Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Wednesday 03 Jun 2026
Time
19:00
Venue
Waddesdon Manor
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 5k is a great first challenge, no matter your age or fitness level. Go solo and join hundreds of people on the day, or sign up as a group with friends and family. 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 and finish are on grass. The majority of the course is on tarmac with one small section on dense gravel at the front of the manor.
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 grass field next to the main visitor car park, behind the visitor's centre.
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By car:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are very few public transport links to the venue.
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. Find information on train times here or call 08456 005 165.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are bike racks next to the electric charging points within the main visitor car park for bikes to be stored.
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 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.
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.
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