Aged 16 and over
£17.49
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 12 Jul 2026
Time
09:30
Venue
Victoria Park
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 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. The course is on a mixture of grass and tarmacked paths. With its picturesque setting, participants will enjoy the flat, mixed terrain route. The 10k course is a double lap.
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 largest grass section of Victoria Park, opposite the sports courts between London Road and Granville Road Car Park.
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By car:
General Event Parking: There is limited parking available at and around the venue. Please follow the directional signage and stewards which will direct you to park. Limited car parking is available at Leicester University. Freemans Common Multi-Storey Car Park, 11 Putney Road, Leicester, LE2 7TF can also be used for parking close to Victoria Park. Alternatively East Street and Welford Road NCP car parks are car parks close to New Walk which leads to Victoria Park. Normal parking charges will apply for all public car parks.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at Victoria Park Car Park off of Granville Road.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available at Victoria Park Car Park off of Granville Road. Normal charges apply. Please follow the directional signs.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available at Victoria Park Car Park off of Granville Road. Normal charges apply. Please follow the directional signs.
Electric Charging points: Limited amounts available within the public car parks listed.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are various public transport links to the venue.
Bus: There are many bus routes that pass Victoria Park. London Road and Victoria Park Road bus stops are closest to Victoria Park.
Train: The nearest station is Leicester which is a 10 minute walk away from Victoria Park.
Cycling & Bike Racks: A bike park available at the event, so we encourage participants to cycle to the event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same grass field.
Course: We would advise that due to the nature of the venue, the route is mostly on grass so therefore is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance. Wet weather could impact the suitability of the course, and in this instance a shorter course may be offered. There are tarmac paths around a lot of the course which would still be accessible.
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.