Last year, we took our first steps on the Camino—and what began as a challenge quickly became something far more meaningful. It brought connection, reflection, and a powerful sense of purpose. It showed us what can happen when people come together, step by step, for something that truly matters.
This October, 4 incredible individuals will take the challenge of walking the Camino. Claire, Suzanne, Sara and Miquel will set out across Galicia, Spain, taking on the final stretch of the Portuguese walk to Santiago. Step by step, they will follow a path shaped by centuries of pilgrims, people who walked not just to reach a destination, but to find perspective, to reconnect, and to be part of something beyond themselves.
There is something timeless about the Camino. The rhythm of walking. The quiet moments. The shared experience of moving forward with intention. It has always been more than a route on a map—it’s a journey of meaning, reflection, and human connection.
And this year, we want to take it further.
We want more people involved. More stories. More shared steps. More impact.
Because the Camino has never been about walking alone.
So while four of us will be on the trail in Galicia, we’re opening this journey up to others, inviting people everywhere to be part of it. To walk with us, in whatever way they can. To take those steps in their own places, in their own time, but connected by the same purpose.
This is no longer just our journey.
It’s something we want to share.
This is what makes this year different.
The Global Camino Challenge is not just about reaching a destination. It’s about creating a shared movement—one that invites anyone, anywhere, to take part. To walk with intention. To feel connected. To contribute to something that matters.
One journey, carried by many. Together every step of the way.
Participation Options
Option 1: Join Us in Spain Experience the Camino de Santiago on foot, together. Route: Portuguese Way (Vigo → Santiago de Compostela) Dates: 4 October – 9 October 2026 Total Distance: ~111 km over 5 walking days Daily Stages • Day 1: Arrival in Vigo • Day 2: Vigo → Redondela • Day 3: Redondela → Pontevedra • Day 4: Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis • Day 5: Caldas de Reis → Padrón • Day 6: Padrón → Santiago de Compostela
Option 2: Pledge & Walk from Anywhere Be part of the global movement—no matter where you are. • Walk at your own pace • Choose your location (city, park, trail, treadmill) • Walk individually or as a group
How It Works 1. Register your participation 2. Set your distance goal 3. Walk during the campaign period 4. Track and share your progress 5. Raise awareness and support Yes to Life
Distance Options • Symbolic distance (e.g. 5 km, 10 km) • Camino-equivalent (111 km) • Any meaningful personal goal
Schools, Teams, and Community Groups
The Global Camino Challenge isn’t just for individuals; it’s a chance for communities to come together and walk with purpose. Schools, universities, clubs, and organisations can all take part, creating a shared experience that inspires, motivates, and connects.
Participating as a group opens up opportunities beyond the walk itself. It encourages physical activity and wellbeing, strengthens teamwork, and fosters a sense of community. For schools, it can be seamlessly integrated into lessons or wellbeing programs, while for clubs and organisations, it provides a meaningful way to engage members and unite around a common goal. Groups can get creative in how they participate—class-wide or grade-wide challenges, friendly inter-school competitions, staff walking initiatives, or combined fundraising campaigns. Whatever the approach, it becomes more than just a walk; it becomes a shared journey, building connections and making a tangible impact for Yes to Life.
Why Join? Every step you take matters. By participating in the Camino Challenge, you’re doing more than walking—you’re supporting the mission of Yes to Life, helping people live well with cancer, and raising awareness for causes that truly matter.
It’s also a journey for yourself. Each kilometre walked brings movement, reflection, and wellbeing, while connecting you to a global community of people walking with the same purpose.
Every step counts. Every kilometre contributes. Together, those steps add up to something far bigger than any one of us could achieve alone.
A Shared Global Experience
Whether walking the historic Portuguese Way or moving through your local environment, you are part of something bigger: A collective journey of purpose, connection, and contribution.
If you’d like to find out more about how to take part, please fill in the form below, and we’ll be in touch with you soon.
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