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Salisbury 5k

Sunday 04 Jul 2027

Earlybird Aged 16 & over

£7.99

Earlybird Children

£5.50

Minimum fundraising target

£50.00

Date

Sunday 04 Jul 2027

Time

11:00

Venue

Hudson's Field

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Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

About the 5k event

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.

Location

Venue

Hudson's Field, Castle Road, Salisbury, SP1 3SA

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Course information

The start and finish is on grass. The course is mostly on cross country type tracks with undulating hills with spectacular views.

Click here to see the Course Map. Please note, this is subject to change.

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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 start and finish is within Hudson's Field.

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Travel information

By car:
General Event Parking:
We will be providing free of charge parking on grass for all participants and spectators within Hudson's Field. Please access via Castle Road and follow the car park signage and steward guidance. Please do not park in surrounding cul-de-sacs.

Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off within the event car park in Hudson's Field.

Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available towards the front of the event parking area. Stewards will direct any blue badge holders to these spaces.

Volunteer Parking: Event car parking is available in Hudson's Field, access via Castle Road.

Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.

Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians:
Access through main gates on Castle Road and Stratford Road.

Bus: No 8 bus from Salisbury City centre to Castle Road.

Train: The nearest train station is Salisbury, which is about a 30 minute walk from the venue. Please note - Stratford Road will be closed for the duration of this event.

Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.

Facilities

Available

Refreshments

Toilets

Dogs allowed

Parking

Not available or suitable

Bag drop

Showers

Not suitable for pushchairs

Not wheelchair accessible

Accessibility

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 Southampton and Bournemouth.

Event Site:
The start and finish areas are on grass, which is uneven in some places and firm underfoot. In wet weather, the ground may become soft or muddy.

Course:
The route includes tarmac roads, hardstanding, grass, gravel and woodland and is a single lap.
In poor weather, grass and woodland may become muddy and slippery, which could increase the level of assistance required.

There are also inclines and declines throughout the route, with a maximum ascent of 147m.

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What you'll receive

When you sign up to Race for Life, we'll support you every step of the way. You'll receive:

  • 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!

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Prepare for your event

Get fundraising and training support, tips and resources to help you hit your target and prepare for your event.

How your support saves lives

Over the past 50 years, our work has helped double cancer survival in the UK.

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.

Learn where your money goes

Crystal

Chaia is hugging a friend. They are both wearing pink and purple Race for Life T-shirts, smiling and posing for the camera.

I'm now clear of cancer and can’t wait to be taking part again in Race for Life with my daughter Chaia.

- Crystal, Race for Life Southampton

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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.