Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.99
Earlybird Children
£5.50
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 09 May 2027
Time
11:00
Venue
Southsea Common
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.
Course description: The Portsmouth 5k Race For Life route is a flat route running around the beautiful Southsea Common, Castle Field and taking in views of Ladies Mile. The event starts and finished on the grass at Southsea Common and is a single lap.
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 is on Southsea Common on the adjacent field to Clarence Esplanade.
If using what3words, enter ///stars.camp.memory in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: Please use City Centre Car parks or Park and Ride service. Find your nearest car park here.
Drop Offs: There are no allocated drop off points for the event but please be aware that Avenue de Caen will be closed as part of the route.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge Parking can be found near the event site. To find your nearest car park please use the Portsmouth Government website.
Volunteer Parking: There is lots of parking locally either along Clarence Parade or in The Esplanade Car Park PO5 3AD. Which is only a 10-minute walk to the volunteering marquee.
Electric Charging points: To find your nearest Electric Charging Point here.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please enter to comon from either Clarence Esplanade or Clarence Parade
Bus: There are lots of bus routes around Portsmouth that stop near Southsea Common. Find more information here.
Train: If you're planning to use public transport, the closest train station to the venue is Portsmouth & Southsea.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Please note there are no local bike racks at Southsea Common.
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 tarmac and grass, with possible seafront congestion. In poor weather, grass may become muddy/soft, increasing assistance needs. Seafront includes inclines/declines (max gradient 16%); an alternative route avoids these but may shorten the course.
Parking: Blue Badge parking is available on surrounding roads, approximately 300m from the event site on path. 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.
Enter the code FLASH30 on the registration page to get 30% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.