Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 18 May 2024
Time
11:00
Venue
Weald Country Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
At just over 2 miles, 3k is ideal for families or groups having a go at their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable event for everyone – and an unforgettable day out. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Walk, jog or run or make your way around the course however suits you and help fund life-saving cancer research.
The undulating, cross-country route is mostly on grass and woodland trails and is quite challenging with steep inclines.
There will not be any water refill stations along the course so if you require water during the event, please remember to bring your own reusable water bottle already filled up. A Scottish Power water refill station will be available to use at the finish.
Please arrive 30 to 45mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.
Our courses have been measured with a measuring wheel. This is the most accurate measurement method and may not always match up with fitbits, Strava and Apple watches. Remember to follow the route carefully and don't cut corners as that will alter the distance you cover!
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 line is located on Belveder Field, opposite the Visitors Centre Car Park. If using what 3 words, enter ///star.react.fleet in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
The finish line is located opposite the start line on Belvedere Field.
Pedestrians: Please access the event site via the Visitors Centre Entrance and go through the car park. You will see the main event site straight ahead.
General Event Parking: FOC event parking is accessed via the Cricket Ground entrance off Weald Road, CM14 5QJ. Please do not enter or park in the Visitor Centre car park as parking charges will apply and you will be directed to the designated car park by stewards.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available in the Visitors Centre Car Park, CM14 5QS which is located opposite the event site. Please note that this is separate from the designated participant/ spectator parking area.
Drop Offs: Visitor Centre Car Park.
Public Transport:-
Bus: First Bus operate a service to Weald Country Park – see timetables at www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/
Train: Closest train station is Brentwood which is approximately 2.5 miles away.
Electric Charging points: There are no charging points at the venue, the closest stations are Osprey Charging station - 2.3 miles and BP Pulse - 8.3 miles
Cycling & Bike Racks: - there is none at the venue but there are some bike railings by the Visitor Centre that can be used.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
This undulating, cross-country route is mostly on grass and woodland trails with steep inclines and is quite challenging. It is not suitable for wheelchair users.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or 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.
If you feel you might need extra help at the event please pick up a badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you and check you are OK.
Blue badge parking is available in the Visitors Centre Car Park, CM14 5QS which is located opposite the event site. This is separate from the designated participant/ spectator parking area.
Our team of Event Managers are proud to be 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!
