Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 13 Jun 2026
Time
10:00
Venue
Gloucester 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 start and finish is on grass. The course is fully contained within Gloucester Park around some beautiful lakes with a mix of grass and tarmac paths, mostly flat with a couple of hilly sections.
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 and finish is on the football pitches behind Basildon Sporting Village.
If using what 3 words, enter ///pokers.locate.caged in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: There will be limited FOC event car parking which can be accessed through 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.
Drop Offs: Next to the event site/opposite 3g football pitches. You will need to follow the route for the designated car park.
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.
Volunteer Parking: Small car park in front of the netball courts which can be accessed through Basildon Sporting Village car park
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.
Public transport and pedestrians:
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.
Bus: First Bus also operate a service to Gloucester Park. Find bus timetables here.
Train: Closest train station is Basildon which is 2 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 mostly 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 the ground can be quite uneven especially near the lake and it can get muddy in wet weather.
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.