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Epsom 3k 2023

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Epsom 3k
Sunday 18 Jun 2023

£14.99 Adults | £10.00 Children | Under 6s Free

Minimum fundraising target: £50
 

Date: Sunday 18 Jun 2023

Time: 11:30

Venue: Epsom Downs Racecourse

Everyone has a reason to Race for Life. Enter now and raise money for life-saving research. Together we will beat cancer.

About the 3k event

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The 3k is the perfect distance (just over 2 miles) to take on as your first Race for Life challenge! It's ideal to take part in solo, as a family or group and is a fun, achievable event for everyone. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Run, jog or walk at your own pace, or make your way around the course however suits you to fund our life-saving cancer research.

Location

Venue: Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Epsom, KT18 5LQ View map

Course information

The Epsom 3K course is a single lap course predominantly on grass and sand paths, with a small section on tarmac. The course has a few hills along the way. It takes place on the iconic Downs and is a lovely route.

Please arrive 30 to 45 minutes before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.

On the day

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Take part in a group or go solo
Take part as an individual or in a group and have fun raising money for life-saving research. You can walk, jog or run, going at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader getting family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to Race, you will be helping to beat cancer.
 
 
Warm up with other participants
Get moving just before you begin your Race for Life event with a live and interactive warm up session.
 
Supporters and spectators welcome
Spectators are very welcome on the day to cheer you on! The more the merrier.
 
Soak up the atmosphere
After you've completed the course, why not make a day of it with other participants, friends and family, and have a picnic in the park.

While your entry fee covers the cost of your event, it's the money you raise that will fund vital research and see more people surviving cancer.

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 meeting point is on the Downs inside the race track, by the hut car park at the bottom of Old London Road - please do not use the main Racecourse entrance. Please follow signage and directions from stewards to the event area.

If using what3words, enter ///panic.orbit.driver in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

There is plenty of free parking available in the Hut Car Park - please follow signs and stewards on the day. 

The nearest station is Tattenham Corner, a 10 minute walk away. This station is accessible. 

Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
Parking

Unfortunately due to the hills and terrain of the downs, this course is not suitable for wheelchair users. 

If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, 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

Bring a water bottle
We want to make Race for Life as sustainable as possible by reducing our single use plastic consumption, so please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide a water-refill solution that is cost-effective for the charity and environmentally-friendly.

Have the right kit
Think comfortable clothes and trainers. Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.

Be sun smart
Covering up will protect your skin. Find out more about being sun smart. Don't forget a hat and sunscreen.

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.

We're with you every step of the way

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