Race for Life Chesterfield 5k
From Cancer Research UK - Race for Life
Event summary
The 5k distance is designed to be accessible and achievable for everyone, making it the perfect first challenge for those new to running or walking. Whether you choose to sprint, jog, or stroll, there's no pressure to finish within a specific time frame—just enjoy the experience at your own pace. Your participation will contribute to funding life-saving cancer research, helping to make a difference in the fight against cancer. Don't miss out on this uplifting event—mark your calendars and get ready to make a positive impact!
Race for Life Chesterfield 5k
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General Event Parking: There is no designated parking available for the event. Boythorpe Avenue will be closed on event day and 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. The journey from these entrances to the event site is a 100-300m walk on tarmac paths. Car parking is also available in a number of public pay and display car parks around the town centre which is a 0.5 mile walk to Queen's Park.
Blue Badge Parking: There is limited Blue Badge parking in Queen's Park North and South car parks. The journey from these car parks to the event site is a 200m walk on tarmac paths.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available in the Queen's Park North Car Park. The journey from here to the event site is 200m on tarmac paths.
Drop Offs: Streets surrounding Queen's Park can be used for drop offs but please do so in a safe manner, being mindful of traffic and local residents.
Electric Charging points: The closest car charging point to the event site is the InstaVolt Charging Station at McDonald's on Markham Road, S40 1AA.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site is from Boythorpe Avenue. It can also be reached easily from all entrances to Queen's Park and then by following the paths towards the bandstand.
Bus: 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. Plan your journey at www.travelsouthyorkshire.com
Train: The nearest train station is Chesterfield, which is 1 mile from the venue.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
General Event Parking: There is no designated parking available for the event. Boythorpe Avenue will be closed on event day and 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. The journey from these entrances to the event site is a 100-300m walk on tarmac paths. Car parking is also available in a number of public pay and display car parks around the town centre which is a 0.5 mile walk to Queen's Park.
Blue Badge Parking: There is limited Blue Badge parking in Queen's Park North and South car parks. The journey from these car parks to the event site is a 200m walk on tarmac paths.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available in the Queen's Park North Car Park. The journey from here to the event site is 200m on tarmac paths.
Drop Offs: Streets surrounding Queen's Park can be used for drop offs but please do so in a safe manner, being mindful of traffic and local residents.
Electric Charging points: The closest car charging point to the event site is the InstaVolt Charging Station at McDonald's on Markham Road, S40 1AA.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site is from Boythorpe Avenue. It can also be reached easily from all entrances to Queen's Park and then by following the paths towards the bandstand.
Bus: 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. Plan your journey at www.travelsouthyorkshire.com
Train: The nearest train station is Chesterfield, which is 1 mile from the venue.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
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Location
Queen's Park, Off Boythorpe Road, Chesterfield, S40 2ND
Race for Life Chesterfield 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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