Race for Life Derby
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Race for Life Derby 10k
Race for Life Derby takes place at Markeaton Park, Markeaton, Derby, DE22 4AA on Sunday 07 Jun 2026. The event is for people aged 16 and over and lists a minimum fundraising target of £50.00. Entry fees shown are £17.49 and a children rate of £11.00.
Available distances:
- 10k
- 5k
The start and finish are on a large grass field in the centre of the park, a short walk from the café and the tennis courts. The course uses a mixture of grass field, woodland paths and main park paths. The 10k route is a double lap of the 5k. There is an up and down hill section of about 100 m and a gravel section of about 80 m. Tarmac paths surround the start and finish area. The event is chip-timed.
Travel and parking information notes car parking at Mundy Play Centre and at the University of Derby Kedleston Road car park, with approximately a 10 minute walk from these car parks to the event site. Blue badge parking is available at Markeaton Park car park and Mundy Play Centre car park. The nearest train station is Derby, roughly a 25 minute walk to the main site. No bike racks or electric vehicle charging points are available on site.
Facilities available include refreshments, toilets, dogs allowed, wheelchair accessible areas and parking. Bag drop and showers are not available and the course may be unsuitable for pushchairs.
Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support materials, community access and a Race for Life medal on finishing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
