Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 10 May 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Gyllyngvase Beach Car 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 is on tarmac roads throughout Falmouth town centre, heading up Cliff Road, looping around the Castle and back down Cliff Road. Over 50% of the route is on an incline which is rewarded with wonderful views.
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 & finish line is within Gyllynvase Car Park.
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By car:
General Event Parking: Event Car Parking is available at Swanpool Beach. Please note, Swanpool Beach Car Park is approximately a 17 minute walk away from the event site (0.8 miles). Please factor this in to your travel time. Please follow signs on the day as some roads in the area will be closed for the event.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off outside of the road closures on Queen Mary Road or Swanpool Car Park.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available on Queen Mary Road but be aware that this road is effected by the road closures in place for this event.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available on Queen Mary Road but be aware that this road is effected by the road closures in place for this event.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: If you are walking to the event, the event is at Gyllyngvase Beach Car Park off of Spernen Wyn Road.
Bus: Find public transport options and plan your journey here.
Train: The nearest train station is Falmouth Town Station, which is approximately a 10 minute walk from the event area. The event area is also a short walk from various bus stops.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Refreshments
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
We recommend the course is wheelchair accessible but with assistance. Please be mindful that although this course is flat and on tarmacked roads, over 50% is on an incline so assistance may be required. This also includes the same for pushchairs, the route is mainly flat with a number of inclines, therefore please do consider this.
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.
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