Join us in 2025!

Glow Walk is now over for 2024. But if you had an amazing night and want to join us next year – or if you missed out on the fun this time around – register your interest for 2025 and you’ll be the first to know when early bird tickets go on sale. See you there!

Join us this October for the return of our incredible Glow Walk!

GLOW THE DISTANCE for local children and families!

Bring together your friends, families and colleagues for Acorns’ brightest event! Put on your brightest gear, deck yourself out with glow sticks and fairy lights and shine bright around our fun 2.5km or 4km route at Walsall Arboretum and Lake.

By taking part in this incredible challenge and joining #TeamAcorns, you will be raising money for life limited and life threatened babies, children and young people across the West Midlands.

Glow Walk is suitable for all the family – there’s no age limit and the course is pushchair and wheelchair friendly so everyone can take part!

A family posing for a picture for Acorns Glow Walk as they're dressed up in fancy costume and glow sticks

Fundraise for Acorns

Your ticket price covers the cost of putting on the event, so anything you raise in sponsorship will help Acorns to provide specialist care for life limited and life threatened children, and support for their families. By signing up for this event, you are agreeing to raise just £10 per person.

A sparkling star!

We’re thrilled to be welcoming Kia Pegg who will be adding some sparkling star quality to Glow Walk this year!

Kia, a TV soap actress and children’s presenter, will be recognised by many for her role as Jody in Tracy Beaker Returns. She was also nominated for a BAFTA in the follow-up series The Dumping Ground, plays Scarlett Kiernan in the BBC series Doctors and is also a presenter for CBBC’s Saturday Mash-Up!

Kia’s appearance at Acorns Glow Walk is her first official engagement as a brand-new Ambassador for the charity, and she will be officially starting the walk as well as taking part with her mum and dog!

A smiling woman in the Acorns hospice garden, wearing a 'supporting Acorns' t-shirt

Glow-tastic entertainment!

With some new surprises for 2024, our glow-tastic route is the main attraction, but there’s so much more to enjoy at Glow Walk!

Our event village will be open from 5:30pm and there’s so much to see and do, including:

  • Food & drink vendors – pancakes, burgers, hot-dogs, barista quality hot drinks and lots more! You won’t go hungry with our tasty range of food stalls
  • Face painting – add some extra sparkle and glam to your look
  • Disco bouncy castle – brand new for 2024, this is the perfect place to burn off some extra energy
  • Merchandise stalls – grab your glow toys, balloons and glow accessories to complete your look
  • Petting zoo – Therapeutic Breathing Spaces CIC will be bringing along their goats especially for you to meet! They’ll only be in the event village from 5:30pm-7:00pm so come along early for your chance to say hello
  • LED robot – Back by popular demand, our glow-tastic giant robot will be lighting the way as you get ready for the walk!
A man with a dark jacket and glasses

Host with the most!

We’re thrilled to welcome our brilliant host for the evening, Brody Swain!

Brody has been a recognisable voice, broadcasting across the Midlands for more than 30 years. Alongside his love of broadcasting, Brody has hosted and compèred at prestigious festivals, black tie awards, civic events and charity fundraisers, that have taken him all over the UK, whilst always bringing his trademark humour and authenticity to any event he’s involved in.

Are you celebrating a birthday or special occasion? Or maybe you’re part of a family or team who you’d love to mention. Send us your messages once you have booked your tickets, and we’ll pass them on to Brody, who will give you a shout out from the stage!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fundraise for this event?

Your ticket price covers the cost of putting on the event, so anything you raise in sponsorship will help Acorns to provide specialist care for life limited and life threatened children, and support for their families. By signing up for this event, you are agreeing to raise just £10 per person. You can start today by checking out our fundraising materials.

When will my T-shirt arrive?

We’ll send out T-shirts with your Glow packs from the start of September, so you can be event ready!

Where is the event taking place?

Walsall Arboretum, Walsall, WS1 2QB.

View on Google maps here.

How long is the course?

The course itself is approximately 2.5km long but you’ll do two laps for double the fun! If just one lap suits your group, then that is also fine.

What's included?

  • A Glow Walk t-shirt (excluding under 3s)
  • A Glow Pack including glow accessories to help you shine bright.
  • A Glow Walk fundraising pack to help you raise as much as possible for local children and families!
  • Regular contact from Acorns Events team to help you prepare for the big day!
  • An energetic and fun warm up to get you ready for your walk.
  • A 4km route for double the fun! You can also choose to walk the route once (2.5km) if you prefer.
  • An Acorns medal when you cross the finish line.
  • Entertainment throughout the evening.
  • Hot and cold food and drinks, and extra Glow accessories and merchandise will be available to purchase on the day.

Do you have a bag drop?

There will be no bag drop available on the day. Please ensure you keep your change of clothes, picnics or larger items in your vehicles or leave them with any spectators that are joining you. Personal items such as phones and wallets should be kept on you.

A woman and a girl at night. They have light up accessories and glow sticks, and are wearing t-shirts with Acorns Glow Walk on them

Thank you to our headline sponsor!

Warmfront team logo

Bin sponsor

Biffa logo

Water station sponsor

Swallow wholesale drinks solutions logo

Event details

Sign ups are now closed. We can’t wait to reach the top of Pen y Fan with our supporters!

If you’re interested in taking on a different trek for Acorns, please get in touch with our events team.

Watch an epic sunrise from the summit of the highest peak in South Wales!

This challenge will take a circular route to the summit of Pen y Fan, 886 metres above sea level. There, you and your fellow trekkers will be able to take in the breath-taking sunrise and spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and enjoy a warming mug of hot chocolate!

You’ll get full support along the way by Elite Adventure’s team of experienced mountain leaders who will ensure you get the very best of this amazing experience, and tell you all about the history of the Brecon Beacons and the formation of the stunning landscape.

Commitment to fundraise

The minimum fundraising requirement of £250 will help fund our vital care for local children and families. Part of this amount is used to cover the cost of your trip. Our expert events team will be on hand to support you with your fundraising to help you achieve this target.

By taking part in this incredible challenge and joining #TeamAcorns, you will be raising money for life limited and life threatened babies, children and young people across the West Midlands.

What’s included?

  • Transport to Pen y Fan from Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester
  • Hot chocolate with marshmallows while the sun rises
  • Breakfast after the return hike
  • Acorns T-shirt to wear with pride
  • Acorns fundraising pack
  • Experienced and qualified mountain trek leader

What’s not included?

  • Personal insurance
  • Trek kit and equipment

Departure location

The trip will depart from Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester (WR5 3EZ). You will need to make your own way to the departure point.

A picture of the Pen y Fan rock next to a smaller, painted Acorns Children's Hospice rock.

Timing

Please be aware that exact timings are subject to change, and the below is to be used as a guide only.

Saturday
18 May

23:30

Depart Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester

Sunday
19 May

01:30

Arrive at Pen y Fan

Sunday
19 May

02:00

Begin trek

Sunday
19 May

05:10

Sunrise

Sunday
19 May

08:30

Return to coach

Sunday
19 May

11:00

Expected return to Worcester

Kick start your fundraising

We’re here to support you all the way! By signing up for the event you will receive an Acorns running vest, support from our Events team to help with your training and fundraising and the amazing feeling you’ll get from knowing you’re making a real difference to local children! Here are some simple ways to give your fundraising a boost, if you need more support we’d be happy to help. Just get in touch at events@acorns.org.uk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who accompanies us?

You will be fully guided by a qualified mountain leader from Elite Adventures, who specialise in guided walks and challenges.

An Acorns member of staff will also join you on the trek and travel with you from Worcester.

What will happen if the weather is bad?

Mountain weather can be fickle at the best of times and there is no guarantee that you will see the sunrise or even a view. The walk will take place in most weathers but the leader will reserve final judgement on the day (in most cases) and maintains the right to abandon any walk if they feel the safety of themselves or any participant is at risk.

Who can take part?

This event will appeal to everyone from seasoned adventurers to Sunday hikers. The group will be fully guided, getting you safely through the darkness and up to the mountain summit. This is an ideal walk for anyone who would like to summit the highest mountain in South Wales, witness the sunrise and experience being out in the mountains in the dark at the start of a new day.  The walk is aimed at all experience levels however, you will need to be reasonably fit to ensure your own enjoyment and that of the group as the trip will take around 7 hours.

Is there an age limit?

Yes, you must be 18 or over on the day of the challenge.

Suggested kit list

You will need to bring:

  • Suitable walking boots (with ankle support)
  • Appropriate clothing for the walk
  • Waterproof jacket and trousers
  • Spare warm layer
  • Hat and gloves
  • Head torch and spare batteries
  • Snacks and water (minimum 1.5 litres)

Event details