Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 14 Jun 2026
Time
11:00
Venue
West Park
Offer ends 19 April 2026. T&Cs apply*
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 course is predominantly on tarmac paths and is fairly flat but there are some inclines and twist and turns during the course. This course is a double lap, two laps of the course are to be completed for the full 5k distance.
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 is a short walk from the Tea Rooms. The closest gate to use is the Southgate Entrance.
If using what3words, enter ///chase.causes.studio in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event: There is very limited parking space around the venue so please use City Centre car parks should this be full and please ensure to allow plenty of time should you need to find alternative parking. If parking on the roads please ensure you are aware of any restrictions that may be applied.
Drop Offs: Vehicles can pull up at the perimeter of the park to drop any participants/volunteers off for the event.
Blue Badge Parking: There are a limited number of disabled parking bays that can be found around the perimeter of West Park.
Volunteer Parking: There is very limited parking space around the venue so please use City Centre car parks should this be full and please ensure to allow plenty of time should you need to find alternative parking. If parking on the roads please ensure you are aware of any restrictions that may be applied.
Electric Charging points: Chargemaster Charging Station available at - Park Rd W, Wolverhampton WV1 4PN.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance gate to use at this venue is the Southgate entrance.
Bus: There are many bus stops available close by to West Park. Please check on the Transport for West Midlands website to plan your Journey.
Train: The closest Train station is Wolverhampton which is a 20-25 minute walk to the park.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Various Bike racks are available around the perimeter of the park.
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: The course is predominantly on tarmac paths and is fairly flat but there are some inclines and twist and turns during the course, so anyone with accessibility requirements may want assistance on the undulating sections. This course is also a double lap so can become slightly congested at times. As such we kindly ask that anyone wishing to overtake do so on the right hand side of the course path/ 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.
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.
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 SPRING26 on the registration page to get 50% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.