kindly sponsored by John Wood Tyres
Venus is back for its 17th year, painting Hereford’s streets pink! Grab your glowsticks, gather your girls, and join us for the ultimate ladies night out!
All you need to know
Gates open at 9pm
Friday 11th July 2025
Hereford Leisure Centre,
Holmer Road, Hereford HR4 9UD
From £10 for children (12-16)
and from £14 for adults.
The choice is yours—5k, 10K, or 15K!
No matter which distance you choose, sign up before April 25th to secure the best price!

5k walk
Fun & fabulous!
Perfect for little legs or those who love a leisurely stroll! This fast, flat route is all about fun, laughter, and soaking in the pink-tastic atmosphere.
Open to girls aged 12 and over.

10k walk
Glow as you go!
Step up the excitement and light up the night as the sun sets! This route takes you through the heart of the city, giving you the ultimate pink-powered experience under the stars.
Open to girls aged 12 and over.

15k walk
Go the extra glow!
Feeling unstoppable? Take on the ultimate Venus challenge and light up the midnight sky on our longest route across the city. More steps, more fun, and more memories made!
Open to girls aged 12 and over.
THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE ACT!
Robbie To The Max!
Get ready to party with your pre-walk entertainment! Robbie To The Max is one of the most accurate Robbie tributes currently available in the UK and is the only one in the world to be endorsed by Robbie Williams himself. He covers all of Robbie’s greatest hits and is sure to ‘entertain you!’.

Fundraise for us and make every step sparkle!
By taking part in Venus, you’re not only challenging yourself, but you could also make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Every step you take helps raise vital funds for St Michael’s, providing life-changing care within our community.
Join us and make your walk count—together, we can achieve so much more.
Click here to visit the Venus 2025 JustGiving page and set up
your online sponsorship, or click here to download a printable version.
Here’s how the funds you raise can make a
difference for our patients and their families.
Could provide a patient with a day’s worth of nutritious meals from our Hospice Kitchen.
Could cover the cost for a family member to stay overnight, keeping them close to their loved ones.
Could provide a day’s worth of pain relief medication for all our patients.
Everything you need to know
- All children aged 12-16 need to be accompanied by a participating adult.
- Every participant will get a Welcome pack posted (£4.50). This will include your Venus pink T-Shirt.
- All packs will be posted at a cost of £4.50 at time of booking.Â
- For all orders placed before midnight on Sunday 6th July, standard postal costs apply. This ensures your pack is posted out on Monday and arrives in time for the event. Orders placed after this date will not be posted and will instead be available for collection at the event.
Adult (over 16) |
Child (12-16yrs) |
1 Adult & 1 Child |
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Early Bird Prices (Before 25th April) |
£14pp | £10pp | £22 (£2 saving) |
Standard Prices (26th April – 9th July) |
£18pp | £12pp | £28 (£2 saving) |
On the night entry (no pre-booking required) |
£20pp | £14pp | £32 (£2 saving) |
Includes |
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Join us for the Venus Midnight Walk, a thrilling nocturnal adventure through the city streets. Here’s our schedule for the evening:
- 9:00 pm: Registration opens for the 15km walk.
- 9:30 pm: Registration opens for the 10km walk.
- 9:40 pm: Registration opens for the 5km walk.
- 10:25 pm: Warm-up session commences.
- 10:30 pm: The 15km walk begins.
- 10:50 pm: The 10km walk begins.
- 11:10 pm: The 5km walk begins.
While the completion time varies depending on individual walking speeds, we anticipate all participants finishing their chosen distance by 2:00 am. Throughout the evening, warm-up activities will continue intermittently.
Both the 5km and 10km routes traverse city streets and sidewalks, making them wheelchair-accessible, although participation in this regard is at one’s own discretion. Please note that dogs are not permitted on any of the routes. Join us for a night to remember!
We would love you to get as much sponsorship as you can for your walk! Every penny raised helps us to care for more people across Herefordshire. You can gather sponsorship using our easy JustGiving page, and you can send the link to friends and family to support you.
Please note the following terms and conditions:
- Participation in the event is restricted to females aged 12 years and above. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
- Guide Dogs only are permitted at the event.
- The walk involves physical exertion. Participants should only undertake a distance commensurate with their level of fitness. It is advisable to seek medical advice beforehand if necessary.
- Upon signing in on the event day, participants are required to follow the designated route and return to the finish line at the conclusion of their walk. Participants may interact with marshals during the walk if assistance is needed.
Please note, that in order for us to post you your Venus pack, you consent to your essential data to be shared with Bestsellers LTD for the purpose of pack order fulfilment and postage. They also do not use the data for their own purposes eg marketing, and they comply with confidentiality and GDPR rules.
Photo Gallery
Photography and video will be taken at this event!
We love capturing all the special moments and sharing them with our wonderful supporters! These images may be used for promotional purposes, in future publications, presentations, and across our digital and social media channels for up to five years after the event.
If you’d prefer not to be in any photos, simply let a member of the St Michael’s Hospice team know, and they’ll ensure you’re not included in any images used.
Our staff will be easy to spot, wearing badges and high-vis vests marked “Press & Media Team.”
