About this event
Walk 4 Youth Mental Health brings the community together at Ruffey Lake Park as part of the Manningham Family Festival, with a relaxed morning walk supporting awareness and conversation around youth mental health.
A Community Walk in the Park
The walk runs from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday 25 October 2026. Participants can choose from circuit options around Ruffey Lake Park, including an easy 1km circuit or a more challenging 2.5km track. The event is open to all age groups, with prams welcome, and is designed as an inclusive way for families, friends and community groups to take part together.
Part of the Manningham Family Festival
The walk sits alongside the Manningham Family Festival, which runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with food stalls, craft stalls, children's rides, Scout World activities, an animal farm and live local entertainment. Walk registration and ride wristband collection open from 9:00 am, making it easy to check in before the walk begins.
Registration and Cost
Walk registration is free. Pre-registered walkers who check in for the walk can receive a free hat while stocks last, with hats available for the first 500 pre-registered attendees. Optional all-day ride passes for the festival's Scout World and children's ride activities are available separately through the event registration process.
Getting There
The event is held at Ruffey Lake Park, with parking entry promoted from King Street. Free public parking is available for the festival and walk, with attendees asked to follow event directions on arrival.
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