Race for Life Stockport
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Stockport 5k (Race for Life)
This is a fundraising running event organised by Cancer Research UK at Woodbank Memorial Park in Stockport. Available distances include:
- 3k
- 5k
The 5k is for participants aged 16 and over. Child entry is available for ages 6 to 15; children under 6 may attend free but are not registered participants. The published minimum fundraising target is £50. Entry fees listed are £18.99 for adults and £14.00 for children.
The route passes through Woodbank Park and Vernon Park, taking in meadows, woodland and maintained paths. Participants run 400 metres on an athletics track as part of the course. The surface is mainly paths with some grass; some paths are uneven and can become muddy and slippery in wet weather. The route includes some significant uphill and downhill gradients. The start and finish are located in the central field of Woodbank Park; this area is flat grass that can become soft when wet.
Practical information notes available parking at two car parks off Turncroft Lane, with Blue Badge parking at those car parks and drop off at the Woodbank/Vernon Park car park. The nearest bus stop is on Turncroft Lane, about a ten minute walk. Stockport train station is about 1.1 miles away, and Bredbury station about 2 miles away. There are no electric charging points or bike racks listed.
Facilities on site include refreshments, toilets, bag drop and areas suitable for pushchairs. The 5k event is not wheelchair accessible; the 3k can be run in a wheelchair with assistance. Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support and a Race for Life medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
