Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 21 Jun 2025
Time
11:00
Venue
The Common
Offer ends 31 October 2024. T&C's apply.
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 is on tarmac and the finish is on grass. The course follows the tree lined paths of The Common, follows Cemetry Road and returns to the The Common to finish. The 3k follows the 5k route but splits off 500m and follows the gravel path around Ornamental Lake. The 3k merges to re-join the 5k at the main crossroads on The Common.
Our courses are accurately measured with a measuring wheel, which may differ from GPS devices. Please follow the designated route closely to maintain the intended distance; cutting corners will affect your distance covered.
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 get muddy, 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 line is on the main flat tarmac path through The Common.
The finish line is on the grass area of The Common, in site of the start line.
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By car:
General Event Parking: There is no parking at The Common. Please use public transport where possible or city centre car parks.
Blue Badge Parking: Please speak to the steward on the large swing gate on Cemetery Road, they will direct you to the closest blue badge parking available.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteers can park FOC on Cemetery Road. However, please note this road is used as part of the route. Therefore all cars should be parked up before 9am and will not be able to leave until after 3pm.
Drop Offs: There are multiple entrances to drop off at. Consider Hill Lane, Northlands Road or The Avenue.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are many different pedestrian access points onto The common. The event venue is very friendly for pedestrians, dogs and prams.
Bus: Various buses operate in the area from the city centre and surrounding areas. More details can be found here: https://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/services
Train: Southampton Central train station is a 30 minute walk away or St Denys train station is a 25 minute walk away.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
The Southampton course is mainly on tarmac paths or roads around The Common. The total ascent is 30m with a slow incline around 2k. Due to these elements we deem the route as suitable for wheelchair users with assistance.
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.
Additional Support request badges are available, 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!
