Haydock 5k 2023
Haydock 5k
Sunday 2 Jul 2023
£15.99 Adults | £11.00 Children
This is a 5k for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.
Key Information
Date: Sunday 2 Jul 2023
Time: 11:00
Adults: £15.99
Children: £11.00
Young Adults: £15.99
Under 6 entry (Girls and boys): free and no registration needed
Venue: Haydock, Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0HQ View map
Distance: 5k
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 5k 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.
Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events.
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.
No 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 youIf 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
Supporter / spectator access
We are delighted to welcome spectators to Race for Life so please do bring your family and friends along to cheer you on and support you on the day.
Please bring a filled water bottle with you to your event as we're proactively managing our impact on the environment. We will be removing single use plastic bottles.
