Course
A single-lap 5K in Lower Castle Park, starting and finishing on grass and running on a mix of grass and surfaced paths with a few inclines. The ground near the river can turn soft and muddy after wet weather, and wheelchair users may need assistance.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySun 18 Jul 2027
About
Race for Life's 5K loops through Lower Castle Park, beside Colchester Castle in Britain's oldest recorded town. It's a non-competitive run, jog or walk raising money for cancer research.
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