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National Walking Month Sparks a New Trend: The Rise of the Walking Marathon

THE RISE OF THE WALKING MARATHON

  • As thousands of runners prepare to take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival at the end of May, you might be wondering: could I complete a marathon?
  • Many people feel inspired by the challenge of a marathon, but are not runners, sparking the rise of the walking marathon!

Taking your first steps to conquering a marathon

  • Cancer charity Walk the Walk offers a feel-good way to fulfil your marathon dreams with The MoonWalk Scotland 2025
  • The MoonWalk is the original 26.2 miles overnight walking marathon and takes place on Saturday 6th September 2025, starting and finishing at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
  • For those who are new to walking for fitness, Walk the Walk also offers an overnight 13.1 miles half marathon, as well as a family friendly 5K ZOOM Walk on the morning of Saturday 6th September, designed for all ages and abilities

The Power of Walking

  • Why not take the plunge, sign up for a walking challenge and make walking a regular habit?
  • May 2025 marks National Walking Month, spotlighting the simple but powerful benefits of walking for both physical and mental wellbeing.
  • A survey** commissioned by cancer charity Walk the Walk reveals:
    • 82% of adults say walking boosts their mood and mental health
    • 69% go for a walk at least once or twice a week to support their wellbeing
  • In a fast-paced world, walking is proving to be one of the most accessible and effective tools for self-care

Angela Mairs, 58 from Livingston was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, following a routine mammogram. She’ll be taking on her second Full Moon (26.2 miles) at this year’s MoonWalk Scotland. 

“The MoonWalk Scotland 2019 was my first ever marathon – I’d never done anything like it before. Although it was a tough challenge, I felt such a huge sense of achievement when I finished.

“Having now been diagnosed with breast cancer myself, this time my marathon will be very personal. I need to build up my stamina following all my treatment and all the training I’ll need to do before September will give me a fantastic focus.”