Will I see a map, milestones or country info as I progress?

On the platform that all participants will have access to, you will see in real time, where we are all up to on the map. You’ll see milestones as we pass by and we will make announcements at key parts of the journey.

Will there be reminders or progress updates during June? 

Yes, we will be making announcements on the platform about the progress everyone is making.  

There is no set distance for each participant to complete, every activity counts towards the collective goal of travelling 40,549.1 miles (65,329.9km) in 30 days. 

Yes! We’re encouraging everyone in our community to take part at their own pace. Whatever activity you do will contribute to our overall goals. 

This is a challenge for 18s and over due to the GDPR regulations applying to the virtual challenge platform.  

The challenge will start on 1 June, however you can do your steps (or other activity) whenever it suits you. It really is very flexible. You can do as much or as little as you can, anywhere and at a time to suit you (as long as it’s during the month of June).  

How do I log my steps or activities?

You can either track your activities as you usually would on your activity tracking app and sync it up to the platform or you can manually add activities onto the platform.

If I don’t have Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health or Health Connect, is manual entry easy?

Syncing steps is the simplest way to add your daily activity to the challenge. You can sync your steps from Fitbit, Garmin Connect, Apple Health on iPhone, and Google Fit and Samsung Health on Android. Alternatively, you can manually add your activity via the challenge website and our challenge app.

Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZOmRVNekYk

How are non‑step activities (cycling, swimming, gardening, wheeling, pilates) converted into steps or distance?

When you add activity manually to the platform you can convert your activity into steps (the platform will help you with this).

What happens if the platform goes down or my data doesn’t sync? Is there a helpdesk or support email during the challenge? 

Our team will be on hand to help with any technical issues throughout the challenge. You can contact them via email [email protected] 

If I join as an individual, will I still be part of a community or group?

Yes, we all work as a team together. You can also get competitive with other teams and individuals (if you wish) and you will be able to see a leaderboard on the platform.

How do teams work? Can we create our own and is there a limit on team size?

You create a team when you register for your place via our website. Anyone you know can join that team by simply adding the team name into the relevant box when they register. You will then be able to see your team on the challenge platform.

Teams can be pretty big – up to one hundred people!

Can workplaces, schools or clubs enter teams?

Yes, we’d encourage this. Teams can be made up of any groups or you can also do this challenge as an individual. But remember, everyone must be aged 18 or over.

Is the £50 fundraising target mandatory or just encouraged?

We are asking each participant to fundraise a minimum of £50 to help us raise as much money from this event as possible, whilst also ensuring it’s an achievable target for all. You can get some ideas on ways to fundraise for the challenge on our Fundraising A to Z page.

What happens if I don’t reach the £50 minimum?

If you don’t reach the £50 target, one of our team will be in touch with you to see if they can support you in fundraising this amount. Alternatively, you can self-fund the amount at registration.

Does the registration fee count toward the £80 total mentioned?

The standard registration fee forms part of the £80 we have mentioned. If you raise a minimum of £50 sponsorship then, together with the standard registration fee of £30, your gift of £80 could fund a visit from one of our Palliative Care Community Nurses to a patient in the comfort of their own home.

For those of you who claim our early bird registration rate of £20, together with the minimum sponsorship of £50, your £70 will go directly towards supporting the work we do both at the hospice and out in the community.

Is the T‑shirt included for everyone and can I change the size later? 

There is an option to order a T-shirt as part of your participation in the challenge. You can also choose not to have a T-shirt. We will order the sizes requested at registration, so we ask that you check the size guide below carefully before ordering. 

When exactly will I be notified about collecting my T‑shirt? 

Once the T-shirts arrive, we will email you to let you know when you can collect from the hospice. 

If I pay for postage, how long will delivery take? 

Posted T-shirts will be sent one week before the challenge, so you can expect to receive your T-shirt during the week of 25 May 2026. We are not responsible for any delays in postage. 

If you live outside of Great Britain, we regret that we cannot send T-shirts.

What if the T‑shirt doesn’t fit, can it be exchanged? 

We will be ordering T-shirts based on what sizes participants specify at registration, therefore we are unable to exchange T-shirts. We’d encourage you to check the size guide below carefully before ordering.