Caernarfon 5k 2024
Caernarfon 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
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
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 line is located in Parc Coed Helen.
The finish line is on the road in front of Caernarfon Castle.
If using what3words, enter ///drift.scans.adjust in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the park is via Aber Foreshore Road, which is accessible by crossing the bridge from the town.
General Event Parking: There is no designated parking available for the event, but there will be directional arrows around the town to direct you to suitable car parks.
Blue Badge Parking: The nearest available disabled parking is at the Slate Quay car park, from there it is approximately 300m to the start line on a tarmac road.
Volunteer Parking: There is no dedicated event volunteer parking for this event.
Drop Offs: The suitable location for drop offs is at Slate Quay car park. From here it is approximately a 300m walk to the start line.
Public Transport: No public transport is available to the event site.
Bus: No buses are available to get to the event site.
Train: There are no trains availalbe to get to this event.
Electric Charging points: There are no electric charging points available at this event.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are no bike storage facilities at this event.
We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs.
Please refer to the meeting point, course information and travel sections where we aim to give you suffient information on each of these areas.
We have assessed this route and concluded it is wheelchair accessible.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you need to bring a guide runner, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at raceforlife@cancer.org.uk
We aim to have a British Sign Language Interpreter available on stage whilst our event host is speaking.
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.