Schedule changes
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Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 21 Jun 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Jesus Green
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 grass. The course is on a mix of tarmac, grass and cobbles. The route will take you running through the city centre, past market square, through the grounds of Kings College, before returning to Jesus Green.
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 and finish are both located in Jesus Green.
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By car:
General Event Parking: There is no dedicated event parking provided for this event. Please ensure the Park and Ride service or city centre car parks. Find more details on the Park and Ride offerings here.
Drop Offs: There is no dedicated drop off area provided for this event.
Blue Badge Parking: There is no dedicated blue badge parking provided for this event.
Volunteer Parking: There is no dedicated volunteer parking provided for this event.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The event is not easily accessible on foot.
Bus: There are a number of routes that stop outside Jesus Green. The following buses will stop here: Bus:1, 11, 13, 4, 75, 5,PR2 and X3
Train: Cambridge Train Station is a 10minuite drive from Jesus Green.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are a number of cycle racks in the city centre.
Refreshments
Toilets
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Dogs not allowed
Bag drop
Showers
We advise that this is wheelchair accessible with assistance due to the course terrain. The start and finish areas are both on the same grass area and the first park of the course is on grass.
This course is a mixture of paved pathways, cobbled streets and grassy terrain. The first and last 1km of the course is on grass and there is a large grass section in Stourbridge Common which can be challenging.
We aim for maximum accessibility at our events. Our contact centre and on-site team are ready to assist with any needs or questions you may have.
Sunflower wristbands are available at the enquiries marquee, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
A QR code will be available on the main event site to access British Sign Language stage content for those who use BSL.
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.
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