Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 31 May 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Bught 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 5k course is on the roads alongside the picturesque River Ness, crossing over Ness Bridge and Ness Islands. There are some sections on grass and woodland paths.
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 line is located on the Bught Park playing fields.
If using what3words, enter ///faces.oasis.crate in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is no event parking but there are a number of car parks in the city centre, only a short walk from the start line.
Drop Offs: At the Bught Drive/Torvean Avenue junction.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available next to the start area - accessible at the Bught Drive/Torvean Avenue junction.
Volunteer Parking: There is no event parking but there are a number of car parks in the city centre, only a short walk from the start line.
Electric Charging points: The closest are within the Highland Archive Centre car park. This is a chargeable car park.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance is on Bught Road. Please note, the Infirmary Bridge across the River Ness will be closed for safety reasons during the event. Please use Ness Bridge as an alternative.
Bus: The closest bus stop is on Glenurquart Road which is a 5 minute walk from the start line.
Train: Inverness train station is a 20 minute walk from the start line. Find help with planning your journey here.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are bike racks in front of the Inverness Lesuire Centre
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
This course is accessible to wheelchair users in dry weather, but due to a sizeable section of the course being on grass and woodland paths, assistance is recommended.
In wet weather a large section of the course will become inaccessible to wheelchair users which significantly reduce the distance. The grass start and finish area will also be difficult to access.
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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