Shine Night Walk Edinburgh
Shine Night Walk Edinburgh 2023
On 30 September, Edinburgh's streets are ours. Stride by stride we will soak up the city’s lights and get closer to beating cancer.
Edinburgh 10k 2023
Enter
Sign up fee: £17.49
Distance: 10km
Start venue: Scottish National Gallery, The Mound
Start time: 19:00
About Shine Night Walk Edinburgh
Shine Night Walk Edinburgh is an illuminating night-time walk passing some of the city's most famous sights.
People of all abilities can take part.
The 10k walk will take between 1.5 to 3 hours to complete.
When you sign up for Shine Night Walk you can select to fundraise for a type of cancer research that is closest to your heart.
For more information, check out the Shine Night Walk FAQ's.
Route map
Starting and finishing at the National Galleries, the route will take you past Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Calton Hill.
What you get with your entry fee
Shine Night Walk T-shirt
Training plan
Help with fundraising
Finishers medal
Nina's Shine Night Walk
"A friend asked if anyone would like to join her at Shine Night Walk Manchester I jumped at the chance. I have been treated for cancer twice so know how important Cancer Research UK is in helping those affected by cancer. We formed a team of six- our ages span every decade from 30 to 70. The night was well organised with plenty of stewards giving encouragement and making sure the route was clear. So many people out enjoying their Saturday night clapped and congratulated us as we walked past. This added to an already great atmosphere. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were pleased to have raised over £2,000 for such an important charity. We came away with a real buzz. I’d definitely recommend taking part"
We're with you every step of the way
Get training support
Check out our top training tips. But remember, Shine Night Walk isn’t about being first across the finish line; it’s about coming together and raising money to beat cancer.
Get fundraising support
Did you know that paying your entry fee helps us cover the cost of putting on your event? But it doesn't stop there - the money raised by you is what helps us save lives.
Your fundraising makes an impact
What fundraising can do
1 in 2 people born in the UK after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime*. Our research saves lives.
Over the last 40 years, Cancer Research UK's work has helped double breast cancer survival, we were a key player in the development of radiotherapy, and we played a role in developing 8 of the world’s top 10 cancer drugs.
Although we are proud of our achievements, there is still more to be done. The money you raise will help to bring us closer to our ambition of 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer for 10 years or more by 2034.
How fundraising helps Edinburgh
The Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre brings together world-leading scientists and doctors from the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian to undertake outstanding cancer research and improve care for people with cancer.
Cancer Research UK spent over £8 million in Edinburgh on research in 2021/22
Research happening right now in Edinburgh includes:
- We're investigating the sleep cycles of brain tumour cells.
- Using new drug combinations to treat brain tumours.
- Learning how a key breast cancer gene is controlled
- We’re deciphering how brain tumours develop.
First Aid Available
Toilets Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Refreshments Available
Bag Drop Unavailable
Dogs Allowed
Showers Unavailable
We recommend this route as wheelchair accessible with assistance due to a number of steep hills. There is one section of steps but an alternative option is available and will be signposted on the night.
Please bring your own reusable water bottle filled. We have removed our single-use plastic bottles of water at the finish and pit stop stations and instead are providing water re-fill stations for you to top up and stay hydrated!
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Shine Night Walk event or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 1022 (Opening hours are 8 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday and on Wednesdays, we are closed between 11 am and 11:30 am for staff training) or email us at supporter.services@cancer.org.uk
The start is located at The Mound, outside The Royal Scottish Academy and Scottish National Gallery on Princes Street.
Car -There is no car parking on site for this event. The nearest car park is Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW.
Bus - There are multiple bus stops along Princes Street for local and national services. Please use https://www.travelinescotland.com/ to plan your journey.
Train - Edinburgh Waverley station is a 10 minute walk from the start line. Please use https://www.scotrail.co.uk/ to see train times and services.
Cycle- There is no parking for bikes on the event site.
If you have any queries please contact the Shine Night Walk helpline on 0300 123 6624.
*Ahmad AS et al, British Journal of Cancer, 2015.