11:00
FREE
All ages
Walk For a Cure is a brand new walking event organised by the UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK.
It gives everyone impacted by dementia a wonderful opportunity to come together in a stunning location to walk, talk and support the charity and each other.
The 5K circular route will begin at the entrance of Holyrood Park with it’s magnificent views of Edinburgh. Follow the bumpy path up and past the majestic Arthur’s Seat, taking in the breathtaking sights of the city.
Register today and join Alzheimer’s Research UK this summer at Holyrood Park.
In every step, lies a story. Walk For a Cure brings together everyone impacted by dementia. Who will you walk for?
Walk For A Cure is an inclusive space for everyone.
Walk for someone you love to show you care and to take positive steps towards a cure.
Walk in memory of a special person to remember them, honour them and keep memories alive.
One in two people in the UK will either develop dementia, care for someone with the condition, or both. This cannot go on. We need to Walk For A Cure.
Walk For A Cure is an event for everybody.
Holyrood Park
Queen's Drive
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH8 8HG
UK
The 5K walk will be entirely within Holyrood Park on accessible paths along a well-marked route and completely traffic-free.
The 5k circular route will begin at the entrance of Holyrood Park with it’s magnificent views of Edinburgh. Follow the bumpy path up and past the majestic Arthur’s Seat and take in the wonderful scenery as you make your way back down to the finish line to claim your well deserved medal.
The fully signposted route has both grass and gravel terrains and is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance. However, please be aware that this route does include a small climb to Arthur’s Seat.
Join forces with hundreds of others who are walking to find a cure for dementia.
Entertainment, live music, and a friendly, fun atmosphere to enjoy with friends and family.
Our dedicated fundraising team will be with you every step of the way to support you in reaching your £150 target.
When you arrive at the event, you’ll receive an orange t-shirt to walk in, and a coloured lanyard to show who you’re walking for.
As you cross the finish line, with a heart full of hope, you will receive a medal for your achievement and your commitment to the cause.
Each walker is encouraged to raise £150 for Alzheimer's Research UK.
We exist for a cure.
If nothing changes, one in two of us will be directly affected by dementia. We will either care for someone with dementia, develop it ourselves, or both.
This cannot go on.
Sign up to this event today and put a stop to dementia.
Sign up to this 5K walk and choose your sponsorship target:
Could help fund research to improve MRI brain scanning.
Could help researchers build on knowledge of Alzheimer’s genetics.
Could pay for a genetic test to help identify dementia risk genes.
Could help to fund vital clinical trials on new dementia treatments.
All ages and abilities are welcome! Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Entry fee
£0.00
Minimum sponsorship
£150.00
I'm walking for someone I love, affected by dementia.
We don’t want other families to go through this heartache. We must all Walk For A Cure. Hat, London
I'm walking for someone special to me, taken by dementia.
I know that one day there will be a cure for the diseases that cause dementia and I’m proud to be doing my bit to help us get there. John, Yorkshire
I'm walking for people like me, living with dementia.
I'm so excited to take part in Walk For A Cure and I hope lots of people will join me at the events around the country. Olive, Scotland
