Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.99
Earlybird Children
£5.50
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 13 Jun 2027
Time
10:00
Venue
The Seafront
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 tarmac paths taking you along the glorious seafront towards Boscombe Pier before leaving the 5k route and continuing along Boscombe promenade. The route turns around after 5k and returns to Pier Approach.
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 in front of the Seafront offices by Pier Approach.
If using what3words, enter ///vague.admiral.mock in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: Please plan your journey and use city centre car parks or public transport where possible.
Drop Offs: Drop off passengers in the turning area behind the Oceanarium, next to the BIC, just a minute walk from the event site.
Blue Badge Parking: For blue parking badge holders, the nearest disabled car parking is available at Bath Road North and Bath Road South. Please see the BCP Council Accessibility guide here to assist with making travel arrangements to this event.
Volunteer Parking: There is limited parking near Pier Approach in Bath Road North and Bath Road South car parks. Please plan your journey and use city centre car parks or public transport where possible.
Electric Charging points: Electric charging points can be found in City Centre car parks.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are various entrances to the event site on Pier Approach.
Bus: There are lots of buses that stop at Pier Approach. Find out more information here.
Train: The closest railway station is Bournemouth Train Station – 1.5 miles away .
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
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 tarmac, which is flatand firm underfoot. In wet weather, the ground may become slippy.
Course:
The route includes tarmac and hardstanding paths, with possible congestion at the turnaround split point.
In windy weather the paths may become sandy which may increase the need for assistance.
Parking:
Blue Badge parking is not available at the site but is available within Bournemouth town centre. See Travel Information for further details
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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