MoonWalk Charity Launches Brand New 5K ZOOM Walk Scotland!

The challenge is taking place for the first time in Scotland at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh.

Ahead of National Walking Day on Wednesday 2^nd April, cancer charity Walk the Walk is excited to launch its brand new 5K ZOOM Walk Scotland!
The challenge is taking place for the first time at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on the morning of Saturday 6^th September
Everyone is welcome – walkers of all ages and fitness abilities can take part
This fantastic, fun community fundraising walk is a sister event to the charity’s iconic overnight MoonWalk Scotland, which takes place overnight later the same day
A special route 5K route has been created around Holyrood Park, with entertainment and support provided along the way
Walkers receive a 5K ZOOM cap, plus refreshments and a medal at the end of the challenge
Boost your fitness and raise money for a great cause, all in just a couple of hours
Sign up solo or with friends, family, colleagues, sports team or community group
Entries are open now for the 5K ZOOM Walk Scotland at walkthewalk.org
To mark National Walking Day, Walk the Walk’s Founder and Chief Executive Nina Barough CBE is available for interview to talk about the new 5K ZOOM Walk Scotland, as well as her tips for making walking a habit

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The 5K ZOOM Walk Scotland 2025

Gates open 10.15am, Saturday 6^th September 2025, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Open to all ages and fitness levels
Entry fee: £19.99 for adults. £12 for under 16’s
Entry fee includes a Walker Number, medal, 5K ZOOM cap, hot drink and muffin at end of event, plus fundraising support
Minimum fundraising: £30
Pre registration required at walkthewalk.org

The MoonWalk Scotland 2025

Midnight, Saturday 6^th September 2025, starting from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Women and men wearing decorated bras and brightly coloured bra t-shirts, raising money and awareness for breast and other cancers
Challenges: Full Moon (26.2 miles) or Half Moon (15.1 miles)
Sign up now at walkthewalk.org for The MoonWalk London (LIVE or VIRTUAL)
Discount offer: Register yourself and save 50% on entry for a friend

Walk the Walk

Walk the Walk is a cancer charity, which is passionate about encouraging women and men to become fitter and healthier and to take control of their own well-being
The charity is best known as the organiser of its flagship overnight MoonWalk fundraising events in London, Scotland and Iceland
Walkers taking part in these events wear the charity’s statement decorated bras or brightly coloured bra t-shirts, to raise awareness, as well as funds for cancer prevention and research, and for the emotional and physical care of those living with cancer
Walk the Walk specialises in creating walking challenges and treks ranging from 5km to 100 miles and more
Walk the Walk also started the campaigns that Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too, and Anyone Can Get Breast Cancer, raising awareness for men
Walk the Walk has raised in excess of £143 million to date

MoonWalk charity launches brand new 5K ZOOM Walk Scotland!