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Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 15 Jun 2024
Time
10:00
Venue
Gloucester Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
At just over 2 miles, 3k is ideal for families or groups having a go at their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable event for everyone – and an unforgettable day out. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Walk, jog or run or make your way around the course however suits you and help fund life-saving cancer research.
The start is on the football pitches behind Basildon Sporting Village. The course is fully contained within Gloucester Park around some beautiful lakes and a mix of grass and tarmac paths, mostly flat with a few hilly sections. The finish is in the same location as the start.
There will not be any water refill stations along the course so if you require water during the event, 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 line is on the football pitches bheind Basildon Sporting Village - opposite the Netball Courts. If using what 3 words, enter ///pokers.locate.caged in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
The finish line is also on the Football pitches behind Basildon Sporting Village.
Pedestrians: Please access the main event site via Basildon Sporting Village car park. Follow the path from the car park straight ahead towards the netball courts and football pitches.
General Event Parking: There will be limited FOC event car parking which can be accessed thorugh Basildon Sporting Village car park, please follow the traffic management signs. Gloucester Park is a short walk from the Town Centre so the Town Centre car parks are also an option. We ask that participants refrain from parking in the retail parks to avoid congestion in this area.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available within Basildon Sporting Village Car Park. Please note that this is separate from the designated participant/ spectator parking area, or alternatively, you can get dropped off next to the event site before parking up in the designated car park.
Drop Offs: Next to the event site/ opposite 3g football pitches. You will need to follow the route for the designated car park.
Public Transport:-
Bus: First Bus also operate a service to Gloucester Park – see timetables at www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/
Train: Closest train station is Basildon which is 2 miles away.
Electric Charging points:There are 2 charging stations located in Basildon Sporting Village car park. Alternatively, BP pulse charging station is 1.3 miles away.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are 15 cycle spaces located at the front of the Basildon Sports Village building
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Car park, event site and route are majority on grass. The route includes paved paths, is relatively flat but there are a few sections of uneven ground and inclines. This event is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance, but be aware that the ground can be quite uneven especially near the lake and it can get muddy in wet weather.
If you require further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or 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 need extra help at the event please 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.
There will be a British Sign Language Interpreter on stage at this event.
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!
