Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.49
Earlybird Children
£5.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 22 May 2027
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.
Race for Life 3k is ideal for families or groups doing their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable and an unforgettable day out! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. 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 course is mostly on grass and woodland trails and is quite challenging with steep inclines.
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 line and finish line are both located on Belvedere Field, opposite the Visitors Centre Car Park.
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By car
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.
Drop Offs: Visitor Centre Car Park.
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.
Volunteer Parking: This is on Belvedere Field which can be accessed via the Visitors Centre car park.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event. The closest stations are Shell Recharge - 1.5 miles and Fuuse Charging station - 1.3 miles.
Public transport and pedestrians:
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.
Bus: First Bus operate a service to Weald Country Park. Find bus timetables here.
Train: Closest train station is Brentwood which is approximately 2.5 miles away.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none at this event. However, 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
We aim to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible and you can find information here.
Our contact centre and on-site event team are available for any questions or requirements.
This event is not wheelchair accessible. Alternative accessible events nearby include Basildon and Southend.
Event Site:
The start and finish areas are ongrass, which is slightly sloped and firm underfoot. In wet weather, the ground does become soft and muddy.
Course:
The route includes grass and woodland paths, with possible congestion at Bird Hide Bridge.
In poor weather, grass and woodland paths may become muddy, which could increase the level of assistance required.
There are also inclines and declines around the course, plus narrow section by Bird Hide Bridge.
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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.
Explore our other Race for Life events taking place across the country. Choose from a 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy® 5k or Pretty Muddy® Kids.
*Enter the code FLASH30 on the registration page to get 30% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.