Sign up to Breast Walk Ever challenge returning to Hampshire

Against Breast Cancer's Breast Walk Ever will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

The event will see participants walk one of three routes, all of which start at the IBM Sports and Social Club, in Hursley near Winchester.

The routes will follow waymarked trails including the Itchen, Pilgrims and Monarch's Way.

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The walking challenge has been a fixture since 2014, raising more than £300,000 for research into secondary spread breast cancer, much of which is conducted at the University of Southampton.

Richard Martin, the charity's head of fundraising, said: "We cannot wait to welcome our fantastic supporters once again to the IBM Hursley Sports and Social Club.

"Breast Walk Ever Hampshire is fast becoming a stand-out fixture in the local event calendar and we are so looking forward to being back in such a beautiful part of the world close to where the majority of our research happens."

In the lead-up to Christmas, Against Breast Cancer is offering the first 50 sign-ups across all distances a place for just £50 without a fundraising ask.

People can also give the gift of giving this festive season and buy that special someone a Breast Walk Ever entry.

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Participants will be treated to regular support stops and a complimentary massage at the finish line, along with a medal.

Free parking is available at the event HQ in Hursley.

All walkers are asked to raise funds with an initial target of £100.

In the UK, more than 55,000 women and 370 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Breast cancer is statistically the most common form of cancer in the UK.

Against Breast Cancer funds vital research into the secondary spread of the disease, the main cause of breast cancer-related deaths.

For further information on Breast Walk Ever, visit breastwalkever.org.