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Walk 50 Miles in January

Step out on a mission this January and walk 50 miles for families facing dementia.

Register and get your free t-shirt

Give your daily steps a purpose in 2026!

Start the new year with a challenge that makes every step count. By walking 50 miles this January, you’ll be helping Dementia UK ensure that no one faces dementia alone.

Whether you walk a little each day or go the distance in weekend bursts, this challenge is yours to shape. And getting started couldn’t be easier!

How?

  1. Register and request your FREE Dementia UK t-shirt to wear with pride during your challenge. Size up if you want one that will go over your layers!
  2. Join our Walk 50 Miles in January Facebook Group to connect with fellow walkers and stay motivated
  3. Create and personalise your fundraising page to share your story and raise vital funds.

Once you’re set up, spread the word! Let your friends and family know you’re stepping up for dementia care and invite them to support your journey. Feel the power of purpose, the joy of movement, and the pride of making a difference.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Team Dementia UK!

To sign up to the challenge, register for your FREE T-shirt and fundraising pack here.

When you register, your fundraising page will be automatically created for you.

This is a virtual challenge so you can do it throughout January at a time that best suits you. You can do it in your local area, park or gym. You can do it together with your friends and family.

No. Taking part in the Walk 50 Miles in January Challenge for Dementia UK is free!

There is no fundraising target for this challenge – we just ask you to raise as much as you can for families affected by dementia.

Once you register for the challenge and set up a fundraising page, we’ll send your free t-shirt. Please note it may take up to two weeks to arrive.

There may be delays in receiving your free t-shirt if you register over the Christmas period (from the 22nd December to 2nd January), however we’ll work hard to get this to you as soon as possible.

You certainly can. We’ll send you a sponsorship form in your fundraising pack, but if you need more than one form, simply download and print more copies.

The easiest way to send cash donations to Dementia UK is by donating to your online fundraising page. Alternatively, you can:

Donate via our website

Please email virtualevents@dementiauk.org for your supporter reference number.

Send in a cheque made payable to Dementia UK. Enclose a note including your full name, the email address that you used to register for your t-shirt, and an explanation that you raised the money for the Walk 50 Miles in January Challenge. Post it to us at:

Dementia UK
7th Floor
One Aldgate
London
EC3N 1RE

Make a payment by phone by calling 0300 365 5500

Strava is a free, easy to use app that can track your miles throughout January. We highly recommend downloading it for this challenge. You will also receive a Walk 50 Miles in January tracker with your fundraising pack, which you can use to tick off your miles.

If you have any questions about the event, you can contact us at virtualevents@dementiauk.org or 0300 365 5500.

If you need the support of our Admiral Nurses, you can call 0800 888 6678 (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm), email helpline@dementiauk.org or book a virtual appointment.