Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 07 Jun 2026
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.
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.
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.
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By car:
General Event Parking: There is no parking for this event, please use Public Transport.
Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points.
Blue Badge Parking: Accessible 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.
Volunteer Parking: There's no designated volunteer parking (although there's accessible parking available on Dordrecht Way if needed)
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)
Public transport and pedestrians:
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.
Bus: The nearest bus stop is St Helen's Park Road - 329, 329A & 384 (0.08 miles).
Train: The Nearest Train Stations to Alexandra Park are Hastings and Ore Stations which can be accessed via Brighton, Kent and London Lines.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available 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.
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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