Surrey 3 Peaks Challenge - 22 May
Join Military vs Cancer for our Surrey 3 Peaks Challenge, a demanding but rewarding 23-mile journey through the beautiful Surrey countryside, raising vital funds to support serving personnel, veterans and their immediate families affected by cancer.
The challenge takes place on Saturday 22 May, with participants given the option of staying together at our dedicated accommodation from Friday through to Sunday.
The Challenge
We’ll leave the accommodation at 07:30 on Saturday morning, with the aim of completing the route within approximately 10 hours.
The route will take us across the Surrey landscape, tackling the three peaks along the way before returning to our accommodation.
Start and finish: The William Ellis School Mill Residential Centre
Distance: 23 miles / 37 km
Start time: 07:30
Planned duration: Approximately 10 hours
Date of challenge: Saturday 22 May 2027This is a physical challenge, so participants should be prepared for a full day’s walking and be comfortable covering 23 miles over varied terrain.
£50 registration + £65 accommodation and meals
23 miles | 37 km | One incredible challenge
Your Weekend
This is more than just a 23-mile walk. It’s a full Military vs Cancer weekend, giving participants the opportunity to spend time together, take on the challenge as a team and enjoy some well-earned food and downtime afterwards.
Friday 21 May
Arrive at the accommodation and settle in for the weekend.
19:00 – Participant Briefing
We’ll bring everyone together for an important pre-event briefing, covering the route, timings, safety arrangements, what to expect on the challenge and any final preparations.
There will also be a meal, giving everyone the opportunity to meet the rest of the team before the challenge.
Saturday 22 May
07:30 – Challenge begins
Breakfast will be provided before we set off, followed by a packed lunch to keep everyone fuelled throughout the challenge.
Once the challenge is complete, we’ll return to the accommodation for a well-earned Saturday evening BBQ.
Sunday 23 May
Enjoy breakfast together before departing and heading home.
What’s Included?
Registration Fee – £50
Your registration fee covers:
- Qualified challenge leaders
- Military vs Cancer event T-shirt
- Event organisation and support
Accommodation & Meals – £65
Two nights’ accommodation at The William Ellis School Mill Residential Centre, including meals from Friday dinner through to Sunday breakfast.
Your weekend includes:
- Friday evening dinner
- Saturday breakfast
- Saturday packed lunch
- Saturday evening BBQ
- Sunday breakfast
Total Participant Cost – £115
£50 registration + £65 accommodation and meals
Fundraising Target
Every participant is asked to raise a minimum of £250 in support of Military vs Cancer.
You can raise your sponsorship through our dedicated Crowdfunder page and in doing so, raise money through gift aid too.
Every pound raised will help Military vs Cancer provide practical, financial and emotional support to serving personnel, veterans and their immediate families affected by cancer.
Military Chefs
Keeping with the Military vs Cancer ethos, you’ll be looked after throughout the weekend by RAF and Royal Navy chefs, who will be preparing the meals for our participants.
From breakfast before the challenge to the Saturday evening BBQ, the team will make sure everyone is properly fuelled and hopefully well rewarded for their efforts!
Accommodation
We’ll be staying together at:
The William Ellis School Mill Residential Centre
The Mill
Mill Lane
Forest Green
Surrey
RH5 5SJHaving everyone staying together means the weekend has a real team atmosphere, from arriving on Friday evening to completing the challenge together on Saturday.
Why Take Part?
This isn’t simply a 23-mile walk.
It’s 23 miles for families who need us.
Every step you take and every pound you raise will help Military vs Cancer support members of the Armed Forces community and their immediate families affected by cancer.
One Team. One Fight.
Come and take on the challenge with Military vs Cancer.