Every step on your Manchester 10k walk will help make a difference to people in crisis all over the world. Sign up for the early bird fee of just £5 (normally £10).
Walk for Humanity Manchester
| Date: | 21 September 2024 |
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| Venue: | Castlefield Bowl |
| 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?
- Take in the sights, heritage and atmosphere of Manchester
- Free British Red Cross T-shirt when you sign up
- Accessible to all
- Boost those endorphins with our pre-walk warm-up
- Family-friendly walking challenge (don't forget the dog)
- British Red Cross neck buff when you reach your £150 sponsorship target
- Get support to reach your fundraising 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 Manchester?
Walk for Humanity Manchester will start and finish at Castlefield Bowl in the city centre. The 10k circular route takes in many of Manchester’s most iconic sites, including Cathedral Square, the Northern Quarter and Alan Turing Park. It's a great way to meet people, take on a fundraising challenge and get those steps in.
A route preview will be available to download closer to the event.
How will you make a difference?
Whether you choose to stroll or strive for your personal best, your 10k walk through Manchester will give you a huge sense of achievement. The money you raise means we can be here for humanity and get life-changing support to people who need it most.
Walk with us and you could help people:
- living through the ongoing conflict in Ukraine
- whose homes have been hit by floods and storms in the UK
- who’ve lost everything after the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
About the event
How do I get to the event?
Make sure to plan your journey in advance. The closest train and tram stop to the event village at Castlefield Bowl is Deansgate, and multiple bus services run to Deansgate.
The meeting point’s what3words reference is keys.coast.shovels, 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 event 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. Your fundraising 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 the event, but you can start fundraising now by checking out our fundraising resources.
Have a question? Learn more about Walk for Humanity including how to fundraise and prepare for the day.
