On Sunday the 21st of May Falmouth will be holding two Race for Life events as people walk, jog, or run while raising money for life-saving cancer research.

Race For Life is now in its 30th year and with many events organised all over the country, they have raised over £547 million for charity.

Falmouth will now be putting on a 5k and 10k race for life, both events will start at 11:00 am from Gyllyngvase Beach Car Park.

Information for the 5K race:

The 5k race will cost £15.99 for adults and £11.00 for children, while under 6s can take part for free with no registration.

The Falmouth 5k route begins in Gyllyngvase Beach Car Park and follows the scenic coast along Cliff Road. The route then turns left at the end of Cliff Road onto Castle Drive and circles around towards Pendennis Castle and Pendennis Head, before returning to Cliff Road and heading back along the coast to the finish.

The roads are closed for the route which is mostly flat with a slight incline and decline around Pendennis Rise & Castle Drive. 

Please arrive 30 to 45mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.

You can sign up here: Falmouth 5k 2023

Information for 10k race:

The 10k race is £17.49 for adults and £11:00 for children.

The Falmouth 10k route begins in Gyllyngvase Beach Car Park and follows the scenic coast along Cliff Road. The route then turns left at the end of Cliff Road on to Castle Drive and circles around towards Pendennis Castle and Pendennis Head, before returning to Cliff Road and heading back along the coast for a second lap. 

The roads are closed for the route which is mostly flat with a slight incline and decline around Pendennis Rise & Castle Drive. 

Please arrive 30 to 45mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.

You can sign up here: Falmouth 10k 2023

There is still the option to volunteer at the event, you just have to select Falmouth as your location and enter your details: Race for Life - Volunteer Application.