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Ashgate Hospice > Events and challenges > Sparkle Night Walk 2026
Location

Chesterfield Football Club,
1866 Sheffield Road,
Chesterfield,
S41 8NZ

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Date Saturday 27 June 2026, 10pm
Contact Events Team 01246 567 250
Cost Sign up for our early bird entry for just £15!

You are invited to light up the night for Ashgate Hospice on Saturday 27 June 2026 as you take on our iconic 10k Sparkle Night Walk to raise money for families across North Derbyshire.

Sign up today and receive a brilliant fundraising pack, with lots of tips to help you beat your fundraising target. You’ll also receive a pink Sparkle T-shirt and flashing bunny ears to wear on the night.

We rely on the generosity of our community to raise millions of pounds each year to help fund our specialist care. So, by taking part in this fantastic event, you’ll help us continue to be there for families when it matters most.

Our Events team is here to support you every step of the way. So, if you have any questions about taking part, please get in touch.

What are you waiting for? Get your team together and register today!

An aerial view of the walkers
Donning pink outfits and flashing bunny ears, ready to start walking from the football ground.
Hundreds of people walking in the dark on the dual carriageway dressed in pink

Frequently Asked Questions

Sparkle Night Walk
Are children allowed to take part in the Sparkle Night Walk?
We kindly ask that all Sparkle Night Walk participants are aged 11 and over on the day of the event (this also includes babies in pushchairs). Anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
For those under the age of 11, why not take part in our Superhero Night Walk on Saturday 18 October.
Are dogs able to come along on the night?

Sorry, no dogs except Guide Dogs are permitted at this event due to the large amount of people expected to attend, fireworks, loud music and entertainment.

How do I fundraise?

There are lots of ways you can raise money for us.   

Visit our Sparkle Fundraising Hub where there are lots of hints and tips on how you can smash your fundraising target, download sponsor forms or find instructions on how to set up your Just Giving page.    

Alternatively contact our Fundraising Team on 01246 567 250 or email [email protected]   

Where do I get my bunny ears?

You will collect your bunny ears on the night once you’ve arrived at Chesterfield Football Club. If you have bunny ears from a previous event you can reuse and recycle, please bring these with you.

Is there anything I can buy on the night?

Yes, there will be a range of sparkly merchandise that you can purchase on the night, as well as the opportunity to visit our glitter station to add that final touch of sparkle. Cash and cards are accepted on stalls at the Event Village.

Will there be toilets at this event?

Yes, there will be toilets you are able to use at Chesterfield Football Club as well as on the A61 bypass, halfway point at Eastwood Park in Hasland and other locations along the route.

Will there be food/drink at the event?

There will be snacks available to buy at Chesterfield Football Club before the walk starts. Water and snacks will be provided to all walkers at the halfway point with hot drinks and bacon rolls (or vegan alternative) being provided at the end of the walk.

We kindly ask that any litter is disposed of properly to help keep Chesterfield tidy.

Can I stop if I feel like I can’t complete the walk?

Yes, if you feel like you are unable to continue walking, please inform one of our marshals who can arrange for a support vehicle to come and collect you.

Is there first aid at this event?

Yes, St John Ambulance will be in attendance. I you require first aid, or believe another participant does, please inform your nearest marshal.

What time does the event finish?

The event will finish once the last walkers have crossed the finish line; this is normally around 12.30am. You should allow between 90-120 minutes to complete the course depending on your walking speed.

How do I sign up to be a volunteer?

We do still need volunteers to make this event possible, to cheer walkers on and help keep everyone safe. There are a variety of marshalling locations available out on the route. To sign up just complete this online form.

Do I bring my sponsorship money on the night?

Please do not bring along your sponsor money on the night. We are thankful to each and every one of you that fundraises for us, and we kindly ask that you bring any sponsor money in after the event. There are several options of how you can do this, they are the following:

  • Pay it in online
  • Bring it to our Fundraising Centre – Unit 89-91, Storforth Lane Trading Estate, Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 0SN (Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)
  • Take it to Ashgate Hospice, Ashgate Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield, S42 7JD.

If you are paying in your sponsor money in person, please bring your sponsor form(s) along with you. If you are paying in your sponsor money online, please ensure that you send any sponsorship forms to us so that we can claim Gift Aid on your donations. Gift Aid is an extra 25p on every pound you give, helping your donation go further. You can send your sponsorship forms to us via post to Fundraising, Ashgate Hospice, Ashgate Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield, S42 7JD.

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