Basingstoke Moonlight Walk returns to raise hospice funds

The St Michael’s Hospice Moonlight Walk returns on Saturday, September 26, promising an evening of celebration, entertainment, and fundraising in support of patients and families across North Hampshire.

This year’s event features a brand-new festival theme, encouraging participants to dress in their brightest, most colourful outfits, complete with glitter, neon, glow sticks, and sequins.

Becky Legate, events manager at St Michael’s Hospice, said: "For over 15 years, the Moonlight Walk has united our community and raised over £650,000 for St Michael's Hospice.

"This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a festival theme, a brand-new 6k route, entertainment, and an event T-shirt for every walker.

"We can't wait to see everyone come together to light up the night, celebrate, and raise vital funds to help us continue providing outstanding hospice care across North Hampshire."

The evening will begin at 8pm at the main stage inside Festival Place, where walkers will enjoy live music, refreshments, face painting, and a high-energy warm-up before setting off at 9pm.

This year's event encourages participants to dress in their brightest, most colourful outfits, complete with glitter, neon, glow sticks, and sequins (Image: St Michael’s Hospice)

Participants can choose between a 6km or 10km fully marshalled route, both featuring live entertainment, performances, and treats along the way.

The event is designed to be more than just a sponsored walk, offering an opportunity to spend a memorable evening with friends, family, colleagues, and the wider community.

Every participant will receive an event T-shirt and wristband, access to entertainment at the start and finish areas, fundraising support, and 50 per cent off drinks at The Post Box for the post-walk celebration.

Entries are still open for this year’s walk, and organisers encourage supporters to sign up soon to avoid missing out.

This can be done at register.enthuse.com/ps/event/MoonlightWalk20261.

Entry costs are £25 for adults, £17 for children aged 11 to 17, and £5 for under 10s.

While entry fees cover the cost of the event, St Michael’s Hospice encourages walkers to aim for £75 in sponsorship to help maximise the impact of the fundraiser.

Last year’s event raised more than £50,000, supporting the hospice’s specialist care services.

The 2026 Moonlight Walk is sponsored by Penningtons Manches Cooper.