Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 05 Jul 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Mote 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 are on grass. The course runs around the lake, through "cross country" terrain, and along the paths of the park. The course has a few steep inclines.
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 area will be located between Mote Park Pavilion cafe, Maidstone Leisure Centre and 'Mote Park Main Children's Playground' (as labelled on Google Maps).
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By car:
General Event Parking: The designated Race for Life car park opens at 09:15 and will close at 15:00, so please ensure that your vehicle is moved by this time. Any cars left in this car park after this time will be locked in until the following day.
Drop Offs: Please follow the traffic management signs towards the car park. Stewards will be in position to manage the drop off. You will exit via the Leisure Centre.
Blue Badge Parking: There are blue badge parking bays in the main Mote Park Car Park, which is behind the children's play ground.
Volunteer Parking: There is parking for volunteers on site. The Event Manager will provide further details nearer the time.
Electric Charging points: There are non available at this event. The closest ones are Pod Point - 0.3 miles or KCC charging point - 0.3 miles.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are a number of access points at Mote Park. Please head towards the Cafe and you will see the main event site.
Bus: The Mall bus station is 1 mile from the main event site.
Train: Maidstone West is 1.7 miles away and Maidstone East is 1.4 miles.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are bike racks available within the park.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Not wheelchair accessible
The event is unsuitable for wheelchair users due to the uneven terrain and some steep inclines.
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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