Three people smile as they run along a sunny, tree-lined path, all wearing medals and matching t-shirts. Text overlay reads, 'Join a Spectrum Colour Walk'Three people smile as they run along a sunny, tree-lined path, all wearing medals and matching t-shirts. Text overlay reads, 'Join a Spectrum Colour Walk'

Our Spectrum Colour Walk 2026 is taking place on Sunday 19 April in Battersea Park, London. Due to demand, we will be holding not one but three walks on the day, so please select your preferred timeslot to walk when you register. We can’t wait to meet everyone taking part.

Together we can make every step count to create a society that works for autistic people, and every penny raised by you this World Autism Acceptance Month enables us to keep moving forwards.

Date and time: Sunday 19 April at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
How far? 5km around a calm green space
Where? Battersea Park in London
How much? Adult: £20, Child: free under 18
Two people standing close together outdoors at an autism awareness event, wearing white T-shirts with the National Autistic Society logo in blue, purple, and orange. Both have striped lanyards with medals around their necks. One person is wearing a dark cap with “Pokémon” text, and the other has a colorful flower headband and is holding a water bottle and a red phone case. Trees and other participants are visible in the background.

Spectrum Colour Walk

London, Battersea Park

Start time: 12:00pm

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Small boy wearing a white headband with a colorful mohawk in blue, pink, and yellow, along with a National Autistic Society T-shirt and a rainbow-striped lanyard. The boy is holding a card that reads “Congratulations! You did it!” in bold red text.

Spectrum Colour Walk

London, Battersea Park

Start time: 1:00pm

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Two people in matching logo t-shirts and medals pose outdoors; one holds a 'Super Star' certificate.

Spectrum Colour Walk

London, Battersea Park

Start time: 2:00pm

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What you get for taking part

Two white T-shirts with a colorful circular logo and ‘National Autistic Society’ text on a red background.”
Your t-shirt

Registered participants receive a t-shirt on the event day.

Medal
Your medal

To celebrate completion of your 5km Spectrum Colour Walk, you will receive a medal and certificate.

No-tie Kicks Shoelaces
No-tie Kicks Shoelaces

Register and receive a free pair of no-tie shoelaces on the event day. Kindly provided by our partner, Kicks Shoelaces.

*while stocks last. You may receive different colours/styles, subject to availability.

Spectrum Colour Walks fundraising pack
Fundraising pack

In the fundraising pack, you will find your event details, routes, FAQs and a sponsorship form.

Online fundraising page
Online fundraising page

Get your own fundraising page, created automatically when you register, regular emails to inspire you and an invitation to join our Fundraising Facebook group.

Beanie hat
Online shop

We have lots of great merchandise you can purchase ahead of the event to wear on the day.

Walk to help improve workplaces for autistic people
Walk to help improve education for young autistic people.
Walk to help reduce loneliness and isolation among autistic people
Walk to help tackle misinformation about autism

Spectrum Colour Walk leaderboard