EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTILL THE END OF NOVEMBER.
YOUR CHALLENGE
Over the course of three days, you'll take on a three half marathons a day through the heart of the Operation Market Garden battlefield, following the route of the Allied advance through the Netherlands. Passing through key locations including Nijmegen, Groesbeek and Arnhem, you'll learn about the events of September 1944, the courage of the airborne forces, and the fierce fighting that unfolded along the route. Your journey culminates in Arnhem, where you'll pay tribute to the soldiers who fought and fell during one of the Second World War's most ambitious operations.
OPERATION MARKET GARDEN
Operation Market Garden was launched in September 1944 as an ambitious Allied attempt to secure a series of bridges across the Netherlands and create a route into Germany. Led by British, American and Polish airborne forces, the operation saw fierce fighting at key locations including Eindhoven, Nijmegen and Arnhem, where the famous battle for the Rhine bridge became a symbol of extraordinary courage and determination.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Walk 13 miles (half marathon distance) each day in the footsteps of the airborne troops who parachuted into the Netherlands on 17 September 1944.
- Listen to our dedicated historian who will be your personal tour guide at all sites and battlefields.
- Explore the Groesbeek Heights, fiercely contested ground that played a crucial role in protecting the Allied corridor.
- Cross the Waal at Nijmegen, where American paratroopers made their daring river assault to capture the vital road bridge.
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Discover the story of the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade, whose soldiers parachuted into Driel and fought bravely to support the surrounded British forces at Arnhem.
- Follow "Hell's Highway", the narrow route linking the airborne divisions to the advancing ground forces.
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Visit the Hartenstein Hotel in Oosterbeek, the wartime headquarters of the British 1st Airborne Division and now home to the Airborne Museum.
- See the John Frost Bridge, where British paratroopers held out against overwhelming German forces during the famous Battle of Arnhem.
- Pay your respects at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 1,700 Commonwealth servicemen.
- Learn the story of "A Bridge Too Far", one of the most ambitious and dramatic Allied operations of the Second World War.
- Get your Frontline Walk medal as you cross the finish line on Saturday, 2nd.
Where is it?
The Netherlands
When is it?
29th September - 3rd October 2027
How much is it?
Registration fee: £135 Early Bird rate, available until 30 November 2026. After this date, the registration fee will increase to £150.
Fundraising requirements: £1,450pp (£750 due by 30th July 2027).
What's included?
- Return transport from London on a comfortable coach from a central location.
- Accommodation in a 3* hotel
- All meals, snacks and refreshments
- Expert battlefield historian and guided visits
- Entry to museums and key historical sites
- A commemorative finisher's medal and exclusive merchandise.
- A special celebratory meal at the end
- A dedicated Frontline Walk community and support network
- We set up a Facebook Page for our Frontline Walkers to swap advice and information every year.
- Not only that, our team will be on hand every step of the way, offering guidance with both your event preparations and fundraising journey.
Frontline Walk Video:
PERFECT TEAM Building weekend
Swap the office for the battlefields of Operation Market Garden and give your team an experience they'll be talking about for years to come.
Walking side-by-side through the Dutch countryside, from Nijmegen to Arnhem, you'll take on a physical challenge while discovering the stories of the airborne soldiers whose determination and sacrifice shaped history.
Have a question?
Visit the FAQs tab for more information, or contact events@armybenevolentfund.org or call 020 7811 3230.
