Aged 16 and over
£15.99
Children
£11.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Wednesday 10 Jun 2026
Time
19:00
Venue
Witton 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 a combination of grass and surfaced path. The elevation of the course is mostly flat with areas of downhill.
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 lines are located on the large grass area opposite Witton Park Arena.
If using what3words, enter ///drain.idea.wiring in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: Event Parking is available at Witton Park Main Car Park. This is then a short, flat walk on a tarmac path to the event site. Please note, there is a charge for this car park which is 80p for 2 hours or £1.80 for the whole day. The machines take both coin and card payments (including contactless).
You can find additional parking along Tower Road in the parking bays and this is free. Tower Road car park will be closed. There is 5 minute, mostly flat walk from Tower Road to the event site.
Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points for the event. However, participants can be dropped off within Witton Park main car park.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge Parking for the event is available at Witton Park Main Car Park. This is then a short, flat journey on a tarmac path to the event site.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer Parking is available at Tower Road Car Park. From here it is a short walk, predominantly flat on surfaced path to the event site.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site for pedestrians is via the entrance in front of Witton Park Arena.
Bus: The nearest bus stops to the event site are on Tower Road and are a short walk to the event site. The walk is mostly flat on a tarmacked path.
Train: Nearest train station is Cherry Tree Train Station which is 0.5 miles away. From here it is a considerable walk, predominantly flat on surfaced path to the event site.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Please refer to the meeting point, course information and travel sections where we aim to give you sufficient information on each of these areas.
We have assessed this route and concluded it is wheelchair accessible with assistance.
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.