Race For Life County Durham
Scenic 5K around Riverside Park, combining grass, tarmac and gravel paths while raising funds for life saving cancer research.
| Date | Sunday 28th June, 2026 |
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| Distance | 5K + other events: 10K |
| Location | Riverside Park |
| Town/City | Chester-le-Street |
| Area | County Durham |
| Start postcode | DH3 3SJ |
| Start time | 11:00am |
| Website | Visit website |
The Race for Life County Durham 5K is a community fundraising event held at Riverside Park in Chester-le-Street, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Welcoming runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities, the event encourages participants to complete the course at their own pace while supporting life saving cancer research.
The route starts and finishes on grass before following a mixture of tarmac, gravel paths and open parkland through Riverside Park. The varied terrain provides an enjoyable and accessible 5K, offering a pleasant riverside setting suitable for both first time participants and more experienced runners.
With a friendly atmosphere, refreshments, accessible facilities and enthusiastic support around the course, the Race for Life County Durham 5K provides an inspiring day of community participation. Every entry helps fund life saving research, making each step part of the effort to help beat cancer.
