- Mon 1 - Tue 30 Jun 2026
- Fundraising required
18:30
All ages
Sign up £12
Fundraise £120
- 10 km walking
Event overview
2026 date to be confirmed.
Haven House's annual Sparkle Walk returns in June!
Decked out in glitter face paint and accessories, you'll conquer the 10km or 15km route through the areas neighbouring Haven House Children's Hospice.
By joining the Sparkle Walk team, you'll receive a free t-shirt, a finisher's medal and a complimentary drink to kick off celebrations at the finish line party at Woodford Rugby Club.
Join hundreds of Haven House supporters in your community, walking to raise vital funds for the amazing hospice.
Prefer to enter directly? General entry options are explained on the Sparkle Walk page.
Event photos
Event video
Charity places
Charity entries are not currently available. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear when charity places are available.
- All fitness levels
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Families
- Free venue entry
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Teams
- Venue accessible
Timetable
What to wear
You will receive a Sparkle Walk t-shirt to wear at the event which you can collect when you register in the Event Village on the day.
Embrace the Sparkle theme – think glitter, sequins, and sparkle! There will be sparkly accessories available to buy in the Event Village.
Comfortable clothing, well-fitting trainers or walking boots are advised, plus an extra layer of waterproof clothing.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed at the Sparkle Walk.
- Mass start
- Undulating
Overview
Walkers will cover Buckhurst Hill, Woodford, South Woodford and Wanstead along the way.
Route choice
Simply choose on the day whether you'd prefer the 10km or 5km route.
Map
10K
15K
Accessibility
The route will be accessible for wheelchairs and prams. There will be areas on gravel paths. Please get in touch if you are bringing a pram or if you need an alternative route.
- Bar
- BBQ
- Changing facilities
- Entertainment
- Free parking
- Music
- Toilets
- Fundraising incentives
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising required
- Fundraising support
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Haven House Children's Hospice
Providing specialist care to seriously ill children and their families.
Haven House Children's Hospice provides the best possible life for every baby, child and young person with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition and their families, who live in the local communities.
Sign up then set up a JustGiving page to help continue the much-needed care for seriously ill children and their families.
- Drinks
- Fizz at the finish
- Map
- Medal
- Snacks
- T-shirt
Included
- Your very own Sparkle Walk t-shirt to wear with pride
- A Sparkle Walk welcome pack with everything you need to know before the event
- Dedicated support from the Haven House Events team to help you reach your fundraising target
- Amazing support from volunteers at the event
- A finisher's medal
- A complimentary drink and a finish line party at the Woodford Rugby Club
Sustainability
- Lift sharing advised
- Optional medal
- Optional t-shirt
- Public transport links
