Aged 16 and over
£17.49
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 05 Jul 2026
Time
09:30
Venue
Sutton Park
Offer ends 19 April 2026. T&Cs apply*
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 10k is a more challenging event, but without any pressure. Take it at your own pace and enjoy the atmosphere, or push yourself a little more. The events are chip-timed, so you can find out if you’ve beaten your personal best! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. However you take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
The start and finish are on grass. The course is a mixture of terrain including woodland paths and grassed areas. There are some flat and hilly areas within the course. The 10k course is a double lap of the 5k course.
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 the large field just down from the Jamboree Stone. The Streetly Gate entrance is the only entrance to use for access to the start and finish.
If using what3words, enter ///gone.result.always in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: Dedicated event car parking will be located within Sutton Park via the Streetly Gate Entrance only, please follow Event Day Parking signs and steward directions on the day. All parking is on grass and please note there is a 10 minute walk from the event car park to the event site, please arrive in plenty of time to get parked and walk to the event site before your start time, car sharing where possible is advised.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off via the Streetly Gate entrance and following the path straight ahead until you are unable to travel any further, you will see the event site on the left hand side.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge car parking will be located within Sutton Park via the Streetly Gate Entrance only, please follow Event Day Parking signs and inform the stewards you require accessible parking and follow their directions on the day. All parking is on grass and please note there is a 10 minute walk from the event car park to the event site, please arrive in plenty of time to get parked and walk to the event site before your start time, car sharing where possible is advised.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer car parking will be located within Sutton Park via the Streetly Gate Entrance only, please follow Event Day Parking signs and steward directions on the day. All parking is on grass and please note there is a 10 minute walk from the event car park to the event site, please arrive in plenty of time to get parked and walk to the event site before your start time, car sharing where possible is advised.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians: There are multiple walking routes into Sutton Park that will bring you into the event site. There are 20 pedestrian gates surrounding the park.
Bus: There are multiple bus routes that run past Sutton Park, please check your local bus timetable to find the suitable route for you. Please note there is a walk to the event site from all the entrance gates.
Train: The nearest train station is Sutton Coldfield which is around at 20 minute walk from the station to the park.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same grass field with tarmac paths surrounding it.
Course: The event starts and finishes on grass with the majority of the route then taking place on a mixture of tarmac and hardstanding paths. There are a few inclines during the course, so anyone with accessibility requirements may want assistance on the uneven and undulating sections.
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.
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 SPRING26 on the registration page to get 50% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.