Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 11 May 2025
Time
11:00
Venue
Norfolk Showground
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 and finish are on grass. The Norwich route is a mixture of pathways and grass and is relatively flat, and all contained within the showground site. A lovely, accessible course that’s perfect for all abilities.
Our courses are accurately measured with a measuring wheel, which may differ from GPS devices. Please follow the designated route closely to maintain the intended distance; cutting corners will affect your distance covered.
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 and finish is within the main Norfolk Showground arena, a short walk from the Dereham Gate entrance. Please follow the 'To the Start' signs from the car park to gain access to the event site.
If using what3words, enter ///assess.shepherds.primary in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car
General Event Parking: The Showground is situated just off the A47 Norwich Southern Bypass at the A1074 Longwater Interchange, follow signs for Norfolk Showground. Please follow event signs along Dereham Road heading towards Easton.Turn onto Dunham Road (West side of the showground) for access to the car parks and event site. There is free car parking at the Showground, please follow event signs and directions from the stewards. All parking is on grass and please note there is a 10 minute walk from the event car park to the event site, please arrive in plenty of time to get parked and walk to the event site before your start time.
Blue Badge Parking: Please inform the stewards you require accessible parking and follow their directions on the day.
Volunteer Parking: Can be found at the same location as general event parking.
Drop Offs: Can be found at the same location as general event parking, please inform the stewards on the car park you are just stopping to drop-off.
Electric Charging points: None available
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance gate is the Dereham Gate, please follow the signage from the car park on event day.
Bus: There are multiple bus routes available to Norfolk Showground. Please visit your local bus timetable for the best route options available to you.
Train: The nearest train station is Norwich which is around 15-20 minutes from the train station to the venue via car.
Cycling & Bike Racks: None available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs. The route is on a mixture of flat tarmac paths and across grass sections which includes a few inclines, so anyone with accessibility requirements may want 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.
Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
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!
