Schedule changes
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Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 14 Jun 2026
Time
10:00
Venue
Beach House Grounds
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 is within Beach House Grounds adjacent to Beach House West Car Park and Worthing Promenade.The course heads west along the seafront, following Marine Parade along the promenade on a single-lap 2.5k route. The finish is located back on Beach House Grounds.
Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. There will be a water refill station 1/2 around the course and a Scottish Power water refill station will be available to use at the finish.
Please arrive 30 to 45mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.
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 is within Beach House Grounds adjacent to Beach House West Car Park and Worthing Promenade.
The finish is located back on Beach House Grounds.
If using what3words, enter ///hotel.lights.scary in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
Pedestrians: You can enter Beach House Grounds from Splashpoint Leisure Centre, we would advise against entering via Beach House West Car Park - the event site is located north of the Splash Pad At The Gap.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is limited parking at the car park adjacent to Beach House Grounds; however, there are several public car parks within approx. 10 minutes’ walk: Montague Quarter Car Park, High Street Multi-Storey, NCP Car Park Worthing Union Place.
Blue Badge Parking: There are spaces available within Beach House West Car Park directly opposite the event site.
Drop Offs: There is no designated drop off point
Public Transport: Yes, there is public transport available to this event
Bus: Coastliner 700 – Number 9 and PULSE Route - all stop a 2 minute walk from the event site within Beach House Grounds.
Train: Southern into Worthing Station - please be aware this is a 20 minute walk to the event site
Electric Charging Points: BP Pulse Charging Station, High St, Worthing, BN11 1NY - approx. 0.3 miles from Beach House Grounds.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are bike racks located at Splashpoint Leisure Centre directly opposite the event site.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
This event is wheelchair accessible with assistance. The event site is on grass and participants move on to the tarmac promenade for the course - the course follows the seafront for 2.5km and loops back on itself. People with visual impairments are welcome to take part with a guide.
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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