Dudley 5k 2025
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Dudley 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 and finish line are on the large grassed area in front of Himley Hall.
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By car:
General Event Parking: Event parking is available within Himley Hall. Please follow the directional signage and stewards to the correct entrance to Himley Hall for this.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available on site, please follow the directional signage and stewards which will direct you to the correct area.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available on site, please follow the directional signage and stewards which will direct you to the correct area.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off within Himley Hall, so please follow the directional signage and stewards to the car park for this. There will be no drop offs permitted outside the venue as there will be a traffic light system on the Himley Road to manage the flow of traffic in and out of Himley Hall.
Electric Charging points: There are none avilable at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are limited public transport options to access Himley Hall.
Bus: There is an hourly bus service from Wolverhampton/Stourbridge, that stops at the Himley House Hotel which is then a 10 minute walk to Himley Hall.
Train: The closest train station is Tipton Station, which is a 20 minute drive to Himley Hall.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none avilable 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 grass field.
Course: We would advise that due to the nature of the venue, the route is mostly on grass and uneven ground, and it is therefore unsuitable for wheelchair users.
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.