Race for Life Leicester 5k

By car:

General Event Parking: There is limited parking available at and around the venue. Please follow the directional signage and stewards which will direct you to park. Limited car parking is available at Leicester University. Freemans Common Multi-Storey Car Park, 11 Putney Road, Leicester, LE2 7TF can also be used for parking close to Victoria Park. Alternatively East Street and Welford Road NCP car parks are car parks close to New Walk which leads to Victoria Park. Normal parking charges will apply for all public car parks.

Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available at Victoria Park Car Park off of Granville Road. Normal charges apply. Please follow the directional signs.

Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available at Victoria Park Car Park off of Granville Road. Normal charges apply. Please follow the directional signs.

Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at Victoria Park Car Park off of Granville Road.

Electric Charging points: Limited amounts available within the public car parks listed.



Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: There are various public transport links to the venue.

Bus: There are many bus routes that pass Victoria Park. The park can be accessed via London Road and Victoria Park Road bus stops.

Train: The nearest station is Leicester which is a 10 minute walk away from Victoria Park.

Cycling & Bike Racks: There is a bike park available within the event site so we encourage participants to cycle to the event.

The start and finish are on the largest grass section of Victoria Park, opposite the sports courts between London Road and Granville Road Car Park.



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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