Cambridge 5k 2025
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Cambridge 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 and finish are both located in Jesus Green.
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By car:
General Event Parking: There is no dedicated event parking provided for this event. Please sure the Parkand Ride service or city centre car parks. See https://cambridgeparkandride.info/ for more details on the park and ride offerings.
Blue Badge Parking: There is no dedicated blue badge parking provided for this event.
Volunteer Parking: There is no dedicated volunteer parking provided for this event.
Drop Offs: There is no dedicated drop off area provided for this event.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The event is not easily accessible on foot.
Bus: There are a number of routes that stop outside Jesus Green. The following buses will stop here: Bus:1, 11, 13, 4, 75, 5,PR2 and X3
Train: Cambridge Train Station is a 10minuite drive from Jesus Green.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are a number of cycle racks in the city centre.
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 grass area and the first park of the course is on grass.
This course is a mixture of paved pathways, cobbled streets and grassy terrain. The first and last 1km of the course is on grass and there is a large grass section in Stourbridge Common which can be challenging.
We advise that this is wheelchair accessible with assistance due to the course terrain.
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.