Steps for Change Children's Challenge
From Able Child
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 09:45
- Location Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
- Price £10.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an uplifting family adventure at the Steps for Change Children's Challenge, organized by Able Child! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 20, 2026, as Kingston upon Thames, Surrey transforms into a vibrant hub of community spirit. This exciting event features a scenic route along the Thames, allowing participants to choose between a 10K or a 5K stroll, roll, or run from the iconic Kingston Bridge to the majestic Hampton Court Palace and back.
Whether you're walking, running, scooting, or rolling in a wheelchair, this event is designed for families and children of all ages and abilities. Every step taken helps support Able Child’s mission to ensure that no child with a disability is left behind. With registration opening at 9 AM and the walk kicking off at 9:45 AM, you’ll have ample time to soak in the last rays of summer. Don’t forget to enjoy refreshments at the halfway mark, and if you prefer a shorter adventure, you can wrap up at the 5K point. With individual fundraising targets and fun group discounts available, this is the perfect opportunity to bond with friends and family while making a positive impact. Plus, every entrant receives a free Able Child t-shirt—feel free to
Whether you're walking, running, scooting, or rolling in a wheelchair, this event is designed for families and children of all ages and abilities. Every step taken helps support Able Child’s mission to ensure that no child with a disability is left behind. With registration opening at 9 AM and the walk kicking off at 9:45 AM, you’ll have ample time to soak in the last rays of summer. Don’t forget to enjoy refreshments at the halfway mark, and if you prefer a shorter adventure, you can wrap up at the 5K point. With individual fundraising targets and fun group discounts available, this is the perfect opportunity to bond with friends and family while making a positive impact. Plus, every entrant receives a free Able Child t-shirt—feel free to
Steps for Change Children's Challenge
Sun 20th September 2026
Organiser's Description
Step up for a 10K (or 5K) family stroll, roll or run for Able Child.
Join us for a riverside family adventure with purpose! Celebrate the final rays of summer with the Steps for Change – Children’s Challenge, a scenic 10K (or 5K) stroll, roll or run along the Thames from Kingston Bridge to Hampton Court Palace and back.
The perfect mini adventure for families and children of all ages and ability.
Every step or wheel-turn helps Able Child’s work toward a world where no child with a disability gets left behind.
Whether you’re powerwalking, running, scooting, rolling in a wheelchair, pushing a buggy, or toddling along at your own pace, this journey from the historic Kingston Bridge to the grand gates of Hampton Court Palace and back is all about the power of community. Hampton Court Palace is our half-way point, time for a coffee, snacks and refreshments. It’s also our 5K point so you can choose to end your adventure here if you prefer.
Timings and targets
Date: Sunday 20th September 2026
Registration opens: 9am
Walk starts: 9.45am
Walk ends: 11.45am
Individual fundraising target: We’d love you to raise £200 per stroller, roller or runner (£10 registration fee for all participating children and adults. Free registration for supervising adults). Make it a family thing and enjoy seeing the sponsorship building!
Discounts: Get 20% off registration fees for early-bird sign ups until end May 2026. Group discounts are also available, it'd make the perfect morning out with friends or nursery families.
Free T-shirt: Each entrant will get a free Able Child t-shirt to wear on the day. Why not customise it, add a cape and a few sparkles or face paint? A little bit of dressing up makes the kilometres fly by. The main thing is to be comfy and wear trainers/appropriate footwear!
Join us for a riverside family adventure with purpose! Celebrate the final rays of summer with the Steps for Change – Children’s Challenge, a scenic 10K (or 5K) stroll, roll or run along the Thames from Kingston Bridge to Hampton Court Palace and back.
The perfect mini adventure for families and children of all ages and ability.
Every step or wheel-turn helps Able Child’s work toward a world where no child with a disability gets left behind.
Whether you’re powerwalking, running, scooting, rolling in a wheelchair, pushing a buggy, or toddling along at your own pace, this journey from the historic Kingston Bridge to the grand gates of Hampton Court Palace and back is all about the power of community. Hampton Court Palace is our half-way point, time for a coffee, snacks and refreshments. It’s also our 5K point so you can choose to end your adventure here if you prefer.
Timings and targets
Date: Sunday 20th September 2026
Registration opens: 9am
Walk starts: 9.45am
Walk ends: 11.45am
Individual fundraising target: We’d love you to raise £200 per stroller, roller or runner (£10 registration fee for all participating children and adults. Free registration for supervising adults). Make it a family thing and enjoy seeing the sponsorship building!
Discounts: Get 20% off registration fees for early-bird sign ups until end May 2026. Group discounts are also available, it'd make the perfect morning out with friends or nursery families.
Free T-shirt: Each entrant will get a free Able Child t-shirt to wear on the day. Why not customise it, add a cape and a few sparkles or face paint? A little bit of dressing up makes the kilometres fly by. The main thing is to be comfy and wear trainers/appropriate footwear!
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Steps for Change Children's Challenge
This Is a One-Off Registration Fee Required to Join the Steps for Change Children's Challenge. Each Child or Adult Who Are Entering the Challenge Needs to Purchase This Ticket and Will Commit to Fundraising £200 Per Stroller, Roller or Runner
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