Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Tuesday 02 Jun 2026
Time
19:00
Venue
The Trentham Estate
Offer ends 19 April 2026. T&Cs apply*
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 course is on a mixture of terrains as it goes around the Italian Gardens, Lake and through the woodland. The course is fairly flat, however there is one steep hill and a small section through the woodland.
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 are on the grass area at the back of the gardens. Please follow 'To The Start' signs to the event site. Please enter from the main gardens entrance. Entry will be allowed from 5pm.
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By car:
General Event Parking: Parking is available in the Trentham Estate Car Park. This is free of charge.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at the Trentham Estate Car Park.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge parking can be found at the Trentham Estate Car Park, the spaces are the closest to the Shopping Village.
Volunteer Parking: Parking is available in the Trentham Estate Car Park. This is free of charge.
Electric Charging points: There are 4 electric car charging points and 8 Tesla Supercharger charging points next to the Shopping Village.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are various public transport links to the venue. It is a 15 minute walk from the car park to the event site. Please enter from the main gardens entrance. Entry will be allowed from 5pm.
Bus: The nearest bus stop is only a short walk away from Trentham. Buses from Hanley City Centre and Stafford. The 101 service operated by First Bus runs from Hanley City Centre and Stafford via Newcastle- Under- Lyme.
Train: The nearest stations are Stone, approx. 10 mins drive and Stoke On Trent, approx. 9 mins drive from the venue.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Cycle parking is available behind the Cornerstone Jewellers Unit.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
This event is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance.
Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same grass field.
Course: We would advise that the route is mostly flat and on paths, so is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance. However, there is a steep hill around the lake and a small section in the Woodland. There are a couple of grass sections that would be unsuitable if we had poor weather. In this case the course would be slightly shorter.
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.
Explore our other Race for Life events taking place across the country. Choose from a 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy® 5k or Pretty Muddy® Kids.
*Enter the code SPRING26 on the registration page to get 50% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.