PRESS RELEASE: Get ready, Get set…..Zoom! Sign up now for Walk the Walk's new 5k walking challenge

Get ready, Get set…..Zoom!

Sign up now for breast cancer charity’s brand new 5k walking challenge on Clapham Common

The 5K Zoom Walk is a fun new challenge for all ages and abilities, organised by Walk the Walk.

The breast cancer charity is best known as the organiser of the iconic night-time MoonWalk London fundraising event. The new 5K challenge will be taking place on the morning of this year’s MoonWalk.

On Saturday 18th May, enjoy fantastic entertainment and support on the special 5km route around Clapham Common - sign up now to help people living with breast and other cancers!

Maybe you live locally, already know about The MoonWalk, but are brand new to the idea of walking for health? The 5K Zoom Walk is a perfect introduction! Enjoy walking with family, friends and like-minded people - you’ll be getting fitter, raising money for a great cause and going home with a medal. All for just a couple of hours of your time.

Walk the Walk’s 5K Zoom Walk

• Saturday 18th May, 10.15am
• Pre-registration is essential
• Adults: £25. Under 13’s: £15.
• Team of 4: £80 – a 20% discount (only available when registering)
• Entry fee includes a finisher’s medal and a hot drink after crossing the finish line
• Sign up now at www.walkthewalk.org

Nina Barough CBE, Founder and Chief Executive of breast cancer charity Walk the Walk said: “The 5K Zoom Walk blasts off on Saturday morning 18th May, creating a fantastic opportunity for everyone, no matter your age or ability, to take on a personal goal whilst raising vital funds for those living with cancer. Walk with friends, walk with family or walk solo and we will help you all the way to the Finish Line, where you will collect your unique Year One limited edition medal, as well as a hot drink and muffin! So come on, gather your ‘Team Zoom’, and head to Clapham Common, the same site as big sister event The MoonWalk London and make your Saturday morning super special”!

Breast cancer charity Walk the Walk

• Walk the Walk is a grant-making breast cancer charity, best known for its night-time fundraising MoonWalks, when thousands of women and men walk overnight half and full marathons wearing decorated bras or colourful bra t-shirts
• Walk the Walk has raised in excess of £140 million to date. Money is granted to charities and organisations across the country, to help improve the lives of people with cancer

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For more information, interviews and images, contact:-

• Lisa Tyrrell 01483 741430 or 07554 337566  [email protected]
• Jennifer Broh at Walk the Walk: 01483 741430 or 07974 107999 [email protected]