Aylesbury 5k 2024
Aylesbury 5k
Wednesday 15 May 2024
£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 grass field next to the main visitor car park, behind the visitor's centre.
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Pedestrians: There are very few public transport links to the venue.
General Event Parking: Free parking is available in the main visitor car park of the manor. Please follow Event Day Parking signs and steward directions on the day. The car park is accessible via the main entrance to Waddesdon Manor, off the A41. The car park is approximately 200m-400m from the event site.
Blue Badge Parking: Free disabled parking is available in the main visitor car park of the manor. Please follow Event Day Parking signs and steward directions on the day. The car park is accessible via the main entrance to Waddesdon Manor, off the A41. The car park is approximately 100m from the event site.
Volunteer Parking: Free volunteer parking is available in the main visitor car park of the manor. Please follow Event Day Parking signs and steward directions on the day. The car park is accessible via the main entrance to Waddesdon Manor, off the A41. The car park is approximately 200m-400m from the event site.
Drop Offs: The drop off location is within the main visitor car park of the manor. Please follow Event Day Parking signs and steward directions on the day. The car park is accessible via the main entrance to Waddesdon Manor, off the A41. The drop off location is approximately 100m from the event site.
Public Transport:-
Bus: The Red Rose No. 16 runs from Aylesbury to Marsh Gibbon via Waddesdon. On arrival in Waddesdon village (A41), walk through the main gates on Silk Street and you’ll be directed towards the event site.
Train: The nearest train station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway. Regular trains run from London Marylebone to Aylesbury and Aylesbury Vale Parkway. Your onward journey from the train station can be made by taxi or bus. A section of the Waddesdon Greenway, a safe cycle and walking route joining Aylesbury Vale Parkway to Waddesdon Manor, is currently closed and therefore not suitable to use. To check train times, call 08456 005 165 or visit the Chiltern Railways website
Electric Charging points: There are four spaces in the main car park signposted for the purpose of electric vehicle charging. Spaces are suitable for a 16A EV Type 2 charging socket and are free of charge. If you would like to charge your vehicle, please speak to staff at the Welcome Pavilion who will assist you at the start and end of charging.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are bike racks next to the electric charging points within the main visitor car park for bikes to be stored.
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
Parking
We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs.
Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same grass field with tarmac paths surrounding it. Course: We would advise that our course is suitable for wheelchairs, mobility aids and pushchairs. The course is majority on tarmac with a very small section on gravel that is suitable for all to move on.
Carers are welcome free of charge.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you need to bring a guide runner, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at raceforlife@cancer.org.uk
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!
