Race for Life Wrexham 5k

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From Cancer Research UK - Race for Life

  • Date Sun 15th June 2025
  • Time 11:00
  • Location Wrexham, Clwyd
  • Price £15.99
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Race for Life Wrexham 5k

Sun 15th June 2025

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Event summary

Join us for the Race for Life Wrexham 5k, proudly organised by Cancer Research UK - Race for Life, on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Set in the picturesque town of Wrexham, Clwyd, this event is the perfect opportunity to take on an achievable challenge while supporting a vital cause. The 5k distance, just over 3 miles, is designed to be accessible for everyone, whether you choose to walk, jog, or run at your own pace. There’s no pressure to finish within a specific time, allowing you to enjoy the experience and contribute to life-saving cancer research. Gather your friends and family for a day filled with positivity and purpose—let’s make a difference together!

Race for Life Wrexham 5k

Sun 15th June 2025

A group of women in pink shirts running under a blue "START" arch at a Race for Life event. The background features trees and a clear sky. A "Race for Life" logo is visible in the top right corner.

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 15th June 2025 (11:00)

    £15.99

    CLOSED

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  • Adults

    Entry for Adults 18 and Over

    Sun 15th June 2025 (11:00)

    £15.99

    CLOSED

How to Get There

By car:

General Event Parking: There is free parking available. Please follow the directional signage and steward instructions.

Blue Badge Parking: There is free parking available. Please follow the directional signage and steward instructions.

Volunteer Parking: There is free parking available. Please follow the directional signage and steward instructions.

Drop Offs: Free drop off is available at this event.

Electric Charging points: There are no electric charging points at this event.

Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: There are various pedestrian access points around the park.

Bus: Bus route 33 runs from Wrexham Bus Station and stops at Llay Cemetery, which is 0.2miles away from the event site.

Train: The nearest train station is Gwersyllt, a 1.6 mile walk away from the event site. Alternatively you can jump on the number 33 bus from the station to Llay Cemetery, which is 0.2miles away from the event site.

Cycling & Bike Racks: There are no bike storage facilities at this event.

Parking

Is parking available: Yes

Further Information

By car:

General Event Parking: Parking is available free of charge for this event at The Knavesmire. On the day signage will direct you to the event car park entrance which is on Knavesmire Road. Please avoid parking on residential roads surrounding the venue. The journey from the car park to the event site is a 300m walk on grass.

Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge parking is available free of charge for this event at The Knavesmire. On the day signage will direct you to the event car park entrance which is on Knavesmire Road. The journey from the car park to the event site is a 150m walk on grass.

Volunteer Parking: Parking is available free of charge for volunteers at The Knavesmire. On the day signage will direct you to the event car park entrance which is on Knavesmire Road. Please avoid parking on residential roads surrounding the venue. The journey from the car park to the event site is a 300m walk on grass.

Drop Offs: Motorists are able to drop off passengers at the event car park. Then entrance is on Knavesmire Road which will be monitored by a steward. The journey from the drop off point to the event site is a 200m walk on grass.

Electric Charging points: The closest car charging point to the event site is the eVolt Charging Station on Nunnery Lane, YO23 1AA.



Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site is from Knavesmire Road. It can also be reached easily from all entrances to the Knavesmire and then by following the paths towards the racecourse.

Bus: There is a regular bus service from the centre to the venue. There are a number of buses that run along Tadcaster Road York. Plan your journey at www.firstbus.co.uk/york

Train: The nearest train station is York, which is 1.5 miles from the venue.

Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event. There are bike racks nearby at the racecourse on Loverose Way.

Meeting Point Information

The start and finish lines are on the Knavesmire near the racecourse.



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Event Day Information

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.

Dogs' Allowed?

Are dogs' allowed at the event?: Yes

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Alyn Waters Country Park (Llay Side), Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PW

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