Race for Life Wakefield
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Wakefield 10k - Race for Life at Thornes Park
Race for Life Wakefield takes place at Thornes Park on Horbury Road in Wakefield. The event is organised by Cancer Research UK and includes multiple distance options and a minimum fundraising target of £50.00. Entry information notes an age requirement of 16 and over; published entry prices include £17.49 and a children’s price of £11.00.
The course start and finish are on grass, which can be uneven. The route combines surfaced paths, woodland paths and undulating grassed areas. The course features various elevations including rolling hills, sloping downhills and uphill gradients. The 10k route is a double lap of the 5k course. The start and finish lines are located on the playing field near the children’s playground.
Travel and site notes state there is no designated event parking at the venue; town centre pay and display car parks are approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk away. Blue badge parking is available in the Athletics Stadium car park with a short walk to the event site. The nearest train station is Wakefield Westgate, about a 10 to 15 minute walk. The Wakefield Free City Bus runs frequently on Saturdays.
Available facilities listed for the event include refreshments, toilets and dogs allowed. The route has been assessed as not wheelchair accessible due to terrain and elevations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
