Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 10 May 2026
Time
10:00
Venue
The Bandstand, Marine Terrace
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 5k is a great first challenge, no matter your age or fitness level. Go solo and join hundreds of people on the day, or sign up as a group with friends and family. 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 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. At Maesyrafon Car Park, 5K runners make their U‑turn before retracing the route, enjoying a scenic boardwalk section and finishing in style at the bandstand.
Click here for 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 lines are on the promenade along Marine Terrace, outside the bandstand.
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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.
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 entirety of the 5k route is flat and the majority of the route is wider than 2 meters. This 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 5k the course has an overall ascent of 38m.
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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*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.