Mighty Hikes 2024

Registration will close one week before the event. 

As for any charity, organising these events costs money. The £25 / £20 registration fee doesn’t cover all the costs of putting on a fully supported hiking series of this scale, so we have to set a minimum fundraising pledge.

This ensures the costs of the event are covered so the majority of money fundraised is spent on our vital services to help people living with cancer. This is, of course, the main aim of the Mighty Hike series.

Even if you have signed up to several Mighty Hikes, we still ask you to raise a minimum of £250 for each event.

Yes absolutely!

Just email mightyhikes@macmillan.org.uk to request your transfer.

If you transfer from the half marathon to the full marathon, you will receive an email with a link to pay the outstanding £5 registration fee.

If you request to transfer from the full marathon to the half marathon, please note that the £5 difference in registration fees will not be refunded.

The deadline to transfer between the full and half marathon distance is the Friday, one week before the hike takes place, or earlier if the event sells out.

You can add yourself to the waiting list if the event the is full. This works on a first come, first served basis and we will offer out places when other participants pull out.

If a place becomes available, we will email you with an invite to register, where you’ll have 7 days to register. If you no longer wish to take part, you can decline the invite and the place will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.

Yes of course you can. Just bring the t-shirt with you to the event and you’ll be able to swap it for the right size when you sign in on the day.  

If you have worn your original top, we are unable to swap it, so we kindly ask for a £5 donation if you would like another top on the day to cover this cost.

If you’d prefer the change it before the event, a returns slip is included with the delivery package.

To sign up to the event you must be 18. Anyone aged between 14 -17 can take part as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The parent/ guardian must complete their registration form and sign the parental consent form. Unfortunately, no one under the age of 14 can take part in the event.

Sign up 5 people to your team and we’ll automatically generate a 10% discount code on the registration form for you.

Just make sure you enter the code in the promotional code box before proceeding to payment.

It’s easy! Head to the registration form and follow the steps to become a Team Captain. Make sure you have a list of names and email address of your fellow team members. Once you have signed up, your team members will be sent an invitation to fill out their own registration form.

As Team Captain you will have the option to pay their registration fee, otherwise your team members can pay when they get their invite.

Every time a member of the team completes their registration, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. That way you can monitor who has or has not joined your team.

The more the merrier! As Team Captain you will receive a unique registration link in your confirmation email which can be forwarded on to any new team members who want to join the team.

Please note that the team start time may not be available if all places have been filled.

Yes, the fundraising pledge is still £250 per person, but you’re welcome to combine your fundraising pledges into one team total. Look at our useful fundraising page which will give you lots of hint and tips. 

Please email us or call 0207 840 7887 if you can no longer take part. We have to confirm final numbers one week before the event takes place so please let us know no later than this.

Please note, registrations fees are non-refundable.

Yes. You can transfer to another Mighty Hike event if there are spaces available. Please email us or call 0207 840 7887 and include the event you’re currently doing, and the event you’d like to transfer on to.

Please note, transfers cannot be made less than one week prior to the event.

Yes. You can transfer to your place and your registration fee to another person. Please email us or call 0207 840 7887 and give us the name and email of your replacement to send a transfer registration form.

Please note, transfers cannot be made less than one week prior to the event.

Wherever possible, we want everyone to be able to take part in a Mighty Hike. If you need to take part with a carer or support worker, please get in touch so we can provide you with further details.

You can email us or call 0300 1000 200. These places will not require a registration fee.

Absolutely. Our Mighty Marshals and hiking leaders will be spread along the route to support you. We also have medical teams ready to assist in the case of an emergency. The hike is clearly signposted with bright arrows to ensure you stay on the right track.

We will also have plenty of Mighty Marshals and support staff at each of our rest stops. They will be cheering you the whole way.

Please note all routes are subject to change, following health and safety inspections. Any changes will be communicated, and all routes are fully sign posted.

Our Mighty Hikes are meant to be a challenge, but with the right amount of training most people will succeed in completing the hike. We have training plans to help you be prepared in plenty of time.

All our Mighty Hikes have free event parking either at the start / end of the hike.

Shuttle busses will be available where necessary, these can be selected on your booking form when you register. 

The hikes will set off in waves 20 minutes apart. You can select your preferred start wave when you register. These are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

We advise hikers with a slower pace to book the earliest start wave available to give plenty of time to complete the route.

You will need to be prepared for all weathers and bring all the essentials needed for the hike.

Look at our full kit list to check everything you need. 

Absolutely!

Your family and friends can meet you at the finish event village to cheer you across the finish line. However, they will not be able to accompany or meet you at any of the pit-stops.

Unfortunately, no dogs can take part in a Mighty Hike with the exception of assistance dogs.

No. Mighty Hikes are non-competitive hiking events. The event is a fully supported event and all arrangements have been based on walking pace.

Yes. There will be a bag drop facility in the registration tent at the start. Your bags will be transported to the finish ready for you to collect. Baggage is left entirely at your own risk.

Yes, there will be toilet facilities available at both the start and finish, as well as at the pit stops and lunch stop. 

Yes – we won’t let you go hungry. We’ll provide you with a buffet lunch and hot food at the finish. There will also be two pits stops on route where you can load up on snacks and drinks.

All dietary requirements will be catered for and you can specify these on the registration form.

At Macmillan Cancer Support, sustainability is a key part of everything we do.

We have created a document here outlining the key steps we are taking, both within Macmillan and also with our stakeholders, to make the Mighty Hikes as sustainable as possible.

Absolutely, our events simply would not happen without the amazing support from volunteers. We have a range of volunteering roles for you to choose from.

Sign up here and become part of the Mighty Hikes Team.

Our amazing Fundraising Volunteer Managers will be in touch with you and will keep you updated with all the information you need about volunteering at a Mighty Hike.

On the day, you’ll receive a full event briefing from the Mighty Hike lead, as well as Macmillan tabard to wear over your clothes. We’ll also provide you with food and drink throughout your volunteer shift.

The safety of our hikers is our top priority. We work with an event’s organiser, Threshold, to ensure all events are deliver in line with best practice and government guidance across the UK.

Threshold thoroughly risk-assess each event and consult with venues, landowners, councils, and National Park to implement robust safety measures along the route and in the event villages, whilst still maintaining a great event atmosphere! 

Everyone taking part will receive a series of emails from the Mighty Hikes team in the run up to your event. These will contain lots more detailed event day & fundraising information.

You can amend your parking, shuttle bus etc. on your booking form here. 

You can email the Mighty Hikes Team at mightyhikes@macmillan.org.uk or give us a call on 0300 1000 200