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Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 20 Jul 2024
Time
10:00
Venue
Stoke Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
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.
The start is on the open green in front of the Cricket Pitch within Stoke Park and directly behind the Rugby Club.
The course is entirely on grass and is a scenic route around the beautiful Stoke Park.
The finish is diagonally across from the start, approx 20 metres closer to London road but still without the park grounds.
There will not be any water refill stations along the course so if you require water during the event, please remember to bring your own reusable water bottle already filled up. A Scottish Power water refill station will be available to use at the finish
Please arrive 30 to 45mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.
Our courses have been measured with a measuring wheel. This is the most accurate measurement method and may not always match up with fitbits, Strava and Apple watches. Remember to follow the route carefully and don't cut corners as that will alter the distance you cover!
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section above to see what’s happening on the day.
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
10m
More than 10 million of you have taken part in Race for Life events since 1994, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
£970m
Race for Life has raised over £970 million towards life-saving cancer research since it began 30 years ago.
130,000+
With your money, we've helped develop radiotherapy, which helps 130,000+ people with cancer in the UK every year.
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 meeting point is in Stoke Park fields adjacent to Guildfordians Rugby Football Club.
If using what3words, enter ///rock.farmer.gentle in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
Pedestrians: You can enter the event site in multiple locations. All will be open and accessible but the closest entrance is directly opposite the Spectrum Leisure Centre or via The Rugby Football Club on London Road.
PLEASE NOTE: Roadworks are due to be taking place in and around the M25/M3 area in 2024 with diversions in place which could add significantly to journey times. Please check travel information before setting off. For up to date closure information, see here: Roadworks - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)
More information about the project and the latest updates can be found here: Junction improvement programme - M25 junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)
General Event Parking: Please note that there is no parking permitted on the roads around Stoke Park or at Guildford Spectrum for the event. There is limited parking at the Northside field directly opposite Stoke Park which is a 2 minute walk to the event site, and at Allianz offices, which is a 15 minute walk to the event site. As parking is limited, please use public transport if you can.
Blue Badge Parking: There is limited parking available in the Rugby Football Club which is at the top of Stoke Park and just off London Road. This will be stewarded and they will direct you as needed.
Bus: There are a number of buses that drop at Avenmore Avenue Bus Stop which is directly adjacent to the event site.
Train: London Road train station is the closest station to the event site. It is approx a 15 minute walk.
Electric Charging points: The closest electric charging point is directly opposite the event site GU1 1UP
Cycling & Bike Racks: Unfortunately there are no specific bike racks within Stoke Park.
Drop offs: There is no specific drop off location for the event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
This course is deemed wheelchair accessible with assistance. It is all on grass however, so with any prolonged wet weather prior to the event, is likely to make the ground a bit more challenging.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you need to bring a guide runner, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at raceforlife@cancer.org.uk.
If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you and check you are OK.
Our team of Event Managers are proud to be Dementia Friends.
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.
When you sign up to an event, you'll get fundraising support every step of the way. Get top tips, ideas and resources to help you hit your target and raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research.
Choose a training plan to help you get Race for Life ready. You could even use Strava or Fitbit to track your walk, jog or run.
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
