Throughout May, we challenged our community to do something simple but powerful:
walk, run or hike 100km across the month.
No pressure, no perfect plan, just movement, consistency, and a shared goal.
And the response was incredible.
A Huge Thank You
A huge well done to everyone who took part in our 100km in May Challenge.
Whether you walked, ran, or hiked your kilometres, you helped make the month a real success. Every step taken contributed towards something meaningful, not just for your own wellbeing, but for others too.
Together, participants raised £322.75 for Summits Up, supporting our work to improve mental health through challenge, community, and conversation.
Standout Performances
We saw some unreal efforts across the board, with people going well beyond the 100km target.
🏃 Running Leaderboard
🥇 Rickie B – 445.0km
🥈 Joseph Ine – 298.3km
🥉 Mark Trolley – 287.1km
🚶 Combined Leaderboard
🥇 Kay Trueman – 244.0km
🥈 Emily Walton – 155.2km
🥉 Katie Dykes – 139.2km
🥾 Hiking Leaderboard
🥇 Kay Trueman – 103.1km
🥈 Tom Fearn – 101.2km
🥉 Lee Brown – 66.7km
Each of the category winners will receive a Summits Up hoodie as a thank you for their efforts, massively deserved.
The 100km Club
A special mention to everyone who reached (or smashed) the 100km target:
Running
Rickie B – 445km
Joseph Ine – 298km
Mark Trolley – 287km
Emma Trolley – 204km
George Whittle – 204km
Andrew Warburton – 176km
Simon Wilkinson – 100km
Combined Activity
Kay Trueman – 244km
Emma Trolley – 228km
Emily Walton – 155km
Katie Dykes – 139km
Simon Wilkinson – 136km
Pete Boultby – 101km
David Peachey – 100km
Hiking
Kay Trueman – 103km
Tom Fearn – 101km
Paul Winfield – 100km
More Than Just Numbers
While the leaderboards highlight some incredible performances, they only tell part of the story.
The real success of the challenge was in the everyday effort:
- People getting out after work
- Early morning walks
- Quiet runs
- Hikes with friends
- Kilometres logged without posting or shouting about it
A lot of people took part outside of the Strava groups, just getting on with it in their own way. That’s what Summits Up is all about, making things accessible, not competitive.
Why It Matters
Challenges like this aren’t just about fitness.
They create:
- Routine
- Momentum
- Conversation
- Connection
And every pound raised feeds straight back into what we do, helping people access support when they need it.
What’s Next?
If you enjoyed taking part in 100km in May and want to push yourself further, we’ve got more opportunities to get involved.
We currently have charity spaces available for the Robin Hood Half Marathon, which is a great next step if you’re looking for a new challenge while continuing to support Summits Up.
Thank You
To everyone who:
- walked
- ran
- hiked
- donated
- shared
- encouraged others
Thank you.
You made May a positive, active, and supportive month for the Summits Up community and most importantly, you helped us continue supporting people who need it.
