Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 29 Jun 2025
Time
11:00
Venue
Riverside Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
The 5k is an achievable distance and a good first challenge for most people. At just over 3 miles it can take about an hour to walk on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Go at your own pace to help fund life-saving cancer research.
The start and finish is on grass. The course is on mixed terrain of grass, tarmac and gravel paths.
Our courses are accurately measured with a measuring wheel, which may differ from GPS devices. Please follow the designated route closely to maintain the intended distance; cutting corners will affect your distance covered.
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section above to see what’s happening on the day.
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
10m
More than 10 million of you have taken part in Race for Life events since 1994, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
£970m
Race for Life has raised over £970 million towards life-saving cancer research since it began 30 years ago.
130,000+
With your money, we've helped develop radiotherapy, which helps 130,000+ people with cancer in the UK every year.
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
If using what3words, enter ///serves.battle.index in the free app, to find the exact starting point
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.
Blue Badge Parking: Ropery Lane North Car Park DS3 3SJ.
Volunteer Parking: Ropery Lane North Car Park DS3 3SJ.
Drop Offs: 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 entrace to Riverside Park.
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.
Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
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.
When you sign up to an event, you'll get fundraising support every step of the way. Get top tips, ideas and resources to help you hit your target and raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research.
Choose a training plan to help you get Race for Life ready. You could even use Strava or Fitbit to track your walk, jog or run.
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
