When and where is the Birmingham Walk to Support?

The event will take place on the morning of Saturday 20 September 2025. Registration and the Event Village will be at Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2ND.

What time do I need to arrive?

The Event Village will open at 8.30am with the walk scheduled to start at approximately 10am. We will share specific details on timings closer to the event.

How long is the route?

There are two route choices; a 10km route and a 2.5km route. Please note these are approximate distances and may end up being marginally shorter or longer. Exact route details will be shared in the lead up to the event.

What is the route for the Birmingham Walk to Support?

The 10km route will start at Centenary Square, weaving through the City centre before taking in some of the canal network. The 2.5km route will follow a route close to Centenary Square. We will share a detailed route map closer to the event.

How can I register for the event?

You can register for the event through the registration form. If you need support registering for the event, please call our Supporter Care Hub on 0300 1000 200 and a member of the team will help you register over the phone.

How much is entry to the event

Early bird registration is £5 for adults who register before 31 July. Registration will then be £10 for each adult, which will cover some of the cost of your place. We also suggest you aim for a fundraising target of £150 but request that you raise as much as you can to support people living with cancer. Kids/U18s walk for free.

When will registration for the event close?

One week before the event, or when the event reaches capacity.

Can children take part in Walk to Support?

Yes, they are welcome to attend the event but must be accompanied by an adult. The parent or guardian must register for the event and include how many u18s they will accompany on the event. Please ensure that if you are bringing a child that the distance is manageable for them and that you take any additional needs they may have into account.

Can we register as a team?

We are not currently taking team registrations; each individual adult will need to register for the event. You may, of course, fundraise as a team. If you’d like to be thanked as a team then please email us after the event with the total you’d like to be thanked for.

Will I get sent a Macmillan t-shirt to wear on the day?

Yes, you will be sent a Macmillan t-shirt in the size that you request on the registration form within two weeks of registering for the event. We encourage you wear it on the day as we turn the town green. Dressing up with green accessories is encouraged!

Can I bring dogs the event?

Dogs can be brought to the event but they must be kept on a lead at all times. All dogs are the fully responsibility of their owner including any loss or damage they may cause.

When will I receive final event day information?

We will email final event day details to participants approximately two weeks before the event.

How do I cancel my place?

Please email us at challenge@macmillan.org.uk or call 0300 1000 200 if you can no longer take part. We have to confirm final numbers one week before the event take place so please let us know before then. Please note, registration fees are non-refundable.

How much do I need to fundraise to take part?

We suggest aiming to raise at least £150. However, the minimum target you set yourself is up to you. We just ask that you raise as much as you can to support people living with cancer.

How can I collect donations for my Walk to Support fundraising?

We suggest setting up an online fundraising page to kickstart your fundraising. Use this link to set up a JustGiving page for the Birmingham Walk to Support. People can then donate, leave you a supportive message, and the money, including any Gift Aid, automatically gets sent to Macmillan. Hassle free fundraising. If you want to collect sponsorship the old fashioned way, you can download our sponsorship form so you can collect donations and Gift Aid declarations.

What will be in the Event Village?

The Event Village will host logistical functions such as registration and toilets, but it will also provide a place for learning about Macmillan services, celebrating local community, the event warm up, music and facepainting that will create a welcoming environment for everyone.

Will there be toilet facilities?

Yes, toilets will be provided in the Event Village.

Is the route wheelchair accessible?

The 2.5km route is wheelchair accessible. The 10km route is not entirely wheelchair accessible. If you would like to discuss the route in more detail please do get in touch with us. You can email us anytime at challenge@macmillan.org.uk or call us 9am – 5pm on 0300 1000 200.

Will there be accessible toilets?

Yes, we will provide wheelchair accessible toilets in the Event Village.

I have special requirements to take part in the event, how do I discuss these with the event organisers?

You can email us anytime at challenge@macmillan.org.uk or call us 9am – 5pm on 0300 1000 200. If you have special requirements, please add this detail when prompted to on the registration form.

Will there be parking at the event?

No, there will be no reserved parking for this event. We encourage, where possible, participants to use public transport to get to the event.

How do I get to the event by public transport?

By bus If you’re planning on travelling by bus, timetable information is available from Travel West Midlands. Numerous buses stop around Centenary Square. By train If you’re planning on travelling by train, timetable information is available from National Rail. The nearest stations to Centenary Square are: Birmingham New Street 0.42 miles Snow Hill 0.47 miles By tram If you're planning on travelling by tram, journey planner and timetable information is available from West Midlands Metro. The nearest station is on Centenary Square: Library 0 miles

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10km Walk to Support

Are you ready to go the distance for people living with cancer? Sign up to 10km Walk to Support and get ready to enjoy the outdoors and support people living with cancer.

Date

20-21 September 2025

Location

Anywhere

Join

Free registration

Distance

10km

About The Event

Calling all walkers, strollers and rollers.

We’re challenging you to get outside in your area and walk 10km over the weekend of 20-21 September. You can split the distance however you like, and encourage you get friends and family together to join and walk as team.

Cruise the pavements or adventure off-road. Whatever it takes, put your best foot forward for people living with cancer.

How to enter the challenge

Register and join our Facebook group

Register for the challenge and join our Facebook group. You can meet others taking part in the challenge and discover lots of fundraising tips that’ll help you see those donations come flying in.

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Set up your fundraising page

Once registered, you can activate your personalised step tracker and fundraising page. We recommend setting your fundraising pledge at £150, but the goal is to raise what you can. We’ll provide you with lots of fundraising tips and rewards along the way to help you make the biggest impact for people living with cancer.

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Get your FREE Macmillan T-Shirt

We will also send you a free Macmillan t-shirt once you’re registered so you can truly represent Team Macmillan.

Don't forget to take plenty of photos and share your fundraising page with friends and family to let them know you’re supporting Macmillan!

We'll support you through every step

From the beginning, you can get your hands on our free digital fundraising pack which contains everything you’ll need to get started including:

kilometre tracker
fundraising tips
sponsorship form
finishers certificate.

And much more!

Fundraising pack

But most importantly...

We'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer.

Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to take part

How do I sign up?

To take part in the challenge, join the Facebook group to meet your fellow walkers, fill in the registration form to set up your fundraising page. We’ll then send your t-shirt or vest in the post and you'll be set to go over the weekend of 20-21 September!
I don't have Facebook, can I still take part?

Absolutely! Simply set up your JustGiving page and we will send you your t-shirt.
How can I get friends and family involved?

Your friends and family will love to see your progress throughout the challenge and will look forward to seeing how well you’re doing. Keep them updated with social media posts and pictures showing how far you have come. You can also ask them to take part themselves by sharing the registration link.

General FAQs

Can I complete the kilometres at my own pace?

Definitely. You can split the kilometres up in the way that suits you best.
Can I start the challenge late or early?

We will be encouraging everyone to start and finish the challenge over the weekend of 20-21 September. However, if you need to complete the walk at another time then that’s not a problem.
How can I record my walk?

You can log your walk digitally on your Macmillan Cancer Support fundraiser, which we’ll email to you once you’ve registered. You can also use digital apps such as Strava to track your distance.
Do I need to provide evidence to the charity that I have done the challenge?

No, however we do love to see your photos so make sure to share them on our Facebook group or tag us @MacmillanCancer.
What level of fitness do I need to have?

A reasonable level of fitness is required to complete this challenge, but it should be accessible to most. That said, you should go at your own pace that’s comfortable for you, so please seek the advice of your GP if you have any concerns.
Can I take part if I’m under 18?

Thank you for wanting to support us. As you are under 18, we need your parent or guardian to get in touch with us. They can call us on 0300 1000 200 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm). If you have already registered in your name, we will need to follow these steps: Remove you from our Facebook group as this is for over 18s only Cancel your registration If you have created a fundraiser, please go to your fundraising page on Facebook, click ‘edit’ and ‘end fundraiser’.

T-shirt questions

How long will my free t-shirt take to arrive?

Once you’ve registered, please allow two weeks for your t-shirt to arrive.
What do I do if my t-shirt doesn’t arrive after two weeks?

Please DM Macmillan on social media and the support team will investigate this for you and order a new one if necessary. For more information, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

Fundraising questions

How much of the donations go directly to Macmillan?

For donations made in Great British Pounds (GBP), the payment processing fee on Facebook is 1.4% + 20p. The rest of your donation goes straight to Macmillan. When you donate, Facebook asks if you’d like to cover these fees. If you choose to do so, 100% of your donation will go to Macmillan. 97% of the money raised on any JustGiving page goes straight to Macmillan. A 1.9% + 30p card processing fee is applied to donations made in GBP to cover card and money transfer charges set by banks and card companies. 1% of the donation is applied to support a portion of JustGiving’s operating costs
Can we fundraise as a group?

Yes. If you would like to fundraise as a group, then we encourage all participants to have their own registration to make getting your t-shirt quick and easy. When you register you will automatically be set up with an individual fundraising page. We recommend you close additional pages and share just one of your fundraising pages as a group.
Is there a minimum fundraising target?

There is no minimum fundraising amount, but we are asking everyone taking part in the challenge to aim for £150 to fund our vital services for people living with cancer.