It’s official – the Hospiscare Men’s Walk 2026 will be the biggest yet!
With 1,700 participants already signed up and only 300 places remaining, the countdown to another sell-out is well underway for the seventh consecutive year.
This year’s seven-mile walk is on Saturday 7 March, starting and finishing at Exeter’s Double Locks pub.
There will be a well-earned bacon roll and hot drink mid-route, followed by an Exeter Brewery pint (or a non-alcoholic option) and a pasty from Chunk of Devon waiting at the finish. The Italy vs England Six Nations rugby will also be screened in the special event marquee.
Senior Events Fundraiser Martin Stokke said: “Thanks to the ongoing support of our community, sponsor and event partners, our Men’s Walk has grown into one of the region’s biggest fundraising events.
“This year we are aiming to welcome more than 2,000 participants, which would be a record for the event. We encourage anyone who would like to be part of this incredible day to sign up as soon as possible to avoid missing out.”
“We are hoping many more people come along on the day to cheer our walkers and, if possible, support them by donating to their fundraising pages.”
With prizes available for top fundraisers, it’s hoped that the event will exceed the £160,000 raised in 2025. That took the overall Men’s Walk total to more than £1 million since 2012.
Caring for around 2,200 patients every year, Hospiscare’s vital services receive just 24% funding from the Government. It relies on the incredible generosity of its community to ensure that specialist end-of-life care is provided at no cost to patients and their families.
Volunteers are needed to support the event in a variety of roles. Anyone interested can email events@hospiscare.co.uk for more information. To find out more and sign-up, head to https://hospiscare.co.uk/events/mens-walk
