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Race for Life

Enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

Join Race for Life

There's a Race for everyone

Go All In this summer and walk, jog or run a 3k, 5k or 10k event. Or climb and slide around our Pretty Muddy® 5k or Pretty Muddy® Kids obstacle course. There’s a Race for you, no matter your age, fitness level or reason for getting out there.

Spring Sale

Use code SPRING26 to get 50% off entry on 2026 events

Offer ends 19 April 2026. T&Cs apply*

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Find the right event for you

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5k Race for Life

Learn about our fun, achievable 5k events that you can take on however it suits you.

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10k Race for Life

Discover our 10k events and take on a longer distance with no pressure and an unbeatable atmosphere.

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3k Race for Life

Learn about our family-friendly 3k events that are perfect for everyone - and we mean everyone!

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Pretty Muddy®

Discover our Pretty Muddy® events, a fun-filled obstacle course suitable for all fitness levels.

Hollie

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I took part in Race for Life with my best friends and it felt amazing. We did the Pretty Muddy version. My friends were brilliant and I couldn’t have done it without them.

Your support helps save lives

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10 million Race for Lifers

Over 10 million of you have taken part in Race for Life events since 1994, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

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£970m raised

Together, you’ve raised over £970 million towards life-changing cancer research since it began more than 30 years ago.

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130,000 people

With your money we’ve helped develop radiotherapy, which helps 130,000+ people with cancer in the UK every year.

More ways to get involved

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Race for Life shop

From t-shirts to accessories, visit the Race for Life shop and get set for your event.

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Volunteer at an event

Join the incredible team of volunteers who make our Race for Life events possible.

50% off entry

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