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Sir Brendan's 100k-Walker Challenge Rolls Out, Vouchers Replace NHS Funding

7/3/2026

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Sir Brendan announced a UK walking challenge seeking 100,000 participants, aiming to be the biggest marathon, and using digital streak-tracking to keep walkers engaged.
Private-sector partners and Sir Keith Mills will provide voucher incentives because the NHS will not fund rewards.
Sonia Pombo of Action on Salt & Sugar warned that behaviour change alone is insufficient, urging the government to pair the walking challenge with prevention.

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Sir Brendan announced a UK walking challenge seeking 100,000 participants, aiming to be the biggest marathon, and using digital streak-tracking to keep walkers engaged.
Private-sector partners and Sir Keith Mills will provide voucher incentives because the NHS will not fund rewards.
Sonia Pombo of Action on Salt & Sugar warned that behaviour change alone is insufficient, urging the government to pair the walking challenge with prevention.