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

Redditch 5k 2026 | Race for Life – Cancer Research UK is a charity 5 km event held at Arrow Valley Park in Redditch on Sunday 14 June 2026 with a single mass start at 11:00. The course starts and finishes on the grass area adjacent to the Arrow Valley Park car park and runs through woodland, beside the lake and across parkland, offering a scenic route for walkers, joggers and runners alike. The route is approximately 5 km, mostly flat and on park paths, though a couple of grass sections may be altered in poor weather. Entrants can participate individually or as part of a group and the event is open to people aged 16 and over.

This Race for Life event focuses on fundraising for Cancer Research UK and asks participants to meet a minimum fundraising target of £50 while providing training plans, fundraising resources and activity tracker integration to support fundraisers. On-site facilities and provisions include refreshments, toilets and parking nearby, with blue badge parking and accessible routes noted; there is no bag drop or showers. The event team offers accessibility support including dementia-friendly features and assistance for wheelchair users where required. Participants sign up through the Race for Life event page and are advised to check final course details and updates by email.