Race for Life Chester
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Race for Life Chester 5k : Sunday 24 May 2026
Race for Life Chester 5k is an organised fundraising 5 kilometre event held at Chester Racecourse. Entry is for people aged 16 and over. The stated entry prices are £15.99 for adults and £11.00 for children, with a minimum fundraising target of £50. A Spring Sale offers 50% off entry on 2026 events using the code SPRING26 until 19 April 2026.
The course is predominantly on road and passes Chester landmarks including the Roman walls, Tudor-style buildings, the Rows shopping galleries, Chester Cathedral, the Eastgate Clock, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the River Dee. The first 200 metres and the last 500 metres are on grass. There are some elevation changes and one notably steep descent toward the end of the route.
The event site is on the centre field of Chester Racecourse at New Crane Street, CH1 2LY. The exact start point is given as what3words skip.single.wooden. Chester Railway Station is about 1.1 miles from the site. Parking is available on site until road closures begin; drop-offs and blue badge parking are also noted. There are no electric vehicle charging points or bicycle racks listed.
Facilities and accessibility notes include refreshments, toilets, allowance for dogs, and suitability for pushchairs. The route is not wheelchair accessible due to elevation changes and grass sections. Sunflower wristbands, BSL stage content via QR code, and event staff trained as Dementia Friends are available on site.
Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support, access to an online community, and a Race for Life medal on completion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
