Easter Egg Run 2026: Event Cancellation
We are sorry to announce the cancellation of this year’s Easter Egg Run. We understand that this is disappointing to everyone involved with the event, but the decision has been taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants, the public, and our young patients.
Last week, we notified bikers that all participants in this year’s Easter Egg Run must follow standard road traffic laws throughout the entire route, due to a new national directive. Unlike previous years, there are no exemptions or controlled road closures for the procession.
This update is due to significant changes to the way police escorts must now operate at pre‑planned events across the UK.
Under these new requirements, all riders, including police motorcyclists, must follow normal road signals. This prevents the Easter Egg Run from operating in its traditional form, and has raised sufficient concerns that the event cannot safely go ahead.
Historically, police officers had discretion to proceed through red lights when assisting processions, allowing them to keep events such as the Easter Egg Run moving as a single, controlled convoy. A new directive from the National Police Chiefs’ Council removes that discretion for all pre‑planned events involving motor vehicles. Officers may only use traffic‑signal exemptions when responding to a spontaneous emergency. This affects processions, sporting events, concerts and similar activities.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) was explored in detail, but it cannot legally provide the dynamic, reactive traffic management required for a moving parade.
Safety
We have listened to the concerns raised by the biking community since the update was made to the format, and have put their safety first.
Additionally, the traditional continuous convoy allows hospital staff to bring children outside for a short, carefully managed period. The revised format would require patients, including those with complex conditions, to remain outside for significantly longer than would be appropriate.
The Met Office yellow weather warning issued for Easter Sunday adds further risk to participants and patients.
Next Year
We will miss the opportunity to celebrate and fundraise together, but safety must come first. People are at the heart of this decision, and their protection and wellbeing are paramount.
We remain incredibly grateful to the biking community for their decades of generous support, and will continue working with the police, council and bikers to explore options for the event to return next year.
FAQs regarding this Easter at the children's hospital
Can we bring Easter eggs to the hospital?
We ask bikers not to come to the hospital with Easter eggs. Many of our inpatients cannot have chocolate due to their condition and/ or special diets. We will ensure that all children in the hospital receive an Easter treat that is appropriate to their needs.
Can my club visit the hospital anyway?
The hospital campus will be operating on a business-as-usual basis, therefore bikes will be unable to congregate on pedestrian areas or car parks. As such, it is not possible to accommodate groups of bikers on the hospital site.
What do I do with my fundraising?
We are incredibly grateful for all funds raised. JustGiving pages will still automatically send fundraising directly to the charity. If you have cash to donate, please contact our team on 0141 212 8750 or donate here
Will there still be a fun day?
We will not host a fun day in the grounds of the hospital this year. The main attraction for our young patients and families has always been the bikes and bikers, and a fun day would not be viable as a standalone event.
Will the event happen next year?
We will continue to work closely with Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council and the organising committee with the hope that the event can return next year.