Dawn Walk 2026
Join thousands across the UK for Dawn Walk - 5k at sunrise, wherever you are. Every step helps Samaritans prevent suicide through the power of human connection.
How Samaritans will support you
Make a difference by taking on Dawn Walk with #TeamSamaritans!
- We'll send regular supportive messages, including updates and news!
- We’ve created a whole range of resources to help you publicise your activity
- There's a private Facebook group to connect with likeminded walkers
- You can purchase an exclusive Dawn Walk t-shirt and a back sign to share a message of hope
- There is a dedicated team on hand to help you with any questions
Need a little more detail? Our FAQ page has lots of useful answers, which you can find by clicking here.
Also, you can show off your amazing progress with fundraising badges and more - you can grab them from our resources page, here.
Why Samaritans need your support
Life can be wonderful. Life can be tough. Relationships. Work. Money. Loneliness. Mental health. Self-harm. We can all struggle. And 1 in 4 of us have had suicidal thoughts. But it doesn’t have to end this way.
Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection.
Thousands of volunteers from all walks of life are here every hour, every day. Listening without judgment.
We're suggesting you raise a minimum of £200 to help fund our life saving services - but you can aim higher to make an even bigger difference for those at crisis.
More information
Whether you’ve used our listening services, are walking in memory of someone, or simply want to help others, sign up to raise awareness and help fund our lifesaving services. Choose a meaningful location or your everyday route, go it alone or team up with friends and family. However you do it, you’re helping to save lives.