Race for Life Swindon 5k

By car: General Event Parking: We will be providing free of charge parking on grass for all participants and spectators within Lydiard Park in a specific area. Please enter the car park via the gate off of Hook Street. You can use the free what3words app and enter ///twins.solve.envisage to find the exact location. Note that is not the usual entrance you would use for Lydiard Park. Continue past the Lydiard Park signposted entrance for 300m, where you will see car parking signage and a steward to direct you into the car park. Normal parking charges will apply to the rest of Lydiard Park, so please ensure you follow the temporary event signage to ensure you do not have to pay. To access this event parking, please follow signs for Lydiard Park (via Hook Street), not signs for Lydiard House. Parking is not permitted on or via Hay Lane by Lydiard House). Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off within the car park for Lydiard Park off of Hook Street utilising the mini roundabout within the car park. Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available towards the front of the event parking area. Stewards will direct any blue badge holders to these spaces. Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available within the general event parking. Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event. Public transport and pedestrians: Pedestrians: There are very few transport links to the venue. The closest entrance to the event site for pedestrians on foot is the entrance from Gower Close. Bus: Find public transport options and plan your journey here. Train: The nearest train station for this event is Swindon train station which is 4.2 miles and a 20 minute drive away. Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.

The start line is in line with the children's play area outside the Jungle Parc and Forest Cafe. The finish line is a little further up from the start line near the large oak tree. If using what3words, enter ///spouse.manages.tinny in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

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