How far is 3k?
A race for everyone
3 kilometres is just under 2 miles or about the same length as a walk to your local shops and back.
This accessible distance is what makes Race for Life the perfect event for people of all ages and abilities.
So, exactly how far is 3k?
3k is...
- Shorter than a walk up and down Southend Pleasure Pier
- A stroll along the Silver Sands of Morar in Scotland
- Walking from London Bridge to Covent Garden
- A walk along Burton Joyce riverside in Nottingham
- The H.M.Stanley town trail in Denbighshire, Wales
- Walking from Surbiton to Kingston
- A walk to your local shops and back
- Walking around Burrs Country Park in Bury, Greater Manchester
Join the Race for Life 3k today
Now you know how far 3k is, why not find an event to enter? Race for Life events are completely non-competitive and there's no pressure to finish in a certain time.
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