Race for Life Manchester
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Race for Life Manchester : Heaton Park, 05 Jul 2026
This Race for Life event at Heaton Park is organised by Cancer Research UK and offers a choice of short running distances and a 10k event. Entry is for people aged 16 and over. The listed entry prices are £17.49 for adults and £11.00 for children, with a minimum fundraising target of £50.00.
Available distances:
- 10k
- 5k
- 3k
The 10k course is described as a double lap of the 5k route. The start, finish and event site are on grass that is predominantly flat. The course combines grass, surfaced paths and woodland trails and includes various elevations. Events are chip-timed for time recording.
The meeting point and start line are in The Bowl area of the park, near Heaton Hall and the Boating Lake; the event gives the what3words location ///salsa.monkey.inch for the start. The venue address is Heaton Park, Sheepfoot Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0DL.
Transport and facilities information notes event parking at Lakeside Car Park with pay and display charges (hourly rate £3.50) and a 5–10 minute walk to the event site. Blue badge parking is available. There are no electric vehicle charging points. Facilities include refreshments and toilets; dogs are allowed; the site is suitable for pushchairs. Bag drop and showers are not available. The route has been assessed as wheelchair accessible with assistance and the event provides accessibility support such as Sunflower wristbands, trained staff, a BSL interpreter on stage and a QR code for stage information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
