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Choose how to reach your distance goal, whether that’s a wander every day in August, or across a few days while exploring new lands on your summer holiday!
Roam with friends, the kids, or solo, the choice is yours. Whatever you decide, make the most of your summer and sign up to help create a better life for cats.
Cats Protection Big Summer Roam is a virtual walking challenge taking place during August. A virtual walking challenge means you can take place wherever you are, however works best for you. It's open to everyone of all abilities to take part, including those who may need to complete some or all of their miles using a mobility aid.
The choice is yours! Whether you choose to stroll one mile, 200 miles, or anything between or beyond, know that your Big Summer Roam will have a huge impact on cats across the UK.
Right now! Click the button below to begin your Big Summer Roam journey.
You can choose to complete your miles at any time and across any number of days throughout the month of August. Whatever works for you works for us.
Absolutely! You can buy a purple Cats Protection technical t-shirt when signing up to wear with pride during your challenge. The t-shirt size guide can be found here.
Anywhere, whether that’s your local park, on holiday or on a treadmill!
There are many apps you can use to track your distance, but we recommend Strava. Alternatively, you can map out your route in advance or after your walk and record the distance.
It costs £22 to sign up which includes your exclusive Cats Protection bum bag. Your registration fee will go a long way in supporting cats and the people that care for them. You can also set up a JustGiving page and fundraise through your challenge, meaning your miles will have an even bigger impact on cats.
You’ll feel amazing inside and out as you accomplish your Big Summer Roam. Knowing that your miles are creating a better life for cats across the UK will add that extra spring to your step and motivate you to reach your distance goal.
Got another question about the Big Summer Roam? Take a look at the FAQs here.
Without your support, we simply wouldn’t be able to provide the level of care we do for cats on a daily basis.
You can choose any local Cats Protection centre or team to receive 100% of your registration fee and the funds you raise from your challenge, meaning your roam will help the cats in your area.
Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, take a look at the event FAQs here, or you can contact us at events@cats.org.uk or call 01825 741 960.
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