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About the event

What is Walk of Light?

We walk in memory of our loved ones and to keep that memory burning bright. We walk to shine a ray of hope for someone as they face their darkest moments. We walk to light the path for a brighter future.

Around 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer each year. As the sun sets, we will walk together and shine a light on blood cancer.

So, dress up in lights and join us in Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham for Walk of Light.

Event details

  • There are 2.5km and 5km routes to choose from, both are accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
  • Cannon Hill Park is accessible by public transport, there is limited car parking available on site.
  • If you're taking part as a team, please make sure that every team member registers for the event, paying their registration fee.

See the Walk of Light Birmingham FAQs below for further information.

Sign up

Sign up to Walk of Light Birmingham using the buttons above. Please note that you need to register by 27 March as it won't be possible to register on the day.

Talks

Blood Cancer UK funded researcher Dr Aidan Haslam and his team will be attending Walk of Light Birmingham to give a talk about his research into MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance) and myeloma. Talks begin at 6pm on stage.

Two people smiling and holding lanterns under a moon-lit sky at a Walk of Light event.

What others are saying

Nadine at Walk of Light Birmingham 2024 wearing Blood Cancer UK Walk of Light branded t shirt

"I found out I had Hodgkin lymphoma in January 2024. I want to take my diagnosis and make something good out of it."

Nadine, Walk of Light Birmingham, 2024
Elizabeth and friends all smiling under the night sky, carrying their lanterns and showing off their medals after completing the Walk of Light.

"Because my daughter saved my life by donating her stem cells and because I'm really grateful to be alive."

Elizabeth, Walk of Light Birmingham, 2023

Walking to shine a light on blood cancer

After last year’s incredible event, we’re ready to do it again – and we want YOU with us!

Walk of Light Birmingham FAQs

No, you need to register in advance. Please make sure you have registered for Walk of Light Birmingham by 27 March 2025 at the latest as it won't be possible to register on the day itself. If you have friends and family who'd like to join you, please encourage them to sign up as soon as possible.

The event village will open at 5pm and suggested arrival time is 5.30pm. You must arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time. (The Walk of Light Birmingham official start time is 6.30pm.)

Please make sure you have your walker number which will be posted out to you prior to the event. If for any reason you don’t have your walker number on the day, please visit the registration tent when you arrive. Please bring a water bottle which you’ll be able to refill at the event village.

If you haven't received your pack, or if you sign up after 16th March, please come to the registration desk when you arrive to collect your walker number. You will be asked to show your confirmation email.

T-shirts will be sent from the end of January 2025 on a monthly basis to everyone who's raised £50.

Please make sure you wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions including layers as you will feel colder once you’ve finished the event than when you’re taking part. Ensure you bring warm weather gear and waterproofs even if it looks dry.

Yes, we'd love for you to join us with your team. As team leader, please make sure that every member of your team registers for the event.

The event registration fee covers the cost of your free lantern upon arrival and your medal at the finish. It also allows us to make sure that as much of your fundraising as possible can go towards our work to beat blood cancer and support those affected by blood cancer.

At the event village we will have a registration and merchandise tent, water to refill your water bottles, toilets and food available to purchase.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.

We have designed the route to be as accessible as possible. If you have a medical condition our organisers / medical team should be aware of, please contact [email protected] to let us know. Please note, by letting us know of your medical conditions, you are happy for us to pass this on to Massive (our Walk of Light event partners) and our medical provider.

Yes, you can bring your dog. We do ask that dogs are kept on a lead, they must be well-behaved and there must be one adult per dog at all times. The site could be very busy and at certain points there may be crowds therefore it’s not appropriate to bring nervous dogs.

Dog owners must clean up after their dogs, monitor the health and behaviour of their dog to ensure it is fit, healthy and able to take part, ensure their dog is fully vaccinated to reduce the risk of spreading infection and must not bring their dog if she is in season.

Car park address: Queen’s Ride, Cannon Hill Park,
Birmingham B12 9QH

The car park is a short walk away from the event village, follow the Blood Cancer UK signs. The car park is pay and display (7am – 11.30pm) and costs £3.30 for up to 4 hours. This entrance to the park is next to the Midlands Arts Centre. Please consider car sharing or taking public transport.

The route has been designed to be as accessible as possible. You can take part in a wheelchair though we’d recommend having someone with you who can assist you if necessary.

The route will be fully signposted by our route team so you can find your way around and our team will be on hand to help you on the night if you need any support.

If you’re fundraising online, set up your JustGiving page here in seconds and share, share, share with your friends, family and colleagues! Donations on JustGiving are received automatically to Blood Cancer UK.

You can also call our team on 0808 2080 888 to pay in your sponsorship over the phone.

Or you can download our donation form and send a cheque to: Blood Cancer UK Suite 31 Bonnington Bond 2 Anderson Place Edinburgh EH6 5NP

To request a sponsorship form, please email [email protected].

We're a community dedicated to beating blood cancer. We do this by funding research and supporting those affected. Since 1960, we've invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. The day we beat blood cancer is now in sight and our researchers are determined to finish the job.

If you have any further questions not answered above, please email [email protected] or call 0808 2080 888.