Falmouth 5k 2025
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Falmouth 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
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
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 & finish line is within Gyllynvase Car Park.
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By car:
General Event Parking: Event Car Parking is available at Swanpool Beach. Please note, Swanpool Beach Car Park is approximately a 17 minute walk away from the event site (0.8 miles). Please factor this in to your travel time. Please follow signs on the day as some roads in the area will be closed for the event.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available on Queen Mary Road but be aware that this road is effected by the road closures in place for this event.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available on Queen Mary Road but be aware that this road is effected by the road closures in place for this event.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off on Queen Mary Road or Swanpool Car Park.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: If you are walking to the event, the event is at Gyllyngvase Beach Car Park off of Spernen Wyn Road.
Bus: For public transport options and to plan your journey please visit:https://www.firstbus.co.uk/cornwall/routes-and-maps/network-maps
Train: The nearest train station is Falmouth Town Station, which is approximately a 10 minute walk from the event area. The event area is also a short walk from various bus stops
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
We recommend the course is wheelchair accesible but with assistance. Please be mindful that although this course is flat and on tarmaced roads, over 50% is on an incline so assistance may be required. This also includes the same for pushchairs, the route is mainly flat with a numer of inclines, therefore please do consider this.
We aim for maximum accessibility at our events. Our contact centre and on-site team are ready to assist with any needs or questions you may have.
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.