Stockport 3k 2024
Stockport 3k
Sunday 12 May 2024
£14.99 Adults | £10.00 Children
This is a 3k for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.
Key Information
Date: Sunday 12 May 2024
Time: 11:00
Adults: £14.99
Children: £10.00
Young Adults: £14.99
Under 6 entry (Girls and boys): free and no registration needed
Venue: Woodbank Memorial Park, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4JR View map
Distance: 3k
Course information
The 3k route is a single lap course around Woodbank Memorial Park. The terrain is a mixture of paths and grass, including a lap of the athletics track. Due to the course in Woodbank Memorial Park being partly on grass, it may be slightly muddy underfoot depending on recent weather conditions.
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. You will be able to refill this at the refill station when you finish.
Please arrive 30 to 45 mins 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 correspond with digital tracking apps and watches.
Meeting point
The start line is situated on the cricket field in the centre of Woodbank Memorial Park. The finish line will also be within the similar vacinity.
If using what3words, enter ///inch.donor.bottom in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
Parking is available free of charge at Woodbank Memorial Park and Vernon Park, however there are only three small car parks which can become full quickly. If the car park is full, there is street parking around the venue, however please do park carefully and be considerate of the residents.
Disabled parking spaces will also be available at each of the car parks.
Stockport bus station is a 15 minute walk - bus routes 380, 384, 386 from Stockport run close to the venue.
Stockport railway station is 2km from the venue.
Please check back for details on electric charging points and bike racks
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
Parking
We would recommend that this event is wheelchair accessible with assistance.
The event site can be accessed from the car park by a hardstanding path, however the event site is on grass. Parts of the course is on grass, but it is mostly paths. The course thorugh Woodbank Memorial park is fairly flat, however the route into and the returning route from Vernon Park is very steep. There is also a small section of cobbles.
Due to the time of year the event is taking place, the grass may become boggy in poor weather conditions.
The venue is accessible from most entrances with disabled parking available at each car park.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you 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
Supporter / spectator access
We are delighted to welcome spectators to Race for Life so please do bring your family and friends along to cheer you on and support you on the day.
If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a special badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you.
Our team of Event Managers are proud Dementia Friends
