Leeds 5k 2024
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Leeds 5k
£15.99 Aged 16 and over | £11.00 Children, under 6s free
Minimum fundraising target: £50
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
About the 5k event
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The 5k is an achievable distance and a good first challenge for most people. At just over 3 miles it can take about an hour to walk on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Go at your own pace to help fund life-saving cancer research.
Join forces or go solo
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Warm up with other Race for Lifers
Supporters and spectators welcome
Soak up the atmosphere
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.
Event details
The start and finish are located on the field in front of Temple Newsam House, adjacent to the Courtyard and Animal Farm.
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Pedestrians:- The closest entrance to the event site for pedestrians on foot is on Temple Newsam Road.If travelling by car blue badge parking is available in the same location as general event parking. This should be accessed via Temple Newsam Road due to Elm Walk being closed to all vehicles. The journey from this entrance to the event site is approximately 300m’s on a combination of paths and grass sloping downhill.
If travelling via public transport the nearest entrance to the event site is on Temple Newsam Road, various bus services drop off along Temple Newsam Road, please enquire with your local provider. The nearest train station is Cross Gates, it is approximately 1.9 miles away from the venue.
Motorists are also able to drop off passengers near the roundabout at the end of Temple Newsam Road which will be monitored by a steward.
Volunteer parking is available alongside our general parking.
The closest charging point is located at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa, LS15 8ZB. There are cycle stands at the Walled Garden and the Farm Car Park and cycle lockers in the Stable Courtyard.
We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible in our ""Course Description"" and ""Travel notes"" section, so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs. We have assessed this route and concluded it is wheelchair accessible with assistance, due to the inclines and grass sections. Course terrain may vary according to recent weather conditions.
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
We aim to have a British Sign Language Interpreter available on stage whilst our event host is speaking
Bring a water bottle
We’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Race for Life. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.
Have the right kit
It’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.
Be sun smart
Stay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.
Your back sign and race number
Remember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.