Race for Life Portsmouth 5k

The Portsmouth 5k Race for Life route is a flat route running around the beautiful Southsea Common, taking in views of Ladies Mile.

Please arrive 30 to 45mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.

The route is mainly on flat tarmac roads and paths but there is a large section of the course on Southsea Common itself, the grass is cut and flat but may be harder to navigate in wet weather.

This event is suitable for wheelchairs users and pushchairs with assistance.

Disabled/ accessible parking can be found in most nearby car parks. Details can be found here: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/car-parks/

There are no allocated drop off points for the event but please be aware that Avenue de Caen will be closed as part of the route.

If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, 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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]"> [email protected] &

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

The meeting point and start line is within the park of Town Fields, on the playing fields behind the Pavillion. The finish line will also be within the similar vacinity.

If using what3words, enter <a href="https://www.what3words.com/moral.rams.smug?partner=RaceForLife">///shut.basis.future</a> in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

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.

Please bring a filled water bottle with you to your event as we're proactively managing our impact on the environment. We will be removing single use plastic bottles.