Race for Life Milton Keynes: Willen Lake 10k
The event takes place at Willen Lake, Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes MK15 0DS. The start and finish are on a grass area between the splash park and the play area, next to the ferris wheel. The route travels around Willen Lake pathways and offers varied views of the lake.
The course is mainly on tarmacked and hardstanding paths with some sections on grass and through woodland. It is run as a double lap and there may be congestion at the lap split point. The start and finish grass areas are slightly sloped and can be soft underfoot; in wet weather grass and woodland sections may become muddy or slippery. Events are chip-timed.
Travel and local facilities are described for participants. Event parking is in nearby Willen Lake car parks with yellow event signage; the event site is approximately a 10 minute walk from the car parks. Blue badge parking is available in Car Park B. Milton Keynes train station is about one mile away. Push bike racks are located next to Willen Lake B Car Park. There are various local bus stops close to the venue.
Available on event day are refreshments, toilets, permission for dogs, suitability for pushchairs, wheelchair access with assistance, bag drop, and showers. Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support resources and a Race for Life finishers medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Course Information
The start and finish line are on the grass area between the splash park and the play area, next to the ferris wheel. The course is mainly on tarmacked paths, with some sections on grass. The course travels around the scenic and lively Willen Lake pathways. There is plenty of variety and beautiful views of the lake around the course.
Travel Information
By car: General Event Parking: Parking is available in the Willen Lakes car parks. Please follow the yellow event signage and the parking stewards which will direct you to the correct car parks. Please note parking charges apply, an ANPR camera system is in operation and operate on a pay on arrival system either by any parking machine or by the Ringo app. Please car share where possible and consider using public transport. Once you have parked, the event site is approximately a 10 minute walk from the car parks.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at any of the car parks around Willen Lake. Please note parking charges apply after 10 minutes of entering any car park.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking can be found in Car Park B which is closest to the event site. Please follow directional signage and stewards to this car park.
Public transport and pedestrians: Pedestrians: There are various public transport links to the venue.
Bus: There are various bus routes which can be used to access either of the closest bus stops to the venue. These are H6 on Childs Wat and Pagoda Roundabout on A509.
Train: Milton Keynes train station is approximately 1 mile away from Willen Lake.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Push Bike racks are located next to Willen Lake B Car Park.
Facilities
- Refreshments
- Toilets
- Dogs allowed
- Suitable for pushchairs
- Wheelchairs accessible (with assistance)
- Bag drop
- Showers
