Luton 5k 2025
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Luton 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 line is in the middle of the football pitch at the top of the large field adjacent to the event car park field and Farley Hill.
The finish line is near the event site a little further down the hill towards the internal road.
If using what3words, enter ///result.affair.prove in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: Parking is located off Farley Hill with the entrance opposite Whipperley Way. This is a grass field and is approximately 50m-150m from the event site. Please follow Event Day signs and steward directions on the day.
Blue Badge Parking: Parking is located off Farley Hill with the entrance opposite Whipperley Way. This is a grass field and is approximately 50m from the event site. Please follow Event Day signs and steward directions on the day.
Volunteer Parking: Parking is located off Farley Hill with the entrance opposite Whipperley Way. This is a grass field and is approximately 50m-150m from the event site. Please follow Event Day signs and steward directions on the day.
Drop Offs: Drop Off areas are located within the event car park off Farley Hill with the entrance opposite Whipperley Way. This is a grass field and is approximately 50m-150m from the event site. Please follow Event Day signs and steward directions on the day.
Electric Charging points: An electric charging point is available within the Stockwood Park Discovery Centre Car Park. This is a BP Pulse Charging Station and there is a charge to use this.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are various perdestrian entrances to the park from all directions of travel.
Bus: The closest bus stop is Farley Farm Road which is the stop for the 46 bus to and from Hemel Hempstead. The 321 route from Luton Town Centre stops on London Road near the Stockwood Park Discovery Centre entrance. There are various other route options around the park depending on direction of travel.
Train: Luton Railway Station is approximately 1.2 miles from the park. A taxi can be taken from there to the event site or the No.1 bus.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs.
Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same large grass field.
Course: We would advise that our course may be unsuitable for wheelchairs, mobility aids and pushchairs. The route is mostly on grass fields with some tarmac paths, some of which are a little uneven and in wet weather the ground can become boggy. Anyone with accessibility issues may require assistance on the uneven and undulating sections.
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.