Glow Charity Walk

Challenge yourself to take on a 20k charity walk by signing up to GLOW Night Walk. Make every step count by raising vital funds for people affected by mental health problems.

Reserve your place for 2024!

Click the “Register Now” button to secure your place for GLOW 2024 and be first in the queue when registrations open!

What is GLOW?

GLOW mental health charity walk is a unique and vibrant 20km night walk through the cities of London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh, and it is open to all abilities. Taking place across three different locations, 2024 is our biggest GLOW event yet and we can’t wait!

You can take part solo or as a team, simply bring along some lights and glowsticks and unite with others who want to help raise vital funds for people affected by mental ill health. Get your GLOW on!

When is GLOW?

GLOW Birmingham: 28 September 2024

GLOW Edinburgh: 5 October 2024

GLOW London: 19 October 2024

The GLOW experience:

Taking part in GLOW mental health charity walk means you can walk and talk with others who are passionate about mental health, and together, you’ll be helping people across the UK to better understand and manage their mental health.

We want to be one of the city’s featured sights that night, so dressing up is encouraged! Be it glow sticks, luminous face paint, fairy lights, or fun clothes.

Friendly dogs are welcome and can dress up too. Please note that those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.

At the end of the circular route, there will be a medal waiting for you, as well as fantastic memories and a well-deserved feeling of achievement that will last a lifetime.  

Helping Mental Health UK to support the nation’s mental health.

Your entry fee helps us to ensure this event is safe and well delivered, but that’s not all. The money you raise in the run-up to GLOW will help us support more people across the UK whose lives have been affected by mental health problems. Find out about the vital work we undertake that you’ll be helping to fund.

So whether you come along solo, or get your mates, family, or your work colleagues to join, we can’t wait to see you there!

If you have any questions about the event please click on the FAQs button below to find out the answers or get in touch with our friendly team at: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

"I liked the idea of walking in the evening with a few glowing accessories on me.
I liked the idea of walking through London and discovering new routes which allowed me to see many iconic places.
I liked the idea of testing my resilience to see if I could walk 20k (something I’ve never done)
I liked the idea of being part of a crowd who have compassion and understanding of mental health issues."

– Kiran, GLOW participant 2022

The positive impact the group has had on me is huge. I don’t feel so isolated any more. If the support had not been available I would still be facing depression and loneliness, unable to look after myself and over-thinking things.

Amita, Rethink Mental Illness support group member

Raise money and have fun!

Read what some of our fundraisers have to say.

"I enjoyed seeing my fundraising increase on a weekly basis, the events that I organised pushed me out of my comfort zone, I talked to people about Mental Health in a way that I would never have done otherwise."

Louise Greenwood,
Lloyds Banking Group

"I was totally elated when I crossed the line and so glad I’d given it a go!"

Helen Taylor

"Mental Health UK was a friendly partner to have. I received lots of motivational encouragement via email which maybe doesn’t sound like much but knowing people are rooting for you really helps"

Richard Gray

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What will my money go towards?

The money you raise makes a real impact on people’s lives. here are some of the things we spend event fundraising on.

Support groups

Our support groups can be a lifeline for those experiencing mental health problems.

Advice

Providing practical advice to help people better understand and manage their mental health.

Information

Creating easy-to-understand educational resources about mental health.