Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 10 May 2026
Time
10:00
Venue
The Bandstand, Marine Terrace
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
At just over 2 miles, 3k is ideal for families or groups having a go at their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable event for everyone – and an unforgettable day out. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Walk, jog or run or make your way around the course however suits you and help fund life-saving cancer research.
The start and finish are on hardstanding. The course is on hardstanding pavement and roads along the coastline and cycle route of Afon Rheidol.
For 2026 we’re adding a fresh twist by running the historic route in reverse! This iconic road‑closed event begins on the Promenade by the Richmond Hotel, heads towards Constitution Hill, then along Marine Terrace past the castle to the Marina. The 3K course makes a U‑turn at South Beach Car Park, switches onto the Promenade, and heads back to finish in style at the bandstand.
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 start and finish lines are on the promenade along Marine Terrace, outside the bandstand.
If using what3words, enter ///routs.added.pushy in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
For 2026 we’re enhancing the atmosphere with a refreshed event site and meeting points. Runners will start at the stage opposite the Richmond Hotel and finish on the Promenade ahead of the Bandstand. To accommodate the new route, sections of Marine Terrace from Terrace Road to Pier Street will be closed, creating a vibrant race experience.
To collect your race number on the day or for any enquiries please come and find us in the Bandstand.
If using what3words, enter ///refills.plump.ballooned in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking:
There is no official parking, so please park in town centre car parks and walk to the start.
Recommended car parks unaffected by the event: Ystwyth Retail Park, Avenue de Saint‑Brieuc Parking, and Lower Park Avenue Car Park. South Beach and Maesyrafon Car Parks will be open until 08:15am on Race Day, then closed with no vehicle movement until approx. 11:00am. Around 25 spaces at Maesyrafon will be coned off for safety but reopen once the route is clear.
Road Closures: Sunday 10th May
As part of the new route for the 2026 event, roads will be able to re-open earlier than in previous years, helping to minimise disruption for residents and businesses.
This is a road-closed event: roads must remain closed to ensure the safety of all runners and spectators. Our aim is to re-open roads at the times listed below, though please note that timings are subject to change depending on event conditions on the day.
For a full breakdown of road closure timings, please see the details below or follow the link provided here to view online.
Main Road Closures
-Victoria Terrace 08:15 - 10:30
-Marine Terrace
• South of Pier Street up to South Beach Car park closed 08:15 - 11:00
• From Pier Street to Terrace Road 05:00 - 14:00 (Duration of event)
• From Terrace Road to Albert Place 05:00 - 10:30
• From Albert Place to Constitution hill 08:15 - 10:30
-Riverside Terrace 08:30 - 11:00
-New Promenade 08:15 - 11:00
-South Marine Terrace 08:15 - 11:00
Incidental road closures:
- Albert Place 08:15 - 10:30
- Terrace Road 05:00 - 10:30
- Corporation Street 05:00 - 10:30
- Bath Street 05:00 - 10:30
- Pier Street 05:00 - 11:00
- East Gate 05:00 - 11:00
- New Street 05:00 - 11:00
- Castle Street 05:00 - 11:00
- Laura Place 05:00 - 11:00
- Maes Lowri 05:00 - 11:00
- Great Darkgate Street 05:00 - 11:00
- St Jame's Square 05:00 - 11:00
- St Michael's Place 05:00 - 11:00
- King Street 05:00 - 11:00
Drop Offs: The course requires road closures to ensure the safety of our participants. See roads that will be closed listed above.
Blue Badge Parking: The closest Car park is North Road Car park, this is approx. 5minute walk to the event site.
Volunteer Parking: The closest Car park is North Road Car park, this is an approx. 5minute walk to the event site.
Electric Charging points: The closest charging port is at Lower Park Avenue Car Park, which is 17min walk, 0.7 miles away from the start line.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: If you are walking to the event, you can access the event site along Marine Terrace or Victoria Terrace, off Terrace road, Albert Place or Pier Street.
Bus: Unfortunately the busses do not run on a Sunday.
Train: The start is an 8min walk (0.4miles) from Aberystwyth train station.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are limited bike racks around the area, the closest are: Next to the new cycle shelter near the Rail Station at the back of Matalan, Outside Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
The event site and route is on a smooth hard standing surface. The majority of the route is flat with the steepest gradient being 20% for approx. 3m. The majority of the route is wider than 2meters and flat the course is accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Please do note: Due to the unlikely event of bad weather, sand can often be blown onto the pathway and streets and make the road and pavement slippery.
Throughout the whole 3K the course has an overall ascent of 46m
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 lanyards are available at the enquiries marquee, and our Event Managers are trained 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!
