Race for Life London - Beckenham Place Park
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Race for Life London - Beckenham Place Park
This event takes place in Beckenham Place Park, London, with the course fully contained within the park. The route uses a mixture of grass, paths, tarmac, gravel and woodland, and includes inclines and undulating sections with a maximum gradient of 18%. The 10k is a double lap of the 5k route.
Available distances:
- 10k (double lap of the 5k route)
- 5k (single lap)
- 3k (split point on the route)
The start and finish areas are on an open grass area near Beckenham Place Mansion, with the finish opposite the start. The course may experience congestion at the start area and at the 3k split point. In wet weather grass and woodland sections may become muddy or slippery; an alternative route is available that may shorten the course.
Facilities listed for the event include toilets and refreshments. Dogs are allowed. The event is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for pushchairs. Bag drop and showers are not available.
Travel information notes that there is no event parking at the venue, though residential road parking is possible. Blue badge parking is accessed via the Beckenham Hill Road entrance. The nearest train station is Beckenham Hill, about 0.5 miles away; the nearest bus service is number 54 Highland Croft stop. Cycle parking is available with approximately 16 spaces in the cafe courtyard.
Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support and a race medal. The event is organised by Cancer Research UK. Earlybird prices shown are £8.74 for ages 16 and over and £5.50 for children, with a minimum fundraising target of £50.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
