Sat 28 Mar 2026 Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Walk of Light Birmingham

As the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 2.5km or 5km with your family and friends in Cannon Hill Park.

2 races

  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 2
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham

2.5km

18:30

All ages

Sign up £15

Fundraise £150

  • 2.5 km walking
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #2 of 2
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham

5km

18:30

All ages

Sign up £15

Fundraise £150

  • 5 km walking

Event overview

Join Blood Cancer UK and walk to shine a light on blood cancer.

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

Around 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer each year. On 29th March, as the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. So, dress up in lights, shine brightly and join in at Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham for Walk of Light.

Highlights

  • Meet like-minded people affected by blood cancer and walk together
  • Collect your free lantern upon arrival and shine brightly as you walk
  • Experience the colourful lights as you walk round the park
  • People of all abilities can take part
  • The event is accessible to both wheelchair users and pushchairs
  • Celebrate with your finisher's medal
  • Rewards for fundraisers
  • Fund vital blood cancer research

Because together we can be the generation to beat blood cancer.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Teams
  • Venue accessible

Location

  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Toilets

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Public transport links

Races at event

  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 2
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
2.5km

18:30

All ages

Sign up £15

Fundraise £150

  • 2.5 km walking
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #2 of 2
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
5km

18:30

All ages

Sign up £15

Fundraise £150

  • 5 km walking

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