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A great event to wrap up and walk off the Christmas and New Year celebrations!

  • 24 - 25 Jan 2026
  • The Oval, London
  • £10 - £99
  • £75 - £300

Whether it’s to enjoy an active day out with friends or colleagues, or to maintain a New Year fitness regime, there’s a London Winter Walk for you! Join as an individual or as a team or family and raise funds for Cats Protection along the way.

Choose your distance, including 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon options  

  • free bobble hat with the early bird deal!
  • walk at your pace! 
  • Cats Protection t-shirt
  • rest stops, with free hot food and drink
  • full fundraising support and a choice of fundraising options 
  • special medal and celebration at the finish line

Early bird discount now on! 50% off registration fees by signing up in September and October!

Sign up now!

Early bird discount!

Sign up for an Ultra Challenge event in September and October and receive:

  • 50% off registration fees on full sponsorship for charity option
  • Free beanie hat - an Ultra Challenge beanie hat, worth £20!

A great event to walk off the Christmas celebrations and to kick-start your New Year fitness regime! There are full marathon, half marathon and 10k options, and even a family fun 5k! 

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. Enjoy rest stops with snacks and drinks, a special medal, and hot food back at the finish before you head home.

Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support and hospitality all the way, helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special!

Click here for full details and to register!
How we'll support you with your challenge

We'll be with you every step of the way, from sign-up to the finish line! When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including: 

  • dedicated support from our Events team, who will answer any questions and offer personalised fundraising advice 

  • a jam-packed Fundraising Handbook containing downloadable resources, tips, advice and inspiring stories from previous Cat Champions! 

  • branded technical vest or t-shirt to wear with pride during training and on race day 

  • access to our community of Cat Champions, where you’ll connect with other cat lovers, exchange training and fundraising ideas and advice, and share your cutest cat photos! 

  • stories about the cats you’re helping, and even the chance to visit your local Cats Protection, to see firsthand the impact your fundraising will make 

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!

Find out more and sign up here!
How we're helping cats in your community

We help an estimated 157,000 cats and kittens a year through our national network which includes around 185 volunteer teams and 32 cat centres. We also provide an array of cat care information and support, promote the benefits of neutering, and seek to educate people of all ages about cats and their care. 

You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats in your chosen area. 

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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