Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 14 Jun 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Newbury Racecourse
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 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 hardstanding located in front of the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand. The course is on a mixture of terrain; hardstanding, gravel paths and grass.
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 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.
By car:
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.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off within the event car park at the Racecourse.
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.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: If walking by foot use the entrance to the racecourse grandstand next to Car Park 4 and follow steward directions.
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.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking
Dogs not allowed
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
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. The course has an overall ascent of 18m throughout the full course.
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.