Cancer Research UK is encouraging people to join their annual Race for Life event in Bath, which is returning to the city later this year.
Taking part in the Race for Life event | Photo © Cancer Research UK
The Race for Life will take place at Royal Victoria Park on Sunday 2nd July and is open to people of all ages and abilities.
Participants can choose from 5k and 10k events, as well as the popular Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids races.
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is a series of events that raise millions of pounds every year to help fund crucial research aimed at beating cancer.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Race for Life, and to celebrate, participants will receive an exclusive medal to mark the milestone.
As part of a special sale, anyone who signs up before Sunday 30th April can claim a 30% discount off the entry fee by using the code SPRING30.
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with headline sponsor Standard Life, raises funds for life-saving research to help beat cancer.
One in two people in the UK born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime, according to the charity.
“We’d love for as many people as possible across Bath to join us during our 30th year of Race for Life,” said Sam Morris, Race for Life spokesperson for Bath.
“Spring is an ideal time to commit to getting a little more active. Sadly, cancer affects all of us in some way.
“Whether people are living with cancer, taking part in honour of or in memory of a loved one with cancer, or signing up to protect their own children’s future, everyone has a reason to Race for Life. So we’re asking people across Bath: ‘Who will you Race for?’
“Our Race for Life events?are?open to all. For some people, the Race for Life is literally a walk in the park. Slow and steady still wins. For others, it’s a jog.
“Others may opt to push themselves harder, taking up the challenge of the 10K distance.
“But what is for certain is we’re looking forward to welcoming people of all ages and abilities.”
Funds raised through the event will enable scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, helping to save more lives.
Chief executive of Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, Andy Curran, said: “We are extremely proud to have been chosen as the headline sponsor of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.
“This sponsorship will help encourage participation and raise funds for life-saving research to help beat cancer.”
To enter the events in Bath, visit raceforlife.org.
