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Race for Life Falmouth 5k

Gyllyngvase Beach Car Park, Spernen Wyn Road, Falmouth, TR11 4PA

Sun 12th May 2024

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 12th May 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 12th May 2024

    £11.19£15.99

    Sale

    30% OFF - Use code: 24SPRING

    Ends: 29th Apr 2024

How to Get There

Pedestrians: If you are walking to the event, the event is at Gyllyngvase Beach Car Park off of Spernen Wyn Road.

General Event Parking: Event Car Parking is available at Swanpool Beach. Please note, Swanpool Beach Car Park is approximately a 17 minute walk away from the event site (0.8 miles). Please factor this in to your travel time.

Please follow signs on the day as some roads in the area will be closed for the event.

Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available on Queen Mary Road but be aware that this road is effected by the road closures in place for this event.

Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available on Queen Mary Road but be aware that this road is effected by the road closures in place for this event.

Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off on Queen Mary Road or Swanpool Car Park.



Public Transport:-

Bus: For public transport options and to plan your journey please visit:https://www.firstbus.co.uk/cornwall/routes-and-maps/network-maps

Train: The nearest train station is Falmouth Town Station, which is approximately a 10 minute walk from the event area. The event area is also a short walk from various bus stops



Electric Charging points: None available at venue

Cycling Bike Racks: None available at venue

Further Information

We recommend the course is wheelchair accesible but with assistance. Please be mindful that although this course is flat and on tarmaced roads, over 50% is on an incline so assistance may be required. This also includes the same for pushchairs, the route is mainly flat with a numer of inclines, therefore please do consider this.The Course has an overall ascent of 74m throughout the full 5kcourse.



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]

Meeting Point Information

The start and finish line is on Spernen Wyn Road outside the entrance to Gyllynvase Car Park.



If using what3words, enter ///patch.taken.buddy in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

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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