The Ovar-Dressed Walk|Run: London

Silly outfits. Serious impact.

Regent's Park, London
Sunday 20 October 2024
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Raised so far

£57,589

Our goal

£65,000

Our team:

253

Step out in style for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. 

Throw on a fancy dress costume, a fun accessory or a Target Ovarian Cancer branded t-shirt - anything goes!

Pair your most ovar-the-top outfit with your favourite trainers and walk, run, or race your way – 5k or 10k to raise vital awareness and much-needed funds for ovarian cancer. 

Event Day Details!

Date: Sunday 20 October 2024
Time:
Registration opens at 10am, the race starts at 11am
Location: 
Regent's Park, London, NW1 4NR

Look out for our gazebo, signs and friendly team to show you where to go – you won’t be able to miss us!

More than just a walk in the park...

Encourage your friends, family and colleagues to join you and together, take steps to help everyone affected by ovarian cancer. 

The following registration fees apply:

  • Adults: £15 
  • Children (aged 5-17): £7.50
  • Infants (aged 0-4): free 
  • Team of five adults (fifth person goes free): £60 

If you've signed up after Sunday 29 September, you'll need to collect your t-shirt and race number on the day – don’t forget, if you raise the £100 sponsorship target, you'll also receive a Target Ovarian Cancer teal headband!

All you need to enter multiple people is their names and email addresses – they'll need to follow the instructions in their confirmation email to complete their registration (and get their t-shirt!) 

We ask all adults (18+) to aim to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship – remember our lovely fundraising team are here to help!

All participants will receive a t-shirt (or upgrade to a Target Ovarian Cancer running vest for £10), medal and bottle of water!

Sign up here!

Get to know your fellow teammates by joining us on Strava – see how everyone is getting on, share successes, training and fundraising tips or arrange to train together!


Join the team on Strava!


Fundraising leaderboard

Follow your teammates' fundraising progress on our leaderboard!

Frequently asked questions

Can I sign up offline?

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Yes, you can sign up over the phone by calling 020 7923 5474, or you can email us at fundraising@targetovariancancer.org.uk

Can I enter on the day?

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Yes, but we do recommend you sign up in advance to secure your place (and t-shirt!)  

Can children take part on their own?

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All under 18 participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult at all times.

Can I bring my dog?

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Yes! Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and participants with dogs will start at the back.

Can I make changes to my entry?

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Yes, please contact us and we’d be happy to make any changes. This includes if you've signed up individually and would now like to become part of a team!

I can't attend, can I get a refund?

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The registration fee is non-refundable but if you’d like someone else to take part in your place, please contact us as soon as possible.

Why is there a minimum sponsorship?

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We rely on voluntary donations and sponsorship raised from events to continue our important work.

The events we put on are so important in raising vital awareness and are responsible for raising a substantial amount of the income we invest into beating ovarian cancer.

We must do much more than just cover the cost of the event, so we encourage our participants to aim to raise the minimum pledge – if you’d like some tips on how to raise £100, our friendly fundraising
team would be more than happy to help, just email 
fundraising@targetovariancancer.org.uk

How do I set up my fundraising page?

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Your fundraising page is automatically created for you once you have completed your online registration. You'll be able to view and customise your page using the log-in details you created – your log-in details will be sent to you via email, so don't forget to check your junk folder! 

If you sign up offline, a page will be created for you and you'll be emailed a link to create a password. 

Can I use paper sponsorship forms?

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Yes, you can print our sponsorship form [PDF] or email fundraising@targetovariancancer.org.uk if you’d like us to send you some via post.

How do I pay in my sponsorship?

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If you've received offline cash donations, calculate the total amount, add it to your bank account and then add it to your fundraising page (which is automatically created once you've completed your online registration) via the teal 'Add Offline Donation' button.


Or you can do one of the following

1. donate online - 
ensure you select 'Fundraising / Paying in sponsorship' followed by 'General Donation’ and then add 'The Ovar-Dressed Walk|Run: London' in the comments box.


2. donate by post - send us a cheque made payable to ‘Target Ovarian Cancer’ to Target Ovarian Cancer, 30 Angel Gate, City Road, London, EC1V 2PT. Please write your full name and 'Ovar-Dressed London' at the back of each cheque.


3. direct bank transfer - call us on 020 7923 5474

Is there a sponsorship deadline?

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We ask that all sponsorship is paid in by Monday 18 November 2024.

Do I have to dress up/wear fancy dress for this event? 

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It is entirely up to you as to whether you'd like to wear fancy dress, a small accessory or just your Target Ovarian Cancer supporter t-shirt (which you can of course decorate) - the choice is yours!

When will I receive my t-shirt?

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Your t-shirt (or running vest if you've upgraded for £10) will be sent to you around a week before the event. If you sign up the week of the event, you will need to collect this on the day (dependent on t-shirt availability on the day.)

Will the route be accessible?

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Yes, the route is fully accessible for wheelchairs.

Are there any toilets on the route?

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Yes, there will be toilets at the start/finish area.

Am I able to run, instead of walk? 

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Yes, you are able to walk, run or race your way - 5k or 10k. Please be mindful that most people will be walking the route on the day and we are not chip timing this event. 

If you have any more questions please email fundraising@targetovariancancer.org.uk or call us on 020 7923 5474 and we’ll be happy to help.