Folkestone 5k 2021
There has been a change to this event since the original listing, the most up to date information is posted below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us.
Folkestone 5k
Sunday 12 Sep 2021
£10.00 Children | £14.99 Young Adults | £14.99 Adults
This is a 5k for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.
Key Information
Date: Sunday 12 Sep 2021
Time: from 11:15
Children: £10.00
Young Adults: £14.99
Adults: £14.99
Under 6 entry (Girls and boys): free and no registration needed
Venue: The Leas, Outside The Grand, Folkestone, CT20 2XL View map
Distance: 5k
Course information
The Folkestone route boasts beautiful sea views along The Leas. This flat course is perfect for everyone. If government guidelines at the time permit spectators to attend, this course offers great opportunities as there are plenty of viewing locations along the route.
Meeting point
The start is on The Leas, outside The Grand, Folkestone, CT20 2XL. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we’ll be operating a staggered start time in 2021 to ensure your safety on event day. Additional start times may become available as/when needed.
There is no specific parking for this event. Please use public transport where possible.
There are road closures in place for this event affecting Cliff Road, Dixwell Road, Metropole Road West and Metropole Road East and The Leas.
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
No parking
This event is suitable for wheelchair users. The course is mainly on flat tarmac roads and paths. However please note that there is two short stretches of grass along The Leas that are inlcuded in the route so assistance may be required.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at raceforlife@cancer.org.uk
Supporter / spectator access
Please note, whilst we hope we can open our events to families and friends supporting on the day, this may not be possible due to government guidelines around COVID-19. Please refer to the section ‘ how we are keeping you safe’ https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/your-safety for further updates.
