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NHS launches “Marathon a Month” walking challenge nationwide.

7/3/2026

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NHS England will launch a “marathon a month” walking challenge next year, using digital tracking and streak culture to reward daily walkers with vouchers.
Physical inactivity affects about 12 million UK adults and is linked to one in six deaths.
Sir Brendan Foster leads the campaign and says walking five days a week could add four healthy years.

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NHS England will launch a “marathon a month” walking challenge next year, using digital tracking and streak culture to reward daily walkers with vouchers.
Physical inactivity affects about 12 million UK adults and is linked to one in six deaths.
Sir Brendan Foster leads the campaign and says walking five days a week could add four healthy years.