Schedule changes
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Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 12 Jul 2026
Time
10:30
Venue
Abington Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 5k is a great first challenge, no matter your age or fitness level. Go solo and join hundreds of people on the day, or sign up as a group with friends and family. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time, so walk, jog or run at your own pace and enjoy the atmosphere! However you take part, you're helping to beat cancer.
The start and finish is at the top of the field of Abington Park, alongside the event parking. The course route goes through the very scenic Abington Park. The route is on a mix of pathways and grass.
Click here to see the Course Map. Please note, this is subject to change.
Once you sign up for your Race for Life event, you'll receive an email with all the need-to-know details to help you feel fully prepared for the day.
The start and finish is at the top of the field of Abington Park, alongside the event parking.
If using what3words, enter //fuels.blunt.park in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: Event parking is available within Abington Park. Please follow the yellow event signage and the parking stewards which will direct you to the car park. The event site is next to the event parking. Please note the car park is on grass.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off in the Event Car Park. Please follow the yellow event signage and the parking stewards which will direct you.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available in the General Event Car Park next to the event site.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available within Abington Park. Please follow the yellow event signage and the parking stewards which will direct you to the car park. The event site is next to the event parking. Please note the car park is on grass.
Electric Charging points: The nearest charging points are at The County Cricket Ground next to Abington Park.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are numerous bus routes to Abington Park.
Bus: 1 Town Centre - Rectory Farm
10 Northampton - Kettering
16 Town Centre - Ecton Brook
53 Northampton - Brackmills
54 Northampton - Moulton Park
88 Northampton - Silverstone
X4 Northampton – Corby
X10 Northampton - Kettering
X46 Northampton - Raunds
X47 Northampton – Raunds
Train: The closest Train Station is Northampton which is 4 miles from Abington Park.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are various bike racks in Abington Park.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same grass field.
Unfortunately this event is not deemed suitable for wheelchair users. The course goes off the main path throughout the course and is primarily on grass, this can become boggy due to poor weather conditions. Throughout the park there is uneven terrain which the course route goes through.
However, for spectators, the park has paths throughout and offers a range of spots to view the participants at different parts of the course. Please be aware that the event parking is on grass.
We aim for maximum accessibility at our events. Our contact centre and on-site team are ready to assist with any needs or questions you may have.
Sunflower wristbands are available at the enquiries marquee, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
A QR code will be available on the main event site to access British Sign Language stage content for those who use BSL.
A fundraising pack with tips to help you reach your target
A customisable back sign
Training plans and support to help you prepare
Access to our Facebook community to help you get motivated
A Race for Life medal when you cross the finish line!
Get fundraising and training support, tips and resources to help you hit your target and prepare for your event.
Thanks to support from people like you, we've funded pioneering research to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. But our work isn't done yet. We want to bring about a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
The money you raise goes towards our research into more than 200 types of cancer. With you at the start line, just imagine how far we can go.
Your entry fee covers the cost of your event, but your fundraising helps us save and improve lives. Join the celebration, join the family, and join the thousands helping to raise the money we need to power Cancer Research UK’s biggest discoveries.
Get set for your Race for Life event with t-shirts, hats and accessories for everyone.
Join the incredible team of volunteers who make our Race for Life events possible.
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