Race for Life Sheffield
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Race for Life Sheffield at Graves Park
Race for Life Sheffield is a community running event organised by Cancer Research UK at Graves Park, Sheffield. Distances available include a straight 10k route run as a double lap plus shorter options for children and families.
- 10k double lap route through rolling parkland and woodland
- 5k option on mixed surfaces
- 3k option suitable for younger participants
The 10k course follows paved and compact paths with gentle rises and dips, winding through mature woodland and open fields. The central start and finish area is on the grass near the animal farm. The route is chip timed and may have congestion in narrower woodland sections. In wet conditions parts of the course and start area can become soft or muddy and woodland paths may be slippery.
Age and fees: adults from age 16 and over; child entry for ages 6 to 15. Ticket prices listed are £20.49 for adults and £14.00 for children. A minimum fundraising target of £50.00 applies.
Travel and parking: event parking is provided in the field in front of the cricket pavilion on Cobnar Road, a short walk from the site that includes a steep section. Limited Blue Badge parking is available near the animal farm with additional accessible spaces at the Cobnar Road entrance. The nearest bus stop is on Hemsworth Road. There are no cycle racks at the event.
Facilities available include refreshments and toilets. Dogs are allowed and the site is suitable for pushchairs. The event is not wheelchair accessible. Registered participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support, community access and a finishers medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
