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Race for Life Stockport 5k

Woodbank Memorial Park, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4JR

Sun 12th May 2024

1 race

£11.19

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 12th May 2024

    £11.19£15.99

    Sale

    30% OFF - Use code: 24SPRING

    Ends: 29th Apr 2024

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  • Adults

    Entry for Adults 18 and Over

    Sun 12th May 2024

    £11.19£15.99

    Sale

    30% OFF - Use code: 24SPRING

    Ends: 29th Apr 2024

How to Get There

Parking is available free of charge at Woodbank Memorial Park and Vernon Park, however there are only three small car parks which can become full quickly. If the car park is full, there is street parking around the venue, however please do park carefully and be considerate of the residents.



Disabled parking spaces will also be available at each of the car parks.



Stockport bus station is a 15 minute walk - bus routes 380, 384, 386 from Stockport run close to the venue.



Stockport railway station is 2km from the venue.



Please check back for details on electric charging points and bike racks

Further Information

We would recommend that this event is wheelchair accessible with assistance.



The event site can be accessed from the car park by a hardstanding path, however the event site is on grass. Parts of the course is on grass, but it is mostly paths. The course thorugh Woodbank Memorial park is fairly flat, however the route into and the returning route from Vernon Park is very steep. There is also a small section of cobbles.



Due to the time of year the event is taking place, the grass may become boggy in poor weather conditions.



The venue is accessible from most entrances with disabled parking available at each car park.



If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you need to bring a guide runner, 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 [email protected] .

Meeting Point Information

The start line is situated on the cricket field in the centre of Woodbank Memorial Park. The finish line will also be within the similar vacinity.



If using what3words, enter <a href="https://www.what3words.com/inch.donor.bottom?partner=RaceForLife">///inch.donor.bottom</a> in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

Event Day Information

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.



If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a special badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you.



Our team of Event Managers are proud Dementia Friends.

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