Race for Life County Durham 5k

By car

General Event Parking: Parking will be in designated areas of DCCC Riverside. There will be event parking signs to direct you from the A167 to the correct area.

Blue Badge Parking: Ropery Lane North Car Park DS3 3SJ.

Volunteer Parking: Ropery Lane North Car Park DS3 3SJ.

Drop Offs: Ropery Lane North Car Park DS3 3SJ.

Electric Charging points: None available at this event.



Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: Riverside Park is accessible from Ropery Lane, however be aware of busy A roads close to the site.

Bus: The 78 Country Ranger drops right outside the entrace to Riverside Park.

Train: Chester-Le-Street Station is a 20min walk away (the 78 Country Ranger Bus runs from the station).

Cycling & Bike Racks: None but bike storage can be facilitated for people arriving by bike.

The start and finish lines are located within Riverside Park, Chester-le-Street. Near to the skatepark off Ropery Lane



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Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do. After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.

Are dogs' allowed at the event?: Yes