Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 17 May 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Birkenhead 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 are on grass. The course is on a mixture of grass and tarmac path.
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 lines are located on the field behind the Birkenhead sea cadets.
If using what3words, enter ///blunt.wing.fall in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car
General Event Parking: There is no designated car parks available at this event. There is limited on-street parking on Ashville Road.
Drop Offs: There is no designated drop off point.
Blue Badge Parking: There is no parking available at this event.
Volunteer Parking: There is no parking available at this event.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest pedestrian entrance to the event site is via Park Road East - Approx 140m from the event site.
Bus: There are many bus routes that stop at Birkenhead Park, these are some of the closest and the routes that they service:
Route 216 – Woodside Circular
Route 407 – Liverpool to West Kirby
Route 418 – New Ferry to Birkenhead
Route 437 – Liverpool to Birkenhead
Route 410 – New Brighton to Clatterbridge Hospital
Route 658 – Saughall Massie Road / Kingfisher Way to Wallasey Village / Village Way
Train: Birkenhead Park train station is a 5 minute walk.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at the event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
We have assessed this route and concluded it is wheelchair accessible. Please see more details in the "Course Description" and "Travel notes" sections.
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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