In 2021, The Great York Walk goes GLOBAL.

Wherever you are in the world, join us for FREE- alone or as a team - and set yourself a 12-week step challenge to help us travel a combined team total of 25,000 miles around our virtual route (the equivalent of a walk around the Earth!) in aid of Mentally Fit York.

This challenge is all about getting active in the most enjoyable way for you so whether you walk, run, cycle or swim, The Great York Walk team is waiting to welcome you!

It’s easy to get involved:

1. Click REGISTER to set yourself a challenge distance to walk over 12 weeks from May 10th to July 31st 2021 - will you pledge 50, 100, 250 or even 500 miles?
2. Set up your fundraising page to start taking donations for Mentally Fit York - we recommend aiming to raise a minimum of £150 (or even £5 or £10 for every mile you walk)
3. Get training and from May 10th (which coincides with the start of World Mental Health Awareness Week) record your steps using our challenge app or your smartphone or watch - we'll send details of how to access our app just before the challenge begins
4. Track the challenge progress on our virtual route, unlock personal distance achievements and see where you or your team land on the leaderboard
5. Complete your challenge, say thank you to your supporters for their incredible donations and receive your FREE Finisher’s Medal!

NOTE: If you are taking part as a team, please remember that each participant must register on Eventbrite separately. You will then be given access to our virtual challenge platform on May 1st where you will be invited to set up a team together.

Every penny raised through The Great York Walk 2021 will go to Mentally Fit York. Mentally Fit York supports on the ground initiatives and research to improve mental health. We are transforming mental health on a local, national and international scale. Sign up today to help us transform mental health for everyone!

If you have any final questions that you need answering, take a look at our FAQs or send us an email on yustart@york.ac.uk.

NOTE: The Great York Walk has been designed to accommodate the latest Government guidelines on coronavirus. Please bear these in mind when completing the challenge, and please stay alert to the changing situation as you complete the challenge.