Race for Life Ipswich 5k

Cancer Research UK - Race for Life

From Cancer Research UK - Race for Life

Sunday 21st June 2026 Past event
Ipswich
£15.99 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Race for Life Ipswich 5k, hosted by Cancer Research UK! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, June 21st, 2026, in the beautiful town of Ipswich, Suffolk. The 5k distance is perfect for participants of all levels, making it an ideal first challenge for those new to running or walking. Whether you choose to stroll, jog, or race, there’s no pressure to finish within a specific time—just focus on enjoying the experience and supporting a fantastic cause.

Join thousands of others in this uplifting event as you help raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research. With an achievable distance of just over 3 miles, the Race for Life Ipswich 5k promises a fun and supportive atmosphere, encouraging everyone to go at their own pace. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit!

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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.

Location

Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8UH

Cancer Research UK - Race for Life

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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