FAQs

The fundraising target for this event is £150 but this doesn’t mean you have to stop there! Every penny you raise is making sure we find a cure for dementia so we always encourage every supporter to raise as much as they can, you may be surprised at the difference you can make.

Your fundraising page will automatically be set-up when you register for Walk For A Cure. You will receive an email with a URL link to your unique fundraising page and further information on how to customise and make the most of your page.

You certainly can! We always encourage your first donation on your page to be a self-donation as we have found that your loved ones are more likely to donate if fundraising has already begun. There is no limit on how much you wish to donate and you can do so either on your page or offline.

If you have any cash donations you wish to donate towards your minimum fundraising target, please visit our website for further information. 

If you are having any problems with your online fundraising page, please contact walkforacure@alzheimersresearchuk.org

We would love to support you with your fundraising in any way we can. If you’re planning on hosting a fundraising event or would just like some ideas to try and kickstart your donations, please visit our website. 

All routes are around 5k in length, however the terrain on each may vary. We encourage you to read about the different locations and routes before choosing your walk. If you have any accessibility questions about each location and route, please contact the Walk For A Cure team via the 'Contact Us' button at the bottom of this page. There will be accessible toilets available within the event village and a first-aid provision on site. We will provide a quieter area with seating away from the stage for those that may wish to use it and assistance dogs are welcome at all our events. If you would like additional support on the day, carers are welcome to assist you and are not required to complete a registration form.

The event village will open at 10:00 with the walk due to begin at 11:00. The event village will remain open until 15:00.

The route is around 5km at each location. 

Yes, we will be signposting the route for clear directions and have volunteers along the course to help you on your way. There will be no need to follow a map, so you can really enjoy your beautiful surroundings!

We're lucky that lots of our locations allow dogs to attend, however this may not be the case at all venues. Please check the specific page to see if your chosen walk allows dogs. All dogs must be kept under control on a lead. 

There will be toilets available within the village and there will be food and refreshments available to buy. There will also be activities for the whole family to enjoy and many teams from Alzheimer’s Research UK will be present to share current projects we are working on and the amazing impact your support has will have on finding a cure for dementia. 

There will be water stations available on the day to top up your bottles free of charge.

Yes, food and drink will be available to purchase on the day at an extra cost. You are also more than welcome to bring your own refreshments with you but please note this is an alcohol-free event

Please make sure you bring a refillable water bottle and sensible footwear with you on the day. Please do check the forecast before you travel and bring appropriate weather related items and clothing.

We are putting many measures in place to make the events as environmentally friendly as possible, including asking our suppliers to use sustainable products, encouraging the local community to volunteer to stop unnecessary travel and where possible, not using single-use plastic in any of our activities on the day.

Ready to join us for Walk For a Cure? Decide which location you would like to take part in and follow the information on screen to register your details. You will then receive your confirmation email from ourselves with further information and a link to your online fundraising page.

If you would like to speak to us or need help with your registration you can call us on: 0300 111 5555

You certainly can! Once you register for your chosen walk, you will be given the option to create or join a team. The person who creates the team will be the administrator for the team's page.

Yes, children are welcome to take part in the walk as part of a team. Please note that anybody under 17 will need to be accompanied by an adult (over the age of 18) on event day. All adults registering will be given the option to add up to 3 children onto their registration. 

We will have limited availability for sign-ups on the day, so would encourage you to sign up ahead of time. If you do decide to sign up on event day, please look for the Information tent at the event village.

You can pick your lanyard and t-shirt up from the event village the morning of the walk. Your well deserved medal will be handed to you at the finish line!

We’re so sorry to hear you can no longer attend. If you could please email us on walkforacure@alzheimersresearchuk.org with your full name and the location you were due to attend, we can make sure to cancel your registration. If you would like to transfer to a different walk, please email with your current registration information and the event you would like to transfer to. We require seven days notice ahead of the event you are due to be attending to make any changes.

If you have not received a registration confirmation email, please contact walkforacure@alzheimersresearchuk.org

You certainly can! We would love to welcome you as a volunteer to any of the chosen locations. Volunteers will help with welcoming, logistics, marshalling and more on the event day(s). To find out more and apply to volunteer, please click here.