Aged 16 and over
£17.49
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 02 May 2026
Time
10:00
Venue
Lydiard Park
Offer ends 19 April 2026. T&Cs apply*
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 10k is a more challenging event, but without any pressure. Take it at your own pace and enjoy the atmosphere, or push yourself a little more. The events are chip-timed, so you can find out if you’ve beaten your personal best! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. However you take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
The start is on grass in line with the children's play area outside the Jungle Parc and Forest Cafe.
The course is on a mixture of tarmacked paths and woodland trails. Due to the nature of the venue, the route does involve some hills, uneven ground, twists and turns and all adds to the challenge and fun. The 10k is a double lap route.
The finish is on grass, a little further up from the start line near the large oak tree.
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 line is in line with the children's play area outside the Jungle Parc and Forest Cafe.
The finish line is a little further up from the start line near the large oak tree.
If using what3words, enter ///spouse.manages.tinny in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: We will be providing free of charge parking on grass for all participants and spectators within Lydiard Park in a specific area. Please enter the car park via the gate off of Hook Street. You can use the free what3words app and enter ///twins.solve.envisage to find the exact location. Note that is not the usual entrance you would use for Lydiard Park. Continue past the Lydiard Park signposted entrance for 300m, where you will see car parking signage and a steward to direct you into the car park. Normal parking charges will apply to the rest of Lydiard Park, so please ensure you follow the temporary event signage to ensure you do not have to pay. To access this event parking, please follow signs for Lydiard Park (via Hook Street), not signs for Lydiard House. Parking is not permitted on or via Hay Lane by Lydiard House).
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off within the car park for Lydiard Park off of Hook Street utilising the mini roundabout within the car park.
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: Volunteer parking is available within the general event parking.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are very few transport links to the venue. The closest entrance to the event site for pedestrians on foot is the entrance from Gower Close.
Bus: Find public transport options and plan your journey here.
Train: The nearest train station for this event is Swindon train station which is 4.2 miles and a 20 minute drive away.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
We recommend the course is wheelchair accessible but with assistance. The route is mostly on gravel trail paths that are flat. Around 1km there is a sharp incline into the woods. Please note that there is an accessible alternative to follow the track along the lake, there will be signage to highlight this. Some of the route is on grass outside Lydiard House, but then returns to gravel tracks for the rest of the route.
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.
Explore our other Race for Life events taking place across the country. Choose from a 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy® 5k or Pretty Muddy® Kids.
*Enter the code SPRING26 on the registration page to get 50% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.