Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 28 Jun 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
Stanmer 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 course is in fields and woodland and comes with challenging cross-country terrain. There are some steep inclines to challenge you.
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 can be found in the field opposite the Lower Lodges EAST Car Park.
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By Car:
We are kindly asking, where possible, that participants and spectators travel via public transport or use the Pick Up / Drop Off option, as parking is limited and will operate on a first come, first served basis.
General Event Parking:
The University of Sussex have kindly allowed us access to Car Park 1 and Car Park 6 for the duration of our event. All other university parking facilities will be in use for a conference and tournament taking place on the same days.
Please access parking via the Kings Gate Road entrance to the University of Sussex only and follow the signs for “Race for Life Parking”. Event stewards will be on hand to direct you to the correct car parks.
Parking charges will apply. It is the responsibility of the driver to pay for parking upon arrival via the PayByPhone website or app for the full duration of your stay. ANPR cameras are in operation, and failure to pay may result in a penalty issued by the parking operator.
Drop Offs:
We have a designated Pick Up / Drop Off area for the event located at the University of Sussex Sports Centre. Please access this area via the Stony Mere Way entrance to Stanmer Park and the University of Sussex only and follow the signs for “Race for Life Pick Up / Drop Off ONLY”.
The event site is just a 1–2 minute walk from this area. This zone is for short stops only to help keep traffic flowing smoothly. Please follow steward instructions and do not leave vehicles unattended.
Blue Badge Parking:
Accessible parking is available inside the park at Lower Lodges Car Park West, accessed via Stony Mere Way.
Volunteer Parking:
Volunteer parking arrangements will be confirmed by the Event Manager in pre‑event email communications.
Electric Charging Points:
Electric vehicle charging is available at OneGarden, which provides six Type 2 (7kW) outlets.
Public Transport and Pedestrians:
Pedestrians:
Stanmer Park is accessible on foot from multiple entrances, with clear signage leading to the event site.
Bus:
The Brighton and Hove Breeze Bus Service (Route 78) provides access to Stanmer Park, arriving at Stanmer Park Gates (approximately a 2‑minute walk from the event site) every 15 minutes on Sundays. Buses 25 and 28 also run at weekends and stop within a 5‑minute walk of the event site.
Train:
A footpath leads to Stanmer Park from Falmer Station’s main entrance (the entrance by the ticket office). The walk is approximately 8 minutes (0.4 miles).
Cycling and Bike Racks:
Cycle parking stands are provided in the west Lower Lodges Car Park, the new Patchway Car Park, and by the Palm House outside the entrance to the restored Walled Garden. These cycle stands are available to all park visitors, including users of BTN BikeShare bikes. For more information, visit the BTN BikeShare website or download the app.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
The Stanmer Park course is extremely uneven with muddy pathways which are affected by the weather. This can cause the ground to become very boggy also there are also some steep inclines and declines, for this reason we deem this event as unsuitable for wheelchair 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.
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.
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