Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 28 Jun 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Cheltenham Racecourse
Offer ends 19 April 2026. T&Cs apply*
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 tarmac, located in front of the grandstand buildings. The course is on a combination of grass, woodchip and paths, which circles and is contained within the racecourse.
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 located in front 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.
Drop Offs: Please use the car park as a drop off area. Please inform the stewards you are dropping.
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.
Electric Charging points: There is electric car charging points at the racecourse, alternatively there is other alternative electric charging points. Find more information on electric charging points here.
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: Find any local bus service information here.
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.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
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.
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.
Explore our other Race for Life events taking place across the country. Choose from a 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy® 5k or Pretty Muddy® Kids.
*Enter the code SPRING26 on the registration page to get 50% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.