Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 07 Jul 2024
Time
11:00
Venue
Fairlands Valley Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
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.
The course is on a mixture of paved pathways and grassy terrain. This course is wheelchair accessible with assistance due to some minor inclines throughout the route.
There will not be any water refill stations along the course so if you require water during the event, please remember to bring your own reusable water bottle already filled up. A Scottish Power water refill station will be available to use at the finish.
Please arrive 30 to 45mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.
Our courses have been measured with a measuring wheel. This is the most accurate measurement method and may not always match up with fitbits, Strava and Apple watches. Remember to follow the route carefully and don't cut corners as that will alter the distance you cover!
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section above to see what’s happening on the day.
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
10m
More than 10 million of you have taken part in Race for Life events since 1994, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
£970m
Race for Life has raised over £970 million towards life-saving cancer research since it began 30 years ago.
130,000+
With your money, we've helped develop radiotherapy, which helps 130,000+ people with cancer in the UK every year.
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 is on is in the centre of Fairland’s Valley Park Showground, between Broadhall Way and Six Hills Way.
If using what3words, enter ///fines.haven.sharp in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
The finish is in the same location.
Pedestrians: Please access the main event site via Six Hills Way.
General Event Parking: There is free car parking available in the event car park which you must access via Broadhall Way (please use this postcode SG2 9BN). Please follow the yellow directional signage on the day.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge car parking is available via the event car park which you must access via Broadhall Way (use postcode SG2 9BN). Follow the yellow directional signage on the day. Please make the Stewards in the carpark aware and they will direct you to the correct parking area closer to the main event site.
Drop Offs: There is free car parking available in the event car park which you must access via Broadhall Way (use postcode SG2 9BN). Please follow the yellow directional signage on the day. Drop off is available in this carpark.
Public Transport:
Bus: We recommend catching a bus from Stevenage Town Bus Station to the Roaring Meg and walking from there. This is a 14 minute walk to the park.
Train: Stevenage Train Station is a 30 minute walk away.
Electric Charging points: Nearest charging points are:
ChargePoint Charging Station, 2 Whittle Way, Stevenage SG1 2FS
BP Pulse Charging Station, Hotel Cromwell Stevenage, High St, Stevenage SG1 3AZ
Fuuse Charging Station, The Lamex Stadium, Broadhall Way, Stevenage SG2 8RH
Cycling & Bike Racks: Bike racks are available by the cafe on the lake side. A shared-use cycle track and footpath runs through much of the park. You can find more details of the cycle network in Stevenage by clicking here…
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
This course is deemed wheelchair accessible with assistance due to the grass areas, which can become soft and muddy in wet weather.
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.
If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you and check you are OK.
Our team of Event Managers are proud to be Dementia Friends.
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.
When you sign up to an event, you'll get fundraising support every step of the way. Get top tips, ideas and resources to help you hit your target and raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research.
Choose a training plan to help you get Race for Life ready. You could even use Strava or Fitbit to track your walk, jog or run.
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
