Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.99
Earlybird Children
£5.50
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 02 May 2027
Time
11:00
Venue
The Knavesmire
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 are on grass. The event site is on grass which is predominantly flat. This course is a combination of grass and surfaced and trail paths. An accessible route is available if required. It is mostly flat but there are some uphill and downhill gradients.
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 lines are on the Knavesmire near the racecourse.
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By car:
General Event Parking: Parking is available free of charge for this event, parking is located within the racecourse, which will be one way via Knavesmire Road. You will follow the internal road all the way to event parking, which will be located on the fields. There will be traffic management signs to direct you.
Drop Offs: Motorists are able to drop off passengers at the event car park. Then entrance is on Knavesmire Road which will be monitored by a steward. The journey from the drop off point to the event site is a 200m walk on grass.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge parking is available free of charge for this event within the Knavesmire, this will be seprate to the main car park and located with in the event site. There will be traffic managmeant signs to direct you.
Volunteer Parking: Parking is available free of charge for volunteers at The Knavesmire. On the day signage will direct you to the event car park entrance which is on Knavesmire Road. Please avoid parking on residential roads surrounding the venue. The journey from the car park to the event site is a 300m walk on grass.
Electric Charging points: The closest car charging point to the event site is the eVolt Charging Station on Nunnery Lane, YO23 1AA.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site is from Knavesmire Road. It can also be reached easily from all entrances to the Knavesmire and then by following the paths towards the racecourse.
Bus: There is a regular bus service from the centre to the venue. There are a number of buses that run along Tadcaster Road York. Plan your journey at here.
Train: The nearest train station is York, which is 1.5 miles from the venue.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event. There are bike racks nearby at the racecourse on Loverose Way.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
We aim to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible and you can find information here.
Our contact centre and on-site event team are available for any questions or requirements.
This event is wheelchair accessible with assistance
Event Site:
The start and finish areas are on grass, which is slightly uneven. In wet weather, the ground may become soft or muddy.
Course:
The start and finish are on grass. The event site is on grass which is predominantly flat. The course is mostly flat, with a combination of grass and tarmac, there are some uphill and downhill gradients.
Parking:
Blue Badge parking is available free of charge for this event at The Knavesmire. On the day signage will direct you to the event car park entrance which is on Knavesmire Road. The journey fro
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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