London Summer Walk 2026

Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the Capital’s less known historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’s eastern section.

Date: 22 August 2026
Distance: 42km, 25km and 10km
Registration fee: £20 - £139, depending on package chosen.
Fundraising target: £0 - £375, depending on package chosen.

Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the Capital’s less known historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’s eastern section – and fundraise for Refuge! 

Starting alongside the grandeur of Woolwich Barracks (short walk from Elizabeth Line, DLR, & Overground) – there’s a marathon looped route, which heads into the heart of the Capital – alongside a 25km option taking in Greenwich, and a 10km option if you’re after something a bit shorter!  

Routes steeped in history with iconic sights, a lively warm up, full support all the way, rest stops with snacks & drinks, and capped with a BBQ meal, bar & music at the finish, making for a wonderful active end of summer celebration! 

As Refuge are an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.  

Click here for full details of prices and to sign up.

What you’ll get from being part of Team Refuge:

  • Friendly fundraising support from our Refuge Events team.
  • A fundraising pack filled with lots of ideas to help you reach your fundraising target.
  • An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt.
  • A Refuge T-shirt*.
  • Knowing that you’ll be raising vital funds for Refuge to support women and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse.

*To ensure as much money as possible goes to our services, we will send you your running vest once you’ve raised £30.

Click here for full details of prices and to sign up.

 

Why choose Refuge?

1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in her lifetime.

One woman is killed by an abusive partner or ex every five days, on average.

Refuge provides a range of life saving services to help rebuild the lives of women and their children, free from fear and violence. We make sure the experiences of survivors are at the heart of our work and help amplify their voices. Our specialist staff understand the diverse and complex needs of those experiencing abuse and we are experts in the dynamics of domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls will only end when we create gender equality. Refuge is a feminist organisation striving for inclusivity and equality and our feminism is intersectional. Every day we work extensively and closely with survivors of domestic abuse, ensuring their diverse and varied experiences and needs are central to everything we do. We are committed to a world where domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is not tolerated, and where women and children can live safely.

Join Team Refuge today to make this a reality.