Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 07 Jun 2026
Time
11:30
Venue
Markeaton Park
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 is on the grass field in the centre of the park. The course is a mixture of terrains and suitable for all abilities to walk, jog or run.
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 is on the large grass field in the centre of the park just a short walk down from the Café and Tennis courts.
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By car:
General Event Parking: There will be car parking available at the Mundy Play Centre car park and at The University of Derby Kedleston Road Car Park. Please follow event signs and stewards. Spaces are limited as such we advise car sharing and normal charges apply. Please note there is a 10 minute walk from the event car parks to the event site, please arrive in plenty of time to get parked and walk to the event site before your start time.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at either venue car park - Marketaon Car Park and the Mundy Play Centre car park.
Blue Badge Parking: There will be blue badge parking available at Markeaton Park car park and the Mundy Play Centre car park. Spaces are limited and normal charges apply. Please follow the event signs.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available at Markeaton Car Park. Details regarding this will be sent prior to the event permitting you have registered to volunteer online. Please follow the event signs.
Electric Charging points: No charging points available at the event. The nearest charging point can be found at The Markeaton, Kedleston Road, Derby, East Midlands, DE22 2TF.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Further details will be added shortly, please check back in a few weeks.
Bus: There are multiple bus routes that pass Markeaton Park. As such we advise you check your local bus timetable for your best route.
Train: The nearest station is Derby Train Station, which is around a 25 minute walk to the main event site. As such we recommend getting a taxi or sharing with friends from the station.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same grass field with tarmac paths surrounding it.
Course: The course uses a mixture of grass field, woodland paths and main park paths. The grassed areas could be effected by poor weather and adjustments will be made where ever possible. There is an up and down hill section for around 100m and a gravel path for around 80m in distance which may require assistance on the uneven and undulating sections.
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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