Colchester 5k 2023
Colchester 5k
Sunday 9 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 9 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: Lower Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1XN 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 Colchester route is a single lap 5k which winds around historic Lower Castle Park and encompasses views of the river and, of course, the dramatic Roman Walls and Castle. Please take notice of signs on the course and to allow faster participants to pass safely by.
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.
Meeting point
The start line is within the main field in Lower Castle Park, next to the bowling green. You will see the main event area with the marquees, flags and staging.
To access the Start Line please enter Lower Castle park from Rye Gate. Rye Gate is accessed via Middle Mill Road found at the bottom of Maidenburgh Street, Northgate Street & St Peters Street. Please do not enter from Upper Castle Park direction or from Leisureworld’s direction as Race for Life participants will be running through these gates and areas due to the staggered start times.
If using what3words, enter ///chips.groups.manual in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
https://www.what3words.com/chips.groups.manual?partner=RaceForLife
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.
There is no parking at the venue however NCP Colchester High Street (Public Car Park) is a 5 minute walk away:
Nunns Road, Colchester, CO1 1EJ
1 hour = £2.45
2 hours = £4.90
3 hours = £7.35
4 hours = £9.80
Rates may be cheaper via the payment app, for more information please visit https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/colchester-high-street/
Colchester Train Station and bus services are just a walk away, for more information please go to www.visitcolchester.com
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
No parking
This route is mainly on grass and pathways with a few inclines. The ground can become soft and muddy near the river when there has been wet weather. For this reason we feel that wheelchair users would require assistance.
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 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.
