What is Race for Life?
The Race for Life story
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is the largest women-only
fundraising event in the UK.
Since 1994, women of all ages and fitness levels across the UK
have come together at these inspiring events to walk, jog or run 5k
to help beat cancer.
Some take part in celebration of surviving a cancer experience.
Others take part in memory of a loved one or to give hope to a
cancer-free future. But all of them share a common goal: to
raise money for Cancer Research UK’s
groundbreaking work to beat cancer.
Every pound raised in sponsorship or fundraising helps to fund
the work of over 4,500 researchers, doctors and nurses dedicated to
helping more people beat cancer.
So far, an incredible 4.7 million women have raised over £370
million to fund Cancer Research UK's
life-saving work.
When are Race for Life events?
There are over 230 Race for Life events
taking place around the country between May and July and are
open to women across the UK. There is no prize for first place –
you can walk, jog or run the 5k course.
Almost half of Race for Life participants chose to walk at their
event.
Enter Race for Life
This year, we hope 700,000 women will come together to
raise over £60 million to help beat cancer.
Choose your nearest event today and
make sure you’re part of it.