Race For Life Blackburn
5K fundraising event in Witton Park, Blackburn, following a parkland route and supporting Cancer Research UK's Race for Life series.
| Date | Wednesday 10th June, 2026 |
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| Distance | 5K + other events: 10K, 3K |
| Location | Witton Park |
| Town/City | Blackburn |
| Area | Lancashire |
| Start postcode | BB2 2TP |
| Start time | 7:00pm |
| Organiser | Sarah Hunter |
| Website | Visit website |
The Race for Life Witton Park 5K takes place in Witton Park, Blackburn, offering participants the opportunity to complete a 5K challenge while raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Open to a wide range of abilities, the event welcomes runners, joggers and walkers taking part for personal goals or charitable fundraising.
Part of the nationwide Race for Life series, the event forms part of one of the UK's largest fundraising programmes supporting cancer research. The 5K distance provides an accessible option for both first time participants and experienced runners.
Set within Witton Park, the route takes place in one of Blackburn's best known green spaces. The combination of parkland surroundings, community participation and charitable fundraising makes the event a popular fixture in the local running calendar.
