Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.49
Earlybird Children
£5.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 06 Jun 2027
Time
11:00
Venue
South 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 majority of the course is on grass, with the middle section travelling along the paths within the park passing the lake and play park.
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 situated on the main field within South Park, opposite the lake.
If using what3words, enter https://what3words.com/music.vets.wipe in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is no parking available at South Park, please use the town centre car parks which are only a short walk away.
Drop Offs: Bottom of Bedford Street.
Blue Badge Parking: There is no parking available at South Park, please use the town centre car parks which are only a short walk away.
Volunteer Parking: There is no parking available at South Park, please use the town centre car parks which are only a short walk away.
Electric Charging points: The closest Electric car changing is near Vue Cinemas.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please enter via the gates off Bedford Street. If entering via other gates, you will need to walk through the park towards the field next to the lake.
Bus: There are a number of bus services. The Traveline North East website can help you plan your journey here
Train: Darlington train station is a 15 minute walk from South 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 aim to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible and you can find information here.
Our contact centre and on-site event team are available for any questions or requirements.
This event is wheelchair accessible with assistance.
Event Site:
The start and finish areas are on grass, which is flat and firm underfoot. In wet weather, the ground may become soft or muddy.
Course:
The route includes mostly grass, with some hardstanding paths.
In poor weather, grass may become muddy, which could increase the level of assistance required.
Parking:
Blue Badge parking is not available. See Travel Information for further details.
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.