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London - Richmond 5k

Sunday 21 Jun 2026

Aged 16 and over

£15.99

Children

£11.00

Minimum fundraising target

£50.00

Date

Sunday 21 Jun 2026

Time

11:00

Venue

Old Deer Park

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Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

About the 5k event

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.

Location

Venue

Old Deer Park, Off Twickenham Road, Richmond, TW9 2SF

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Course information

The start and finish is on grass. The course a loop around the Old Deer Park which is on grass and completely wheelchair accessible as the area is flat.

Click here to see the Course Map. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Event details

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.

Meeting point

The meeting point is in Old Deer Park by the tennis courts behind Pools on the Park Leisure Centre.

If using what3words, enter ///twigs.glee.squad in the free app, to find the exact starting point.


 

 

Travel information

By car:
General Event Parking:
Parking is available in the Old Deer car park (pay & display) on Twickenham Road, A316. Please use the pedestrian bridge to cross over into the event site.

Drop Offs: There's a drop off area in Pools in the Park car park. Please do not use this area for parking.

Blue Badge Parking: Available in the Old Deer Park carpark on Twickenham road, A316. Please use the pedestrian bridge to cross over into the event site.

Volunteer Parking: Parking is available in the Old Deer car park (pay & display) on Twickenham Road, A316. Please use the pedestrian bridge to cross over into the event site.

Electric Charging points: The nearest electric charging point is TW9 1DN (BP Pulse charging station).

Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians:
Access via Pools in the Park Leisure Centre or across the pedestrian bridge over the A316.

Bus: 490

Train: Richmond Station - 7 minute walk.

Cycling & Bike Racks: There are bike racks available within the park.

Facilities

Available

Refreshments

Toilets

Dogs allowed

Bag drop

Suitable for pushchairs

Wheelchairs accessible

Not available or suitable

Showers

Parking

Accessibility

This event is suitable for wheelchairs users with assistance, the course is on flat grass throughout.

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.

What you'll receive

When you sign up to Race for Life, we'll support you every step of the way. You'll receive:

  • 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!

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Prepare for your event

Get fundraising and training support, tips and resources to help you hit your target and prepare for your event.

How your support saves lives

Over the past 50 years, our work has helped double cancer survival in the UK.

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.

Learn where your money goes

Crystal

Chaia is hugging a friend. They are both wearing pink and purple Race for Life T-shirts, smiling and posing for the camera.

I'm now clear of cancer and can’t wait to be taking part again in Race for Life with my daughter Chaia.

- Crystal, Race for Life Southampton

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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.

More ways to get involved

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