Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£8.74
Earlybird Children
£5.50
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 20 Jun 2027
Time
09:30
Venue
Victoria Embankment
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 10k is a more challenging event, but without any pressure. Take it at your own pace and enjoy the atmosphere, or push yourself a little more. The events are chip-timed, so you can find out if you’ve beaten your personal best! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. However you take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
The start and finish are on grass. With its picturesque setting beside the River Trent, participants will enjoy the flat route with a mixture of terrains, perfect for all abilities to walk, jog or run. The 10k course is a double lap of the 5k route.
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 line is on the field just off Wilford Grove, on the Meadows Ground just down from the Council Building.
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By car:
General Event Parking: There is free parking on the sports field for all participants, the entrance to the parking location can be found off Bathley Street, there is then a short walk to the event site. Please follow event signs and stewards. Please DO NOT park along Victoria Embankment, as this forms part of the course, and you will not be able to remove your vehicle until the race is complete. All parking is on grass and please note there is a 10 minute walk from the event car park to the event site, please arrive in plenty of time to get parked and walk to the event site before your start time, car sharing where possible is advised. Please avoid parking around the residential areas.
Drop Offs: Please use the Victoria Embankment Car Park, off the Felton Road/Green Street junction. Please DO NOT park along Victoria Embankment, as this forms part of the course, and you will not be able to remove your vehicle until the race is complete.
Blue Badge Parking: Can be found at the same location as general event parking. Please inform the stewards you require accessible parking and follow their directions on the day.
Volunteer Parking: This is available at the Victoria Embankment Car Park, off the Felton Road/Green Street junction. Please DO NOT park along Victoria Embankment, as this forms part of the course, and you will not be able to remove your vehicle until the race is complete.
Electric Charging points: There are two BP charging points available at the Victoria Embankment Car Park, off the Felton Road/Green Street junction.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please follow the directions of the stewards and the signage on event day.
Bus: There are multiple Bus routes available to Victoria Embankment. Please visit Nottingham City Transport for your most suitable route.
Train: The nearest station is Nottingham, which is a 25 minute walk to the event.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
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 but is firm underfoot. In wet weather, the ground may become soft or muddy.
Course:
The route includes a mixture or surfaces such as tarmac paths, hardstanding paths and grass and is a double lap, with possible congestion at the split point.
In poor weather, the grass sections may become muddy and slippery which could increase the level of assistance required.
There are also some small inclines and declines across Wilford Suspension and Trent Bridge, plus narrow secti
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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