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Walk for a cure

Join Alzheimer’s Research UK this year for the return of Walk For A Cure. From family-friendly, accessible walks with 3km & 5km options to challenging 42km hikes - there’s a charity walk for everyone. Together, we will end the devastation of dementia. Find out more about our upcoming walks below and choose your event. 

Every step brings us closer.

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£232083

raised to help us get closer to a cure

3,957

families, friends and colleagues joining us at an event

6,447

hours of essential lab time funded for our amazing scientists

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WALK OR HIKE

Choose from a range of iconic walks or countryside hikes

Can't join one of the locations listed above?

New for 2026, you can now Walk For A Cure from anywhere. Sign up, pick your favourite local route and complete it before the end of September; all while raising vital funds for dementia research. Once you raise your first £50, you'll receive your Alzheimer's Research UK t-shirt so you can wear it with pride on your walk. When you reach the £150 target, you'll receive your digital certificate to celebrate your achievement.

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Who will you walk for?

In every step, lies a story. Walk side by side with families, carers, and supporters determined to stop dementia in its tracks. Build connections, raise awareness and fund vital dementia research.

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 to expect from Walk For A Cure?

The steps you take during this charity walk matter; as does your fundraising.
Every pound you raise will bring us closer to a cure.
Simply choose a location near you, select your distance and register. Rally your friends and family to support you and kickstart your fundraising.  

A community

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

Something for everyone

Join us for our 3km-5km events - ideal for sharing a great day out with friends and family. If you’re up for a challenge, try one of our longer hikes, with distances from 6km all the way up to 42km.

Fundraising support

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

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T-shirt and lanyard

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

Medal

As you cross the finish line,you will receive a medal to celebrate your achievement. Every step brings us closer to a cure. 

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.

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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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