Depending on your fitness, it takes between 45 minutes and an hour to walk 5 kilometres, which is just over 3 miles. If you took it at a steady jog, you’d be crossing the finish line in a cool half-hour.
So gather your mum, grandad, colleagues or kids for this accessible distance. Everyone’s a winner – the one thing we’re beating is cancer.
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walking the circular route at Braids Hill in Edinburgh
strolling up and down Southend promenade
not much further than walking Cardiff’s Centenary Walk
following the Thames from Westminster Bridge to the Tower of London
walking from Whiteladies Road in Bristol down to the Floating Harbour
the same as Belfast’s famous ghost walk
Many people can build up to a 5k in 6-8 weeks with the help of our training plans. Whether you run, jog or walk, you can take part at your own pace and help fund life-saving research.
Ready to join us? Everyone’s a winner at Race for Life – our events are completely non-competitive and there's no pressure to finish in a certain time.
Use the box below to find your nearest event or find out more about our 5k events.
Getting ready is all part of the Race for Life fun! Once you've decided on your event check out top tips for preparing for the day. You don't have to train, but why not kickstart your fundraising with these great ideas?