Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.99
Earlybird Children
£5.50
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 04 Jul 2027
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 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 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.
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
We aim to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible and you can find information here.
Our contact centre and on-site event team are available for any questions or requirements.
This event is wheelchair accessible with assistance.
Event Site:
The start and finish areas are on grass, which is flat and firm underfoot. In wet weather, the ground may become soft or muddy.
Course:
The route includes grass, tarmac and gravel/woodland paths, with possible congestion through the Castle School car park and the entrance/exit to Longrun Meadow from Longrun Lane.
In poor weather, Longrun Meadow may become muddy, soft and with flooded patches, which could increase the level of assistance required.
Parking:
Blue Badge parking is available, approximately 160m f
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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