Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 21 Jun 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Greenhead 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 course is set within Huddersfield’s historic Greenhead Park, beginning near the Greenhead Railway and Café in the Park. Participants complete one lap of the 2.5km route before a separate second lap adds the final 500m. Featuring hardstanding paths, rolling undulations, and short grass sections, the course offers scenic twists and turns through the park’s vibrant landscape. This 3k blends challenge, speed, and atmosphere for an unforgettable running experience.
Click here for Course Map. Please note, this is subject to change.
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 are located within the main field at Greenhead Park, behind the café, next to the miniature railway station.
If using what3words, enter ///fend.adults.piles in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is no designated parking available for the event. There are parking spaces around the perimeter of the park. Parking is mainly free but some restrictions apply. Therefore please park carefully and responsibly and consider access for residents and emergency vehicles.
Drop Offs: Streets surrounding Greanhead Park can be used for drop offs but please do so in a safe manner, being mindful of traffic and local residents.
Blue Badge Parking: There are some blue badge spaces close to all of the entrances to the park.
Volunteer Parking: There is no designated volunteer parking available for the event. There are parking spaces around the perimeter of the park. Parking is mainly free but some restrictions apply. Therefore please park carefully and responsibly and consider access for residents and emergency vehicles.
Electric Charging points: The nearest charging point is on Henry Street, HD1 4DA.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site for pedestrians on foot is on Park Drive.
Bus: Various buses run from Huddersfield Bus Station to Greenhead Park. It is approx. 3 minutes by bus.
Train: Huddersfield Westgate train station is opposite Huddersfield Bus Station. It is approx. 3 minutes by bus. Find up to date travel information here.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Bike racks are availible by the bowling greens and tennis courts inside Greenhead Park
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
We have assessed this route and concluded it is wheelchair accessible with assistance. The course terrain may vary according to recent weather conditions. Please refer to the "Course Description" and "Travel notes" sections to help you make an informed decision based on your own specific needs.
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.
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!
