Aged 16 and over
£17.49
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 28 Jun 2026
Time
09:30
Venue
Riverside Park
Offer ends 19 April 2026. T&Cs apply*
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 10k is a more challenging event, but without any pressure. Take it at your own pace and enjoy the atmosphere, or push yourself a little more. The events are chip-timed, so you can find out if you’ve beaten your personal best! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. However you take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
The start and finish is on grass. The course is on mixed terrain of grass, tarmac and gravel paths. The 10km consists of two 5km laps.
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 lines are located within Riverside Park, Chester-le-Street. Near to the skatepark off Ropery Lane
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By car:
General Event Parking: Parking will be in designated areas of DCCC Riverside. There will be event parking signs to direct you from the A167 to the correct area.
Drop Offs: Ropery Lane North Car Park DS3 3SJ.
Blue Badge Parking: Ropery Lane North Car Park DS3 3SJ.
Volunteer Parking: Ropery Lane North Car Park DS3 3SJ.
Electric Charging points: None available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Riverside Park is accessible from Ropery Lane, however be aware of busy A roads close to the site.
Bus: The 78 Country Ranger drops right outside the entrance to Riverside Park. The Traveline North East website can help you plan your journey.
Train: Chester-Le-Street Station is a 20min walk away (the 78 Country Ranger Bus runs from the station).
Cycling & Bike Racks: None but bike storage can be facilitated for people arriving by bike.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
The course is accessible with assistance as some parts are on grass and gravel tracks.
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.
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.
*Enter the code SPRING26 on the registration page to get 50% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.