Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.99
Earlybird Children
£5.50
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 02 May 2027
Time
11:00
Venue
Parc Coed Helen
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.
Our 5k event is a flat, 2.5k out and back route along the Menai Strait with views of Ynys Môn and the mountains of Eryri. The first and last 150m are on grass, but the ground conditions are generally good all year round.
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 line is located in Parc Coed Helen. Cross Pont yr Aber and turn right. The event site is on the left after approximately 200m.
Please note: There is no vehicle access to the event site. Please use the town centre car parks.
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By car
General Event Parking: There is no general parking at the event site, but there will be directional arrows around the town entre to direct you to suitable car parks.
Drop Offs: The suitable location for drop offs is at Slate Quay car park. From here it is approximately a 300m walk to the start line.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge holders can park for free on site at Parc Coed Helen. Please show your blue badge to the stewards on the road closure point and they will let you through.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteers are able to park at Parc Coed Helen.
Electric Charging points: There are no electric charging points available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the park is via Aber Foreshore Road, which is accessible by crossing the bridge from the town.
Bus: No buses are available to get to the event site.
Train: There are no trains available to get to this event.
Cycling & Bike Racks: None available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
We aim to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible and you can find information here.
Our contact centre and on-site event team are available for any questions or requirements.
This event is wheelchair accessible.
Event Site:
The start and finish area is on grass. It is flat and generally firm underfoot all year round, even during periods of bad weather.
Course:
The route is almost entirely on tarmac, with the exception of the first and last 150m, which is on grass.
Parking:
Blue Badge parking is available at the event venue. See Travel Information for further details.
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.