Margate 5k 2026 | Race for Life – Cancer Research UK

Margate 5k 2026 is part of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life series and takes place at Palm Bay, Margate. The event is scheduled for Sunday 12 July 2026 with a community start time of 11:00. The 5k distance is presented as an achievable challenge for walkers, joggers and runners and there is no pressure to finish in any particular time. The course runs across a mixture of grass and hardstanding close to the seafront and is described as mainly flat, making it suitable for many abilities.

This Race for Life event combines participation with fundraising, with a minimum fundraising target of £50 and age eligibility set at 16 and over. Entry fees shown on the event page are £15.99 for adults and £11.00 for children, and the organisers provide guidance and support for fundraising and fitness tracking. On the day there are refreshments and toilets, accessibility provisions for wheelchair users and pushchairs, and practical travel advice including parking notes and nearby public transport options. Participants are advised that the route map may be subject to change and to check the event page for final details closer to the date.