Sheffield 5k 2023
Sheffield 5k
Sunday 11 Jun 2023
£15.99 Adults | £11.00 Children, under 6s free
Minimum fundraising target: £50
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
About the 5k event
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.
Join forces or go solo
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 get muddy, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Warm up with other Race for Lifers
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
Supporters and spectators welcome
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.
Soak up the atmosphere
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
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.
Event details
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.
Meeting point
The start and finish lines are located in the field next to the Animal Farm
If using what3words, enter //////stop.hello.chin in the free app, to find the exact starting point
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site for pedestrians is the Animal Farm entrance on Hemsworth Road
General Event Parking: Located in the field in front of the cricket pavilion on Cobnar Road, off Hemsworth Road. The journey from this car park to the event site is a 5 min walk and does involve a path with a steep and gradual incline
Please adhere to the one way system and 5mph restrictions at all times
Event Parking is free of charge
Blue Badge Parking: Limited Blue Badge parking spaces are available at the animal farm entrance off Hemsworth Road, this car park would be most suited to blue badge holders
Alternatively event parking (including additional blue badge parking) is available at the Cobnar Road entrance, off Hemsworth Road
The journey from this car park to the event site is a 5 min walk and does involve a path with a steep and gradual incline
Please adhere to the one way system and 5mph restrictions at all times
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is the same as general event parking. Please refer to this section
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off in the Animal Farm Car Park (no event parking here, drop off only)
Public Transport: Graves Park is serviced by multiple bus routes. The nearest bus stop to the event site is Hemsworth Road which is a 5 min walk away via the Animal Farm car park entrance
Bus: The number 20 bus stops on Hemsworth Road, this is the nearest bus stop to the event site. Plan your journey https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/
Train: The nearest train station is Sheffield, located 4 miles away
Electric Charging points: Not available at the venue
Cycling & Bike Racks: Not available at the venue
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
Parking
We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible in our course description section so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs
Please refer to the meeting point, course information and travel sections to view more information on each of these areas
We have assessed this route and concluded it is not wheelchair accessible. We offer a 3K route on the same day & time that is wheelchair accessible
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
We aim to have a British Sign Language Interpreter available on stage whilst our event host is speaking
Bring a water bottle
We’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Race for Life. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.
Have the right kit
It’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.
Be sun smart
Stay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.
Your back sign and race number
Remember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.
We're with you every step of the way
Get fundraising support
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.
Prepare for your 5k event
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.
Facebook community support
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
