Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 25 Jul 2026
Time
10:30
Venue
Priory Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 3k is ideal for families or groups doing their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable and an unforgettable day out! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. 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 are on grass. The course is on a mixture of grass and tarmac paths within Priory Country Park.
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 area is on the grass field to the right of Cloverdale Café, next to the lake.
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By car:
There are 2 Event Car Parks available outside of the park - Please allow plenty of time to walk to the event site.
Car Park 1 - Bedford Athletics Stadium
Approx. 12min walk
Barker's Lane. Bedford , MK41 9SB
£4.00 per car - Must be prebooked via the following link: Bedford Athletics Stadium Parking (This is stipulated and managed by the Stadium)
Car Park 2 - Longholme Way Field
Approx. 20min walk
Longholme Way, MK42 0BX
FREE
Drop Offs: Drop of area is located in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barkner's Lane. Follow Blue Badge signage and steward directions on the day.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge parking can be found in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Blue Badge signage and steward directions on the day. Parking is free of charge.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking can be found in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Volunteer signage and steward directions on the day. Parking is free of charge.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are various access points to Priory Country Park from external roads. The main entrance is off Barkers Lane.
Bus: The closest bus stop is on Malmsbury Way and the No. 10 bus route runs from here.
Train: Bedford Railway Station is approximately 3 miles away and Thameslink provide services on this line.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There is a cycle rack outside Cloverdale Cafe. There are several routes into the park for cyclists.
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking
Dogs not allowed
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same grass field with tarmac paths surrounding it.
Course: Unfortunately this event is not deemed suitable for wheelchair users due to the cross-country terrain of Priory Country Park. The course is mostly on grass and this can become boggy when there is poor weather.
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.
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