Race for Life Walsall
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About the race
Race for Life Walsall takes place at Walsall Arboretum on Sunday 09 May 2027 and is organised by Cancer Research UK. The event offers multiple distances and has a minimum fundraising target of £50. Entry fees listed are £20.49 for adults and £14.00 for children.
Available distances
- 10k
- 5k
- 3k
The start and finish are on grass on the main field adjacent to the car park. The route uses a mixture of tarmacked paths, woodland trails and grass fields. The 10k course is a double lap of the 5k course. The course includes some narrow sections where congestion may occur. In wet weather the grass and some ground sections may become soft or muddy.
Participant rules and tickets: the main event is for ages 16 and over. Child entry is for ages 6 to 15 and must be registered by a parent or guardian; children under 6 can attend free but are not registered participants.
Travel and parking: event parking is available within the Arboretum via the main Broadway North entrance, with a drop off point and volunteer parking in the car park. Blue Badge parking is available near the event site. The closest bus stop is Broadway North, around a ten minute walk; the nearest train station is Walsall, about 2 miles away.
Facilities include refreshments, toilets, bag drop and showers. The site is suitable for pushchairs and is wheelchair accessible with assistance. Registered participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support and a finishers medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
