Every spring across the North of Scotland, walkers, runners, wheelers and movers of all ages lace up their trainers, grab their water bottles and share their fundraising pages — all for one incredible cause: Marathon March 2026 with The Archie Foundation.

This inclusive Daily Mile Challenge invites people from across Grampian, Tayside, the Highlands and Moray to move a mile every day throughout March. The goal is simple but powerful: complete a month long fitness challenge that adds up to a marathon distance (26.2 miles) while raising vital funds to support babies, children and families across the region.

Marathon March 2026 is the perfect spring fitness challenge, combining wellbeing, community spirit and meaningful fundraising — all in one accessible event.

What Is Marathon March 2026?

Marathon March 2026 is The Archie Foundation’s flagship spring fitness and charity challenge. Participants commit to moving at least one mile each day throughout March — walking, running, swimming, cycling or wheeling — and logging their activity as part of this motivating Daily Mile Challenge.

By choosing to move a mile every day, participants steadily build momentum, improve physical and mental wellbeing, and work towards completing a marathon distance over 31 days. You don’t need to be an athlete — consistency matters far more than pace or performance.

This 31 day fitness challenge is designed to be inclusive and flexible, making it ideal for:

• Individuals and families
• Schools looking for a school charity challenge
• Businesses running an office fitness challenge
• Employers promoting workplace wellness
• Community groups across Scotland

A Charity Challenge for Schools, Offices and Communities

Marathon March 2026 works brilliantly as both a school charity challenge and an office fitness challenge, helping people stay active while supporting a meaningful local cause.

• Schools can encourage pupils, parents and staff to take part together, promoting healthy habits and compassion through a fun, achievable challenge.
• Workplaces can use Marathon March as a team-based workplace wellness initiative, boosting morale, encouraging movement and supporting employee wellbeing.
• Families and friends can complete miles together, making movement social and motivating.

Whether it’s a lunchtime walk, a school playground mile or a post-work jog, every step counts.

A Regional Charity Challenge with Local Impact

Marathon March 2026 is proudly rooted in local communities, making it a meaningful:

• Grampian Charity Challenge
• Tayside Charity Challenge
• Highland Charity Challenge
• Moray Charity Challenge

Funds raised support children and families accessing care at hospitals and services across the North of Scotland, including Royal Aberd

een Children’s Hospital, Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin, Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, the Highland Children’s Unit and community-based services throughout rural areas.

No matter where you live — Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Elgin or beyond — your miles directly support families in your region.

Why Fundraise for The Archie Foundation?

At its heart, Marathon March 2026 is a charity challenge that changes lives.

The Archie Foundation works alongside the NHS to enhance child healthcare and bereavement support, providing vital services that go beyond statutory funding. Marathon March fundraising helps deliver:

• • Financial support for families facing travel, accommodation and unexpected healthcare costs
  • Specialist equipment and training that improve outcomes for children

Bereavement services for families experiencing the loss of a baby or child

• Child-friendly hospital environments that reduce fear and anxiety
• Support across Grampian, Tayside, the Highlands and Moray

Every mile completed during this Daily Mile Challenge helps fund compassionate, practical support when families need it most.

How to Take Part in Marathon March 2026

Joining Marathon March 2026 is simple and accessible:

1. Set up your fundraising page
   Many participants use JustGiving to collect donations. When you reach £25, we will send you a free T-shirt.
2. Choose your movement
   Walk, run, swim, cycle or wheel — just move a mile every day in March. This flexibility makes it an ideal spring fitness challenge for all abilities.
3. Share your journey
   Post updates, photos and stories on social media to inspire donations and accountability.
4. Connect with the community
   Join the Marathon March Facebook group to stay motivated and celebrate progress together.

Whether you’re taking part solo, as a family, at school or as part of an office fitness challenge, every mile contributes to lasting impact.

More Than a Fitness Challenge

Marathon March 2026 is more than a spring fitness challenge — it’s a movement built on kindness, consistency and community.

Participants regularly say the challenge helps them:

• Stay active through March
• Improve mental wellbeing
• Build healthy routines
• Feel connected to their local community
• Know their efforts are helping vulnerable children

That’s what makes Marathon March special.

Take the First Step Today

Whether you’re looking for a school charity challenge, a workplace wellness initiative, or a personal Daily Mile Challenge, Marathon March 2026 offers a meaningful way to move, fundraise and make a difference.

Move a mile every day.
Raise funds.
Change lives.

That’s Marathon March 2026 — and it starts with you.

CLICK HERE to sign up now 💙