Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Wednesday 08 May 2024
Time
19:00
Venue
Haigh Woodland 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 start and finish are entirely on hardstanding terrain and the course is on entirely tarmac path, the outbound leg is sloping downhill and the return leg has an uphill gradient
There will not be any water refill stations along the course so if you require water during the event, please remember to bring your own reusable water bottle already filled up. A Scottish Power water refill station will be available to use at the finish
Please arrive 30 to 45mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.
Our courses have been measured with a measuring wheel. This is the most accurate measurement method and may not always match up with fitbits, Strava and Apple watches. Remember to follow the route carefully and don't cut corners as that will alter the distance you cover!
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 lines are located in front of Haigh Hall
If using what3words, enter ///Notes.Digs.Buddy in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
Pedestrians: Pedestrians can access the site via the main car park of Haigh Woodland Park which is approx 250m from the event site
General Event Parking: Event parking is available at the main car parks of Haigh Woodland Park. A charge of £3 per car is applicable
Blue Badge Parking: There are a number of blue badge spaces within the main car park of Haigh Woodland Park. There is a journey of approximately 250m on a downhill tarmac path to the event site
Volunteer Parking: Event parking is available at the main car parks of Haigh Woodland Park.
Public Transport:-
Bus: The nearest bus station is Wigan Bus Station
Train: The nearest train station is Blackrod Train Station
Electric Charging points: No Electric Charging Points
Cycling & Bike Racks: No designated bike parking
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible in our ""Course Description"" and ""Travel notes"" section, so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs.
We have assessed this route and concluded it 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
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!
