Crawley 5k 2025
Crawley 5k
Saturday 19 Jul 2025
£15.99 Aged 16 and over | £11.00 Children, under 6s free
Minimum fundraising target: £50
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
About the 5k event
The 5k is an achievable distance and a good first challenge for most people. At just over 3 miles it can take about an hour to walk on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Go at your own pace to help fund life-saving cancer research.
Join forces or go solo
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to get muddy, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Warm up with other Race for Lifers
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
Supporters and spectators welcome
Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section above to see what’s happening on the day.
Soak up the atmosphere
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
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.
Event details
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.
Meeting point
The start and finish line is on the western side of Tilgate (Campbell's) Lake and down the hill from Tilgate Playground.
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By car:
General Event Parking: Please use one of the following Car Park for this event:
The Gainsborough Field - Free of Charge and can be accessed via either Gainsborough Road or Holbein Road (the route is approx. 900M to the Main Event Site).
Lakeside Car Park - Pay and Display and can be accessed via Tilgate Drive (the route is approx. 575m to the Main Event Site).
Tilgate Car Park - Pay and Display and can be accessed via Timitus Drive (the route is approx. 240m to the Main Event Site).
Blue Badge Parking: There are 9 Free of Charge Accessible Parking Spaces for Blue Badge Holders in Tilgate Car Park, Tilgate Drive, Crawley, RH10 5PQ. The route from the car park to the Main Event Site (Inc. Start /Finish Lines) is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance and is approx. 240m.
Volunteer Parking: Please use any of the stated car parks.
Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points due to the nature of this venue.
Electric Charging points: Gridserve Charging Station, 11 Brighton Rd, Pease Pottage, Crawley RH11 9YA (1.8 Miles from Tilgate Park) and PodPoint Charging Station, Broadfield Park, Crawley RH11 9RT (1.9 Miles from Tilgate Park)
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please access the Main Event Site via Timitus Drive, continuing up the hill past the GoApe Centre towards the Smith & Western Resturant before bearing left towards Tilgate (Campbell's Lake).
Bus: Local Bus Service to Tilgate Park: Bus Numbers 2, 10, 20, 23, 271, 273
Train: Nearest Train Station is Three Bridges Station which can be access via Brighton & London Lines.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Bike Racks within Tilgate Park (by the Smith & Western Resturant) approx 19 free of charge spaces.
Dogs allowed
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
Parking
Sections of this course go through the woods and nature reserve and are uneven, with lose gravel and some tree roots. The terrain can become muddy in wet conditions. For this reason, we deem this event as unsuitable for wheelchair users.
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.
Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
Bring a water bottle
We’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Race for Life. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.
Have the right kit
It’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.
Be sun smart
Stay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.
Your back sign and race number
Remember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.
We're with you every step of the way
Get fundraising support
When you sign up to an event, you'll get fundraising support every step of the way. Get top tips, ideas and resources to help you hit your target and raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research.
Prepare for your 5k event
Choose a training plan to help you get Race for Life ready. You could even use Strava or Fitbit to track your walk, jog or run.
Facebook community support
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
