Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 19 May 2024
Time
11:00
Venue
Finsbury 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 start and finish is on Finsbury Park's western side, next to the netball courts and opposite Finsbury Park Cafe.
The course is on pathways but incorporates some inclines and declines.
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 45 mins 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 and finish lines are on Finsbury Parks western side, next to the Netball Courts and opposite Finsbury Park Cafe.
If using what3words, enter ///shall.kind.agenda in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
Pedestrians: Please access the Main Event Site via any of the park entrances and head towards the Netball Courts and Finsbury Park Cafe on the western side of the park.
General Event Parking: There is no parking for this event, please use Public Transport.
Blue Badge Parking: Please use the Hornsey Gate Entrance to access the Park. A Steward will ask to see your Blue Badge and direct you to the parking bays nearest to the main event site.
Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points due to the nature of this venue.
Bus: Local Bus Service to Finsbury Park Hornsey Gate is Bus Number W5. Local Bus Service to Finsbury Park, Blackstock Road (Stop L) is bus numbers 29 & 253.
Train: The nearest Train Station to Finsbury Park is Finsbury Park Station.
Electric Charging Points: Source London Charging Station, 85 Upper Tollington Park, N4 4LS (0.3 Miles to Finsbury Park). BP Pulse Charging Station, Wilberforce Rd (0.2 Miles to Finsbury Park).
Cycling & Bike Racks: Bike Racks available within Finsbury Park - Approx. 6-9 Spaces
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Bag drop
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Showers
Parking
This event is suitable for wheelchairs users with assistance, the course is on pathways throughout but does includes some inclines and declines.
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!
