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Take on a Race for Life 10k

No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth Racing for.

  • Looking for more of a challenge, without any pressure? Race for Life 10k is for you!

  • If you enjoy being active and have taken part in charity runs before, then give 10k a go.

  • Our 10k events are now chip-timed, so you can find out if you’ve beaten your personal best – while you’re raising vital funds to beat cancer.

  • 10k is just over 6 miles. Take it at your own pace or push yourself a little more. Have fun with it and enjoy the atmosphere. Your efforts are changing lives.

Find a 10k event near you

Join people of all ages and abilities at your local Race for Life. Search our range of events taking place up and down the country this summer.

We're with you every step of the way

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Get fundraising support

When you sign up to an event, you'll get fundraising support every step of the way. Get top tips, ideas and resources to help you hit your target and raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research.

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Prepare for your 10k event

Choose a training plan to help you get Race for Life ready. You could even use Strava or Fitbit to track your walk, jog or run.

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Facebook community support

Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!

Make the most of your Race for Life Day

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Join forces or go solo.

You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving cancer research.

Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace. You could lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved!

Whatever you do, however far you go, you’re helping to beat cancer.

Learn more about joining as a group

Warm up with other Race for Lifers.

Shake off any pre-race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.

Supporters and spectators welcome.

Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section of your event page to see what’s happening on the day.

Soak up the atmosphere.

After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.

John

John is smiling with his arm around his daughter. They are at the finish line of a Race for Life and both are wearing pink.

I'm not a runner. I was proud to complete Race for Life.

- John, Race for Life Knutsford

Find a 10K event near you

How far is 10k?

10 kilometres is just over 6 miles and on average takes around 2 hours to complete depending on ability.

How is the Race for Life 10k measured?

Our courses are measured using measuring wheels by our team of experienced Event Managers. Measuring wheels are the most accurate way of measuring course distances as they are not impacted by surrounding buildings or terrain, this is why the distance may be different from Garmin, Strava, Apple Watch and Fitbit technology.

Find the right event for you

Don't fancy a 10k event? Check out our range of Race for Life events and find one that suits you.