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Falkirk 5k

Sunday 21 Jun 2026

Aged 16 and over

£15.99

Children

£11.00

Minimum fundraising target

£50.00

Date

Sunday 21 Jun 2026

Time

10:30

Venue

Callendar Park

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Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

About the 5k event

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.

Location

Venue

Callendar Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1YR

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Course information

The start and finish are on grass. The course is predominantly on grass and woodland trails, including a number of hills.

Click here to see the Course Map. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Event details

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.

Meeting point

The start and finish lines are situated on the grass in front of Callendar House.

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Travel information

By car:
General Event Parking:
There is event parking at Callendar Business Park which is then a 10 minute walk to event site.

Drop Offs: Not close to event site.

Blue Badge Parking: Callendar Park Car Park.

Volunteer Parking: Callendar Park Car Park.

Electric Charging points: Lidl, 10 minute walk from event site, 1 Arnot St, Falkirk FK1 1YG.

Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians:
Within a 10/15 minute walk of the town centre. Walk in via Estate Avenue.

Bus: There are a number of buses that service Callendar Park which are within a short walk from the start line. Find help planning your journey here.

Train: Closest stations are Falkirk High or Falkirk Grahamston.

Cycling & Bike Racks: Available throughout Callendar Park.

Facilities

Available

Toilets

Dogs allowed

Parking

Not available or suitable

Refreshments

Bag drop

Showers

Not suitable for pushchairs

Not wheelchair accessible

Accessibility

This event is not wheelchair accessible or suitable for pushchairs due to the majority of the route utilising uneven woodland trails and grass that can become very muddy.

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.

What you'll receive

When you sign up to Race for Life, we'll support you every step of the way. You'll receive:

  • 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!

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Prepare for your event

Get fundraising and training support, tips and resources to help you hit your target and prepare for your event.

How your support saves lives

Over the past 50 years, our work has helped double cancer survival in the UK.

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.

Learn where your money goes

Crystal

Chaia is hugging a friend. They are both wearing pink and purple Race for Life T-shirts, smiling and posing for the camera.

I'm now clear of cancer and can’t wait to be taking part again in Race for Life with my daughter Chaia.

- Crystal, Race for Life Southampton

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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.

More ways to get involved

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50% off entry

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