Join us on 10th May 2026 for a unique walking challenge from Hale on Merseyside to Hale in Cheshire – a full marathon distance charity fundraiser organised by Regenesis Events CIC. Regenesis is a specialist endurance walking event management non-profit.

This is a supported walk with very little incline, comprising four sections. The start/drop off area is by Hale Lighthouse at the Mersey Estuary and we will walk though the village of Hale, passing the Giant Childe of Hale statue before joining the Mersey Way for the first waterside stretch. The second waterway section follows the Ship Canal, after which we join the sheltered Trans-pennine trail. There are planned rest/feed/WC stops along the way with a lunch stop in the picturesque village of Stockton on Heath at halfway.

The final leg of the Giant Walk takes us through Dunham into Hale, ending at the Millenium Clock. We will be supported by a coach where you can store belongings and is also available to take walkers from the Finish area to the Start area for an extra charge. The coach will have a WC on board and will meet walkers several times during the day. Kit/food/water can be left on the coach, and walkers will have access to the WC at stops.

Finish times are expected to be 8-10 hours allowing for rest stops and lunch (not provided).

This year we have added a new option for teenagers and novice trekkers – “The Stockton Half” where walkers are guided and supported on the second part of the day and will complete a half marathon in the afternoon. Families can join up at this point.

Fundraisers can use our official Just Giving page to raise funds for any UK Charity of their choice.

The event will be supported by experienced walkers and leaders with vehicles near all the groups. Start times will be staggered in 5-10 minute waves with groups setting off between 7.45 – 8 am. We will allocate you a group if you are not already part of one based on your expected pace. Every group will have a leader and a mentor allocated to it who will remain in contact with Event Control.

We hope walkers will fundraise before and during the event day using the #hale2hale #giantwalk but as soon as you have signed up, feel free to share these straight away!

If you are walking as part of a charity group they may provide you with a fundraising pack. If you are choosing your own charity, we will send you tips on how you can use platforms to raise funds for the charity of your choice.

Closer to the event a medical questionnaire will be circulated, and there will be group transport arranged to the drop off point subject to demand. A more detailed route, GPX, training tips, kit list and event information will be sent in advance of the event.

If you are not fundraising for a registered charity or simply want to show your support, there is a Donation option helping us buy supplies, medical and radio equipment and to subsidise our foreign treks for youth workers.