Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 07 Jun 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Prospect 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 predominantly on grass and there are some steep slopes and woodland terrain is also incorporated within this route.
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 can be found by following the pathway across the road from the car park and following the stewards and directional signage. The start and finish is located on the grass field within the centre of the park, just down from the tennis courts, cafe and ranger station building.
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By car:
General Event Parking: There is limited car parking available at the venue, we strongly advise car sharing and using public transport where possible.
Please use the main drive into the park from Liebenrood Road. The event parking area will then be on your right-hand side. Stewards will guide you in and out of the car park or guide you to the nearest available nearby parking. Please note there is a 10-minute walk from the event car park to the event site, arrive in plenty of time to get parked and walk to the event site before your start time.
Alternative parking: There is a large pay & display car park at Meadway Shopping Centre, Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AB. Allow 10-15 minutes to walk to the start via the Honey End Lane entrance into Prospect Park.
Blue Badge Parking: This can be found at the car park within the park, next to the Ranger Station building. Please use the main drive into the park from Liebenrood Road and you will then see the car park on your left-hand side.
Volunteer Parking: Can be found at the same location as general event parking.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at the car park within the park, next to the Ranger Station building. Please use the main drive into the park from Liebenrood Road and you will then see the car park on your left-hand side, you can pull into the car park here strictly to only drop participants off.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: You can enter the park via the main entrance off Liebenrood Road or via one of the multiple pedestrian entrances off Bath Road and Honey End Lane.
Bus: The following transport lines have routes that travel past Prospect Park. Bus routes 1, 143,33. Please check online for your specific bus route.
Train: The nearest station is Reading West which is about a 15-minute walk to Prospect Park.
Cycling & Bike Racks: The park is accessible through the entrances above. Reading Cycle Route R50 runs through the park and National Route N422 runs along the south of the park. Cycle racks are available near to the artificial sports pitches.
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking
Dogs not allowed
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
This route is deemed not accessible for wheelchair or pushchair users due to several steep inclines and varying terrian, with over 80% of the route being on grass.
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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