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Race for Life Chesterfield 5k

Queen's Park, Off Boythorpe Road, Chesterfield, S40 2ND

Sun 21st July 2024

1 race

£11.19

Organiser's Description

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.

Races

  • Adults

    Entry for Adults 18 and Over

    Sun 21st July 2024

    £11.19£15.99

    Sale

    30% OFF - Use code: 24SPRING

    Ends: 29th Apr 2024

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  • Adults

    Entry for Adults 18 and Over

    Sun 21st July 2024

    £11.19£15.99

    Sale

    30% OFF - Use code: 24SPRING

    Ends: 29th Apr 2024

How to Get There

Arriving by Car : Queen's Park North Car Park will be closed for the duration of the event.

Queen's Park South and Boythorpe Avenue Pay Display car parks will remain open and operational as usual.

Car parking is also available in a number of public pay and display car parks around the town centre which is just a short walk to Queen's Park.



Arriving by public transport : The nearest train station is Chesterfield, which is about a 15 minute walk to the start line. There are numerous bus services that run from the surrounding areas into the town centre and onto Park Road and Boythorpe Road that surround Queen's Park.

Further Information

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].



Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same grass field in front of the bandstand. The field is flat and the ground is solid unless we have experienced substantial rainfall, in which case it could be boggy in places. There is a path around the perimeter of the event site. Wheelchair users can choose to join and finish the race where the grass meets the path (approx. 20m ).The event site is easily accessible from the Queens Park North and South car parks



Course: Please read the course information section regarding the terrainto decide whether you feel this is a suitable course for you. We would advise this route as '

Meeting Point Information

The event site, start and finish line are all in the same place in front of the bandstand within Queen's Park.



If using what3words, enter<a href="https://www.what3words.com/shades.became.baking?partner=RaceForLife"> ///shades.became.baking</a> in the free app, to find the exact starting point.



<strong>Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled <strong>as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

Event Day Information

We are delighted to welcome spectators to Race for Life so please do bring your family and friends along to cheer you on and support you on the day.



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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