Hope Walks

What is a Hope Walk?

A Hope Walk is a sponsored event organised by Myotubular Trust, or by one of our wonderful supporters.  Despite the name, our ‘walks’ are open to all abilities – all three have accessible routes.

Our first Hope Walk took place in London in 2008, and apart from the lockdown years, we’ve been walking together ever since.

Each Hope Walk raises vital funds for research into myotubular and centronuclear myopathy. Together, we’re helping drive progress towards treatments and a better understanding of these rare conditions.

Most of all, Hope Walks bring our community together. Families, friends, and supporters join us for a few hours with a shared purpose. New friendships are made, and many people return year after year.

Who can take part?

Everyone is welcome. All routes are accessible, and you can walk at the pace that feels right for you. Children can join in (they remain the responsibility of their parent or carer), and dogs are welcome too.  You can come on your own or with a group — you’ll always find friendly company along the way.

Where our 2026 walks will take place

LONDON
Saturday 6th June
We begin on London Bridge and finish in Battersea Park. This 10k route follows the Thames and crosses 10 of the city’s most iconic bridges. It’s a beautiful way to see London. (The accessible route varies slightly.)

MILTON KEYNES
Saturday 11th July
A peaceful 7k loop around Caldecotte Lake, with a small detour to avoid uneven ground. We start and finish behind the Premier Inn Caldecotte.

LIVERPOOL
Sunday 13th September
Starting at the Liverpool sign at Liverpool ONE, this route takes you through the Royal Albert Dock and along the Mersey. You’ll pass landmarks including the Beatles Museum and the Tunnel of Green Love Hearts, and cross one of Liverpool’s swinging bridges. You can finish at 5k or walk back to the start.

How to register

Just email contact@myotubulartrust.org and tell us which walk you’d like to join. We’ll ask for a few details, including T‑shirt sizes, and send you the event Terms and Conditions.

Is there a registration fee?

No. Thanks to generous sponsorship from McCarthy Stone, our T‑shirts are provided free of charge. We simply ask that you raise what you can. Every penny raised will help further research.

Raising sponsorship

We’ll send you a link to the event fundraising page. From there, you can set up your own page — or a team page — in just a few minutes. If you prefer, you can simply share the main event link with friends and family.

Every penny you raise, including Gift Aid, comes directly to Myotubular Trust. Our fundraising platform, Zeffy, doesn’t charge any fees.

How your fundraising helps

Since the charity was founded in 2006, all of our running costs have been covered by grants and corporate donations. This means every pound raised by supporters goes exactly where it should: directly into research.

Can’t join one of our organised walks?

You can still take part by organising your own Hope Walk in your hometown. That’s how our Liverpool and Milton Keynes walks began — with supporters who knew their local area and wanted to help.

Prefer to donate instead?

You can make a donation to the main ‘Hope Walks’ fundraising page. Every contribution makes a difference.

Any questions?

We’re here to help. Just drop us an email and we’ll get back to you.

An A-Z of previous Hope Walks around the UK and Ireland

With a huge thanks to the organisers of previous Hope Walks and their sponsors.

Bournemouth Hope Walk

Bradford Hope Walk

Brighton Hope Walk

Cork Hope Walk

Cromer Hope Walk

Devon Hope Walk

Manchester Hope Walk

Oldham Hope Walk