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Take on this challenge and tick off a few resolutions, with four distances to choose from 5km to a marathon there is something for everyone!

  • 25 - 26 Jan 2025
  • The Oval, London
  • £10 - £99
  • £75 - £300

Get those walking boots out, wrap up, stretch the legs and get active in the New Year with a couple of thousand like-minded adventurers. Choose your distance – you’ll get a few winter ‘goodies’, a medal, some hot food and drink ‘to go’ – and a great event to take on as we head into a more positive year. The routes take in highlights of the Thames and its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s major landmarks.

This challenge is for you if you want to

• Make the world a better place for cats
• Meet new people and experience an amazing challenge together
• Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life
• Push yourself out of your comfort zone?

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How far is the trek?

This depends on the distance you choose, options are 5km,  10km, half marathon and full marathon.

During the Challenge

• Free food and drinks – catering to all dietary requirements
• Medics and marshals
• Fully signed route and online maps
• Medal, T shirt and glass of fizz at the finish!

How can I take part in the Walk?

Whether it’s on your bucket list or you just fancy an amazing experience, taking on the Winter Walk isn’t something you do every day!

When you take on a trek with us, we’ll support you with plenty of tips and advice about everything you’ll need to prepare for the day.

Why should I take part in the Walk for Cats Protection?

We rely solely on your generosity and kindness to enable us to go on caring for abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens. Taking part in the London Winter Walk for Cats Protection is a fantastic way to challenge yourself, get fit, clear your mind, take in some mind-blowing views and raise vital funds to help cats in need.

Tempted? All you need to do is complete the Ultra Challenge registration form. There are three options to take part for Cats Protection: Own place charity fundraising, full charity sponsorship or mixed charity sponsorship.

How we support you throughout your journey

When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including:

  • Dedicated and bespoke support and encouragement from our Events team, who will be there with you every step of the way, answering questions you have and sharing their personal experiences of challenge events
  • A brilliant fundraising pack containing fundraising resources, guides, information, tips and ideas, and sponsorship forms
  • Free branded Cats Protection technical T-shirt to wear with pride during the challenge
  • Practical fundraising support
  • Access to our exclusive Facebook community of Cat Champions, where you’ll connect with other cat lovers, exchange ideas, tips and advice
  • Stories about the cats you’re helping

When you sign up for this event, you are given three options:

  • Own place charity fundraising
  • Full charity sponsorship
  • Mixed charity sponsorship

Your registration fee and sponsorship pledge amounts vary depending on the option and distance you choose.

How to sign up

You can register in six simple steps:

  • Click here to go to the Ultra Challenge registration form
  • Confirm which option you would like to choose, own place fundraising, full fundraising or mixed
  • Confirm your distance
  • Enter your contact details
  • Pay the registration fee
  • You’ll receive an email welcoming you to the team, followed by some fundraising resources to get you started!

We promise to support you every step of the way.

Get in touch

If you have questions, call our Events team on 01825 741 960 or email events@cats.org.uk.

We can protect cats, but we need your help. Join the team and start making an impact today. 

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