Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 17 May 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Finsbury Park
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.
The course is on pathways but incorporates some inclines and declines.
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 is on tarmac, and the finish is on grass on the eastern side of Finsbury Park, next to Seven Sisters Road.
If using what3words, enter ///edits.tiles.album in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By Car:
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.
Volunteer Parking: There is no parking for this event, please use Public Transport.
Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points due to the nature of this venue.
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).
Public Transport and Pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please access the Main Event Site via any of the park entrances and head towards the eastern side of the park, adjacent to Seven Sisters Road.
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.
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.
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.