Male Walk/Run 2026
’Mon lads! Let’s go
Our iconic Male Walk/Run is back — and we want men of all ages to join us. It's the biggest men's event in our fundraising calendar, and every step helps fund free specialist care for local families. So round up your mates, your da, your brothers and your sons, and we'll see you on the start line.
Registrations open now
What it is
The Male Walk/Run is a much-loved Foyle Hospice tradition, bringing the men of the North West together for a great cause. Walk it, jog it or run it — the route is a flat, family-friendly course approx 5k, so it suits every age and ability.
Starting and finishing at Sainsbury's, it's a morning of fresh air, good craic and community spirit — all in aid of your local hospice.
What your support funds
Every registration makes a real difference. The money raised helps meet the running costs of the hospice and fund the specialist palliative care and counselling we provide, free of charge, to patients and families across the community.
It's also a chance to come together: to have fun, make memories, remember loved ones, and show your support for a hospice built by this community.
The details
- Date — Sunday 27 September 2026
- Time — 11:30am start (please arrive in good time)
- Start & finish — Sainsbury's, Derry~Londonderry
- Distance — Approx 5k, flat and family-friendly
- Ages — men of all ages welcome; under-14s must be accompanied by a designated adult at all times
- Your T-shirt — sign up and you'll receive a specially designed event T-shirt to keep
How to take part
- RegisterSign up online via our Enthuse page, or by calling into our Fundraising Centre, 61 Culmore Road, Derry~Londonderry. Registrations are open now!
- Rally your crewGet your mates, family and workmates signed up too — the more the merrier.
- On the dayHead to Sainsbury's for 11:30am, warm up, and go — walk, jog or run!
Why your steps matter
Less than 35% of our income comes from government sources. Events like the Male Walk/Run are a huge part of what keeps Foyle Hospice going, so every man who laces up, and every pound raised, helps us be there for local families when it matters most.
’Mon lads! Let’s goQuestions?
Our fundraising team is happy to help with anything about the Male Walk/Run.
Email our teamOr call 028 7135 9888.
Frequently asked questions
Who can take part?
Men of all ages are welcome — you can walk, jog or run at your own pace. Under-14s must be accompanied by a designated adult at all times.
When and where does it start?
Sunday 27 September 2026 at 11:30am, starting and finishing at Sainsbury's in Derry~Londonderry. Please arrive in good time.
How far is it?
It's a flat, family-friendly route of approx 5k — suitable for all ages and abilities.
How do I register?
Sign up online via our Enthuse page, or call into our Fundraising Centre at 61 Culmore Road, Derry~Londonderry. Registrations are open now!
How does it help the hospice?
Every registration and every pound raised helps fund free specialist palliative care and counselling for local families. Less than 35% of our income comes from government sources, so your support truly matters.