Star Trekk 2021 Southport route revealed as walkers raise money for Queenscourt Hospice

The official route for the 2021 Star Trekk walk in Southport has been revealed! 

The popular annual event, which was sadly postponed last year due to the Covid pandemic, is one of Queenscourt Hospice’s biggest fundraisers. 

It takes place on Friday, 17th September 2021. 

The evening starts at  Casablanca, Southport Pleasureland with a fun party atmosphere where you can enjoy the pre Trekk entertainment, with the 10k route starting at 7pm.

Walkers will then head down Marine Drive, past Ocean Plaza, before crossing the Marine Way Bridge, across Nevill Street, and onto Lord Street. 

From Southport town centre, they turn up Eastbank Street and onto Scarisbrick New Road, and then turning off at Kew roundabout to head down Town Lane, walking past Queenscourt Hospice. 

The route will then turn down Town Lane / Southbank Road, before turning left along Cemetery Road. 

Heading through Birkdale, walkers will then walk along Liverpool Road, through Birkdale Village, and onto Weld Road, until they reach The Fisherman’s Rest pub. 

From there they turn down Rotten Row and past the beautiful Victoria Park. 

The final stretch sees walkers turning left at the Morrisons supermarket roundabout and hiking down Victoria Way, until they reach the finishing line by Dunes Splash World! 

The 2021 Star Trekk walk route

A Queenscourt Hospice spokesperson said: “We are delighted to share this year’s official Star Trekk route! 

“Even if you are not taking part this year, we would still love your support as we pass through.

“If you have any questions please email fundraising@queenscourt.org.uk or call us on: 01704 517420.

“To sign up for Star Trekk, please visit www.queenscourt.org.uk/startrekk”

Hundreds of people are set to take part in the 2021 Star Trekk walk in Southport to raise money for Queenscourt Hospice. 

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, the choice is yours.

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.

If you sign up before this Friday (10th September), your entry fee will be £20. After this date, entry rises to £25 for adults and £12.50 for under 16s.

If you choose to ‘Do It Your Own Way’ this year, and choose your own 10k route either on your own or with friends that’s fine with organisers! You will still receive your Star Trekk t-shirt and medal. Queenscourt would encourage you to do this on the same day or over that weekend.

A Queenscourt spokesperson said: “Since Star Trekk began 15 years ago, our amazing trekkers have raised over £830,000 and we always look forward to this flagship event in the Queenscourt calendar.

“Fundraising is at the discretion of the entrant but we kindly ask in addition to the entry fee for a minimum sponsorship to Queenscourt of £30.

“Whether you are a brand new ‘Trekker’ or you have been trekking with us before, we look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a fun-filled evening.”

All Star Trekkers receive a t-shirt and medal.

Go to https://lnkd.in/eYBa9WJ to secure your place.

For any Star Trekk queries, please email fundraising@queenscourt.org.uk or call the Queenscourt Hospice Fundraising Team on: 01704 517420. 

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