Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 31 May 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
The Hoe
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 start and finish is on hardstanding. The course is on paved paths and follows closed roads around the Hoe and pathways in Hoe Gardens, so please do expect some steep inclines and some uneven surfaces.
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 Hoe Promenade, near the RAF Memorial.
If using what3words, enter ///loaf.magic.much in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is no designated event car park at this venue, however there are multiple city centre car parks nearby. Find more information on car parking here.
Please note the following road closures will be in effect for the event (timings will be updated nearer the event): Hoe Road, Madeira Road
One-way sections: Hoegate Street; Lambhay Hill, Elliot Street until Junction of Citadel Road; Citadel Road for short stretch; Leigham Ter; Leigham Street; Cliff Road; W. Hoe Road; Great Western Road; Grand Parade.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off via Citadel Road and Lockyer Street.
Blue Badge Parking: There is no designated event car park at this venue and please note that blue badge parking on The Hoe Promenade will be closed for the duration if the event, please note On-Street regulations for Blue Badge parking in Plymouth;
Yellow lines - for 3 hours or less (with a badge and clock)
Resident bays - for 3 hours or less (with a badge and clock)
Disabled bays - for an unlimited time unless roadside signs show time limits
Pay and display bays - for an unlimited time and free of charge
Volunteer Parking: There is no designated event car park at this venue, however there are multiple city centre car parks nearby. Find more information on car parking here.
Electric Charging points: The nearest public electric car charging points to the event site are via Urban Electric Charging Station on Leigham St, Plymouth, please be mindful of road closures during event a secondary location for charging points is a BP Pulse Charging Station located at Holiday Inn Plymouth, Armada Way, Pl1 2HJ.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site for pedestrians on foot is the entrance from Lockyer Street & Citadel Road.
Bus: These Bus lines stop near Plymouth Hoe:11, 12, 13, 2, 21A, 2A, 42A, FAL, GOLD, The Closest bus stop Royal Parade A5, Plymouth City Centre is 128 meters away, 2 min walk.
Train: Plymouth train station, PL4 6AB is about a 25-minute walk away from the event and uses the local Great Western Railway service.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Plymouth City Council have installed more cycle parking across the city, You can find cycle parking available on Plymouth Hoe by using what3words ///garden.pokers.stuff
Plymouth's Beryl Bikes e-bikes are available in Plymouth in partnership with Plymouth City Council to help you tackle those famous hills and see the city from a new angle, hire bikes by the minute or the hour, making it easy to explore the city on two wheels. Parking bays for 510 e-bikes are located across the area just download the Beryl app now and get ready to ride.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Bag drop
Showers
Not wheelchair accessible
Parking
Plymouth Hoe is accessible to all with wide tarmac paths throughout the park as well as long the seafront.
The event site is also on hardstanding, with the staged area on Grass next to the lighthouse which may become boggy and uneven in poor weather conditions. However due to some steep inclines, especially up Lambhay Hill on the route, assistance may be required for wheelchair users.
The 5k Course has an overall ascent of 62m throughout the full 5k course.
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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