Race for Life Leicester 5k
From Cancer Research UK - Race for Life
Event summary
At just over 3 miles, this achievable distance allows participants to walk, jog, or run at their own pace, with no pressure to finish within a specific time. Embrace the spirit of community while making a difference as you help fund vital cancer research. Gather your friends and family for a day filled with positivity, purpose, and the chance to contribute to life-saving work. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to be part of something bigger!
Race for Life Leicester 5k
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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.
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.
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Location
Victoria Park, London Road, Leicester LE1 7RY, UK
Race for Life Leicester 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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