LONDON
WINTER WALK

Sat 24 or Sun 25 January 2026

  • Join Stream for Cats
  • Support Cats Protection
  • Full or Half Marathon, 10km & 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 start time is based on the distance choice on the Saturday/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.

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: 10am – midday Sun (Saturday SOLD OUT)
  • 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: 10am – midday – 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 – Sun (Saturday SOLD OUT)
  • Snacks, drinks, toilets, medics
  • Special Winter Walk Medal & Certificate
  • Hot food & drink at finish.

NEW For 2025 – 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

  • Select your distance and which day you’d like to take part and click sign up.
  • Cats Protection will sponsor the places of content creators on the event.
  • If you and a friend or family member of a creator you can sign up to join them for  a discounted rate!

2. FUNDRAISING

  • Set up your Tiltify fundraising page by clicking the button in the fundraising section below.
  • The event and charity have been pre-selected for you.
  • Typically supporters raise around £300, but whatever you can manage would be appreciated!

1. Registration and Fees

REGISTRATION DEADLINE – 30th DECEMBER ’25 AT 12:00PM

Saturday 24th January

CREATORS

SELF FUNDING

Cats Protection will sponsor your place in full.
Look forward to a great challenge!

MARATHON 26 m

£0 Fee paid online & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

1/2 MARATHON 13 m

£0 Fee paid online & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

10 KM WALK

£0 Fee paid online & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

Freinds & Family

SELF FUNDING

Pay for your place in full at a discounted rate.
Look forward to a great challenge!

MARATHON 26 m

£90 Fee paid online & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

1/2 MARATHON 13 m

£67 Fee paid online as & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

10 KM WALK

£54 Fee paid online as & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

Sunday 25th January

CREATORS

SELF FUNDING

Cats Protection will sponsor your place in full.
Look forward to a great challenge!

MARATHON 26 m

£0 Fee paid online & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

1/2 MARATHON 13 m

£0 Fee paid online as & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

10 KM WALK

£0 Fee paid online as & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

5 KM WALK

£0 Fee paid online as & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

Freinds & Family

SELF FUNDING

Pay for your place in full at a discounted rate.
Look forward to a great challenge!

MARATHON 26 m

£90 Fee paid online & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

1/2 MARATHON 13 m

£67 Fee paid online as & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

10 KM WALK

£54 Fee paid online as & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

5 KM WALK

£35 Fee paid online as & support
Cats Protection with fundraising

2. FUNDRAISING

You are taking on the London Winter Walk and can support Cats Protection. Use the link below to create your fundraising page via Tiltify. The event and charity have been pre-selected.

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. (NOTEIf 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. (NOTEIf 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:

HELP CENTRE >>

If you still need additional help or guidance – you can contact the Ultra Challenge Team at:

info@ultrachallenge.com

Tel: 0207 609 6695

 

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