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London - Hampstead 10k 2023

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London - Hampstead 10k
Saturday 17 Jun 2023

£17.49 Adults | £11.00 Children | Under 6s Free

Minimum fundraising target: £50

Date: Saturday 17 Jun 2023

Time: 10:00

Venue: Hampstead Heath

Everyone has a reason to Race for Life. Enter now and raise money for life-saving research. Together we will beat cancer.

About the 10k event

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The 10k is just over 6 miles and perfect for those looking for more of a challenge. Take on a longer distance without pressure! If you enjoy walking or running and have taken part in charity runs before, then a 10k could be the one for you. Take it at your own pace, in a group, or go solo and push yourself a bit further while helping to fund our life-saving cancer research.

Location

Venue: Hampstead Heath, Off East Heath Road, London, NW3 1BP View map

Course information

The Hampstead route takes place on Hampstead Heath and is a circular, single lapped course, starting and finishing on East Heath. The route takes place on tarmac but also runs through the woodland area with a few steep hills in places.

Please arrive 30 to 45 minutes before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.

On the day

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Take part in a group or go solo
Take part as an individual or in a group and have fun raising money for life-saving research. You can walk, jog or run, going at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader getting family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to Race, you will be helping to beat cancer.
 
 
Warm up with other participants
Get moving just before you begin your Race for Life event with a live and interactive warm up session.
 
Supporters and spectators welcome
Spectators are very welcome on the day to cheer you on! The more the merrier.
 
Soak up the atmosphere
After you've completed the course, why not make a day of it with other participants, friends and family, and have a picnic in the park.

While your entry fee covers the cost of your event, it's the money you raise that will fund vital research and see more people surviving cancer.

Event details

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.

Meeting point

The meeting point for the start and finish of the event is at East Heath Car Park, just off East Heath Road. The main entrance is at the junction of Downshire Hill and East Heath Road. Please be aware that the Heath is a very large area with multiple entrance points. It can take over 30-40 mins to get from one end of the Heath to another, so please arrive at the correct entrance on East Heath Road. The closest postcode is NW3 1TH which should take you closest to the event site.

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

There is no parking available at this event. The closest station to this event is Hampstead Heath Rail on the London Overground. The event site on East Heath Road is around a 5-7 minute walk from the station.

There is also Hampstead Underground Station in Hampstead Village. The event site on East Heath Road is around a 15-20 minute walk from this station.

Dogs allowed
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Toilets
Bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
No parking

Due to the nature of the course and terrain with some steep hills and wooded sections, unfortunately this event is not suitable for wheelchair users.  

If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, 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

Bring a water bottle
We want to make Race for Life as sustainable as possible by reducing our single use plastic consumption, so please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide a water-refill solution that is cost-effective for the charity and environmentally-friendly.

Have the right kit
Think comfortable clothes and trainers. Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.

Be sun smart
Covering up will protect your skin. Find out more about being sun smart. Don't forget a hat and sunscreen.

Your back sign and race number
Remember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.

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