Night Hike for Humanity
Take part in an unforgettable charity hike across the South Downs, covering 42km under the stars through the night to raise vital funds to support the Red Cross.
05 Jul 2025 to 06 Jul 2025
Brighton - Eastbourne
- Sign-up fee:
- £40
- Fundraising target:
- £375
For all enquiries please contact: challenges@redcross.org.uk
Sign up now to secure your place
Sign up and you'll get:
- support to reach your fundraising target
- experienced support leaders throughout the hike
- complimentary breakfast at the finish
- a finisher's medal
- event T-shirt
Your entry fee supports the cost of putting on the event. Our events programme helps us raise vital funds people in crisis. Together we are the world's emergency responders.
Why take part in Night Hike for Humanity?
On the night of 5 July 2025, take on an unforgettable charity hike, covering 42k through the night to raise vital funds for the Red Cross.
Meet us in Brighton, and come together with fellow walkers as night falls, adventuring across the stunning South Downs, finishing on the seafront at Eastbourne as the sun comes up.
Day or night, the Red Cross is here for humanity, helping people recover and rebuild when disaster strikes.
Hike solo and make new friends along the way, or sign up with a team of friends and family for a memorable night together. Each participant must sign up individually.
Sign up today and get fundraising. You'll get all the support you need to hit your fundraising target and prepare for your big night hike.
Help us be here for humanity
Funds raised from your hike will allow us to continue to help people in times of crisis.
A Syrian Red Arab Crescent volunteer helps a family in Syria.
How to take part in Night Hike for Humanity charity walk
- Sign up: register to take part, then set up your fundraising page. If you're taking part in a group, each participant must sign up individually. Participants must be 18+ years old.
- Fundraise: you'll need to meet a fundraising target of £375. 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:
- a complimentary breakfast at the hotel at the finish point
- experienced support leaders by your side, offering guidance, motivation, and encouragement every step of the way of your epic adventure
- head torches and snacks provided
Where is Night Hike for Humanity?
The charity hike will take you on an incredible trek along the cost, starting just outside Brighton and taking you over 42km of testing, undulating terrain before finishing in Eastbourne in South East England.
You'll cross Firle Beacon, before tackling the incredible stretch of clifftops known as the Seven Sisters to finish on the seafront at Eastbourne.
Show the world you're taking part
You're doing something amazing. Now it's time to shout about it. Download our ready-to-go social media graphics and let your friends, family, and followers know you're taking part.
The more people who see it, the more impact we can make together.
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