Race for Life Southampton: This is what you need to know

Race for Life will arrive at Southampton Common in a burst of pink as thousands walk, jog, and run to raise money for charity.

The annual event will see around 1,700 people take part in the 3k, 5k, and 10k events, alongside the Pretty Muddy races.

Here’s everything you need to know about Race for Life in Southampton

When and where is Race for Life?

All the races will take place at Southampton Common on July 22.

The events are open to men, women and children. However children must be aged up to 12 and at least 1.2m tall to take part in Pretty Muddy Kids.

The 3k and 10k starts at 10am and the 5k event begins at 11am.

What is Pretty Muddy and when does it start?

Up to 1,500 adults and children will take part in the Pretty Muddy events – a mud splattered obstacle course.

The first wave of children taking part in Pretty Muddy Kids will set off at 12pm with other groups following every 15 minutes.

The Pretty Muddy adult events begin at 12.45pm and groups follow every 15 minutes.

People should have been given a specific time to start their race.

This is so that organisers can keep people safe and ensure areas do not become too congested, especially around obstacles.

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When should I arrive?

It is advised to arrive approximately 45 mins before the race to ensure you are there in plenty of time to enjoy the build-up to each event, including important course information and to enjoy the energising warm-up.

What will be available on the day?

Race for Life merchandise will be available, including t-shirts, caps, tutus, water bottles, sweat bands and souvenir flowers.

Entertainers including a caricature artist will be on site.

Catering vans and an ice cream van will be providing food, treats and refreshments.

There will be a reflection board where people can stick their back signs and show others who they’re running for.

On the other side of this board, there is a backdrop to take photos.

People are advised to bring their own water bottles as none will be handed out on the day.

Water refill stations will be available.

Can I take part on the day?

People can turn up on the day and decide to take part.

The Cancer Research registration tent will give you a number and everything you need to know for the event.

If you already have a race number, you do not need to register at the event.

What facilities will be available?

There will be toilets on site.

Parking is restricted in the area and some road closures will be in place. Public transport is advisable.

You may want to bring towels and a possible change of clothes.

However, there will not be anywhere to leave those securely, so ask whoever is supporting you to look after your belongings.

Call for volunteers

Cancer Research is always looking for volunteers to help at the event and join in the fun.

You can either sign up in advance or turn up on the day and head to the tent where you will be given a high vis jacket and a job to help the day tick over smoothly.