The London Winter Walk 2026 is a fully supported walking event through London, offering multiple distance options, from 10 km up to full marathon distance. It’s designed to be inclusive and accessible, welcoming individuals, friends, families and teams looking for a New Year walking challenge.

Key Details

• Date & Time: Saturday 24 or Sunday 25 January 2026

• Start/Finish Location: Oval Cricket Ground, Vauxhall, London

• Distance Options:

  • Full Marathon (42 km / ~26 miles)

  • Half Marathon (21 km / ~13 miles) — east or west loop option

  • 10 km Walk Loop

  • Family Fun 5 km Walk (Sunday only, wheelchair-accessible)

• Organiser: Ultra Challenge 

Event Description

Participants walk through London’s cityscape along the Thames and across many of the capital’s iconic bridges and landmarks. Routes are signed with distance markers and, when dark, glow-sticks; a GPS map is also available through the event app. There are rest-stops en route providing snacks, drinks, and support, and hot food and drink at the finish line. The event includes full support — marshals, medics at rest stops, and a lively finish-line atmosphere. 

What’s Included

• Signed, well-marked route and waypoint markers

• Rest-stops with drinks and snacks (Full & Half Marathon)

• Coffee/tea & biscuits at the start for all walkers

• Hot food and drink at the finish for everyone

• Medal and downloadable certificate for all finishers

• Event app with route maps and participant tracking, plus optional charity-fundraising or self-funding entry.

Additional Info

• Registration options: self-fund, or register while fundraising for a charity partner. Fundraising targets (and reduced registration fees) apply when choosing to fundraise.

• Corporate teams and friend/family groups welcome — good for team-bonding or group participation.

• Accessible: 5 km / 10 km options make it welcoming for a range of fitness levels, including family walks or beginners.