WARRINGTON was pretty muddy last weekend as Cancer Research UK Race for Life's fundraising events arrived in the town.
Victoria Park in Latchford hosted the fun in the sun with participants completing 3km, 5km or 10km races or the obstacle-packed Pretty Muddy throughout the day yesterday, Sunday.
Thousands of fundraisers descended on the town centre venue hoping to collect vital money for the charity.
Since it began in 1994, Race for Life has helped fund 30 years of cancer research in the UK, with Cancer Research UK raising millions of pounds every year.
Jemma Humphreys, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson for Warrington, said: “Sadly nearly one in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime but Race for Life has the power not only to transform lives, but to save them.
“No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth racing for.
“Cancer Research UK Race for Life is a chance to feel the power of moving together with fellow Race for Lifers and have fun with it.”
Last year Race for Life raised £33 million to help continue cancer research work across the country, which goes towards developing radiotherapy and benefits more than 130,000 people with cancer every year.
Andy Curran, chief executive of Standard Life, said: “We are incredibly proud to continue as headline sponsor for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, with the opportunity to encourage participation across the country.
“By working to raise funds for life-saving research, we can move towards a future where people live longer and healthier lives, free from the fear of cancer.”
Here are a few of your photos from this year's fundraising events at Victoria Park.
Community answers
Are you taking part in the Cancer Research Race for Life events in Warrington today (Sunday, June 16)?
"Share your before and after photos from the Pretty Muddy race at Victoria Park or the 3km, 5km and 10km events"
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Birchwood Detachment Cheshire ACF Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Birchwood Detachment Cheshire ACF Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?We took part for various family members and raised more than £2000
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We raced for our amazing friend Kieran Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Same again next year? Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?We raced for Kieran 💛- the most amazing young man. Together we will fight this!
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Kieran’s Krew! Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Kieran’s Krew - Mark, Martin, Kieran the main man and Owen Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?Kieran’s Krew - £15,000
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Kylie Dixon and Rebecca Mcgahan Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Kylie Dixon and Rebecca Mcgahan Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?Racing to make a difference!
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Rebecca Mcgahan, Hannah Valentine, Eleisha Skeech, Gracie Dierdan, Kylie Dixon and Jodie Mcgahan Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Rebecca Mcgahan, Hannah Valentine, Eleisha Skeech, Gracie Dierdan, Kylie Dixon and Jodie Mcgahan Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?In support of everybody that’s had to fight
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Naomi Hill and Keely Hill Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Kieran’s Krew Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?Naomi and Keely smashing Pretty Muddy in support of cancer research with Kieran’s Krew
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Getting ready to start the 5km race Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
The finish line Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?The B-engineering team were racing for all of our friends, families and colleagues who have been affected by cancer
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Jayne, Binny, Lisa, Kay, Sonia and Davina all supporting Kieran’s Krew Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Jayne, Binny, Lisa, Kay, Sonia and Davina all supporting Kieran’s Krew Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?We are all taking part in support of Kieran Shingler, who diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2022
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Kay Delaney, Naomi Hill, Karen Ettinger and Keely Hill Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Kay Delaney and Karen Ettinger Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?160 participants supporting Kieran Shingler as part of Kieran’s Krew 2024
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Caitlin Berry and Connor Hughes Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Connor Hughes and Caitlin Berry Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?We raced for my angel of an auntie. Love you Auntie Caroline x
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Cancer does not discriminate. Life is precious and definitely worth racing for. Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
After the race Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?I've been taking part in race for life for 10 years now. It started off with racing in my grandma's memory back in 2014, but it feels like every year the list has grown longer and longer. Perhaps next year I will volunteer instead of participating.
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Latchford Giants U8s Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Latchford Giants U8s post race! Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?The team has raised over £1,000!
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Dorothy (left) and Mabel (right) before they set off. Share a photo of you (and friends or family) after the race
Mabel (left) and Dorothy (right) after they finished. Tell us a bit about why you took part in the race. Who were you racing for? How much money have you raised for Cancer Research UK?Dorothy and Mabel raised a fantastic £220 in memory of their Great Aunty Jean.
Are you taking part in the Cancer Research Race for Life events in Warrington today (Sunday, June 16)?
Share your before and after photos from the Pretty Muddy race at Victoria Park or the 3km, 5km and 10km events
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