100km dog walking challenge in October
Join the pack and take part in our Facebook challenge while raising money for Marie Curie.
Register your interest
Put your best paws forward
- Register to join the pack
- Receive a free doggie bandana
- Get exclusive incentives to celebrate your fundraising achievements along the way
- Join the Facebook group
- Raise money for end of life care
Ready to join the pack?
Every penny makes a difference
Whatever amount you raise, you'll help provide vital end of life care. That's why every mile makes a difference.
£23 could help fund an hour of nursing care
£64 could help fund two hours of hospice bereavement counselling
£120 could help heat one of our hospices for a day
Registration FAQs
How does the challenge work?
Participants are challenged to walk 100km with their dog in October, to raise funds for Marie Curie, so we can so we can provide more care for people at the end of life, whatever the illness.
Is there a registration fee?
No, this event is free for anyone to take part. However, any money you can raise for Marie Curie would really help us to reach more people who need our support.
What if I don't complete the challenge?
The only thing that matters is that you challenge yourself. However much you achieve, we're so grateful for your support and for raising much needed funds for Marie Curie.
Is there an age limit?
No, you can take part if you're 10 or 110! But, if you're under 16, you will need a parent or guardian to sign you up to the challenge. Please email events@social.mariecurie.org.uk with permission from your parent or guardian.
How do I register?
To sign up and receive your free doggie bandana complete the registration form here and set up your fundraising page. Link to follow
How do I join the 100km Dog Walk Challenge Facebook group?
You can join the facebook group here! Link to follow.
My partner / family want to join in too. How do they register? Can they have a separate fundraising page?
That's great! They can register using this link.
How do I unlock fundraising rewards?
If you need more encouragement to meet your fundraising goals, there are extra treats along the way:
- raise £30 and receive a collapsible dog bowl
- raise £150 and receive a medal to wear and show the superstar you are.
Please expect to wait up to 2 weeks for your rewards to arrive.
Fundraising FAQs
How do I get people to sponsor me?
Set up your fundraising page and share the link on your social media channels and WhatsApp so your friends, family and colleagues can see you're doing something amazing. Personalise your fundraising page by sharing your reason for raising money for Marie Curie and update it with a picture of your and doggo. Still struggling for ideas? Email fundraising@mariecurie.org.uk.
Can I have a joint Facebook fundraiser?
Unfortunately, it appears that Facebook have removed this option. We recommend setting up a JustGiving page instead.
Where will my sponsors' money go? Do I have to do anythingelse to pay in my online sponsorship?
All sponsorship will come directly to Marie Curie. You don't have to worry about this, it happens automatically.
Challenge FAQs
How do I record my miles?
You can download the Kilometre tracker to keep track of your challenge or you can use your own fitness tracking apps to see where your up to.
Can I change the challenge to suit my needs?
Absolutely! It's your personal challenge and we encourage everyone to adapt it to suit their needs and goals.
Can we do the challenge as a team?
Yes, you can absolutely take part as a team. You can set up a team fundraiser on JustGiving, but remember to receive your doggie bandana everyone must still register individually. Link to follow.