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Liverpool - Aintree 10k 2024

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Liverpool - Aintree 10k

Sunday 16 Jun 2024

£17.49 Aged 16 and over | £11.00 Children, under 6s free
Minimum fundraising target: £50

Date: Sunday 16 Jun 2024

Time: 09:30

Venue: Aintree Racecourse

Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

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About the 10k event

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Looking for more of a challenge without any pressure? Race for Life 10k is for you!
Our 10k events are now chip-timed, so you can find out if you’ve beaten your personal best – while you’re raising funds to help beat cancer.
10k is just over 6 miles. Take it at your own pace or push yourself a little more. Have fun with it and enjoy the atmosphere.

Location

Venue
Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS View map

Course information

The 10k route is a double lap that takes in the hugely famous Aintree Racecourse. The start is on a tarmac path, the course terrain is a mixture of tarmac, grass and sand and the finish is on grass. It's a great venue, and a fantastic chance to see the Racecourse up close.

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. There will be a water refill station 1/2 around the course and a Scottish Power water refill station will be available to use at the finish.


Please arrive 30 to 45mins 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 match up with fitbits, Strava and Apple watches.  

Join forces or go solo

Race for Life participants having fun at events
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to get muddy, you’re helping to beat cancer.
 
 

Warm up with other Race for Lifers

Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
 

Supporters and spectators welcome

Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section above to see what’s happening on the day.
 

Soak up the atmosphere

After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.

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.

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Event details

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.

Meeting point

The start and finish lines are located within the centre of the racecourse infront of the stands. 

If using what3words, enter ///second.tiger.visits in the free app, to find the exact starting point. 

Pedestrians: Pedestrian access via the main entrance of the racecourse from Grand National Avenue. The event site is approx 220m away

General Event Parking:  Event parking is available at the main entrance of the racecourse via Grand National Avenue off Ormskirk Road (A59)

Blue Badge Parking: There are a number of blue badge spaces available available at the main entrance of the racecourse via Grand National Avenue off Ormskirk Road (A59)

Volunteer Parking: Volunteer Parking parking is available at the main entrance of the racecourse via Grand National Avenue off Ormskirk Road (A59)

Public Transport:-

Bus: Aintree can be reached by bus on services: 300, 311, 345, 350 and 351 both to and from Liverpool. From Bootle New Strand take route 61A. For further information on bus routes, contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk 

Train: Aintree Metro, Mersey rail  is approximately 5-minute walk away. Train arrives at 00:10 and 00:40 every hour. 

Electric Charging points: There are no Electric Charging Points on site 

Cycling & Bike Racks: There are no designated Bike Racks on site

Dogs allowed
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
Parking

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 not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain. 

Neaby accessible events are Liverpool Sefton Park, Wirral

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.

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