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Starlight Walk

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Calendar 10th October 2026

Location Towneley Park

Cost Child (0-5): Free
Child (6-17): £10
Adults (18+): £20
Family Ticket: £50
Group of 10: £180

About the event

Join us for Pendleside Hospice’s brand-new Starlight Walk!

On Saturday 10th October, come together with family, friends and the local community for a memorable evening under the stars.

Choose between an 8km or 3km fully marshalled circular walk, starting and finishing at Towneley Park, Burnley. Whether you’re walking in celebration, in support of Pendleside Hospice, or in memory of someone special, every step will help make a difference.

Before and after the walk, enjoy a lively festival atmosphere with live entertainment, food, activities and much more. This family-friendly event is open to everyone – including your four-legged friends!

Event Details

4:30pm – Festival opens and participant registration begins

6:30pm – Group warm-up

7:00pm – 3km and 8km walks begin

10:00pm – Event closes

What to Expect

  • Live music and entertainment on the main stage
  • Food vendors and refreshments
  • Craft stalls
  • Children’s activities
  • Face painting from Painting Rainbows
  • LJS Funfairs
  • Balloon modelling
  • And much more!

Your Entry Includes

  • A fully signposted and marshalled route
  • GPX route map
  • Sponsorship form(s)
  • An exclusive event T-shirt (for adults and children aged 6+) with space to write the name of the person you’re walking in memory of

We encourage everyone taking part to raise sponsorship to support the vital work of Pendleside Hospice. The easiest way to collect donations is by setting up a JustGiving page. It makes fundraising simple and secure, without the need to handle cash or chase donations. Simply click here to create your page and start fundraising today.

Registration & Fees

Children (5 years and under) – Free
Children (6–17 years) – £10
Adults (18+) – £20
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) – £50
Group of 10 – £180

Please note: Additional walkers outside of family or group bookings will be charged at the standard individual entry price.

Fundraising

Pendleside Hospice needs your help by raising much needed funds to provide vital patient care. We ask that each couple raises a minimum of £2,000 in sponsorship when taking on this epic event. Not only will you be raising vital funds for the hospice, but also gaining lifelong memories to cherish forever.

Walk with us

Whether you’re remembering a loved one, celebrating someone special, or simply showing your support for Pendleside Hospice, we’d love you to join us for an unforgettable evening filled with community spirit, entertainment and hope.

Sign up today and help us continue providing compassionate care for local people and their families.

What's included?

  • An exclusive event T-shirt
  • GPX route map
  • A fully signposted and marshalled route
  • Sponsorship form(s)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people per team? And who can compete? +

Teams are made up of 2 participants – everyone over 18yrs is welcome to register.

How do I secure my team’s place? +

Complete the form and submit. We also require a short introduction video featuring both contestants (maximum 2 mins) in your team to inject your personality into the application. (Prompt questions are provided in the application form). Please entertain us! The deadline for applications is 8pm on Friday 13th February 2026. Successful teams will be contacted week commencing Monday 16th February and payment for the event (£100 per team) will be required by Thursday 12th March. An essential and comprehensive kit list will be sent to you at this point and further information about the race. Successful teams will be required to attend a launch event to meet their fellow contestants at 6pm on Tuesday 10th March (location TBC). Even if you are unsuccessful in your application, we will be in touch to let you know.

How long do I have to complete the challenge? +

Race Across Pendle will start at 7am on Friday 3rd July and we ask that you arrive at Pendleside Hospice by 6.00am in order to complete check-in and bag check, ready to set off at 7am sharp. Depending on how fast you are, the first day of the race will break for the night at approximately 4pm where you will be provided with an evening meal and somewhere to rest your head! The race will begin again on Saturday morning following breakfast and the epic event should be completed by late afternoon that day. *Please note as in the show we will enforce the check in and check out rule for the Friday overnight to make it fair for teams and ensure everyone gets a good rest*

Do I have to pay and raise money? +

Registration fee per pair is £100 and we ask that each team aims to raise £2,000 in sponsorship donations. Our fundraising team will be on hand to support with your fundraising journey on the lead up to the event following the launch on Tuesday 10th March. If you have any concerns about how you might reach your fundraising target, please don’t hesitate to get in touch- we are here to help!

Will there be rules to follow? +

Yes, absolutely! Just like the show, there will be strict rules on how to complete this challenge, such as no smart phones and only the budget money provided to you. The full detailed rules will be given to teams nearer the event date.

What if there’s an emergency during the challenge? +

Our team will be on hand, checking your locations and ensuring you reach our volunteers at each checkpoint through the 2-day event. You will also be provided with a basic phone with our contact number stored on it. Pendleside has partnered with The Sunnywood Project for this event who will also provide extra support and guidance.

Who can I contact if I have more questions about the event? +

Reach out to Pendleside Hospice's Fundraising Team on leah.hooper@pendleside.org.uk or by calling 01282 440 120.

What should I include in my video application? +

Please complete as a pair Introduce yourself (name, age and interests) Why do you want to take part? How do you know each other? Why should we choose you?

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service users accessed day service groups

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patients were cared for by Hospice at Home

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individuals received family support services

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children received bereavement counselling