150-Mile Challenge
Your challenge, your way
February – March
Make a difference close to home and take on the Virtual 150-Mile Challenge! Walk 150 miles during February and March while raising vital funds for Big C and the Community Sports Foundation.
Whether you stroll, hike, or power walk, how you complete the challenge is entirely up to you. With a suggested fundraising target of £150, your efforts will make a real difference to your local community.
Join a supportive virtual community, access resources from both charities, and even attend optional meet-ups along the way.
Entry fee: £10 (Suggested fundraising target £150)
Date
February – March
Where
Anywhere you like! Regular meet ups with be arranged to tick off some of those miles too.
This fundraising challenge is open to everyone. However, if you are considering taking part as part as corporate team – hold fire! A corporate version of this event will take place in May 2025. More details will be announced in the New Year.
Whether you prefer walking, running, cycling or even swimming the focus is to achieve 150 miles throughout February and March, in your own way and in your own time.
Please see the ‘Event support‘ section to understand how Big C and the Community Sports Foundation will support you virtually throughout the two months. There will also be the option of participating in local meet-ups to ensure you stay on track and reach that 150-mile goal!
Fundraising
Once you’ve paid your entry, we’re asking you to commit to a suggested fundraising target of £150.
We recognise your efforts and want to ensure you feel rewarded! So if you manage to raise £150, you’ll receive a Virtual 150-Mile Challenge medal.
If you raise £300, you’ll also receive a Virtual 150-Mile Challenge technical t-shirt.
Event support
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be fully supported every step of the way!
Throughout February and March, you’ll receive regular updates and motivational content, designed to keep you engaged and inspired as you tackle the challenge.
You’ll also have access to online community groups, where you can track your progress, share stories, and connect with fellow participants. It’s a great way to celebrate milestones together and keep the momentum going!
Optional meetups
We will also be organising regular meetups, giving you the chance to come together with others to walk and tick off some of those miles.
The first meet-up will take place on Sunday 2 February, starting at Carrow Road, the home of Norwich City FC. Join us for the chance to walk alongside some special guests and other participants. Full details will be shared in January.
Make a difference
The Virtual 150-Mile Challenge is more than just a fundraising challenge; it’s a call to action for the local community to come together in support of vital local services that transforms lives.
Funds raised will directly, and equally, benefit Big C and Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, who use the power of sport to support and inspire our community. The Foundation deliver a variety of programmes across the county with the objective of driving inclusion for people with disabilities, boosting mental health and wellbeing, and supporting disadvantaged people to raise their aspirations.
Sign up today and help us achieve something extraordinary in Norfolk.
What’s included in your entry fee
Fundraising support
We’ll be with you every step of the way, so whatever your query, just get in touch by emailing fundraising@big-c.co.uk
Medal
At the end of the challenge you will receive a medal if you raise £150 in fundraising.
Challenge t-shirt
At the end of the challenge you will receive a t-shirt if you raise £300 in fundraising.
Certificate
At the end of the challenge all participants will receive a free, downloadable certificate marking your achievement.
- How do I track my miles?
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You can track your miles using fitness apps, wearable devices, or manually logging them in our online community groups. Details will be provided upon registration.
- Can I sign up to the challenge during February and March?
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Absolutely! The challenge is flexible. If you’ve only just learnt about the challenge and it’s technically begun, we would love you to still join and take part.
- Do I need to complete the challenge in a specific location?
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No! The challenge is virtual, with optional meet ups. That means you can complete your miles wherever you like – on local trails, around your neighbourhood, or even a treadmill.
- Will I get any support during the challenge?
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Yes! Once signed up you’ll receive regular updates with motivational communications from Big C and the Community Sports Foundation.
- How do I join the online community groups?
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Once signed up, you’ll receive details of our online community groups that are available to join. Designed to help support you during the challenge and connect you with other fundraisers to share stories and celebrate milestones.
- Can I fundraise for just one of the charities?
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Not this time. This is a joint fundraising event. Each charity will benefit equally from funds raised by the Virtual 150-Mile Challenge.
- Can I participate as part of a team?
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If you mean a corporate team – hold fire! A corporate version of this event will take place in May 2025. More details will be announced in the New Year.
If you mean a team made up of family and friends, then yes! However, please note that one medal is awarded for every £150 fundraising target met. If your team reaches a fundraising total of £300, two medals will be awarded, and so on.
- If I don’t achieve the 150-miles, will I receive my registration fee back?
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Unfortunately, not. The registration fee covers our admin costs. If you don’t achieve the 150-miles, then not to worry. Feel proud of yourself for whatever you did manage to achieve!
- Do I have to reach the £150 fundraising target?
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This is just a suggested target. We are enormously grateful for any fundraising you achieve as part of this challenge and every participant will receive a free, downloadable participation certificate at the end of the challenge.
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