Aged 16 and over
£18.99
Children
£14.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 20 Jun 2027
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.
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 winds through Huddersfield’s historic Greenhead Park, starting near the Greenhead Railway and Café in the Park. Runners complete two laps of the 2.5km route before heading to finish. With hardstanding paths, rolling undulations and short grass sections, the 5k offers scenic twists, lively terrain and great atmosphere. CLICK HERE to see the course map, subject to change.
Child entry is for children ages 6-15. Children can only be registered (and must be accompanied on the day) by a parent or guardian, or an adult over 18 who has the consent of the child's parent or legal guardian.
Adults who have registered for an event can bring children under the age of 6 free of charge, but they will not be registered participants.
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 aim to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible and you can find information here.
Our contact centre and on-site event team are available for any questions or requirements.
This event is wheelchair accessible with assistance.
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 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.
For travel, facilities and information on what to bring on the night, please refer to the Event Details section below. Please check your welcome pack or emails for your start time. If you have signed up less than 10 days before the event, you will need to collect your pack on the day of the event from the Enquiries Marquee.