Poole 5k 2025
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Poole 5k
£15.99 Aged 16 and over | £11.00 Children, under 6s free
Minimum fundraising target: £50
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
About the 5k event
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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.
Join forces or go solo
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Warm up with other Race for Lifers
Supporters and spectators welcome
Soak up the atmosphere
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.
Event details
The start and finish is located in Baiter Park.
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By car:
General Event Parking: There is limited parking around Baiter Park, available options are in car parks Harbourside 1 and 2. Please plan your journey and use town centre car parks where possible.
Blue Badge Parking: There is very limited blue badge parking available in car parks Harbourside 1 and 2. Please plan your journey and use town centre car parks where possible.
Volunteer Parking: Parking is Pay and Display for the day and can be found at Harbourside Park 2 Surface Car Park, BH15 1XU, which is a 1 minute walk from the volunteering marquee.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off in Harbourside 1 Car Park
Electric Charging points: Please use the below link for further information on nearby electric charging points: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/travel-and-transport/cars/electric-vehicle-charging
Public transport and pedestrians:
Bus:There are buses that stop near Baiter Park, to find out more please head to www.morebus.co.uk/.
Train: The closest train station to the venue is Poole Railway Station, BH15 2BQ, which is a 16 minute walk from the event site.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
The Poole course begins on Baiter Park with a short incline on grass, a gravel path and through a field where the grass is trodden down to make a track. The route follows the road through Poole Park and around the lake into Whitecliff Harbourside Park. From there the route is on well cut grass until the finish line. Due to these elements the route is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance. There is no disabled / accessibility parking on site.
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.
Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
Bring a water bottle
We’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Race for Life. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.
Have the right kit
It’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.
Be sun smart
Stay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.
Your back sign and race number
Remember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.