Race for Life Llanelli 5k

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From Cancer Research UK - Race for Life

  • Date Sun 1st June 2025
  • Time 11:00
  • Location Llanelli, Dyfed
  • Price £15.99
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Participants wearing pink shirts run under a blue "START" arch at a "Race for Life" event. Trees are visible in the background, and the Race for Life logo is displayed in the corner.

Race for Life Llanelli 5k

Sun 1st June 2025

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your trainers for the Race for Life Llanelli 5k, a fantastic event organized by Cancer Research UK! Taking place on Sunday, June 1st, 2025, in the beautiful town of Llanelli, Dyfed, this 5k race is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting a vital cause.

Whether you're walking, jogging, or running, this achievable distance of just over 3 miles is suitable for everyone, making it an ideal first challenge for many participants. You’ll have the freedom to go at your own pace, with no pressure to finish by a certain time. Every step you take helps raise crucial funds for life-saving cancer research, bringing us one step closer to beating cancer. Join us for a day filled with positivity, community spirit, and the chance to make a real difference!

Race for Life Llanelli 5k

Sun 1st June 2025

Participants wearing pink shirts run under a blue "START" arch at a "Race for Life" event. Trees are visible in the background, and the Race for Life logo is displayed in the corner.

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 1st June 2025 (11:00)

    £15.99

    CLOSED

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  • Adults

    Entry for Adults 18 and Over

    Sun 1st June 2025 (11:00)

    £15.99

    CLOSED

How to Get There

By car:

General Event Parking: Car parking is available at this venue. Please head to, Festival Fields Car Park, Llanelli SA15 4DP and listen to the stewards and signage on the day. This is approx 100m from event site.

Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available at the event. Please head to, Festival Fields Car Park, Llanelli SA15 4DP and listen to the stewards and signage on the day. This is approx 100m from event site.

Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available at the event. Please head to, Festival Fields Car Park, Llanelli SA15 4DP and listen to the stewards and signage on the day. This is approx 100m from event site.

Drop Offs: Drop off's can be available within festival fields car park. Please listen and make the stewards aware.

Electric Charging points: The closest car charging area is, Crown Parade, Bridge St, Llanelli SA15 3LG, this is 1.2 miles away from the event site, approx 30min walk.



Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: If you are walking to the event, the event site can be located within festival fields car park and the water park. Please stick to the main path and head towards the amphitheatre.

Bus: Unfortunately there are no busses running on Sunday.

Train: The closest train station is Llanelli Train station, which is 1.6miles away, approx 35min walk.

Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.

Parking

Is parking available: Yes

Further Information

By car:

General Event Parking: Car parking is available at this venue. Please head to, Festival Fields Car Park, Llanelli SA15 4DP and listen to the stewards and signage on the day. This is approx 100m from event site.

Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available at the event. Please head to, Festival Fields Car Park, Llanelli SA15 4DP and listen to the stewards and signage on the day. This is approx 100m from event site.

Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available at the event. Please head to, Festival Fields Car Park, Llanelli SA15 4DP and listen to the stewards and signage on the day. This is approx 100m from event site.

Drop Offs: Drop off's can be available within festival fields car park. Please listen and make the stewards aware.

Electric Charging points: The closest car charging area is, Crown Parade, Bridge St, Llanelli SA15 3LG, this is 1.2 miles away from the event site, approx 30min walk.



Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: If you are walking to the event, the event site can be located within festival fields car park and the water park. Please stick to the main path and head towards the amphitheatre.

Bus: Unfortunately there are no busses running on Sunday.

Train: The closest train station is Llanelli Train station, which is 1.6miles away, approx 35min walk.

Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.

Meeting Point Information

The start and finish is in the amphitheatre of Festival Fields.



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Event Day Information

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.

Dogs' Allowed?

Are dogs' allowed at the event?: Yes

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Festival Fields, Millennium Coastal Park, Sandy Lane, Llanelli, SA15 4DP

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