Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
Time
19:00
Venue
Blackpool Promenade
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 flat, hardstanding terrain. The Course is on surfaced paths which is predominantly flat apart from one small section with a steep incline. There is an alternative route for wheelchair users and prams.
The new 2026 course begins and ends at the iconic Blackpool Tower by the Comedy Carpet. Participants run towards North Pier, follow the lower promenade with individual U‑turns, then climb past the Hole in the Wall Café to the middle promenade before racing back to the finish. The 5k route is one lap, featuring a U‑turn in line with the go karting track and the Historic Lift Tower.
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 are located next to the Comedy Carpet on the Festival Headland.
If using what3words, enter ///fixed.rated.visits in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is no designated parking available at this event. Please use local car parks.
Drop Offs: A drop off point will be provided on the evening of the event close to the Comedy Carpet. Please follow event signage and the stewards will direct you.
Blue Badge Parking: There is no designated blue badge parking available at this event. Please use local car parks with blue badge parking.
Volunteer Parking: There is no designated parking available at this event. Please use local car parks.
Electric Charging points: The closest electric charge point is located at Blackpool Central Car Park, FY1 5QE.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site for pedestrians on foot is off the A584.
Bus: Blackpool Bus Station is approximately 700m's from the Comedy Carpet. A tram service is available from the bus station to the venue.
Train: Blackpool North Train Station is approximately 1.2 miles from the Comedy Carpet. A tram service is available from outside the station to the venue.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There is no designated cycling & bike racks.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
We have assessed this route and concluded it is wheelchair accessible with assistance.Please refer to the "Course Description" and "Travel notes" sections to help you make an informed decision based on your own specific needs.
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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