Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 26 Jul 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Sefton 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 5k is a great first challenge, no matter your age or fitness level. Go solo and join hundreds of people on the day, or sign up as a group with friends and family. 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.
Sefton Park in Liverpool is a beautiful, expansive green space covering 235 acres. It features lush landscapes, serene lakes, and winding paths perfect for walking, jogging, or cycling, with plenty of wildlife and space to relax. Our 5k event around the park does have some undulations, although not significant, and is on a mixture of both gravel paths and grass. The grass sections can become boggy in wet weather.
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 on the field to the left of Sefton Park Obelisk.
If using what3words, enter ///Boom.Object.Grind in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is no designated parking available for the event.
Drop Offs: No designated drop off zone for this event.
Blue Badge Parking: There is no designated parking available for the event.
Volunteer Parking: There is no designated parking available for the event.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest pedestrian access is via the Sefton Park Obelisk entrance from Croxteth Drive. The event site is approx. 200m away.
Bus: The 75, 80 & 80A run every 5 minutes from Liverpool Lime Street to Harrington Road which is a 5 minute walk from Sefton Park.
Train: There is a train from Liverpool Central which is a short walk from Liverpool Lime Street. This will leave every 15 mins to St Michaels which is a 20 minute walk from Sefton Park.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
We have assessed this route and concluded it is wheelchair accessible. Please refer to the "Course Description" and "Travel notes" sections to help you make an informed decision based on your own specific needs.
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.