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Are you ready to challenge yourself for wildlife? 30ks Wilder is back!

This September, we’re launching our second year of the 30ks Wilder Challenge! It couldn’t be simpler to take part, all you need to do is complete 30 kilometres of physical activity in the month of September and raise £30 for the benefit of nature and wildlife in Avon.

Last year we majorly exceeded our fundraising goal of £3,000 by raising over £7,000, so this year we’ve raised the stakes and are aiming for £10,000!

We want participants to get even more creative with their 30ks. You could walk, run, wheel or swim, but we’ll be featuring the most creative 30ks in a social media spotlight once September is over, so start brainstorming! Just think about all the different ways you can accomplish 30 kilometres. You could even collaborate with a group of friends to achieve a joint goal. I’ll be working with my team here at Avon Wildlife Trust to complete 300 kilometres in total! What will you accomplish in September?

Back in 2021, we had some wonderful participants that really made a difference for wildlife. 

“I loved doing 30ks Wilder last year! I had an amazing time on a Prince's Trust and AWT course earlier in 2021 so I wanted to do something to give back. This was the perfect way to raise some money for a very worthy cause while also getting out and about in my local area, seeing some wildlife and getting some fresh air! If anyone is thinking of getting involved this year, I would definitely recommend it!"
Em, past 30ks Wilder participant
A collage of photos taken during Em's 30ks Wilder challenge

Em explored all over Bristol, Bath, and even a bit of Brighton on her quest for 30 kilometres. She even created an incredible collage to commemorate her adventures each day of 30ks Wilder! 

You can complete your 30k in a variety of ways; that’s what makes the challenge so great. You could incorporate a 1k walk into your daily routine, like some of last year’s participants, or take on a new challenge to run or swim 1k per day.

One participant used the challenge to finally get started on achieving her running goals, while another said: “I enjoyed the fact that it made me commit to walking every day and enjoying the outdoors, knowing I was doing something positive for the environment.”

If you want even more of a challenge, get inspired by one team that committed to completing their 30 kilometres in just one day! The team chose to either walk or cycle for their challenge and each member travelled 30 kilometres or more. Having an impressive goal not only motivated the team, but their donors too! One participant raised over 3 times her initial fundraising goal of £100 due to her ambitious journey.

Whichever way you choose to approach 30ks Wilder, you can make a big difference for local wildlife. Once you sign up on our website you can start preparing by choosing an activity, setting a goal, creating a fundraising page, and getting family and friends involved. Spend September getting wild outdoors and have a new adventure every day with 30ks Wilder!

Sign up today

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