Cheltenham 5k 2025
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Cheltenham 5k
£15.99 Aged 16 and over | £11.00 Children, under 6s free
Minimum fundraising target: £50
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
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The 5k is an achievable distance and a good first challenge for most people. At just over 3 miles it can take about an hour to walk on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Go at your own pace to help fund life-saving cancer research.
Join forces or go solo
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Warm up with other Race for Lifers
Supporters and spectators welcome
Soak up the atmosphere
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.
Event details
The start and finish is located infront of the Grandstand buildings.
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By car:
General Event Parking: Free parking is available at the Racecourse. Please follow the stewards directions. The access to the start line is through Gate 21. This is approx 100m away from the start line.
Blue Badge Parking: Free parking is available at the Racecourse. Please follow the stewards directions. The access to the start line is through Gate 21. This is approx 100m away from the start line.
Volunteer Parking: Free parking is available at the Racecourse. Please follow the stewards directions. The access to the start line is through Gate 21. This is approx 100m away from the start line.
Drop Offs: Please use the car park as a drop off area. Please inform the stewards you are dropping .
Electric Charging points: There is electric car charging points at the racecourse, alternatively there is other alternative electric charging points. Please visit the 'visit cheltenham page' for more details: https://www.visitcheltenham.com/your-visit/travel/getting-to-cheltenham/electric-car-charging
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: If you are using satellite navigation, please key in the postcode: GL50 4SH. Alternatively, you can use the AA Route Planner and select GL50 4SH as the destination to access the main gate and follow signs to the event site.
Bus: For any local buses information please refer to the Stagecoach's website: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables.
Train: The nearest train station is Cheltenham and is about an hours walk away.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are bike racks located on the B4705 which is just 5minute walk to the racecourse.
This is contained within the racecourse. The majority of the course is mainly on pavement, however some sections are on grass, which can become boggy with poor weather. The course is wheelchair accessible with assistance due to the grass and woodchip areas. There are no narrow sections within the course.
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.
Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
Bring a water bottle
We’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Race for Life. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.
Have the right kit
It’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.
Be sun smart
Stay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.
Your back sign and race number
Remember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.