Light the Way

A sponsored 5k lantern walk at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park raising money for autistic people and their families, with a pre-walk lantern crafting session.

Light the Way is a new sponsored lantern walk taking place at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in November 2026. Participants craft their own lantern using National Autistic Society lantern kits and supplies during a crafting session before setting off on a 5k walk to raise money to support autistic people and their families. A fundraising target of £100 applies, and the organisers provide fundraising resources and information for those taking part.