Night Hike for Humanity
Our sell-out event is back for another year. Take part in an unforgettable charity hike along the UK's South Coast through the night to raise money to support the Red Cross.
Details for the 2027 Night Hike for Humanity, including the final dates, will be confirmed closer to the event. Register your interest and we’ll let you know as soon as more information is available, so you can sign up early and secure your place.
Take on an unforgettable moonlit adventure and hike through the night
Join us for a hike through the night.
We’re planning the next Night Hike for Humanity, with full details for the 2027 event coming soon. While plans are still being finalised, the last time we ran this event in 2025, it sold out.
In 2025, hikers took on an unforgettable night-time trek through the South Downs, setting off at dusk and walking through the night until sunrise. Alongside fellow supporters, they experienced the coastline in a completely new way while raising vital funds for people in crisis.
Raise money and help the Red Cross be a beacon of hope for people in crisis. We’ll support you at every step.
The idea of trying something completely new and outside my comfort zone really appealed to me. It’s also a great way to raise awareness and funds for some of the tragedies taking place in the world right now.
Isabella, Night Hike for Humanity 2025 participant.
How to take part in Night Hike for Humanity charity walk
- Register your interest: we will keep you notified of event details and let you know as soon as you can sign up. It's the best way to secure a spot.
- Sign up: once sign up is open, we'll let you know and you can secure your place.
- Fundraise: you'll need to meet a fundraising target of £400. We will give you support to reach this goal.
- Connect with others: join our Facebook and Strava group to meet others taking part.
- Prepare for the big night: we’ll send all the information you need to prepare for the hike. Blow the dust off your boots, and prepare for an unforgettable experience.
Get rewards and support along the way
We'll be supporting you every step of the way on your charity night hike and you'll get:
- experienced support leaders by your side, offering guidance, motivation, and encouragement every step of the way of your epic adventure
- snacks provided
Highlights from the last Night Hike
When we last held the event in 2025, hikers completed the first ever Night Hike for Humanity.
The energy was incredible, spirits were high, and everyone loved every moment of the journey across the South Downs. Take a look at some highlights from their adventure.
With everything going on in the world right now, I really wanted to be part of something that could make a difference, even if it was just in a small way. Taking part in the hike felt like a meaningful way to contribute.
Laura, Night Hike for Humanity 2025 participant.
I wanted to be proactive in supporting causes that matter, and at the same time, I saw the hike as a personal challenge. It was a way to do something good while pushing myself physically and mentally.
Annia, Night Hike for Humanity 2025 participant.
Help us be here for humanity
By taking on the challenge of walking a marathon by torchlight, you’ll help us be a beacon of hope for people in crisis, in the UK and around the world.
Olha and her family have been at the centre since 2022.
Supported by the Red Cross, the Unbroken Mothers centre in Lviv, Ukraine, can house up to 20 families.
“We provide a place for women who are internally displaced,” Liliya, head of mother and child services, explains.
"We also provide social services, like psychosocial support, as well as different activities for adults and children."
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