Walsall 5k 2025
Walsall 5k
£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
Warm up with other Race for Lifers
Supporters and spectators welcome
Soak up the atmosphere
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
The start and finish line is on the main field of the Arboretum adjacent to the car park.
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By car
General Event Parking: Event parking is available within the Aboretum. Please use the main entrance off Broadway North and follow the directional signs and stewards. There will be a drop off point within the car parking area. The event site is on grass, however a path leads down to this that can be utilised in wet weather. The event site is approximately a 500m walk from the car park.
Blue Badge Parking: If you require blue badge parking please follow the signs and stewards who will direct you to this parking area which is next to the event site on teh hard standing car park.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking will be located in the Arboretum car park, there is no charge for this.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off in the Walsall Arboretum car park.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are various public transport links to the venue.
Bus: The closest bus stop to the venue is Broadway North, which is around a 10 minute walk to the start line.
Train: The nearest train station is Walsall, which is 2 miles away from the venue.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are a limited amount available at the event.
We would advise that our course is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance. The majority of the route is on a mixture of flat tarmac paths and woodland paths which include a few inclines, so anyone with accessibility issues may require assistance on the uneven and undulating sections. The grass field section toward the end may become unsuitable in poor weather, but this can easily be missed which would remove 2k of the route.
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.
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.