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Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels and ages and take on a classic capital to coast route. Test your grit over the Bank Holiday weekend

  • 24 - 25 May 2025
  • Old Deer Park, Richmond
  • £15 - £199
  • £70 - £575

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The London 2 Brighton Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a sign-posted route. There will be free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support and hospitality all the way, helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Cats Protection.

  • choose your distance, including 10 mile, 25km, 50km, 75km, 100km options
  • sign up from £15
  • walk, jog, or run – it’s your challenge, your way!
  • regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
  • full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options 

I’m in! Sign me up!

Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels and ages and take on a classic capital to coast route. Test your grit over the Bank Holiday weekend. A Richmond start in Old Deer Park, then the North Downs and wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside to halfway at Turners Hill. The full challenge heads up and over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes in to view. It’s a test of spirit and determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support. With 75km, 50km and 25km challenge options also available, there's a challenge here for everyone. You can join as an individual or as a team of friends/family.

You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.

As Cats Protection are an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us. 

Click here for full details of prices and to sign up
How far is the walk?

Choose your distance, including 10 mile, 25km, 50km, 75km or 100km. There's a challenge here for everyone!

How we support you throughout your journey

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

  • dedicated support from our Events team, ready to answer your questions and share their top tips
  • a brilliant fundraising pack containing information, top tips and sponsorship forms to help you hit your fundraising target
  • a branded t-shirt to wear with pride during your training and walk
  • access to our Facebook community so you can connect with other cat lovers and exchange ideas, tips and advice
  • inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie  
  • a fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you 
  • an epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt 
  • camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy 
How do I sign up for the walk?

On the sign-up page you’ll see there are a few different sign-up options. Please choose one of the below options when you’re signing up:

  • Full sponsorship for charity: Pay a small registration fee and commit to a fundraising target for Cats Protection. You can choose Cats Protection as part of the sign-up process
  • Mixed funding: Pay for half your place cost and commit to a smaller fundraising target. You can choose Cats Protection as part of the sign-up process
  • Own place charity fundraising: Pay the full cost for your place, raise what you can and try to exceed at least £100. You can choose Cats Protection as part of the sign-up process

As Cats Protection is an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us. 

Click here for full details of prices and to sign up
Why should I take part in the walk for Cats Protection?

Two reasons, both are as important as each other:

  • firstly, to help cats and kittens in need across the country. Your generosity and kindness enables our teams to go on caring for abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens
  • secondly, for yourself! By taking part in this walk, it can be a fantastic and fun way to challenge yourself and mix up your day to day, get fit and raise vital donations for cats in need. We like to think of it as the good kind of nervous. You’re getting out of your comfort zone but you’ll be having so much fun doing it!
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Get in touch

If you have any questions, check out our frequently asked questions page.

Alternatively, reach out to our friendly Events team on 01825 741 960 or email events@cats.org.uk.

You can protect cats. Join the team and start making an impact today.

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