Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 16 Jun 2024
Time
11:00
Venue
Malvern Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
The 5k is an achievable distance and a good first challenge for most people. At just over 3 miles it can take about an hour to walk on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Go at your own pace to help fund life-saving cancer research.
The start is in Malvern Park near Malvern Park Car Park
The course takes in both Malvern Park and Brueton Park which are joined. The route is all flat and is on a mixture of grass and tarmac paths. The course then continues out of the park onto New Road leading into the Town Centre. The finish is in Mell Sqaure in Solihull Town Centre.
There will not be any water refill stations along the course so if you require water during the event, please remember to bring your own reusable water bottle already filled up. A Scottish Power water refill station will be available to use at the finish
Please arrive 30 to 45mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.
Our courses have been measured with a measuring wheel. This is the most accurate measurement method and may not always match up with fitbits, strava and Apple watches. Remember to follow the route carefully and don't cut corners as that will alter the distance you c
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section above to see what’s happening on the day.
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
10m
More than 10 million of you have taken part in Race for Life events since 1994, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
£970m
Race for Life has raised over £970 million towards life-saving cancer research since it began 30 years ago.
130,000+
With your money, we've helped develop radiotherapy, which helps 130,000+ people with cancer in the UK every year.
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 Malvern Park near Malvern Park Car Park
If using what3words, enter ///bucket.legs.belt in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
The finish line is in Mell Sqaure in Solihull Town Centre.
Pedestrians: There are various public transport links to the venue.
General Event Parking: There is no official car parking for this event, please use Solihull Town Centre car parks. The town centre is approx 10 minutes walk from the event site. Please allow time for this.
Please note Malvern Park Car Park will be closed for the duration of the event.
Blue Badge Parking: There is blue badge parking available in the Town Centre Car Parks. The town centre is approx 10 minutes walk from the event site. Please allow time for this.
Please note Malvern Park Car Park will be closed for the duration of the event.
Volunteer Parking: There is no official car parking for this event please use Solihull Town Centre car parks. The town centre is approx 10 minutes walk from the event site. Please allow time for this.
Please note Malvern Park Car Park will be closed for the duration of the event.
Drop Offs: There are no dedicated drop off points at this event.
Public Transport:-
Bus:Bus routews 5, 5A and 899 serve the park.
Train: The nearest train station is in Solihull Town Centre which is an 18 min walk to the event site.
Electric Charging points: Mell Sqaure Car Park and Churchill Car Park both have charging points.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Available at the front of Parkridge Visitor Centre located in Brueton Park.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
This course is not suitable for wheelchair users due to several grassed areas on the course.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you need to bring a guide runner, 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 .
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.
When you sign up to an event, you'll get fundraising support every step of the way. Get top tips, ideas and resources to help you hit your target and raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research.
Choose a training plan to help you get Race for Life ready. You could even use Strava or Fitbit to track your walk, jog or run.
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
