Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 20 Jun 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
The Common
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 3k is ideal for families or groups doing their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable and an unforgettable day out! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. 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 start is on tarmac and the finish is on grass. The course follows the tree lined paths of The Common, follows Cemetery Road and returns to 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.
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 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.
Drop Offs: There are multiple entrances to drop off at. Consider Hill Lane, Northlands Road or The Avenue.
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.
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. Find more information on bus services here.
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.
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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