Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.49
Earlybird Children
£5.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 17 Jul 2027
Time
11:15
Venue
Victoria Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 3k is ideal for families or groups doing their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable and an unforgettable day out! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. 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 is on hardstanding and the finish is on Grass. The course is on paths around the park.
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 located on the path and grass between the Hub Cafe and the Burdett Coutts Drinking Foundation.
If using what3words, enter ///length.guess.scary in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By Car:
General Event Parking: There is no designated parking for this event, we advise that you come via public transport.
Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points due to the nature of this venue.
Blue Badge Parking: Please use the St. Marks Gate. Blue Badge Holders can also enter park from here by calling rangers on 02089 855699 for access.
Volunteer Parking: There is no designated parking for this event, we advise that you come via public transport.
Electric Charging Points: Source London Charging Station, 104a Gore Rd, London E9 7HW, (0.3 Miles from Victoria Park) and Ubitricity Charging Station, 65 Wetherell Rd, London E9 7DB, (0.4 Miles from Victoria Park).
Public Transport and Pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please the park any of the entrances and head towards The Hub Cafe in the centre of the park.
Bus: Local bus service stop on Grove road including the 425, 277.
Train: The nearest stations are Hackney Wick Overground, or Mile End (Central Line or Hammersmith & City Lines) and Bethnal Green (Central Line).
Cycling & Bike Racks: 10 bike racks can be found within Victoria Park.
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 grass and tarmac, which is flat and firmunderfoot. In wet weather, the ground may become soft or muddy.
Course:
The route includes tarmac and grass, with possible congestion around the event site.
In poor weather, grass may become muddy, soft and slippery, which could increase the level of assistance required.
Parking:
Blue Badge parking is available, approximately 150 Meters from the event site on tarmac. 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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