Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 15 Jun 2024
Time
11:00
Venue
Hampstead Heath
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
The 5k is an achievable distance and a good first challenge for most people. At just over 3 miles it can take about an hour to walk on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Go at your own pace to help fund life-saving cancer research.
The course is on Hampstead Heath and is a circular 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.
The finish is on the main entrance is at the junction of Downshire Hill and East Heath Road.
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 is on 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.
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Pedestrians: Pleae access the event via East Heath Road.
General Event Parking: There is no parking available at this event.
Blue Badge Parking: There is Blue badge parking available in the East Heath Carpark.
Drop Offs: Please use East Heath Carpark to drop off.
Public Transport:-
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.
Electric Charging points: N/A
Cycling & Bike Racks: Please check back for more information on bike racks.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
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/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.
If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you and check you are OK.
Our team of Event Managers are proud to be Dementia Friends
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!
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