Sunrise Walk

Put your best foot forward for young people with disabilities and transform lives with every step

Our sponsored Sunrise Walk sets off from Ullenwood, Cheltenham, at 5.40am on Sunday 12 April 2026.

The beautiful route will give you plenty of opportunity to soak up the stunning views around the Cotswolds, as well as the opportunity to welcome the new day as the sun peaks over the horizon. 

This is the fifth sunrise walk, let’s make it the biggest and brightest yet. Encourage your friends, partners, colleagues, family, and even well-behaved dogs to join you in raising vital funds for National Star by signing up for our sponsored walk.  

Ticket pricing 

• Early Bird entry is now sold out
• Advance entry is now sold out
• On the day, ticket prices are £35 per adult and £15 per child.
• We are asking each walker to raise a minimum of £50 per participant.  

Every penny you raise will go towards supporting young people with complex disabilities. 

Event sponsors

Breakfast bap sponsors

Countdown to Sunrise Walk 2026

View our 13k route

Route maps

• 13k route
• 3k route

On the day

• 5 am – Parking and registration opens 
• 5.30 am – Registration closes  
• 5.40 am – Walkers depart  
• 9 am – Walkers begin to return; complimentary breakfast is served.  
• 11 am – Event ends

Volunteer

We are on the lookout for volunteers to support this event through Route Marshalling.

If you are interested in getting involved and volunteering at this event. Please get in touch with our fundraising team at [email protected] or call Monica 01242 524478.  

National Star remains committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults and children. We expect all volunteers to share this vision. 

T&Cs and FAQs

• View our T&Cs and 3k Sunrise Walk Accessibility Statement 
• Read our FAQs

Contact us

If you would like to get in touch with us, contact our Fundraising team at [email protected] or on 01242 524478. We can’t wait to see you bright and early ready to start your day on the Cotswold Way in 2026.