Shine Night Walk Birmingham
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Birmingham, it’s your moment to Shine. Together we light up our city’s streets, beating cancer one step at a time.
Birmingham 10k 2024
Sign up fee: £17.49
Distance: 10km
Start venue: Centenary Square
Start time: Waves from 19:20
About Shine Night Walk Birmingham
People of all abilities can take part.
The 10k walk will take between 1.5 to 3 hours to complete.
There are various start times throughout the evening. Refer to your email or pack for your confirmed start time.
When you sign up for Shine Night Walk you can select to fundraise for a type of cancer research that is closest to your heart.
For more information, check out the Shine Night Walk FAQ's.
Route map
What you get for your entry fee
Shine Night Walk T-shirt
Training Support
Help with fundraising
Finishers Medal
Nina's Shine Night Walk
"A friend asked if anyone would like to join her at Shine Night Walk Manchester I jumped at the chance. I have been treated for cancer twice so know how important Cancer Research UK is in helping those affected by cancer. We formed a team of six- our ages span every decade from 30 to 70. The night was well organised with plenty of stewards giving encouragement and making sure the route was clear. So many people out enjoying their Saturday night clapped and congratulated us as we walked past. This added to an already great atmosphere. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were pleased to have raised over £2,000 for such an important charity. We came away with a real buzz. I’d definitely recommend taking part"
We're with you every step of the way
Get training support
Check out our top training tips. But remember, Shine Night Walk isn’t about being first across the finish line; it’s about coming together and raising money to beat cancer.
Get fundraising support
Did you know that paying your entry fee helps us cover the cost of putting on your event? But it doesn't stop there - the money raised by you is what helps us save lives.
Your fundraising makes an impact
What fundraising can do
1 in 2 people born in the UK after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime*. Our research saves lives.
Over the last 40 years, Cancer Research UK's work has helped double breast cancer survival, we were a key player in the development of radiotherapy, and we played a role in developing 8 of the world’s top 10 cancer drugs.
Although we are proud of our achievements, there is still more to be done. The money you raise will help to bring us closer to our ambition of 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer for 10 years or more by 2034.
How fundraising helps Birmingham
Cancer Research UK spent over £8 million in Birmingham in 2022/23.
Right now in Birmingham we're:
- We’re investigating how bacteria could be used in cancer treatments.
- We’re working to find new ways to target cancer.
- We’re exploring the best treatment options for children and adults with rhabdomyosarcoma.
- We’re finding out how cancer develops.
- We're developing new treatments for children with blood cancer.
Facilities
First Aid Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Refreshments Available
Toilets Available
Dogs Allowed
Bag Drop Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Please bring your own reusable water bottle filled. We have removed our single-use plastic bottles of water at the finish and pit stop stations and instead are providing water re-fill stations for you to top up and stay hydrated!
The start and finish venue (Centenary Square) is accessible to wheelchair users. There are 3 small sections of the course in Brindley place which aren't accessible, alternative routes are provided and marshals will be in place on the evening to direct and assist you.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Shine Night Walk event or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 1022 (Opening hours are 8 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday and on Wednesdays, we are closed between 11 am and 11:30 am for staff training) or email us at supporter.services@cancer.org.uk
Travel
The start area is located at Centenary Square on Broad Street and is directly infront of The Library of Birmingham.
Journey Planner - Transport for West Midlands
Car - Due to the city centre location of the event we are unable to provide onsite parking. There are several NCP car parks in the city centre nearby to the start location, as well as other parking alternatives in the area. Car parking charges will apply. The nearest Electric Car charging point is Q Park Brindleyplace, B1 2JF (7 points) This is an 8 min walk from the Event Site
Clean Air Zone timing and charges - You can find out if you will be charged by inputting your vehicle registration details into the Government vehicle checker. Full details and how to pay are available at www.brumbreathes.co.uk and on the Birmingham City Council website
Please check your journey to the event to see if it falls within the Clean Air Zone.
Bus - Buses run frequently into the City - please visit www.nxbus.co.uk for further information.
Train - The nearest train station is at New Street (10 minute walk) and Snow Hill (10 minute walk). Trams run frequently to the city - please visit https://westmidlandsmetro.com.
Cycle - If travelling by bike there are plenty of bike racks outside Birmingham Library which is next to the event site. Electric Scooters are available in Birmingham City Centre - please visit Transport for West Midlands for more information.
If you have any queries please contact the Shine Night Walk helpline on 0300 123 6624.
*Ahmad AS et al, British Journal of Cancer, 2015.