About

Walk of Life 2026 – New Year, new challenge?

Walk 10 miles, 16 miles or 26.2 miles (a marathon!) from Wiltshire to Bath along the beautiful Kennet & Avon Canal at the Walk of Life on Saturday 23 May 2026.

Sign up to join hundreds of walkers stepping out onto the canal, in support of Royal United Hospitals Bath. Now in its 20th year, the Walk of Life has made a real-life impact for patients, families and our extraordinary hospital staff. Featuring a group warm up at each start line, a free lunchtime BBQ, regular refreshment stops, and a big celebration at the end with finish line photos! Will you step up to the challenge?

Find out more and sign up now on the RUHX website.

Where does the Walk of Life take place?

The Walk of Life takes you on a scenic journey down the Kennet & Avon canal towpath. There are three distance options along the canal:

• 26.2 miles / marathon (all day) – starting at The Crown Inn in Bishops Cannings, near Devizes, following the canal all the way to The Holburne Museum in Bath

• 16 miles (morning only) – starting in Bishops Cannings with our marathon walkers and finishing at the lunchtime stop at Victory Field in Bradford on Avon

• 10 miles (afternoon only) – starting at our lunchtime stop in Bradford on Avon and joining marathon walkers to Bath

From stunning countryside to historic aqueducts, there is plenty to spot along the way as you enjoy your day and complete your challenge.

If you are taking part in the virtual event, you can choose any place to complete your walk!

How much is it to enter?

Adult tickets: £20 + £100 fundraising target - Child tickets (under 18 on the day): £8 + £50 fundraising target