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400,000 Step Challenge

Registrations have now closed for 2026, but the 400,000 Step Challenge will be back in October 2027. Register your interest today to get early updates about next year’s challenge.
Location: Virtual Date: 6 October to 14 November 2027 Price: Free

Family of three people in a park on a Breakthrough T1D One Walk raising money for type 1 diabetes.

About the 400,000 Step Challenge

Take on 10,000 steps a day for 40 days, from 6 October to World Diabetes Day on 14 November.

That’s 400,000 steps for the over 400,000 people in the UK affected by T1D.

It’s free, virtual and open to everyone. Whether you’re walking around your local park, getting out at lunchtime, or fitting steps into your daily routine, every pound you raise vital funds for research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes.

World Diabetes Day is our shared finish line. A chance to celebrate every step taken, every pound raised and the impact we’re making together.

How it works

1. Sign up for free

Join hundreds taking on the challenge and get ready for 40 days of steps, fundraising and support.

2. Set up your fundraiser

Choose JustGiving or Facebook at registration to raise funds easily.

3. Share your page with your friends, family and colleagues

Invite them to support you or join you.

4. Take on 10,000 steps a day for 40 days

Track your progress from 6 October to World Diabetes Day on 14 November.

 

“There are millions of people throughout the world with type 1 diabetes including one of my most favourite people. For child and adults with type 1 diabetes there are no days off and no holidays from diabetes. It is relentless, it is always there. So I’m stepping to help find the cure” – Kathleen Brooks, 400,000 Step Challenge participant

 

Support

Looking for extra help? Our fundraising resources are packed with simple ideas and tools to help you smash your target.

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