Making strides for our senses: Join our 5000 mile challenge
We’re aiming to raise £10,000 as part of our 50 Ways to Raise £50k campaign, and together we can do it, one mile at a time.
Our plan is to collectively cover 5000 miles – roughly five times the distance between the smell and taste clinics we work with in England. Our intention is to cover that distance between us to demonstrate the need for more smell and taste clinics across the UK, and indeed the world!
Originally, we planned this as a cycling challenge to be completed by June. However, thanks to feedback from our SmellTaste community, we are opening up our collective efforts to cover 5000 miles to make it more inclusive and give you more time to take part. You can now take part using any form of movement and we’re extending the deadline to the end of September.
Whether you’re walking, running, swimming, kayaking, skipping, pogo jumping or coming up with your own fun way to clock up the miles, we want you on the team.
To take part, simply email Sally at sally.connick@smelltaste.org.uk and let her know:
- How many miles you plan to complete
- How you plan to reach your target
- That you’ll be getting sponsored to support our cause
To celebrate everyone’s achievements and give our total one final push, we’re hosting a finale cycle track event at Gosling Sports Park Velodrome, Welwyn Garden City, on Sunday 21 September 2025, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Join Duncan Boak, our CEO and founder for a fantastic day of movement and community spirit, whether you’ve pedalled, jogged or pogoed your way to your miles.