Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 05 May 2024
Time
11:00
Venue
Harlow Town Park
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 start is on the showground field within Harlow Town Park.
The course is mainly on tarmac pathways with a small amount on grass. It takes in many of the beautiful tree-lined paths within the park - these trees are usually in blossom when Race for Life takes place.
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 45 mins 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 line is on the main showground area in Harlow Town Park. What 3 words: ///noble.sizes.jokes
Pedestrians: You can access the event site from any direction and you will see the main event site opposite the playground.
General Event Parking: There is no designated Race for Life participant car park, but Harlow Town Park is within walking distance of the town centre car parks and the car park at Harlow Town Railway Station. The nearest car parks can be found at: http://www.harlow.gov.uk/carpark-townpark
Blue Badge Parking:There is no designated Race for Life participant car park, closest car park with blue badge parking is Harlow Town Railway station and town centre car parks.
Bus: First Bus also operate a service to Harlow Town Park – see timetables at www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/.
Train: The nearest rail station is Harlow Town.
Electric Charging points: There are no electric charging point at the venue. Closest ones are Charge Point charging station - 1.3 miles and Pod Point charging station - 1.3 miles.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are no bike racks at Harlow Town Country Park. There are 52 bike racks at Harlow Town Railway station
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
With some undulating paths, we advise that this is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance as there are two large inclines located near School Lane in addition to some undulating paths throughout the route.
If you require further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or 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 need extra help at the event please 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.
There will be a British Sign Language Interpreter on stage at this event.
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!
