Shine Night Walk Leeds
Shine Night Walk Leeds 2022
On 21st October, Leeds streets are ours. Stride by stride we will soak up the city’s lights and get closer to beating cancer.
Leeds 10k 2022
From 19:00
About Shine Night Walk Leeds
Raise crucial funds with every step from, Leeds Dock to the Victoria Quarter.
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 Millennium Square, the route will take you down past the Royal Armouries, over Knight's Way Bridge and past Leeds Corn Exchange.
What you get with your entry fee
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 Leeds
Many of our researchers in the region are based at the University of Leeds, where their work focuses on a range of cancer types including bowel, blood and skin cancers. They also have expertise in the fields of immunotherapy and radiotherapy.
Cancer Research UK spent around £4 million in Leeds in 2020/21
Right now in Leeds we're:
- Studying gut bacteria to beat bowel cancer.
- Running a clinical trial to test a new targeted drug for leukaemia.
- Personalising treatment for patients with anal cancer.
*Ahmad AS et al, British Journal of Cancer, 2015.