Hundreds of walkers headed through the streets of Southport for the annual Star Trekk on Friday night (9th May 2025), with the biggest turnout of all time.
Over 1,200 walkers took part in the 10k sponsored night walk to raise vital funds for Queenscourt Hospice.
Since Star Trekk began 19 years ago Queenscourt’s wonderful trekkers have raised over £1 million.
The walk is a healthy, energising and fun event open to everyone, you can take part on your own, with family and friends, with your exercise class, with your work colleagues, with your school, many people walked with their dogs – and one took part in a dinosaur costume!
Many trekkers walk in memory of a loved one or because Queenscourt has supported them personally, while others take part for a fun night out and to raise money for their local hospice.
The event was sponsored by: Adventure Coast Southport, where the walk started; EFT Group; Slimming World in Southport; Southport and Formby Health; and Specsavers in Southport.
A Queenscourt Hospice spokesperson said: “Star Trekk 2025 was our BIGGEST yet, with record-breaking registrations and an electric atmosphere from start to finish!
“A massive thank you to every single business, organisation, performer, and our incredible volunteers and marshals who made the night unforgettable. Your support makes this all possible.
“Special thanks to our sponsors: EFT Group Ltd, Specsavers, Southport and Formby Health, Slimming World Southport and to Adventure Coast Southport for hosting us for another year.
“Shout out to our wonderful stops and supporters: Sarah McGuinness for warming us up, Peter Croome with the legendary ice cream, Kelly Unique Hair and her team for helping us sparkle through the night, The Woollen Pig, Ivy Gate Lodge, St Philip Church, Busy Body’s Lingerie Specialists and Birkdale Card & Gift Boutique — plus all the other fabulous businesses in Birkdale who joined in the fun with their decorations!
“You kept us entertained and motivated: Hayley Murray Music Kelly Bond, Rock Choir North West, choirs led by Luke F, Ian Lawson Photography, Queenscourt Musical Theatre Company.
“And a huge thank you to Bidfood UK, Nationwide Produce PLC, Tesco, Southport Morrisons, and Asda for keeping everyone fuelled and hydrated along the way and St John Ambulance for keeping everyone safe!
“Thank you to YOU! Each person who registered, fundraised and supported us by coming along – we simply couldn’t do it without you.”
Queenscourt Hospice is a local charity that provides support for the people of West Lancashire, Southport and Formby.
Queenscourt provides access to specialist palliative care either at home (including care homes), hospital or in Queenscourt via the Inpatient Unit or as an Outpatient.
For more details about supporting Queenscourt Hospice please visit: Queenscourt Hospice | Where life is for living
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