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Coventry & Warwickshire 5k

Saturday 18 May 2024

Aged 16 and over

£15.99

Children

£11.00

Minimum fundraising target

£50.00

Date

Saturday 18 May 2024

Time

11:00

Venue

Stoneleigh Park

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Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

About the 5k event

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.

Location

Venue

Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Road, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ

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Course information

The start and finish is in the Grand Ring near Farmers Fayre.
The course takes in the whole of Stoneleigh Park and is on a mixture of tarmac paths and grass. Due to the nature of the venue, the route does involve some hills, lumps, bumps, twists and turns and all adds to the challenge and fun. 

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!

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Join forces or go solo

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.

Warm up with other Race for Lifers

Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.

Supporters and spectators welcome

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.

Soak up the atmosphere

After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.

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Event details

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.

Meeting point

The start and finish line is in the Grand Ring near Farmers Fayre. Please follow the directional signage to the start area.

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Travel information

Pedestrians: There are very few public transport links to the venue. 
General Event Parking:  Dedicated event car parking will be located within Stoneleigh Park, please follow Event Day Parking signs and steward directions on the day.  The car park is accessed from the B4113
Car parking is free of charge for all Race for Life participants and spectators.Please note there is a 5/10 minute walk from the event car park to the event site, please arrive in plenty of time to get parked up and walk down before your start time. 
Please use the postcode CV8 2LG.
Please note the car park is on grass.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge parking spaces are available in the dedicated event car parking located within Stoneleigh Park. Please follow Event Day Parking signs  and steward directions on the day.  The car park is accessed from the B4113
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer car parking spaces are available in the dedicated event car parking located within Stoneleigh Park. Please follow Event Day Parking signs  and steward directions on the day.  The car park is accessed from the B4113
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at the main gates to Stoneleigh Park. The events site is a few minutes walk from here. 
Public Transport:- There are very few public transport links to the venue. 
Bus: National Express Coventry Number 24 stops at Stoneleigh Park 4 times on Saturday's.
Train: The nearest train station is Kenilworth, which is approx 10 minute drive from the venue
Electric Charging points: There are electric charging points inside the park near the Stoneleigh Park Lodge.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are bike racks available in the car parks within Stoneleigh Park.

Facilities

Available

Refreshments

Toilets

Dogs allowed

Suitable for pushchairs

Wheelchairs accessible

Parking

Not available or suitable

Bag drop

Showers

Accessibility

We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs.

Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same grass field with sand paths surrounding it. 

Course: Our recomendation is that this event is accessible for wheelchair users with assistance. The majority of the course is on well maintained paths with a 1km section on grass.  If the weather is poor the grass section may become unsuitable. In this instance Course Marshals will advise of an alternative route, this will reduce the distance by approx. 1km.

Carers are welcome free of charge.

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 or email us at raceforlife@cancer.org.uk 

Crystal

Chaia is hugging a friend. They are both wearing pink and purple Race for Life T-shirts, smiling and posing for the camera.

I'm now clear of cancer and can’t wait to be taking part again in Race for Life with my daughter Chaia.

- Crystal, Race for Life Southampton

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