Frequently asked questions
Please find below some frequently asked questions about our Join the fight walks. If you have a question that is not answered here, please call us on 08701 60 20 40 or email breastcancer@cancer.org.uk.
- How long are the walks?
- What is included in the registration pack?
- Why is there an entry fee?
- Do I have to raise sponsorship as well as pay an entry fee?
- Where does my sponsorship money go?
- How do I send in my sponsorship money?
- What happens after I've sent in my sponsorship money?
- Can I enter on the day of the walk?
- Can I get my whole family involved?
- What should I bring?
- What happens if it rains?
- Can I bring my dog?
- Can I bring a pushchair?
1. How long are the walks?
Walks range from 3k strolls to bracing 12k hikes. Some events offer two or more distances. For more information, please see your chosen venue page.
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2. What is included in the registration pack?
The contents of your registration pack can depend on your chosen walk. For further details please contact your local fundraising office on 08701 60 20 40.
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3. Why is there an entry fee?
The entry fee will be used to cover the administrative and organisational costs of the walk. This includes postage of registration packs, admin staff time, printing and stationary costs. While some costs are unavoidable, we try to keep them to a minimum. Once all costs are covered, all remaining entry fees will go to our life-saving work.
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4. Do I have to raise sponsorship as well as pay an entry fee?
We do ask everyone to try to raise as much sponsorship money as possible. Some walks may have a minimum sponsorship amount – please contact your walk organiser for further details on this. Fundraising online is the quickest and easiest way to raise sponsorship money for research into breast cancer. Create your online fundraising page and ask friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. Every pound you raise will go towards our life-saving work.
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5. Where does my sponsorship money go?
The sponsorship money you raise will go towards our vital research into breast cancer. Last year Cancer Research UK spent nearly £45 million on breast cancer research, so every pound you can raise will help us make progress in understanding and treating the disease.
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6. How do I send in my sponsorship money?
At some walks you can bring a cheque on the day. Please make your cheque payable to Cancer Research UK. Otherwise, the cheque should be sent after the event to your local fundraising office. Full details will be included in your registration pack.
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7. What happens after I've sent in my sponsorship money?
You will receive a thank you letter, acknowledging safe receipt of your money.
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8. Can I enter on the day of the walk?
Some venues will allow you to enter on the day, but not all. Please check this detail on your chosen event page.
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9. Can I get my whole family involved?
Absolutely! Our walks are family events, so everyone is welcome. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
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10. What should I bring?
Y Dress warmly, bring a waterproof jacket and wear shoes suitable for walking. Food and drink may be provided at some events, but it is better to check first and bring your own if necessary.
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11. What happens if it rains?
Some of our most successful events have happened in the rain and we aim to hold events whatever the weather. There will be details in your registration pack of how to find out if an event is still going ahead.
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12. Can I bring my dog?
Nearly all the walk venues allow dogs. Please see your chosen venue for details.
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13. Can I bring a pushchair?
Most of the walk venues are suitable for pushchairs – please see your chosen venue for details.
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