Shine Night Walk Edinburgh
Shine Night Walk Edinburgh 2025
Edinburgh, it’s your moment to Shine. Together we light up our city’s streets, beating cancer one step at a time.
Get your early bird discount - 30% off the entry fee using code: SNW2025
Offer valid until Tuesday 31st December 2024. T&C's apply.
Edinburgh 10k 2025
19:00
Sign up fee: £17.49
Distance: 10km
Start venue: Scottish National Gallery, The Mound
Start time: 19:00
About Shine Night Walk Edinburgh
Shine Night Walk Edinburgh is an illuminating night-time walk passing some of the city's most famous sights.
People of all abilities can take part.
The 10k walk will take between 1.5 to 3 hours to complete.
When you sign up for Shine Night Walk you can select to fundraise for a type of cancer research that is closest to your heart.
For more information, check out the Shine Night Walk FAQ's.
Route map
Please note this is the route map for 2024. Watch this space for our 2025 map.
What you get with your entry fee
Shine Night Walk T-shirt
Training plan
Help with fundraising
Finishers medal
Nina's Shine Night Walk
"A friend asked if anyone would like to join her at Shine Night Walk Manchester I jumped at the chance. I have been treated for cancer twice so know how important Cancer Research UK is in helping those affected by cancer. We formed a team of six- our ages span every decade from 30 to 70. The night was well organised with plenty of stewards giving encouragement and making sure the route was clear. So many people out enjoying their Saturday night clapped and congratulated us as we walked past. This added to an already great atmosphere. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were pleased to have raised over £2,000 for such an important charity. We came away with a real buzz. I’d definitely recommend taking part"
We're with you every step of the way
Get training support
Check out our top training tips. But remember, Shine Night Walk isn’t about being first across the finish line; it’s about coming together and raising money to beat cancer.
Get fundraising support
Did you know that paying your entry fee helps us cover the cost of putting on your event? But it doesn't stop there - the money raised by you is what helps us save lives.
Your fundraising makes an impact
What fundraising can do
1 in 2 people born in the UK after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime*. Our research saves lives.
Over the last 40 years, Cancer Research UK's work has helped double breast cancer survival, we were a key player in the development of radiotherapy, and we played a role in developing 8 of the world’s top 10 cancer drugs.
Although we are proud of our achievements, there is still more to be done. The money you raise will help to bring us closer to our ambition of 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer for 10 years or more by 2034.
How fundraising helps Edinburgh
Our Scotland Centre brings together the expertise of scientists and NHS staff in Glasgow and Edinburgh. It's focusing on finding new ways to prevent, detect and treat hard-to-treat cancers and is determined to make a difference for people with cancer in Edinburgh and beyond. The Centre works closely with the local NHS Trusts and Public Health Scotland to close the gap between research and the clinic making the most of crucial data to inform better diagnosis and treatment for people living with cancer.
Cancer Research UK spent over £7 million in Edinburgh in 2022/23.
Research happening right now in Edinburgh includes:
- We’re targeting cancer’s recycling system.
- We’re using new drug combinations to treat brain tumours.
- We’re uncovering the role of immune cells in skin cancer.
- We’re deciphering how brain tumours develop.
First Aid Available
Toilets Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Refreshments Available
Bag Drop Unavailable
Dogs Allowed
Showers Unavailable
We recommend this route as wheelchair accessible with assistance due to a number of steep hills. There is one section of steps but an alternative option is available and will be signposted on the night.
Please bring your own reusable water bottle filled. We have removed our single-use plastic bottles of water at the finish and pit stop stations and instead are providing water re-fill stations for you to top up and stay hydrated!
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Shine Night Walk event or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 1022 (Opening hours are 8 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday and on Wednesdays, we are closed between 11 am and 11:30 am for staff training) or email us at supporter.services@cancer.org.uk
The start is located at The Mound, outside The Royal Scottish Academy and Scottish National Gallery on Princes Street.
Car -There is no car parking on site for this event. The nearest car park is Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW. There are a number of electric car charging points around Edinburgh City centre, the nearest is Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, EH8 7EF, which is a 15 minute walk from the event site.
Bus - There are multiple bus stops along Princes Street for local and national services. Please use https://www.travelinescotland.com/ to plan your journey.
Train - Edinburgh Waverley station is a 10 minute walk from the start line. Please use https://www.scotrail.co.uk/ to see train times and services.
Cycle- There is no parking for bikes on the event site. The nearest bike storage is High School Yards, EH1 1LZ
If you have any queries please contact the Shine Night Walk helpline on 0300 123 6624.
*Ahmad AS et al, British Journal of Cancer, 2015.