The Bristol event has finished for 2024. Thanks to everyone that took part.
Walk for Humanity Bristol
| Date: | 5 October 2024 |
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| Venue: | Canons Marsh Amphitheatre |
| Event village open: | 10am-4pm |
| Arrival from: | 10am |
| Walk starts: | 11am |
| Route: | 10k |
| Adult registration fee: | £15 on the day |
| Child registration fee: | free |
| Sponsorship target: | £150 |
Walk the scenic 10k route through the dynamic and creative city of Bristol and raise money for people in crisis.
Why take part in the Bristol charity walk?
- Experience the energy and excitement of Bristol
- Family-friendly walking challenge, accessible to all
- Free British Red Cross T-shirt
- Pre-walk warm-up
- Be part of a community and meet new people
- Expert fundraising support to reach your target
- Dog friendly
- British Red Cross neck buff when you reach your sponsorship target
- Receive a special medal when you cross the finish line
- Learn about the positive impact you’ll have on people caught up in a crisis.
Where is Walk for Humanity Bristol?
Join us for a 10k charity walk starting and finishing at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre in Bristol city centre. The circular route takes in many of Bristol’s famous landmarks, including Harbourside, Queen Square and views of Clifton Suspension Bridge.
How will you make a difference?
Crossing that 10k finish line in Bristol will give you a fantastic sense of achievement knowing you’ve helped people who need it most. The funds you raise will help us be here for humanity, whatever the crisis.
Walk for every person living through unimaginable conflict.
Walk for every family whose home’s been destroyed by storms.
Walk for every person struggling to put food on the table after being forced to flee.
Walk for every community pulling together and rebuilding after an earthquake.
Walk for humanity.
Together, with you walking alongside us, we are the world’s emergency responders.
About the event
How do I get to the event?
Make sure to plan your journey in advance. The event village is a 20-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station. Multiple bus services run to Queens Square and then it’s a short walk to Canons Marsh Amphitheatre.
The meeting point’s what3words reference is copies.homes.runner, find out more on the what3words website.
If you plan to drive to the event, there is a paid car park near Canon's Marsh Amphitheatre and We the Curious. Please consider the most sustainable method of transport, or car share where possible.
What time do I need to arrive?
We will be welcoming walkers to the event village from 10am and the walk starts at 11am.
If you are signing up on the day please arrive between 10am and 10:45am, ready to join walkers setting off at 11am.
What are the facilities?
- Toilets
- Disabled toilet
- Water at the start and finish area for you to fill up a reusable bottle
- Food trucks at the event village
- Information about our work
- Plenty of shops along the route if you need to purchase extra drinks or snacks
What is the route like?
It will be a gentle, mostly flat city centre walking route, using well-maintained paved footpaths throughout.
We estimate that most walkers will take between 90 minutes and two hours to complete the 10k route as there are no major hills or obstacles.
The 10k route will have well-maintained paved footpaths with dropped kerbs at crossing points and step-free access throughout. A disabled toilet will be available in the event village.
Please note: the route and distance is subject to change, and suitable footwear is recommended. Please don't underestimate the 10k route, and consider the weather on event day as well if planning to bring children or pets.
What should I bring?
- Your T-shirt and walker number
- A water bottle to fill up at the event hub
- Snacks
- Weather-appropriate clothes and comfy shoes
Check our FAQs for a full packing list.
How much do I need to raise?
We ask that everyone taking part aims to raise £150 or as much as you can. Every pound raised will help us reach people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. You can, of course, raise more. We’ll stay in touch with tips and ideas right up to event day, but you can check out our fundraising resources to get a head start.
Have a question? Learn more about Walk for Humanity including charity fundraising tips and how to prepare for the day.
