Shine Night Walk Leicester
Shine Night Walk Leicester 2023
On 21 October, Leicester’s streets are ours. Stride by stride we will soak up the city’s lights and get closer to beating cancer.
Leicester 10k 2023
From 19:20
Sign up fee: £17.49
Distance: 10km
Start venue: The Venue at De Montfort University
Start time: Waves from 19:00
About Shine Night Walk Leicester
Raise crucial funds with every step from, Curve Theatre to Mini Statue of Liberty.
People of all abilities can take part.
The 10k walk will take between 1.5 to 3 hours to complete.
There are various start times throughout the evening. Refer to your email or pack for your confirmed start time.
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
What you get for your entry fee
Shine Night Walk T-shirt
Training Support
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 Leicester
Cancer Research UK spent over £1 million in 2021/22 in Leicester.
Leicester is home to an Adult Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC). Our ECMCs are co-funded by us and the National Institute for Health Research in England to bring together lab scientists and cancer doctors to speed up the flow of ideas and new treatments from the lab to the clinic.
Research happening right now in Leicester includes:
- Exploring how cancer and heart disease interact.
- We’re measuring how cancer impacts people’s lives.
- We’re developing new ways to measure the impact of early diagnosis.
- We’re developing new ways to measure how early diagnosis of cancer can improve survival.
Last year Shine Night Walk Leicester raised £100,709
Shine Leicester Facilities
Toilets Available
Refreshments Unavailable
Suitable for Wheelchairs
First Aid Available
No dogs allowed
Showers Unavailable
Bag Drop Unavailable
There is one small section of cobbled street in the last section of the course. This can be avoided if required and course marshals will be happy to assist you.
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
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!
Shine Leicester Travel
'The Venue' is next to the river by Castle Gardens.
Car - Due to the city centre location of the event, we are unable to provide onsite parking. We advise using one of the many City Centre car parks. The closest car park is NCP St Nicholas Circle.
Bus - Buses run frequently into the City Centre please visit www.leicester.gov.uk for information on travelling by bus.
Train - The nearest train station is Leicester Station, which is a 12 minute walk to the venue. Please visit www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk for further information.
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.