR YOURSELF
Pay for your place in full. Look forward to a great challenge and fundraise for GOSH
10 KM WALK
£47.20 Fee paid online as &
no fundraising commitment.
5 KM WALK
Not available
Sunday only
Sunday 25th
SELF FUNDING
DO IT FOR YOURSELF
Pay for your place in full. Look forward to a great challenge and fundraise for GOSH
10 KM WALK
£47.20 Fee paid online as &
no fundraising commitment.
5 KM WALK
£31.20 Fee paid online as &
no fundraising commitment.
2. FUNDRAISING
You are taking on the London Winter Walk and fundraising for GOSH Charity: in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (registered charity no.1160024). Use the link below to access the team fundraising page
The London Winter Walk is part of the Ultra Challenge Series of 21 events around the UK, which, in 2026, will see 40,000 adventures take on a challenge as a walk, jog, or run. The Series will raise over £12 million for its charity partners.
FAQs
You must be 18 or over (on the day of the challenge) if taking on a Full Challenge (~100km) or Three Quarter Challenge (~75km); 16+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Half Challenge (~50km ), 14+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Quarter Challenge (~25km) or Marathon); for a Half Marathon aged 12+ and accompanied by an adult; and finally 8+ & accompanied by an adult for a 10km/mile Challenge.
Under 18s taking part must be signed up by someone over 18.
You’ll receive a ‘transaction receipt’ (via email) along with a Confirmation Email. This will detail any next steps, timelines you need to be aware of, and how & where to find all the info / details you’ll need for your Challenge. (NOTE– If you don’t receive that e mail within 12 hours, please check your spam/junk mail folders)
You will receive your e-ticket between 10 and 14 days before the challenge takes place. (NOTE– If you haven’t received your e-ticket within 7 days of the challenge, please check your spam/junk mail folders and let your designated event coordinator know)
If your team are doing Option 2 or 3, you can expect to hear from your charity within 14 days. If for some reason you do not hear from them – please contact them directly, and also email us at charity@actionchallenge.com & we will follow up with the charity for you.
Yes – as long as you are fundraising for the same charity, you can create a team fundraising page on Just Giving (we recommend letting your charity know this is how you will be fundraising together). However, please be advised that the minimum fundraising targets remain per person (not per team), so you will need to reach the combined total fundraising amount on your page for your group.
Follow the link in the fundraising section of on this page. Alternatively, follow the link in the confirmation email you receive after your register.
Individual page: When you follow the link, it will have already pre-selected your challenge and your charity. All you need to do is enter your personal details and begin fundraising.
Group page: You still need to set up your own fundraising page. Use the link provided in the Fundraising section above, then link it to your teams Group Page.
Only Applicable to Option 2 & 3
All sponsorship goes direct to the Charity via your individual/group JustGiving page.
At least 50% of the ‘sponsorship target’ MUST be with the Charity 3 weeks prior to the Challenge. At this time the Charity agrees to pay the fee for your place to Ultra Challenge (similar to the Self Funding cost – or half of it for Mixed Funding as you’ve already covered half).
Failure to meet the deadline may result in cancellation of your place by your charity.
The remaining 50%, and any extra, should be with your Charity by 4 weeks after the Challenge.
All charity sponsorship and mixed funding places close 4 weeks before each challenge, so that you have enough time to fundraise and reach your target. Self funding places close for online registration on the Tuesday before each challenge.
Visit the ‘HELP CENTRE’ on the Ultra Challenge Website:
If you still need additional help or guidance – you can contact the Ultra Challenge Team at:
Tel: 0207 609 6695
