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Haydock 3k 2023

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Haydock 3k
Sunday 2 Jul 2023

£14.99 Adults | £10.00 Children | Under 6s Free

Minimum fundraising target: £50
 

Date: Sunday 2 Jul 2023

Time: 11:00

Venue: Haydock

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

About the 3k event

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The 3k is the perfect distance (just over 2 miles) to take on as your first Race for Life challenge! It's ideal to take part in solo, as a family or group and is a fun, achievable event for everyone. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Run, jog or walk at your own pace, or make your way around the course however suits you to fund our life-saving cancer research.

Location

Venue: Haydock, Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0HQ View map

Course information

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

The Haydock 3k route is set in the iconic backdrop of the famous racecourse, Haydock Park. The terrain is flat and is a mixture of grass, paths and track and includes a small sand path.

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

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 is situated in the middle of the racecourse on the farside of the pond. To get there you will need to walk through the famous stands and cross the race track into the centre. The finish line will also be within the similar vacinity.

If using what3words, enter ///rocks.bike.doing in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

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

Car parking is free of charge at the venue. Disabled parking is available.

By car: The venue is located just one mile from junction 23 of the M6. The main car park is accessed from the A580 East. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode WA12 0HQ.

By train: The nearest train station to Haydock Park Racecourse is Newton-le-Willows, available on trains running from Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria and Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street.

By bus: You can get the 620 (St Helens to Hindley Green via Ashton and Haydock) and the 320 (St Helens to Wigan via Ashton and Haydock). Times may vary on Sunday so please check before travel. For journey times please call 0871 200 2233 or go to arrivabus.co.uk.

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

Dogs allowed
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
Parking

Due to the soft sand, grass and uneven surfaces throughout the course, following an assessment it has been recommended as not suitable for wheelchair users, mobility aids, and pushchairs. However, please also read the course information section and decide whether you feel this is a suitable course for you.

The event site is mainly on tarmac path with grass and gravel surrounding it. If spectating, the event site is mainly on grass so those with mobility issues may require assistance on the uneven surfaces. Please be aware the ground conditions may deteriorate quickly in bad weather.

The car park located at the venue has disabled parking available – please speak to a car park steward upon arrival who will assist you with this.

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 Mond

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.

We're with you every step of the way

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