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Walk for a cure

Join Alzheimer’s Research UK this summer for the return of Walk For A Cure. From family-friendly, accessible 5km walks to challenging 42km hikes - there’s a walk for everyone. Together, we will end the devastation of dementia.
Find out more information below and choose your event. 

Every step brings us closer.

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£372,733

raised to help us get closer to a cure

5,021

families, friends and colleagues joining us at an event

11,964

hours of essential lab time funded for our amazing scientists

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WALK OR HIKE

Choose from six iconic 5k walks and two multi-distance hikes

Who will you walk for?

In every step, lies a story. Walk side by side with people who share your determination to stop dementia in its tracks. Who will you walk for?

I'm walking
For A Cure.

For people like me, who are living with dementia.

For someone I love, affected by dementia.

For someone special to me, who was taken by dementia.

What can you expect?

Your steps matter, and so does your fundraising.
Every pound you raise will bring us closer to a cure.
Simply choose your location, select your distance and register. Rally your friends and family to support you and kickstart your fundraising.  

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A community

Walk side by side with people who share your determination to stop dementia in its tracks.

Something for everyone

Our 5km events provide a friendly, fun atmosphere to enjoy with friends and family, whilst our longer distance hikes are for those looking to embrace a challenge!

Fundraising support

Our dedicated fundraising team will be with you every step of the way to support you in reaching your target.

View the fundraising guide

T-shirt and lanyard

When you arrive at the event, you’ll receive an orange t-shirt to walk in, and a coloured lanyard to show who you’re walking for.

Medal

As you cross the finish line, with a heart full of hope, you will receive a medal for your achievement and your commitment to the cause.
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LOOKING FOR ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT US?

You don’t have to walk to get involved. Volunteer to help on event day, sign up to our newsletter or make a donation to fuel cutting-edge dementia research.

Volunteer

Help make event day a success by offering your time and enthusiasm as a volunteer.

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Every donation fuels research discoveries that could uncover new life-changing treatments. 

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