Race For Life Blackheath
Flat 5K on Blackheath Common, combining grass paths and traffic free roads while raising funds for life saving cancer research.
| Date | Sunday 28th June, 2026 |
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| Distance | 5K + other events: 10K, 3K |
| Location | Blackheath Common |
| Town/City | London |
| Area | London |
| Start postcode | SE3 0TY |
| Start time | 10:30am |
| Organiser | Sarah Hunter |
| Website | Visit website |
The Race for Life Blackheath 5K is a community fundraising event held on Blackheath Common in south east London, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Welcoming participants of all abilities, the event encourages runners, joggers and walkers to complete the course at their own pace in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
The predominantly flat route winds across the open spaces of Blackheath Common on a mixture of grass and closed roads, with the start and finish located on the heath. The varied but accessible course offers an enjoyable introduction to 5K running while providing a safe environment for participants of all experience levels.
With a friendly event atmosphere, refreshments, accessible facilities and enthusiastic support around the course, the Race for Life Blackheath 5K provides an inspiring day of community participation. Every entry helps support life saving cancer research, making each step part of a wider effort to help beat cancer.
