Herne Bay 5k 2025
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Herne Bay 5k
£15.99 Aged 16 and over | £11.00 Children, under 6s free
Minimum fundraising target: £50
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
About the 5k event
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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.
Join forces or go solo
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Warm up with other Race for Lifers
Supporters and spectators welcome
Soak up the atmosphere
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.
Event details
The start line and finish area is within Hampton Pier Recreation Ground.
If using what3words, enter ///today.rests.pink in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is no specific parking for participants at this event. All of the surrounding roads are free to park. There will be road closures affecting Hampton Pier Avenue, Western Esplanade, Chamberlain Drive, West Cliff Drive and Swalecliffe Avenue from 10:15am-11:30am so please consider this when making your plans.
Blue Badge Parking: There is blue badge parking available within Swalecliffe Avenue Car Park. If you let the stewards know on arrival at the entrance to Swalecliffe Drive they will guide you through.
Volunteer Parking: Parking instructions for volunteers arriving by car will be commuincated by the event manager nearer the time.
Drop Offs: There is no specific drop off area for this event.
Electric Charging points: The closest electic charging points are at Lidl Herne Bay CT6 8NZ 0.9 miles or Central Parade CT6 5JQ 0.8 miles.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: You can access the event site off Hampton Pier Avenue via Swalecliffe Avenue or you can walk straight in from the sea wall if walking from Hampton/Herne Bay or Whitstable.
Train: The closest train station is Herne Bay which is 1 mile (approx 20 min walk) to the event site.
Bus: There are a number of bus routes that drop outside the Hampton Inn.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
This event is deemed wheelchair accessible with assistance. There are two steep inclines and declines on the course which can be avoided by following the relevant accessible signage. There will be marshals in position to direct accordingly. Please note that as a result of the minor diversions to enable the course to be inclusive, the course may come up slightly short for these users.
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.
Bring a water bottle
We’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Race for Life. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.
Have the right kit
It’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.
Be sun smart
Stay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.
Your back sign and race number
Remember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.