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Step up for your community! Join the Walk of Life

February 25, 2026 Anita Jaynes

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RUHX is inviting local businesses to gather colleagues, lace up their walking shoes and take on the Walk of Life, in support of Royal United Hospitals Bath on Saturday 23^rd May 2026.

Returning for its 20^th year and proudly sponsored by Savills and SPF, the much-loved challenge follows the Kennet & Avon canal with three distances to suit every team:

26 miles / marathon (all day): Bishops Cannings → Bath
16 miles (morning only): Bishops Cannings → Bradford on Avon
10 miles (afternoon only): Bradford on Avon → Bath

Every mile walked helps RUHX go further for patients, families, and staff at the RUH, putting the ‘extra’ into extraordinary care.

From creating more calming hospital spaces, to enabling families to stay close to loved ones, to supporting faster diagnosis and treatment through innovative technology. Every penny raised makes a real life-changing difference.

Businesses taking part can look forward to a fantastic day out, with a group warm up at the start line, a complimentary lunchtime BBQ kindly provided by Rapid Relief UK, refreshment stops along the route, and a big finish line celebration!

“It was an uplifting experience, meeting fellow walkers and all the volunteers en-route. I especially liked the sense of achievement walking across the finish line!”

Whether your team walks in memory of a loved one, to celebrate yours or your loved one’s recovery at the RUH, or to say thank you to the incredible RUH staff, you’ll be supporting your local hospital to do more for everyone who needs it.

By signing up today with your colleagues, you’ll join hundreds of local people all making a difference for people in Bath, Wiltshire and beyond. Will your team step up to the challenge?

Get a reduced team fundraising target when you enter a team of five or more:

Teams of 5: £100 registration fee + reduced target of £450
Teams of 10: £200 registration fee + reduced target of £850
Teams of 20: £400 registration fee + reduced target of £1,600

Can’t make the date? Join the Walk of Life – your way!

Organise your own walk anywhere, anytime in May. Choose your route and distance, get your colleagues together and fundraise in a way that works for your business. Click here to sign up for free.