Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 12 Jul 2025
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.
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.
The start is on hardstanding and the finish is on Grass. The course is on paths around the park.
Our courses are accurately measured with a measuring wheel, which may differ from GPS devices. Please follow the designated route closely to maintain the intended distance; cutting corners will affect your distance covered.
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 take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
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.
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
10m
More than 10 million of you have taken part in Race for Life events since 1994, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
£970m
Race for Life has raised over £970 million towards life-saving cancer research since it began 30 years ago.
130,000+
With your money, we've helped develop radiotherapy, which helps 130,000+ people with cancer in the UK every year.
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 between the Hub Cafe and the Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain.
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.
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.
Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points due to the nature of this venue.
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 use any of the park entrances and head towards 'The Hub Cafe' in the centre of the park near the childrens play area.
Bus: Local bus services stop on Grove road including the 425, 277
Train: The nearest stations are Hackney Wick Overground, 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
Bag drop
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Showers
Parking
This event is suitable for wheelchairs users with assistance, the course is on flat pathways throughout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
