Diabetes UK fundraising challenges 2026: Swim22 and One Million Step Challenge (B&NES)

People in Bath and North East Somerset can take part in Diabetes UK fundraising challenges in 2026, including Swim22 (12 weeks from 22 March) and the One Million Step Challenge (starting in July), supported by Better leisure centres with guidance and membership offers.

Leisure centres in Bath and North East Somerset are supporting Diabetes UK fundraising challenges during 2026, encouraging participants to get active while raising funds for the charity.

Swim22

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Starts: 22 March 2026
• Challenge: swim the equivalent distance from England to France at an individual pace

One Million Step Challenge

• Starts: July 2026
• Duration: 3 months
• Target: an average of 10,800 steps per day
• Shorter-distance options available

Participants may be able to access support such as discounted leisure memberships, training sessions and guidance to help prepare safely and effectively (availability may vary).