Race for Life Ayr 10k
The event at The Low Green in Ayr includes 10k, 5k and 3k distances and takes place on Sunday 28 June 2026. The course starts and finishes on a hardstanding path and is described as flat, with the route split roughly evenly between tarmac and grass. The 10k route is a double lap of the 5k course.
The route includes an 800 m section on grass. The course is accessible to wheelchair users, but assistance is recommended for that grass section. Event organisers provide on-site accessibility support including Sunflower wristbands, staff trained as Dementia Friends, and a QR code for British Sign Language stage content.
Travel and arrival information notes event parking at Ayr Beach Car Park across the road from the Low Green. The bus station is within a 10 minute walk and the train station is about a 20 minute walk from the start area. There are electric charging points within a 15 minute walk on Miller Road.
Facilities listed for the event include refreshments, toilets, bag drop and showers. Dogs are allowed and the venue is suitable for pushchairs. The minimum fundraising target is £50. Entry fees quoted are £17.49 for adults and £11.00 for children. The event is organised by Cancer Research UK. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Course Information
The start and finish are on hardstanding path. The course is flat that is split evenly on tarmac and grass. The 10k course is a double lap of the 5k course.
Event Details
Meeting point: The start line is located on the Low Green, Ayr.
Travel Information
By car: General Event Parking, Drop Offs, and Blue Badge Parking are available at Ayr Beach Car Park, just across the road from the start line. Volunteer Parking is also at Ayr Beach Car Park. Electric Charging points are available along Miller Road, Ayr, within a 15 minute walk of the event site.
Public transport and pedestrians: Within a 15 minute walk of town centre. Ayr bus station is within a 10 minute walk of the event site. Ayr train station is a 20 minute walk from the start line. Visit travelinescotland.com for help with planning your journey.
Facilities
- Refreshments
- Toilets
- Dogs allowed
- Suitable for pushchairs
- Wheelchairs accessible
- Bag drop
- Showers
Accessibility
This route is accessible to wheelchair users, but due to a 800m section of the course being on grass, assistance is recommended. Sunflower wristbands are available at the enquiries marquee, and Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends. A QR code will be available on the main event site to access British Sign Language stage content.