Earlybird offer!
Sign up to a 2027 event and get our earlybird pricing
Earlybird entry prices end 31 October 2026. T&Cs apply.
Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.99
Earlybird Children
£5.50
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 19 Jun 2027
Time
10:00
Venue
Hampstead Heath
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
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 start and finish are on East Heath Carpark overflow. The course 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.
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 is on the main entrance 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.
If using what3words, enter ///chemistry.slows.trader in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is NO general EVENT parking available at this venue.
Drop Offs: Please use a nearby road to drop off.
Blue Badge Parking: There is Blue badge parking available in the East Heath Carpark.
Volunteer Parking: There is no parking available, please use public transport
Electric Charging points: South End Road, NW32RL or Shell Recharge - Heath Hurst Road, NW32RX
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please access the event via East Heath Road.
Bus: 210 , 268, H3, N5
Train: 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.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Cycle Racks are available in the East Heath Carpark
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Parking
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 events nearby include London - Regents Park & London - Hyde Park
Event Site:
The start and finish areas are on hard standing, which is uneven and slightly sloped and firm underfoot. In wet weather, the ground may become muddy.
Course:
The route includes tarmac/hardstanding/grass/woodland.
In poor weather, grass and woodland may become [muddy and slippery, which could increase the level of assistance required.
There are also inclines & declines at several locations throughout the course, with a maximum gradient of&
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.