Organisers of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Bath have announced a new date this autumn for the popular event, after the scheduled race was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The charity has postponed Race for Life events this spring and summer across the UK to protect the country’s health during the coronavirus outbreak.
This includes the Race for Life 5K which starts at Royal Victoria Park, planned for 5th July.
Residents can once again be part of the Race for Life movement and show support to the 34,800 people diagnosed with cancer every year in the South West, as the Race for Life 5K event has been rescheduled for Sunday 4th October.
Participants who had already signed up for the Race for Life event in July can transfer their entry to the new October date.
Entries are also open for more people to join at raceforlife.org.
Sophie Heath, Cancer Research UK Event Manager for Somerset, said: “We’re sending a heartfelt message to everyone to seize the opportunity and come join us to Race for Life in Bath.
“As the coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, we are listening to the advice and guidance of the UK Government carefully.
“While our priority is ensuring that people affected by cancer get the support and information they need during unprecedented times, we’re having to work quickly to understand the impact the pandemic will have on Cancer Research UK’s fundraising.
“We have urgently reviewed our events, including Race for Life. As the safety of our supporters, volunteers, suppliers and staff across the hundreds of Race for Life events due to take place in 2020 is incredibly important we have made the decision to postpone the events scheduled in May, June and July including Race for Life at Bath in July.
“We hope men, women and children will unite against cancer and make Race for Life the best yet this October. Together we can beat cancer.
“Since it began, Race for Life has raised over £890m for Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has taken part and hope their support will continue throughout these unprecedented times.”
Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work relies entirely on the public’s support. The charity was able to spend over 2 million last year in the South West on some of the UK’s leading scientific and clinical research.
Many of the scientists and researchers funded by Cancer Research UK are currently being redeployed to help in the fight against COVID-19, including assisting with testing for the virus.
By helping to beat coronavirus, the charity can lessen the impact that this virus is having on the care of cancer patients.
For more information, visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.
You can find the latest coronavirus information, advice and community updates for the Bath & North East Somerset area on our dedicated live blog here.
