Event information

Event date:1st January - 31st December 2021
Location:Virtually from home
Cost:£12.99
Distance:60 miles
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Great Wall of China
  • 60 mile journey from Beijing to The Great Wall
  • Start at the Forbidden City
  • Explore the streets of Beijing
  • Take in architectural masterpieces, including the Summer Palace and Ming Dynasty Tombs
  • Discover the legendary Great Wall as it snakes across misty mountains and beyond
  • Use your daily exercise quota to support frontline health workers in your community
How long will it take me to complete 60 miles? 

It’s completely up to you and depends on your fitness level and chosen activities. Any exercise can count – from running, walking and cycling to HIIT classes, swimming and Pilates! 

Here’s a couple of examples:

Run 3 miles a day (5km) for 3 weeks = 60 miles or walk 2 miles a day for 4 weeks = 60 miles.

 

Track your progress on our virtual map and explore your surroundings on Street View
How to get involved
1. Sign up

Each challenge is priced at £12.99 and includes access to the mobile app and a collectable medal on completion.

Once you’ve signed up, we’ll send you special access to The Great Wall of China virtual map and accept you onto the mission within 24 hours. You'll be able to pick your start date and choose how many weeks you want to set as your goal to complete the challenge.

 

Example Map
2. Fundraise or make a personal donation

If you would prefer to make a personal donation instead of fundraising, you can add this to your entry fee when you sign up. You can make one donation to cover all Seven Wonders or donate as you go along, it’s completely up to you.

If you choose to fundraise, we would love you to try and raise £100.  

This will allow us to continue our vital work in Dorset and Wiltshire, providing a lifeline of comfort and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

3. Track your progress

Start tracking your progress by connecting your favourite fitness apps or manually logging your distances on the virtual map.  

Connect your fitness apps

Every time you add a workout, you’ll automatically advance on the map. You can also check out other people's progress and go exploring with the Street View feature!

Please note, the route is not entirely supported by Street View but you can still track your progress on the map and receive milestone alerts.

Street View Example

It’s really simple and we’ll show you how to do it when you sign up.

4. Collect your medal

Each time you complete a mission, we’ll send you a collectable medal to mark your achievement. 

Supporting you all the way
You're invited to join our WhatsApp and Facebook groups, so we can support you with your fundraising and provide you with all the motivation you’ll need to make your way around the world.

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