Race for Life Reading
Reading, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2027
Race for Life Reading 10k : Prospect Park, Reading
Race for Life Reading 10k is an organized running event at Prospect Park in Reading. The event offers two distances:
- 10k - double lap of the 5k course
- 5k
The start and finish are located on grass inside the centre of the park, near the tennis courts, cafe and ranger station building. The route is predominantly on grass, includes woodland sections and some steep slopes, and has a maximum ascent of 71 m. In wet weather grass and woodland areas may become soft or muddy, and parts of the site are uneven underfoot.
Participants are timed using chip timing. Limited event parking is available on site; alternative pay and display parking is located at Meadway Shopping Centre. Blue Badge parking, drop off access and cycle racks are provided near the park entrances. The nearest train station is Reading West, about a 15 minute walk to the park. Several local bus routes serve the area.
Facilities noted for the event include refreshments and toilets. The event is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for pushchairs. Organiser information and fundraising requirements are provided by the event organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.