Race for Life Margate
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Race for Life Margate 10k 2026
The event is organised by Cancer Research UK at Palm Bay, Palm Bay Avenue, Margate CT9 3PP. Distances offered include:
- 10k
- 5k
- 3k
The 10k uses a double lap of the 5k course. The start and finish are on a mixture of grass and hardstanding. The route runs along the coast, is mainly flat, and includes a mixture of grass and tarmac surfaces.
Entry is permitted for ages 16 and over. The listed entry prices are £17.49 for adults and £11.00 for children, with a minimum fundraising target of £50. The event site is on Palm Bay Green, adjacent to Palm Bay Cafe near Sackett's Gap.
On-site facilities include refreshments, toilets, bag drop, showers, and limited bike racks by the cafe. Dogs are allowed and the site is suitable for pushchairs. General parking is not designated; parking bays are available along the main road adjacent to Palm Bay. The nearest train station is Margate Station, approximately an 8 minute taxi ride or a 47 minute walk from the site. The closest bus stop is Holly Lane Post Office served by several local routes.
The course is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance. Accessibility measures include sunflower wristbands at enquiries, staff trained as Dementia Friends, and a QR code for British Sign Language stage content. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
