Race for Life County Durham
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Race for Life County Durham : Riverside Park, Chester-le-Street
This event is a Race for Life meeting at Riverside Park in Chester-le-Street. It offers timed running over measured distances on a course that starts and finishes on grass and uses mixed surfaces of grass, tarmac and gravel.
Available distances:
- 10k: two 5 km laps on mixed terrain
- 5k: single lap on mixed terrain
The venue is Riverside Park, Riverside South, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3SJ, with the start and finish located near the skatepark off Ropery Lane. The what3words location for the start is serves.battle.index. Drop offs and Blue Badge parking are at Ropery Lane North Car Park DS3 3SJ. The 78 Country Ranger bus stops outside the park; Chester-Le-Street station is a 20 minute walk away.
Facilities listed for the event include refreshments, toilets, and bag drop. Dogs are allowed, pushchairs are suitable, and parts of the course are wheelchair accessible with assistance because some sections are on grass and gravel. Sunflower wristbands are available at the enquiries marquee; Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends and a QR code will provide British Sign Language stage content.
Entry details show a minimum age of 16 and over, entry fees noted for adults and children, and a minimum fundraising target of £50. Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support and a Race for Life medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
