Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 19 May 2024
Time
11:00
Venue
North Walls Recreation Ground
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
At just over 2 miles, 3k is ideal for families or groups having a go at their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable event for everyone – and an unforgettable day out. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Walk, jog or run or make your way around the course however suits you and help fund life-saving cancer research.
The start is on grass in North Wall Recreation Ground, near River Park Leisure Centre. The 3k follow the majority of the 5k route, with a shorten signposted on the day.
The course is mainly on grass and tarmac paths around the fields of North Walls Recreation Ground and Winchester Rugby Club. The route does include a small hill incline once partipcants have passed Nuns Walk.
The finish is on grass in North Wall Recreation Ground, near River Park Leisure Centre.
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 prepared and ready to go on time.
Our courses have been measured with a measuring wheel. This is the most accurate measurement method and may not always match
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 is located in North Wall Recreation Ground, near River Park Car Park.
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General Event Parking: Please use city centre car parks.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge parking can be found at River Park Leisure Centre Car Park
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking can be found at Hillier Way Car Park. This car park is free of charge and a 5 min walk to the event site.
Drop Offs: Drop off area is located at River Park Leisure Centre Car Park
Public Transport:-
Bus: The nearest bus station is Winchester Bus Station, SO23 9BA, which is a 15-minute walk/ 6-minute taxi ride away.
Train: If travelling by train, the nearest train station is Winchester Train Station which is a 15-minute walk / 6-minute taxi ride away from the event site. Please ask to be dropped at River Park Leisure Centre, SO23 7DD, you can access the venue by walking across the car park to the recreation ground.
Electric Charging points: Please use the link below for City Center Electric charging points https://www.winchester.gov.uk/parking/other-parking-facilities
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are no bike parking racks at this venue
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
We recommend the course is wheelchair accesible but with assistance. Please be mindful that although this course is flat, over 50% is on grass with no path alternative so assistance may be required, especially weather dependant.
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 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!
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