Earlybird Aged 16 & over
£7.99
Earlybird Children
£5.50
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 16 May 2027
Time
11:00
Venue
Woodbank Memorial 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 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 course takes in Woodbank Park’s beautiful expanse of meadows, woodland and well-kept paths before entering picturesque Vernon Park, known for its unique Victorian heritage features. Participants also experience running 400m round an Athletics track. The course is mainly on paths with some grass. There are some significant uphill and downhill gradients, which make this course a fun challenge.
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 in the field within the centre of Woodbank Park.
If using what3words, enter ///left.offer.squad in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car
General Event Parking: Event Parking is available at two car parks off Turncroft Lane: Woodbank Park Car Park (on Little Moor Lane) and Woodbank/Vernon Park Car Park near the entrance to Vernon Park Cafe. There is also car parking available at Vernon Park Car Park, off Stockport Road, however the journey from this car park to the event site is a considerable walk including some steep uphill gradients.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge Parking is available at two car parks off Turncroft Lane (Woodbank Park Car Park (on Little Moor Lane) and Woodbank/Vernon Park near the entrance to Vernon Park Cafe.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available at Woodbank Park Car Park off Turncroft Lane/Little Moor Lane.
Drop Offs: Drop offs can be made at the Woodbank/Vernon Park Car Park.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Pedestrians can access the event via any of the park entrances.
Bus: The nearest bus stop is on Turncroft Lane and is an approximately 10-minute walk to the event site. Please refer to the Bee Network website here for more information.
Train: Stockport Train Station is 1.1 miles away (21 minute walk). Bredbury Station is 2 miles away (33 minute walk).
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
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. The 3k event is wheelchair accessible with assistance. Alternative accessible 5k events nearby include Manchester and Delamere Forest.
Event Site:
The start and finish areas are on grass, which is flat and soft underfoot. In wet weather, the ground can become muddy in some areas.
Course:
The route includes tarmac paths, woodland and grass. Some of these paths are very uneven and become muddy and slippery in poor weather.
There are also significant inclines and declines throughout the course, with a maximum gradient of 20%.
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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.
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