New Forest Marathon
13 September 2026
News
The Cheese and Chilli Festival is a fun, family-friendly event that takes place in the South of England each year. We are delighted that Step by Step has been chosen as the event’s official charity partner for 2025.
The event has a festival atmosphere, with stalls, live music, games and activities, attracting thousands of attendees across four locations: Christchurch, Winchester, Chichester and Guildford. This year the festival has the added bonus of helping to support young people facing homelessness.
Step by Step will be there in full force, with our own Cheese and Chilli-themed game, so why not pop by and say hello. You won’t be able to miss our purple and pink marquee!
The Cheese and Chilli Festival takes place on the following dates:
You can buy tickets here.
We hope to see you there!
Sunday 13th September 2026
This ever-popular event is nestled in the heart of the stunning New Forest National Park, promising beautiful scenery and a race like no other. As charity partners of the event, we offer 15% off entry fees if you run for Step by Step.
