Race for Life Aberystwyth 5k
From Cancer Research UK - Race for Life
Event summary
Set against the scenic backdrop of Aberystwyth, this event encourages you to go at your own pace, with no pressure to finish in a specific time. Whether you aim to walk, jog, or run, every step you take helps raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of community spirit and wellness!
Race for Life Aberystwyth 5k
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General Event Parking: The course requires road closures to ensure the safety of our participants. The following roads will be closed from 5am on the morning of the event:
- Victoria Terrace
- Marine Terrace
- Riverside Terrace
-New Promenade
- King Street
- Terrace Road
- South Marine Terrace.
There is no official parking, so please park in town centre car parks and walk to the start.
Blue Badge Parking: The closest Car park is North Road Car park or St Michaels car park, this is approx 5minute walk to the event site.
Volunteer Parking: The closest Car park is North Road Car park or St Michaels car park, this is an approx 5minute walk to the event site.
Drop Offs: The course requires road closures to ensure the safety of our participants. The above roads will be closed from 5am on the morning of the event:
Public Transport:
Bus: Unfortunately the busses do not run on a Sunday.
Train: The start is an 8min walk (0.4miles) from Aberystwyth train station
Electric Charging points: The closest charging port is at Lower Park Avenue Car Park, which is 17min walk, 0.7 miles away from the start line.
Cycling Bike Racks: There are limited bike racks around the area, the closest are: Next to the new cycle shelter near the Rail Station at the back of Matalan, Outside Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Throughout the whole 5K the course has an overall ascent of 38m.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you need to bring a guide runner, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at [email protected]
A British Sign Language Interpreter will be available on stage whilst our event host is speaking.
If using what3words, enter ///routs.added.pushy in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a special badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you.
Our team of Event Managers are proud Dementia Friends.
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Location
The Bandstand, Marine Terrace, The Promenade, Ceredigion, Aberystwyth, SY23 2BX
Race for Life Aberystwyth 5k
Cancer Research UK - Race for Life
Race for Life is Cancer Research UK’s biggest series of fundraising events. Taking place across the UK, the events include 3k, 5k and 10k routes as well as our Pretty Muddy obstacle events. Race for Life started 28 years ago as a women-only event. The first event was held in Battersea, in 1994, where 750 participants raised £48,000. Since that point, Race for Life has grown into a series of hundreds of events across the country, raising nearly £900 million towards beating cancer over the last quarter of a century. In 2019, for the first time, the Race for Life opened its doors to men to participate too, making it a truly inclusive event, giving people the chance to come together with their family and friends, and join the movement to help beat cancer.
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