Margate 10k 2024
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Margate 10k
£17.49 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 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.
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 event site is located on Palm Bay Green, on the large grass area adjacent to the Palm Bay Cafe.
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Pedestrians: The event site is located on Palm Bay Green, on the large grass area adjacent to the Palm Bay Café close to Sackett's Gap
General Event Parking: There is not a designated car park for this event, but there are a number of parking bays along the main road adjacent to Palm Bay.
Blue Badge Parking: There are no dedicated wheelchair parking spaces but the bays along the edge of the event site are wide enough.
Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points, but there are many parking spaces long Palm Bay Avenue you can pull into.
Public Transport:
Bus: StageCoach bus route 33 stops just outside the event site at the bus stop.
Train: The closest train station to the venue is Margate Station, which is an 8-min taxi or 47-min walk from the event site.
Electric Charging points:
- Connected Kerb Charging Station - Turner - The Rendezvous Car Park, Margate CT9 1JD (1.4 miles).
- PoGo Charging Station - Market St, Margate CT9 1ED (1.6 miles).
Cycling & Bike Racks: Bike racks by Palm Bay Cafe, approx. 4 spaces
The Margate course is suitable for wheelchairs users with assistance. The course covers both grass and tarmac pathways but is mainly flat.
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.
If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you and check you are OK.
Our team of Event Managers are proud to be Dementia Friends
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.