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The Big Purple Dog Walk

Give your daily dog walk an extra special purpose during October and your steps will help fund research into kidney disease.

Walk all over kidney disease!

Team up with your dog to walk 120km throughout the 31 days in October.

Whatever your level of fitness, health or age, you can tailor this challenge for you and your furry friend. Head out on a weekend of long walks, or choose shorter walks every day.

Complete the challenge at your own pace and in your own way. It’s a great way to work towards your fitness goal and most importantly, your dog will love it.

Every step you and your pup take, and every pound you raise, will help us to fund vital research to stride towards a future free from kidney disease.

You choose

TBC 2026

Free to enter

Aim to raise £150

Follow these simple steps to get signed up...

Join the Facebook group

Connect and share stories with other runners taking on the Run the Month challenge.

Start fundraising

Set up your fundraising page and make your kilometres count by aiming to raise £150.

Free gift

When you sign up, you'll receive a free doggy bandana for your pooch to wear during your challenge and a free fundraising pack.

As part of #TeamKidney you and your dog will receive...

garden fundraising pack

A free T-shirt for you or a doggy bandana for your pooch and welcome pack when you register

A free Kidney Research UK bucket hat when you reach £50

 

A Kidney Research UK challenge medal when you reach £150

A fundraising pack full of tips and ideas

Support from our dedicated team every step of the way

Join our Facebook group where you can chat to fellow fundraisers, share tips and get support to keep you motivated.

Other useful stuff

Image FR pack

Fundraising

Get all the materials and resources you need for your fundraiser.

London Bridges Walk walkers

Dress to impress

Get extra merchandise and show everyone you're on #TeamKidney.

A runner finishing an event wearing the Kidney Research UK running top

Got your own place?

Tell us about your event and we'll support you all the way.

London Bridges Walk walkers

Fundraise online

Get your fundraising off to a flying start with your own JustGiving page.

Got a question? Get in touch

If you have a question or would like to chat about one of our events, the team here at Kidney Research UK are happy to help. Please get in touch.

0300 303 1100

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