Glow Walk 2026
Blackpool Glow Walk (formerly Blackpool Memory Walk) is a wonderful chance for people to join together and remember those no longer with us all whilst supporting Trinity Hospice. Walk together under the iconic Blackpool Illuminations to remember those you’ve lost, in support of hospice care.
Information for participants
Make a donation/ set up a fundraising page
As the event is free to enter we’ve asked every participant to either fundraise or donate a minimum of £30.
Start/ finish venue
The walk starts at the Tower Festival Headlands at 7.30pm, we will also have lots of entertainment in the build up from 6.00pm. Please note if you have made a dedication for the memory video this will be played at approximately 7pm. There will be lots of merchandise available to buy on the evening, including tutus, light up glasses, necklaces and more!
Routes
Blackpool Glow Walk offers two routes (2.5 and 5 miles) under Blackpool illuminations and is suitable for individuals, families and groups of all ages and abilities. Both routes start on the Tower Festival Headlands and head north. The 2.5 mile will turn at Gynn Square and the 5 mile route turns at Red Bank Road, Bispham.
Facilities
Toilets will be available on the Tower Festival Headlands, there are also public toilets along the route. We recommend bringing a bottle of water to carry throughout the walk, a bottle of water will be provided at the end of the walk.
There will also be a number of vendors on the Tower Festival Headland providing refreshments throughout the evening.
What to wear
Wear a comfy pair of shoes and dress for the weather. Please ensure you are wearing your walker number on top of your t-shirt and that the information on the reverse is completed.
How your support helps
At Trinity Hospice, we provide compassionate care on the journey towards end of life. We want everyone on the Fylde coast to have access to good end-of-life care, in a place of their choosing; the hospice , the hospital, a residential nursing home or their family home.
Free to enter!
As the event is free to enter we’ve asked every participant to either fundraise or donate a minimum of £30
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Your pack will be posted out to you before the date of the event.
The best way to keep up to date about packs and all other things Glow Walk is to join our dedicated Facebook event.
We're not accepting on the night entries.
Please keep an eye on our social media and website for Glow Walk 2026 entries. We tend to open them around May.
All Blackpool Memory Walkers will receive a Trinity t-shirt and bespoke medal.
One of the best things about Blackpool Glow Walk is that the event is open to everyone! You can even bring your dog!
All we ask is that any participants under the age of 16 are accompanied by a responsible adult, who has also registered for the event.
For more information, check out or terms and conditions.
If you can't complete the event for whatever reason, please let one of our marshals or our back walker know before exiting the walk. This way the team at the finish line know you're not coming back.
If you're unable to carry on with the walk for a medical reason and need assistance, please go to the nearest marshal.
