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Race for Life Walsall 5k

Walsall Arboretum, Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QB

Sun 12th May 2024

1 race

£15.99

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

    £15.99

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  • Adults

    Entry for Adults 18 and Over

    Sun 12th May 2024

    £15.99

How to Get There

Pedestrians: There are various public transport links to the venue.

General Event Parking: Event parking is available within the Aboretum. Please use the main entrance off Broadway North and follow the directional signs and stewards. There will be a drop off point within the car parking area. The event site is on grass, however a path leads down to this that can be utilised in wet weather. The event site is approximately a 500m walk from the car park.

Blue Badge Parking: If you require blue badge parking please follow the signs and stewards who will direct you to this parking area which is next to the event site on the hard standing car park.

Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking will be located in the Arboretum car park, there is no charge for this.

Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off in the Walsall Arboretum car park.

Public Transport:-

Bus: The closest bus stop to the venue is Broadway North, which is around a 10 minute walk to the start line.

Train: The nearest train station is Walsall, which is 2 miles away from the venue.

Electric Charging points: None available

Cycling Bike Racks: Limited available

Further Information

The majority of this course takes place on well maintained paths, however approximetly 0.5km is over grass. Participants may avoid this by taking a shortcut which will eliminate approximately 1km.



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 and finishline is on the main field of the Arboretum adjacent to the car park.



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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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