Participants
What is the minimum age?
Participants must be at least 14 years old to take part in The Midnight Walk, and all under 18’s must be accompanied by a participating adult who is responsible for their safety.
Can I sign up on the day?
Due to COVID regulations, we currently are not able to offer registration on the day. We advise that you sign up early to secure your space instead
Can men take part too?
Yes absolutely! This event is open for everyone to take part in!
Can I take part in a wheelchair?
The route is accessible with no steps so you would be more than welcome to take part in a wheelchair, but please be aware that the 10 mile route is a fair distance and will take a long time to complete and also that the route involves some steep hills up and down, such as Bridge Valley Road.
I can no longer take part, can someone else walk in my place?
No sorry, your registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable so you can’t give your place away to anyone else. Please do let us know if you can no longer come.
Timings
What time does the walk start?
We’re starting the fun early this year due to the later date, and also having staggered starts so that we're all more spread out and can distance easier.
For 10 mile walkers, the first wave will have the fun begin at 7.30pm with the walk starting at 8pm, the second wave from 8pm with the walk at 8.30pm, and the third wave from 8.30pm with the walk at 9pm.
For our 5 mile walkers, join us for the first wave from 9pm with the walk starting at 9.30pm, and the second wave at 9.30pm with the walk starting from 10pm!
You have to stick to the start time that you've chosen, although if you need to change it before the event date please do get in touch with us.
What time would I finish the walk?
The average person walks around 3 miles per hour, so the 5 mile course could be completed within a couple of hours. With the 10 mile course, expect to be taking around 4 hours.
Is there a deadline to finish?
There’s no deadline to finish, we just ask you be mindful that our volunteers will be outside on the route until the last person has gone past.
Event day
Where is the starting point?
This year we’re really excited to be starting the walk from the iconic venue of Millennium Square. The walk will start here and both the 5 and 10 mile routes will end here too.
Where do I park?
The Millennium Square car park is located right underneath the square and is open 24 hours. It costs £9 for 6 hours of parking, or £12 for up to 8 hours. There are also other multi-story car parks in the area and the Britannia car park is right next door but slightly more expensive. Please lift share as much as possible.
Is there anywhere I can leave my personal belongings?
We do not have a bag drop and take no responsibility for any personal belongings. Everything you bring along will need to be carried for the whole event or locked in your car.
Can I walk with my dog?
Unfortunately we can’t allow any dogs to take part.
Will there be any water available?
There will be water available before and after the walk, but we ask all participants to bring enough water to keep them hydrated throughout the walk. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you can.
What should I wear?
Come in comfortable clothing and good walking shoes, plus be prepared for all types of weather! The start is outdoors under the shelter of a marquee to protect from the rain but it may still get cold as the night goes on so do come prepared.
You’ll receive a Midnight Walk t-shirt in the post before the event to wear with style. Our theme this year is “festival”, so dig out your most colourful and sparkly festival gear but leave the wellies behind, they’d be a nightmare to walk in! Fancy dress is absolutely encouraged.
How long are the routes?
There are two routes to choose from, either 5 or 10 miles.
Can I change which route I’m doing?
That’s no problem at all, just get in touch with us beforehand or on the day to let us know before the walk starts.
Will the event be following government guidelines?
We will be social distancing throughout the whole event, with staggered start times to keep everyone spread out, and hand sanitiser available at the start, midway point and finish. As the event is fully outdoors in the fresh air, we are confident that everyone will be able to stay safe in their smaller starting groups while still having a lot of fun all together. We will absolutely be following all government guidance and are ready to adapt our plans to suit the risk level at the time.
What should I bring?
Please bring enough food and drink to keep you energised for the whole walk, comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing, a torch and also some hand sanitiser.