Sunday 7 September 2025
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
From 10am
About your Wellness Walk
Starting from Kelvingrove Park, you’ll begin your walk by heading toward and walking along the calm waters of the River Clyde. Pass some of Glasgow’s most iconic sights including the SEC Armadillo, Glasgow Cathedral and the Duke of Wellington statue. You’ll cross the finish line back in Kelvingrove Park and will receive your well deserved finisher’s medal at our Finisher’s Area.
By signing up to take part in Wellness Walk Glasgow you will be fundraising to support all those living with diabetes.
Entry Fees
Adult
£10
Junior (12-17)
£5
Child (under 11)
Free
Start waves
Start Waves: 10:00am and 10:30am
FR Target
Paying your registration fee helps us cover some of the cost of putting on your Wellness Walk, but it’s your fundraising which really makes a difference. We ask you to raise a minimum of £150 to support those with diabetes to live better for longer
Check out our fundraising resources here.
What walkers receive
A welcome pack with T-shirts for adults and over 12s, Walker numbers and Walking guide.
On event day all walkers will receive a beautiful wooden finisher’s medal as they cross the finish line.
Spend some time in our Finisher’s Area where you can pose for a photo on our finisher’s podium, get a relaxing massage, write on our gratitude board or speak to a specialist diabetes dietitian.
Getting there
There’s lots of ways to get to Kelvingrove Park, but make sure you check your route beforehand and leave plenty of time. If you want to use ‘What3words’ to find the exact location of the event venue, please use ///final.throw.loads.
Accessibility
Step free and Wheel chair accessible route options
Facilities
Toilets, water refill facilities, Hypo snacks and medical assistance
Countdown to event
Other ways to support
Volunteer
There are three Wellness Walk locations to choose from and two different volunteer roles at each location. Check out the volunteer page for more information and how and sign up.
Donate
Cant make a walk? Why not donate instead to show your support
Frequently Asked Questions
Further travel information
We want to make sure our events are as environmentally friendly as possible, so we encourage you to use public transport if you can.
By public transport
Wellness Walk Glasgow is located conveniently close to Kelvinhall and Kelvinbridge Subway stations. Main line train stations at Exhibition Centre and Charing Cross are both about 15-minute walk to the Park. Take the number 2 or 3 bus from Glasgow City Centre which will take approx 15 minutes.
By road
Please use public car parks near to Kelvingrove. These include:
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and
Museum Car Park G3 8AG
Bunhouse Car Park, G3 8DP
Charing Cross multi-storey G2 4PR.
Further Facilities Information
- Toilets are available at your start and finish location at Kelvingrove Park
- Water refills available at the start and finish. Please carry at least two bottles of water with you to stay hydrated, Including a doggy water bowl. Please carry at least two bottles of water with you to stay hydrated
- Medical assistance and Hypo snacks available from marshals for those that require it along the route.
Further accessibility information
The route is on tarmac or concrete paths and pavements, making the route wheelchair accessible. There are numerous roads to cross, please follow all guidance from our marshals to make sure the route is safe for everyone.
