FAQs

The fundraising target for the 5km walks is £150, and for the longer distance walks, it is £250. But this doesn't mean you have to stop there. You can increase your target on your page and raise as much as you can!

Every penny you raise brings us closer to a cure.

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

Yes! Please send us the full name of the person making the donation and we will be able to re-assign the donation to show on your page. You can send this to walkforacure@alzheimersresearchuk.org

Donations may take a little while to show up on your page, please wait 24 hours to see if the donation shows before you contact us. If your donation still isn't showing after this time, 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. 

We have set our minimum sponsorships requirements to make sure we cover the cost of the event and continue to fundraise towards a cure for dementia. 
We kindly ask that you fundraise as close to this target as possible and every penny that you raise over this target will be going towards research. We have lots of fundraising resources to help you with your fundraising here.

3km / 5km Walks
The terrain on each of the walks may vary. We have provided more details about routes that may not be accessible to all in the next question. We also encourage you to have a read about the different locations and routes before choosing your walk. If you'd like to speak with a member of the team about accessibility, please contact the Walk For A Cure team via email.

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.

Assistance dogs are welcome at all of 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.

Longer Distance Walks
Due to the nature of these events they are not accessible to all. Please visit the specific event pages to find out more about the walking route.   

Walk For A Cure - Birmingham / Cardiff 
This route is mostly on hardstanding path with some smaller sections on woodland terrain. The route is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance.

Walk For A Cure - Cotswolds
Due to the nature of the terrain, this event is not suitable for those with mobility issues, or those with pushchairs.   

Walk For A Cure - Edinburgh
This route has both grass and gravel terrains and is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance. Please be aware that this route includes a long climb within the first 2km for approximately 700m on tarmac surfaces, with a maximum gradient of 7%, and may not be suited to all.

Walk For A Cure - Leeds
This route is mostly on hardstanding path with some smaller sections on woodland terrain. The route is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance. Please note this route passes by a large body of water which may be unsuitable for some participants.

Walk For A Cure - London
The route is mostly on hardstanding path and is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance. Within the route there are moderately steep sections on hardstanding surfaces of no more than 12.5% gradient and no more than 200m in distance, and may not be suited to all.

Walk For A Cure - Peak District
Due to the nature of the terrain, this event is not suitable for those with mobility issues, or those with pushchairs.   

Walk For A Cure - Poole
The route is mostly on hardstanding path with a small section on grass. The route is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance. Please note this route passes by large bodies of water which may be unsuitable for some participants.

Walk For A Cure - Worcestershire
Both the 3km and 5km route are mostly on hardstanding paths with a section on grass or grit paths with occasional tree roots. The 5km route is unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs due to a kissing gate and tree roots.

5km Walks
The event village will open at 10:00am with the walk due to begin at 11:00am. 

Longer Distance Walks
Registration and start times will vary depending on which distance you are walking. More event information will be provided prior to event day. 

5km Accessible Walks
The route is approximately 5km at each location. 

Longer Distance Walks
The routes range from 6km (3.7 miles) to 42km (26 miles/marathon). Check out the different distances on our homepage. 

Yes, we will be signposting the route for clear directions and there will be volunteers along the course to help you on your way. There will be no need to follow a map, so you can soak up 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 event page to see if your chosen walk allows dogs. All dogs must be kept under control on a lead at all times.

No dogs are allowed on our longer distance walks.

5km Accessible Walks
There will be toilets, free water stations, food and refreshments available to buy within the event village. You are also more than welcome to bring your own refreshments with you but please note this is an alcohol-free event. 

Longer Distance Walks
There will be toilets, water stations, snacks and first-aid available within the event village and at support points along the route. 
More information will be provided prior to event day. 

There are no facilities to leave bigger bags so please ensure you pack light. 

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.

For the longer distances walks, please see our recommended kit list in the resources section for more information.

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 communities to volunteer to stop unnecessary travel and where possible, not using single-use plastic in any of our activities on the day.

The event is not officially chip timed, however we welcome you to set your own goal and time yourself!

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

5km Accessible Walks
Free to register.

Longer Distance Walks
There is a registration fee of £15-£30 depending on the distance you're taking part in. 

You can! During the registration process, you'll 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. 

Please note that each person must still register individually.

The team captain can set up the team and the captain should receive an email with the URL to that team’s page once they have completed their registration.
Each person (team member) needs to register individually as we need a unique email address for each person and their emergency contact details for the day. As part of their registration process, they have the option to add themselves to a team.  

If someone registers and forgets to join a team, the team captain can email them the URL code to the team page.

5km Accessible Walks
Yes, children are welcome to take part in the walk as part of a team. Please note that anybody under the age of 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. 

Long Distance Walks
All entrants must be on or over the age of 17 on event day. If you're under 18 you'll need an adult to take part with you, who will also need to register online.

For our 5km walks, we require each individual to sign up online ahead of the event. 

For longer distances, registration closes 2 weeks ahead of the event.

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!

If you can no longer attend, please email us on walkforacure@alzheimersresearchuk.org with your full name and the location you were due to walk.

If you would like to transfer your place to another walk location, you can do this up to seven days before your original walk date by emailing us with the above details and the new location.

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.