Walk the scenic 10k route through the dynamic and creative city of Bristol and raise money for people in crisis. Sign up for the early bird fee of just £5 (normally £10).
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: | £5 (early bird), normally £10 |
| Child registration fee: | free |
| Sponsorship target: | £150 |
Why take part?
- Experience the energy and excitement of Bristol
- Family-friendly walking challenge, accessible to all
- Free British Red Cross T-shirt
- Pre-walk warm-up
- Meet like-minded 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 sponsored 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, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Queen Square.
A route preview will be available to download closer to the event.
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.
Whether we're supporting families from Ukraine, helping people whose homes have been hit by floods and storms in the UK or supporting people who’ve lost everything after the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, we strive to get them the life-changing help they need.
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.
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 charity village from 10am and the walk starts 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 hub
- 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.
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 how to fundraise and prepare for the day.
