Dawn Walk 2024

This year, Dawn Walk will be in celebration of World Mental Health Day, in solidarity with those struggling to cope.

Participants are challenged to walk 5K at sunrise, wherever they choose. This could be somewhere special to you, or your everyday route – it's up to you! Take on the challenge on your own or as a team, all whilst raising vital funds and awareness of Samaritans so we can be there for people when they need us most.

Whether you’ve used our service before, are fundraising in memory of someone special or want to help us help others, we’d love for you to join us in our life-saving mission.

Why take part

• It’s well-known that exercise outside can help to reduce anxiety and boost your wellbeing
• It’s a positive start to the day – a chance to embrace the early morning quiet and reflect, or to have great conversations with the people you’re walking with
• It’s a great way to mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10th October with this years’ theme being “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”

Here’s how you can get involved:

Host your own Dawn Walk

1. Plan your Dawn Walk at sunrise on any day between Thursday 10th October and Sunday 13th October. 
2. Visit the Dawn Walk site to access resources, our FAQs and start your Dawn Walk team (don’t forget to register as taking part with x company and use your work email address)
3. Share the date alongside the suggested message for staff and ask them to sign up through our dedicated Dawn Walk site here.

The suggested distance is 5km but you could tailor this walk to be more accessible, or more challenging to suit your team.

During October the sun rises just after 7am in the UK, so you might want to plan your walk to get the best view of the sunrise at this time!

Virtual Dawn Walk

If your colleagues can’t attend a team walk or would prefer to take part individually – they can still join in, and take on Dawn Walk solo, or with family and friends.

We also have an exclusive Dawn Walk Facebook group, where walkers can connect with other likeminded people.

Below you can find a suggested update for staff to give them information on Dawn Walk and how to sign up