Step up and support Suffolk families

Sunday 27^th September 2026

Open to Families, Individuals and Corporate Teams

Dogs can also take part in the Home-Start Hike 2026 

Step out with purpose this September and be part of the Home-Start Hike! Choose from four beautiful countryside routes and walk for a reason that matters to you – whether that’s quality time with the family, a personal challenge or a fun team-building day out with colleagues. Whatever inspires you to take part, your steps will help support a great local cause. Every penny raised goes directly towards helping Suffolk families who are facing tough times – including mental health challenges, loneliness and isolation, domestic abuse and family breakdown.

Lace up, get outdoors, and make a real difference – one step at a time.

Registration Fees – EARLY BIRD SAVINGS

Sign up to the Home-Start hike before 31st March 2026 and save 20% on event registration fees. 

Choose your walking challenge

There are four beautiful scenic routes in the Suffolk countryside to choose from, all starting and finishing at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury. You can choose from 3 miles, 6 miles, 13 miles or 26 miles.

Start Times

26 miles – 7am start

13 miles – 10am start

6 miles – 10.30am start

3 miles – 10.30am start

Sponsorship

If you are able to, we would love you to raise sponsorship to support families across Suffolk. Sponsorship forms are available to download, along with a step-by-step guide to setting up your own JustGiving fundraising page.

Home-Start Hike sponsorship form
Home-Start Hike – JustGiving page set up instructions

Corporate Teams

We are also inviting local businesses to enter teams in the Home-Start Hike. Each team can have up to 6 staff members and they can choose their own distance. Team members don’t have to walk the same route or stay together.

Home-Start Hike T-shirts

Adults and children taking part can also purchase event T-shirts, please add these to your order when you sign up. 

T-shirts will be available to collect on the day when you sign in for the event. Please note there are changing facilities available at Kingfisher Leisure Centre.

Useful Information

Refreshments & aid stations

A refreshment stand will be available at Kingfisher Leisure Centre throughout the event. For those participants taking part in the 13 and 26 mile Hike, aid stations will be available at approximately 3 mile intervals.

Kit list

Please take a look at our recommended kit list for this event: Home-Start Hike kit list.

Event terms & conditions

To view the full Terms & Conditions for this event, please click on this link: Home-Start Hike – Terms and Conditions.

Please do ensure you have read these before completing the booking form.