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A race for everyone

And we mean everyone! It takes most people around 35 minutes to walk 3 kilometres (just under 2 miles), that’s less time than you’d spend going around the supermarket. Easy!

People of all ages and abilities can have a go at this accessible distance. And everyone’s a winner - the one thing we’re beating is cancer.

Find out more about our 3k events

So, exactly how far is 3k?

A photo of 3 runners, smiling and wearing pink clothing competing in race for life event.

3k is:

  • Shorter than a walk up and down Southend Pleasure Pier

  • A stroll along the Silver Sands of Morar in Scotland

  • Walking from London Bridge to Covent Garden

  • A walk along Burton Joyce riverside in Nottingham

  • The H.M.Stanley town trail in Denbighshire, Wales

  • Walking from Surbiton to Kingston

  • A walk to your local shops and back

  • Walking around Burrs Country Park in Bury, Greater Manchester

Sign up for your 3k Race for Life

Ready to join us? Everyone’s a winner at Race for Life – our events are completely non-competitive and there's no pressure to finish in a certain time.

Use the box below to find your nearest event or find out more about our 3k events.

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Get ready for your event

Getting ready is all part of the Race for Life fun! Once you've decided on your event check out top tips for preparing for the day. You don't have to train, but why not kickstart your fundraising with these great ideas?

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