SHEFFIELD – JULY 15th, 9.00am, 5Km
What is Race for Life?
The Race for Life story
Race for Life is the UK’s biggest fight against cancer and the largest women-only fundraising event in the UK. Since Race for Life started in 1994, an incredible six millions participants have raised over £457million, more than any other UK event series raising money to fund cancer research.
Some of our Race for Life women take part in celebration of surviving a cancer experience. Others take part in memory of a loved one or to give hope to a cancer-free future. But all of you share a common goal: to raise money for Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work and to help save more lives.
On the day
Race for Life events are full of amazing moments. Each event brings hundreds of women together and it’s also a great day for you and your family and friends to enjoy together.
What you’ll need at your Race for Life event:
On the day of your event, you need to bring a few things with you:
- Your back sign and running number that you received in your Race for Life pack.
- Comfy shoes and sports bra for walking, jogging or running.
- Safety pins – so you can attach your running number and back sign to your top.
- A bottle of water so you can stay hydrated.
- Sunscreen and a hat – make sure you are SunSmart and protect yourself from sunburn.
- Bring your Donation Station bag, or any bag, full of your quality unwanted items.
- And your friends and family to cheer you on!
Fancy dress
Wearing fancy dress or adding some accessories to your Race for Life outfit is totally up to you – but we think it’s a great way to make the day extra special. Many women wear fairy wings, feather boas, deely boppers and tutus. Make a night in of it and organise a get together before your event to plan or design your outfits with friends and family.
Arrival – one hour before start
This gives you plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere and to do any last minute preparations such as pinning on your back sign or putting finishing touches to your outfit.
There’s no need to check-in on the day – just make your way towards the stage area where there will be music to get all the participants and supporters in the mood.
This is the perfect opportunity to drop off any quality items you no longer want at the Donation Station marquee at your event, which we can then sell in your local Cancer Research UK shops.
Welcome from the Race for Life team – 30 minutes before start
Your Race for Life event organiser welcomes you and shares information about the groundbreaking work that Cancer Research UK do, and explains why your support is vital.
Warm-up – 20 minutes before start
You can take part in a light aerobic warm-up with all the other participants to get those muscles ready for your event.
Take your places – 10 minutes before start
You make your way to the walkers or runners flags, depending on whether you want to walk, jog or run the course.
Start time
The starting signal goes and you’re off with friends and family gathered round to cheer you on.
Celebration – after your event
Once you’ve crossed the finish line, you will receive a Race for Life medal and a goody bag as a thank-you for taking part from one of our volunteers.
Wear your medal with pride and stick around to enjoy the activities at your event.
The race begins at Sheffield City Centre, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4GT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please be aware a number of roads will be closed within the city centre on event day. All road closures will be in place from 08.00 and will be opened as soon as it is safe to do so. However all closures should be lifted by 13.00. Please ensure you allow extra time to reach the venue.
Join the fight against cancer and enter Race for Life
Every two minutes someone in the UK is told they have cancer. Join the biggest fight against cancer and enter your local Race for Life event in Sheffield.
Entry fee
- £14.99 per adult
- £10.00 children under 16
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