62 miles in October challenge

Walk, run, swim, cycle, or roll your way through 62 miles in Dogtober to help raise pounds for dogs in need.

two ladies wearing yellow Dogs Trust tshirts looking at each other walking through a park

Date	1st - 31st October
Location	Virtual
Age	All ages
Registration fee	Free
Sponsorship target	None (medal if raise £150)

What is the challenge?

We are inviting you to walk, run, swim, cycle, or roll your way through 62 miles in October to help raise vital funds and keep tails wagging.

You can complete the challenge anywhere and at any time—whether it’s a jog during your lunch break, a swim after work, or a weekend cycle. This is your personal challenge, so feel free to adapt it to suit your lifestyle and abilities.

When you sign up, you’ll receive a free Dogs Trust t-shirt to wear with pride. There’s no minimum fundraising target, but every pound you raise helps us find loving forever homes for more dogs. And as a special thank you—if you raise over £150, we’ll send you a Dogs Trust medal towards the end of the challenge to celebrate your amazing achievement!

What do you get from Dogs Trust?

free Dogs Trust t-shirt on registration
a dedicated distance tracker
access to our friendly Facebook community group
fundraising tips and support through messenger
a Dogs Trust medal if you raise £150.

How will your sponsorship help?

Your valued donations go a long way for the dogs in our care.

£10 could provide a new training lead for one of our newest four-legged residents
£20 could provide a cosy, comfy dog bed
£35.80 could pay for the cost of looking after a dog for a day at one of our rehoming centres
£150 could go towards helping our Behaviour Support Line team answer more calls to provide guidance and assistance to owners in need
£350 could help us provide care for a whole week, including any vet care they might need
£500 could cover the cost of all the essential care for 5 dogs during their first week with us.

We're grateful for every single penny raised by our amazing supporters. Every donation makes a huge impact and helps make tomorrow's world a better place for all dogs.