Course
Predominantly grass, with over 80 percent of the route off tarmac, plus woodland sections and several steep inclines. Start and finish are on the grass field in the centre of Prospect Park, just below the tennis courts, cafe and ranger station. The terrain makes it unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySun 6 Jun 2027
About
This Race for Life 5K is held in Prospect Park, Reading's largest park, with wooded grounds overlooking the Thames valley. Runners, joggers and walkers cover the course for Cancer Research UK.
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Race for Life Derby
Through Markeaton Park's lake and craft village
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Race for Life Sheffield
Through Graves Park, Sheffield's largest, with its own farm
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Race for Life Darlington
One of England's earliest Victorian public parks
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