Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 16 Jun 2024
Time
11:00
Venue
Newbury Racecourse
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 5K route begins in front of the grandstand, heading out along the path parallel to the flats that overlook the racecourse. The route then enters the proximity of the racecourse and follows it around the edge for approximately 3KM, before looping around the driving range and heading back towards the event site to finish. Please be aware the ground can be uneven at times.
The start is on The start is on hardstanding located in front of the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand
The course is on a mixture of terrain; hardstanding, gravel paths and grass.
The finish is on The finish is on hardstanding located in front of the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand
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
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 located in front of the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand
The finish line is located in front of the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand
If using what3words, enter ///silk.trail.drift in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
General Event Parking: There is free of charge parking at Newbury Racecourse for all participants and spectators. Please access the Racecourse over the new bridge off Hambridge Road. Sat Navs: Use postcode RG14 5AW which will take you to Stryker (adjacent to the new bridge). At the mini roundabout go over the new bridge adjacent to Stryker, then turn right at the roundabout on the other side, following the road past the Nuffield Health Centre. Please note, there is no through access to or from Car Park 1 or Stroud Green/Racecourse Road. Please then follow signage to Car Park 4 which is free parking for the event, where you will be directed by stewards.
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: Event car parking is available at the Racecourse.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off within the event car park at the Racecourse.
Public Transport:-
Bus: The 9 bus (Newbury Racecourse) has 8 stops departing from Tesco the Triangle, Greenham and ending at Fetlock Drive, Newbury Racecourse.
Train: The nearest train station is Newbury Racecourse, and this is within walking distance from the site.
Electric Charging points: None available at venue
Cycling & Bike Racks: None available at venue
Refreshments
Toilets
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Dogs not allowed
Bag drop
Showers
Although the majority of the route takes place on tarmac, there is a 1km section of the course which is on uneven and potentially boggy grass. There are also a number of uneven and challenging surfaces along the route. Therefore, the route is deemed not accessible for wheelchair or pushchair users.
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
A British Sign Language Interpreter will be availble on stage whilst our event host is speaking
If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you and check you are OK.
Our team of Event Managers are proud to be
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!
