Race for Life York

MAY
2
2027
Race for Life York at The Knavesmire offers 10k and 5k routes across grass, tarmac and trail, with an accessible option and wheelchair access with assistance. Free parking is provided and the minimum fundraising target is £50.
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Race for Life York 10k at The Knavesmire

Race for Life York 10k is organised by Cancer Research UK at The Knavesmire, York Racecourse (YO23 1EX).

  • 10k
  • 5k

The 10k course is a double lap of the 5k route. The start and finish are on grass and the event site is on grass that is predominantly flat but slightly uneven; in wet weather surfaces may become soft or muddy. The route combines grass, surfaced (tarmac) and trail paths and is mostly flat with some uphill and downhill gradients. An accessible route is available and the event is wheelchair accessible with assistance. The event is chip timed.

Parking is provided free within the racecourse fields and there is separate Blue Badge parking within the event site. Drop off from the car park involves about a 200 m walk on grass; volunteer parking may involve a 300 m walk. The nearest train station is York, approximately 1.5 miles from the venue. There are no bike racks at the immediate event site; bike racks are available nearby at the racecourse on Loverose Way.

Facilities listed include refreshments, toilets, permission for dogs, suitability for pushchairs, and parking. Bag drop and showers are not available. Entry fees are between £5.50 and £8.74 and the minimum fundraising target is £50. Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training plans, community access and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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