- Sat 7 Feb 2026
- Fundraising required
18:30
All ages
Sign up £8.50-£55.25
Fundraise £50
- 5 km walking
Event overview
To mark World Cancer Day, The Christie Charity is inviting you to join in with the Night of Neon walk!
Hundreds of glowing walkers will assemble in support of The Christie Charity at the Night of Neon's brand-new home, the iconic Piazza at MediaCityUK, for an unforgettable 5K neon-lit adventure around Salford Quays.
Whether you walk, dance, or stride with purpose, every glowing step you take helps make a real difference to cancer patients and their loved ones.
Highlights
- Glow-in-the-dark, neon-themed atmosphere
- Live music and street performers
- Neon face painting and glow-up stations
- Dazzling photo moments
- Fun, family-friendly fundraising event
- Supports world-leading cancer care at The Christie
- Inspiring night of colour, community and purpose
No outfit is too bright, too sparkly, or too extra — this is your moment to go full neon! Dress to dazzle and join the fun as we create a river of colour through the Quays.
Dress loud. Walk proud. Support The Christie Charity
Event photos
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
Route
- Circular route
- First aid
- Flat
- Mostly traffic free
- Navigation not required
- Single start
- Water stations
- Bar
- Cafe
- Paid parking
- Restaurant
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
MediaCityUK Manchester
101-110 Broadway
Salford
Greater Manchester
M50 2EQ
UK
- Medal
- Memento
- T-shirt
Included
- A free Night of Neon t-shirt
- A free #TeamChristie glow necklace
- An exclusive Night of Neon medal at the finish
- Personalised support from the amazing fundraising team
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising required
- Fundraising support
The Christie Charity
We ask all participants to try and raise a minimum of £50 in fundraising.
Every step you take helps provide world-class treatment, access to cutting-edge equipment, and groundbreaking research at The Christie.
- All ages
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
Entry fees
Junior entry fee
£8.50
Entry fee
£12.75
Family entry fee
£38.25
Minimum sponsorship
£50.00
Team entry fee
£55.25