Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 05 Jul 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Bridgwater and Taunton College (Taunton Centre)
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 3k is ideal for families or groups doing their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable and an unforgettable day out! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. 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 is on grass. The course is on mixed terrain with gentle slopes but is mainly on gravel paths. The Taunton route runs through the picturesque Longrun Meadow taking in views across Taunton.
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 is on the Castle School playing field, alongside the cricket pitch opposite the Castle Sports Centre.
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By car:
General Event Parking: There is limited parking at this event, please use the Heron Drive entrance to Bridgwater & Taunton College following the signage to access this parking, this parking is within a 500m walking distance to the event site. For further information on where to park locally please visit the Taunton Deane Borough Council website here.
Drop Offs: Participants could use a safe drop off point within the Bridgwater & Taunton College layby at the front of the college.
Blue Badge Parking: There is hardstanding Disabled parking available within the Bridgwater & Taunton College Car park via Heron Drive a Blue Badge and Clock to be displayed, this parking is within 400m of the event site.
Volunteer Parking: There is limited parking at this event, please use the Heron Drive entrance to Bridgwater & Taunton College following the signage to access this parking, this parking is within a 500m walking distance to the event site.
Electric Charging points: The nearest electric charging point is at Bridgwater & Taunton College Wellington Rd, Taunton TA1 5AX, VIRTA Charging Station.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Participants are best walking to Bridgwater & Taunton College and aiming for Castle School at the rear of the Main Building, Castle School can be accessed via Longrun Lane, Longrun Meadow and Heron Drive.
Bus: These Bus lines stop near The Castle School:22, 22A, 25, 3, PR1. The nearest stations to The Castle School are:
Aylands Road, Taunton is 537 meters away, 7 min walk.
Fish And Chip Shop, Taunton is 694 meters away, 9 min walk.
Somerset College 1, Taunton is 1241 meters away, 17 min walk.
Manor Orchard, Taunton is 1503 meters away, 20 min walk.
Train: These Train lines stop near The Castle School: Cross Country and Great Western Railway to Taunton Rail Station, TA1 1QP and is a 20min walk to the event site.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Bridgwater & Taunton College and Castle School has plenty of cycle parking options, its advised to use a bike lock on-site.
Refreshments
Toilets
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Dogs not allowed
Bag drop
Showers
The route has a mixed terrain with gentle slopes but is mainly on gravel through Longrun meadow. The event site and part of the route is on grass. This event is wheelchair accessible with assistance but can become boggy and uneven in poor weather conditions.
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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