Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 09 Jun 2024
Time
11:00
Venue
Alexandra Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
The 5k is an achievable distance and a good first challenge for most people. At just over 3 miles it can take about an hour to walk on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Go at your own pace to help fund life-saving cancer research.
The start is on the Middle Lawn of Alexandra Park and to the right of Eat@The Park Cafe. The course is on pathways around Alexandra Park and has a few inclines and woodland paths. The finish is on the Middle Lawn of Alexandra Park to the left of Hastings Bowls Club.
There will not be any water refill stations along the course so if you require water during the event, please remember to bring your own reusable water bottle already filled up. A Scottish Power water refill station will be available to use at the finish.
Please arrive 30 to 45 mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.
Our courses have been measured with a measuring wheel. This is the most accurate measurement method and may not always match up with Fitbits, Strava and Apple Watches. Remember to follow the route carefully and don't cut corners as that will alter the distance you cover!
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
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 above to see what’s happening on the day.
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
10m
More than 10 million of you have taken part in Race for Life events since 1994, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
£970m
Race for Life has raised over £970 million towards life-saving cancer research since it began 30 years ago.
130,000+
With your money, we've helped develop radiotherapy, which helps 130,000+ people with cancer in the UK every year.
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 line is on the Middle Lawn of Alexandra Park and to the right of Eat@The Park Cafe near the Bandstand.
If using what3words, enter ///twin.filer.wished in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
Pedestrians: Please access the Event Site via either of the Entrances on Dordrecht Way. Continue down the hill towards Eat@The Park Cafe and the Band Stand until you reach the Middle Lawn.
General Event Parking: There is no parking for this event, please use Public Transport.
Blue Badge Parking: Acsessible Users are able to park on Dordrecht Way for the duration of the event. Please approach one of the Stewards at either end of the road and show them your Valid Blue Badge for access.
Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points due to the nature of this venue.
Bus: Local Bus Service to Alexandra Park - Bus Number 26A and 99
Train: The Nearest Train Stations to Alexandra Park are Hastings and Ore Stations which can be accessed via Brighton, Kent and London Lines.
Electric Charging Points: GeniePoint Charging Station Morrisons, Hastings, TN34 1RN (0.4 Miles to Alexandra Park). GeniePoint Charging Station ESSO, Bohemia Rd, Saint Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6RA (1.3 Miles to Alexandra Park)
Cycling & Bike Racks: Bike Racks are not avalible at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
The Hastings course is mainly on park pathways but the main event site is on grass.The route takes you along an uneven woodland path and there is a slight incline along the course. We advise that this event is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance, but want to make participants aware that the ground can be quite uneven.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you need to bring a guide runner, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at raceforlife@cancer.org.uk.
If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you and check you are OK.
Our team of Event Managers are proud to be Dementia Friends.
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.
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.
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.
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
