Preston 5k 2025
Preston 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 and Finish are located are located within Moor Park.
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By car:
General Event Parking: If travelling by car parking is available courtesy of Preston North End Football Club. The car park is located across the road from Moor Park at Deepdale Stadium, on A6063 Sir Tom Finney Way. The journey from this entrance to the event site is a short walk across Sir Tom Finney Way, participants are asked to take care when crossing the road and allow plenty of time. It is apporxiamtely 500m's from the start.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge Parking is at Moor Park which is a different location to main event parking it will be signposted on the day. The journey from this entrance to the event site is a short walk approximately 300m’s and is a combination of surfaced paths and grass.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available at Preston North End Football Club.
Electric Charging points: The closest charging point is at Preston Business Centre, PR2 8DY.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site for pedestrians on foot is on Moor Park Avenue.
Bus: Moor Park is approximately a 9 minute bus ride from Preston Bus Station. The closest stop is on Sir Tom Finney Way, right by the venue entrance.
Train: Preston Train Station is located across the road from the bus station and it is a 9 minute bus ride to Moor Park.
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 grass sections on the course. Course terrain may vary according to recent weather conditions.
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.
Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained 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.