Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 17 May 2026
Time
10:30
Venue
Delamere Forest
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.
This 5km route on forest tracks takes in some of the beautiful scenery within Delamere Forest. The ground conditions are generally very good at all times of the year, although some areas can get muddy in wet weather. It is an undulating course which creates a great challenge, but it does not have any significant inclines.
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 lines are located next to the Delamere Forest visitor centre and café.
If using what3words, enter ///walked.drive.fills in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
Please note if you are travelling to the venue via Hatchmere Crossroads, United Utilies have closed the crossroads and will have a diversion in place to the venue. Please allow for extra travel time to accommodate this diversion.
By car
General Event Parking: Parking is available in the main forest car park next to the visitor centre and cafe. A discounted rate of £6 per car is available on the day using the QR codes dotted around the event site. Members can park for free.
Drop Offs: The drop off point is at Delamere Forest Train Station, which is approximately 300m from the event site.
Blue Badge Parking: Parking is available in the main forest car park next to the visitor centre and cafe. From here, it is 100m on tarmac paths to get to the event site. A discounted rate is available on the day using the QR codes dotted around the event site. Members can park for free.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available free of charge, the location of this will be communicated by the event manager prior to the event to all those signed up to volunteer.
Electric Charging points: None available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are plenty of public access points to this venue.
Bus: There are no buses to this event.
Train: Delamere Train Station is approximately 300m walk from the event site.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There is limited space available outside the cafe.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
We have assessed this route and have concluded it is wheelchair accessible with assistance.
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.