Race for Life Wakefield 5k
Sat 15th June 2024
1 race
£11.19
Organiser's Description
How to Get There
General Event Parking: There is no designated event parking available at the venue.
Please utilise town centre Pay and Display Car Parks which are and approximately a 10-15 minute walk to Thornes Park. The postcode for the event site is Horbury Road,WF2 8TY however we do not have any parking facilities for participants at this event so please consider this in advance. The car park by the Athletics Stadium is closed to participants due to the route running alongside it. Thornes Road car park is open as usual for park users.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking only is available in the Athletics Stadium car park. The journey to the event site from here is a short walk on a tarmac path then onto grass.
Volunteer Parking: The car park by the Athletics Stadium within the park can be used by blue badge holders
Drop Offs: Drop offs can be made at the Horbury Road entrance but please note there is no parking here
Public Transport:-
Bus: Wakefield Free City Bus links the city's Westgate and Kirkgate train and bus stations. Buses run every 10 minutes from 8.30am-5pm on Saturdays.
Train: The nearest train station is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station which is a 10-15 minute walk away.
Electric Charging points: The nearest Electric Charging Point is Genie Point charging station at 81 Dewsbury Rd, Wakefield WF2 9BL
Cycling Bike Racks: None available at venue
Further Information
We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible in our "Course description" and "Travel notes" sections so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs.
We have assessed this route and concluded it is not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain and elevations of the course.
Nearby accessible events are: Barnsley, Huddersfield and Bradford.
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]
We aim to have a British Sign Language Interpreter available on stage whilst our event host is speaking
Meeting Point Information
The start and finish lines are located within Thornes Park on the playing field near the children's playground.
If using what3words, enter ///puzzle.loads.sheep 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 abadge 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.
Dogs are allowed at this event providing they are on a short lead.
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