A Giant Walk is about spending a Sunday outdoors, stepping away from everyday life and sharing an experience that brings people together while raising money for Moya Cole Hospice.
Whether you’re walking with family, friends, colleagues or taking on the challenge by yourself, you’ll share the day with others walking for Moya Cole. You’ll finish with new memories, a genuine sense of achievement and a very good reason to ask your family, friends and colleagues to support you.
Every step you take, and every pound you raise, will help Moya Cole Hospice continue to provide care and support for local people and their loved ones.
Choose Your Challenge
1) Full Marathon Distance – 42km
Our flagship challenge follows the Hale to Hale Giant Walk, beginning at Hale Lighthouse before passing through the Cheshire countryside, the Mersey Estuary, the Manchester Ship Canal and the Trans Pennine Trail.
The route is predominantly flat, following scenic waterside paths, traffic-free trails and quiet country lanes, making it an achievable challenge for anyone prepared to put in a little training beforehand.
Along the way you’ll enjoy changing landscapes, regular support stops and the encouragement of colleagues walking alongside you, before celebrating together at the finish.
2) Half Marathon – 21km
If you’d prefer a shorter challenge, you can join the walk at Stockton Heath and complete the second half of the route back to Hale.
You’ll still experience the atmosphere, camaraderie and sense of achievement that make the Giant Walk so special, finishing alongside colleagues taking on the full marathon.
Registration fee and fundraising
The registration options are:
- Full Giant (42km): £35 per person
- Half Giant (21km): £15 per person
- Team of 4: £125
- VIP Coach: £20 – Altrincham to the start, plus support during the day
We encourage participants to raise a minimum of the following amounts for Moya Cole Hospice:
- Half Giant (21km): £100
- Full Giant (42km): £250
Setting up your fundraising page
You can fundraise straight away by setting up your JustGiving page here.
The Route and Preparation
Detailed Route Maps, training and kit suggestions and GPX files will be available in the event guide published beforehand or you can view the route on Strava now *Route subject to minor variances. To get started please complete your registration.
What you get
Join our team and you’ll get loads of perks, including:
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A Moya Cole Hospice running vest or t-shirt
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A Giant Walk finisher’s medal
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Food and refreshments will be available to purchase at the finish
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A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
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A friendly events team who support you all the way and cheer you on during the race!
