Race for Life Basingstoke
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About the race
Race for Life Basingstoke at War Memorial Park is a community running event organised by Cancer Research UK. Distances on the day include:
- 10k
- 5k
- 3k
The start and finish areas are on grass behind Crossborough car park near the play park. The course runs over grass fields and hard standing paths around the park and includes tarmac, gravel and woodland sections. The 10k route is a double lap of the 5k route and follows tracks and fields around the War Memorial Park. The route has inclines and declines and may become soft or muddy in wet weather. Narrow woodland sections may cause congestion.
There is no parking at the venue. Local car parks are available within a short walk and Blue Badge parking is provided in Crossborough Hill car park. Drop offs are possible via Crossborough Hill, Hackwood Road and London Road. Bus 17 stops nearby with a short walk up Crossborough Gardens; buses 10, 12 and 13 stop at Applegarth Close. It is about a 30 minute walk from Basingstoke train station. There are no cycle racks and no electric vehicle charging at the event.
Available facilities include refreshments and toilets. The event is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for pushchairs. Chip timing is used. Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support and a finishers medal. A minimum fundraising target applies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
