Boots on the Ground - A Walk for PTSD

Boots on the Ground is a brand-new event from Combat Stress, taking place on Saturday 27 June 2026, on PTSD Awareness Day. Starting and finishing just outside RAF Brize Norton, this 20-mile circular hike takes you through the stunning Cotswolds, past rolling hills and picturesque English villages.

The entry fee for Boots on the Ground for PTSD is £25 per person (15% military discount for serving personnel and veterans). This entry fee is non-refundable.

Free Team Combat Stress T-Shirt, Two pit stops on route with plenty of snacks, refreshments and toilets as well as water refill stations and medical support. Hot meal at the finish in the event village. Clearly marked route with lead and back walkers. Professional photos. Training and fundraising support. Glass of fizz and Boots on the Ground medal at the finish line. Access to our Combat Stress community on Facebook and Strava

Registration for Boots on the Ground closes on Friday 12 June at 16:30.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept any registration on the day for Boots on the Ground.

Anyone 14 or over can take part in Boots on the Ground for PTSD. Those aged between 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must also register and participate on the day, and complete their registration on their behalf to ensure the parental consent form is complete. Unfortunately, no one under the age of 14 can take part in the event.

Your T-shirt, walking number and final event information will be sent the week commencing 15 June. Please ensure that if your address details change from the point of registration, you log into your account and update with your correct postal address.

Please email challenges@combatstress.org.uk or call 01372 587 140. Please note, registration fees are non-refundable.

We ask for a £250 minimum sponsorship from each participant to cover the cost of the event. The registration fee doesn’t cover all the costs of putting on a fully supported event of this scale, so we have set a minimum sponsorship pledge. This ensures the cost of the event is covered, and the majority of money raised is spent on ensuring that we are able to continue to provide our life-changing mental health treatment.

The PTSD Awareness Walk starts and finishes at Carterton Pavilion, Monahan Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3AN.

We anticipate that the 20-mile walk should take between 5 and 8 hours.