👟 How does the challenge work?
Participants are challenged to complete 10,000 steps, every day in March to raise money for Kidney research UK, so we can fund vital research into kidney disease The challenge officially starts on 1st of March 2026.

No, this event is FREE for anyone to take part.  All we ask is that you aim to raise a minimum of £150

The target is automatically set on your page at £150 and we ask that you raise as much as you’re able.

• If you raise £50 we will send you a Kidney Research UK bucket hat
• If you hit the £150 fundraising target we will send you a Kidney Research UK medal

You're more than welcome to adjust this target according to the challenge you'd like to set yourself!

When you registered you created you were given the option to create fundraising pages on

1. Facebook -  this is ideal to share with your loved ones on Facebook.

2. Just Giving – this is ideal to share with your friends who are not on Facebook

3.  Kidney Research UK fundraiser on social sync  - here you will find your total raised across all of your fundraising pages. This is the ideal link to share with your supporters outside of facebook - via Instagram, text, or WhatsApp for example.

We recommend sharing your fundraising pages with friends, family and colleagues and let them know why you're taking on The March March challenge.

Absolutely. It’s your challenge, your way. Whether that’s walking or running to get your 10,000 steps in, go for it! 💜

What if I don’t reach 10,000 steps each day?
No problem. It’s about challenging yourself and doing your best. Every step you take and every donation counts.

Can I take part outside the UK?
Yes, of course! Join from anywhere in the world, just note we can only send our incentives to UK addresses.

You can log your via your Kidney Research UK fundraising page. To log your miles, follow these steps:

1.  Click the 'Log in' button to the top right of this page
2.  You'll then be asked to log in via Facebook or email
3.  If you choose email, you'll then receive a log in link via email.

Now that you're logged in, you'll be able to log your miles by clicking the 'Activity' button. Best of luck! 💜

Absolutely! We actually recommend making a small donation yourself if possible to help kickstart your fundraising! People who make a donation to their own page to get them started raise a whopping 42% more!

If you don't reach the fundraising target that's no problem. Every penny counts and will help us fund vital research into kidney disease. Please get in touch if you need some fundraising tips or ask your fellow fundraisers in the Facebook group.

All sponsorship on your Facebook, Just Giving or Kidney Research UK fundraising pages will come directly to Kidney Research UK. You don't have to worry about this. It happens automatically! Thanks so much for your incredible support!

To sign up for this challenge and join the Facebook group you need to be aged 18 or over. If your children would like to take part, we'd ask that a parent/guardian registers on their behalf, using their own name and contact details.

What size t-shirt is best?

Here is our size chart to help you decide which is the best size for you. Thanks so much for your support.

I was sent the wrong sized T-shirt, what should I do?
We're sorry to hear this. Please send an email to us at events@kidneyresearchuk.org and we'll get that sorted for you! Thanks so much for your patience.

Can I get an extra T-shirt?
Unfortunately, we have a very limited stock of T-shirts and will only be able to supply one t-shirt per registered fundraiser. You can visit our website to purchase additional merchandise here.

My T-shirt hasn't arrived
From the point of ordering your t-shirt, it can take up to 10/14 working days for it to arrive. If you've waited longer than this, please send an email to events@kidneyresearchuk.org and we'll look into this for you. Thanks so much for your patience. 💜