Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.99
Earlybird Children
£5.50
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Friday 07 May 2027
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.
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 starts and finishes in front of the ‘Jewel in Wigan’s Crown’, Haigh Hall. Participants enjoy the Park’s peaceful woodland trails as they descend towards the Plantation Gates, before returning uphill back to the finish line. The course is on paths however these can be uneven and narrow in places. The uphill gradient makes this a fun challenge you will be proud to complete.
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 and finish lines are located in front of Haigh Hall.
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By car
General Event Parking: Event parking is available at the main car parks of Haigh Woodland Park. A charge of £3 per car is applicable.
Drop Offs: There is no designated drop off point.
Blue Badge Parking: There are a number of blue badge spaces within the main car park of Haigh Woodland Park.
Volunteer Parking: Event parking is available at the main car parks of Haigh Woodland Park.
Electric Charging points: No electric charging points at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Pedestrians can access the site via the main entrance of Haigh Woodland Park which is approx. 300m from the event site.
Bus: The nearest bus station is Wigan Bus Station.
Train: The nearest train station is Blackrod Train Station.
Cycling & Bike Racks: None available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Not wheelchair accessible
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 not wheelchair accessible. Alternative accessible 5k events nearby include Manchester and Blackburn.
Event Site:
The start and finish areas are on tarmac path, which is flat.
Course:
The route includes tarmac paths that are occasionally uneven, and is a two-way section throughout. In poor weather, paths may become slippery, especially on downhill gradients.
There are also steep inclines and declines throughout the course, with a maximum gradient of 60% with no alternatives, making the event unsuitable to wheelchair users.
Parking:
Blue Badge parking is available, approximately 300m from
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.
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.
Enter the code FLASH30 on the registration page to get 30% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.