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Race for Life York 5k

The Knavesmire, York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX

Sun 30th June 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 30th June 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 30th June 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 for this event at The Knavesmire. Disabled parking spaces will also be available.



On the day signage will direct you the the event car park. Please avoid parking on resdiential roads surrounding the venue.



The nearest train station is York and the city centre is 1.5miles away. There is a regular bus service from the centre to the venue.

Further Information

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 would recommend that this event is wheelchair accessible <strong>with assistance.The course and event site is mainly on grass with some paths following the racecourse track. The route is mostly flat but the grass sections can be slightly uneven in places. 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 event car park on The Knavesmire.

Meeting Point Information

The meeting point and start line is on The Knavesmire, nearby The Racecourse. The finish line will also be within the similar vacinity.



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



<strong>Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled <strong>as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

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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