Wellness Walk My Way

This September, lace up your boots and take on the Diabetes UK Wellness Walk My Way challenge. 

This is a self‑organised virtual challenge. You’ll choose when, where and how you complete your 5 or 10 mile walk. whether that’s a local loop, a countryside trail or your favourite city route. Walk solo or gather friends, family or colleagues to join you. You plan the challenge and we’ll support you every step of the way.

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How it works

If you're not able to join us for our in-person event in London, this is your chance to still be a part of the action. After you register you will be sent a digital fundraising pack with everything you need to get started. 

Plan your challenge

Choose a 5 or 10 mile route and a date in September that suits you. Our Events Team will be on hand for any questions you might have.

Fundraise

We recommend aiming for a £150 fundraising target, but you're always able to increase this when you hit your target.

Earn your medal

Complete your walk in September and, after raising £150, receive your medal by post in October.

Unlock exclusive rewards for fundraising!*

As you raise money for Diabetes UK, you'll get the chance to unlock and claim exclusive incentives. Along the way, you can also claim digital badges for your fundraising page to celebrate your achievements and milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wellness Walk My Way challenge?
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Wellness Walk My Way is a virtual walking challenge. If you can't join us on event day for the London Bridges event, you can plan your own 5 or 10 miles walking challenge in your local area to raise money for Diabetes UK. 

You can do the challenge solo, or with friends and family. Once you're registered, we'll support you every step of the way. 

Plus, you'll get the chance to claim rewards when you hit milestones in your fundraising: 

- Raise £25 and you'll get a Wellness Walk t-shirt to wear in your challenge

- Raise £50 and you'll get som exclusive Diabetes UK shoelaces to pop into your walking boots 

- Raise £150 you'll get a Wellness Walk pin badge and once you'll completed your challenge you'll also get a medal

- Raise £250 and you'll get an exclusive Diabetes UK beanie

Find out more about Wellness Walk My Way.


When is Wellness Walk My Way?
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If you're not able to join us for the Wellness Walk London Bridges event, you can choose to take part virtually by doing your 5 or 10 mile challenge on any other date in September 2026 in the Wellness Walk My Way challenge. Simply let us know in your entry form the date that you plan to do your challenge on. 

Please do your whole route in one day. 

Where can I do my Wellness Walk My Way challenge?
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This virtual event invites you to take on a 5 or 10 mile walk in a location of your choice, from your local park to your favourite countryside trail. Solo or with loved ones, it's completely up to you.

If you would like some inspiration for routes, contact our Events Team and we can provide you with some brilliant tools to help you with planning your route.