Course
Two laps of a 2.5K loop on the paths inside Cannon Hill Park, with the start and finish on grass that is mostly flat and firm underfoot. Most of the route is tarmac path. The ground can turn soft or muddy in wet weather and organisers warn of congestion throughout, as this is a busy park.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySun 16 May 2027
About
Race for Life's 5K takes place in Cannon Hill Park, a Victorian park with a boating lake near Edgbaston. Runners, joggers and walkers cover the course at their own pace, raising money for Cancer Research UK.
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