London Winter Walk 2027

About the Winter Walk

See London’s most iconic sights with this fantastic walking challenge, and kickstart your 2027. The London Winter Walk is the best way to start the year strong, and fundraise for an important cause. Whether it’s the full marathon walk across London, a scenic half marathon along the Thames Path, or the family friendly 10km and 5km.

All routes start and finish at The Oval Cricket Ground and take in both sides of the Thames and the capital’s landmarks. Sign up as a team, or as an individual, and families are welcome. There are rest stops packed with snacks and drinks, a finisher’s t-shirt and medal, and hot food back at the finish line. Don't miss out, join Team Cancer Research UK today.

Get a charity place

Choose from the following options: 1. Charity Fundraising: pay a small registration fee, we will pay for your place and you fundraise a set amount for us. 2. Self Fund with Fundraising: Pay for your place and fundraise whatever you can for us.

How to join Team Cancer Research UK

Step: 1

Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place.

Step: 2

Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks.

Step: 3

Get fundraising for life-saving research.

Step: 4

Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target.

Why take part with Cancer Research UK?

Meet Rika

My favourite moment was the Cancer Research UK cheer point, where my beautiful daughter and incredible husband were cheering me on!

- Rika

Rika joined our team UK in 2025, running in memory of her Mum.

"I relied on Cancer Research UK to learn more about breast cancer when my mum was diagnosed. Educating myself was a productive way to try and process everything. I eventually lost my mum to breast cancer in March 2020. It was a no brainer when it came to choosing a charity to raise money for. My mum was a gym bunny, so I thought she’d find it funny that I was going to be running in her memory. I enjoyed every single mile."

The difference your fundraising makes

£70

could fund a clinical research grant for one day, funding doctors and nurses to find new ways to beat cancer.

£130

could fund a cancer nurse for one day, giving people confidential cancer support and guidance.

£170

could fund a trial for one day to test new radiotherapy techniques for treating bile duct cancer.

Team Cancer Research UK participants receive

Training tips and plans to help you prepare

Fundraising support to help you smash your target

An official finisher’s medal for completing your race

A personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest

Get training support

We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.

Get fundraising support

We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.

Get kitted out

We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.

What happens on the day?

We'll be there on the day, supporting you before you set off. Come say hi to us in the Event Village!

Key on the day information