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What is Race for Life?
Our story so far
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life began in 1994 to raise funds for the charity’s pioneering work to help beat cancer.
It is now the biggest women-only fundraising event in the UK, with every pound raised in sponsorship going towards furthering our ground-breaking work. This includes the scientists, doctors and nurses who work tirelessly to find new treatments for the disease.
To date, 3.4 million women have raised over £200 million for Cancer Research UK, the leading funder of cancer research in the UK. Find out where your money goes.
Taking part
Race for Life events are open to women of all levels of fitness. There is no prize for first place and almost half the participants choose to walk the course.
Last year, 665,000 women took part in 280 venues across the UK between May and July. This year, Cancer Research UK hopes even more women take part.
Be part of something very special – enter Race for Life today.
Share your story
There is often a personal motivation for women to enter Race for Life. Share your story on our virtual back sign board about what inspired you to take part. You can also read the many messages left by other women who have shared their own personal experiences.
The total event was an eye opener for me and a very tearful one. I will be doing this again and will tell as many people as possible to join me as i know they will love it just as much as i did!
