Race For Life is returning to Merseyside this year and you can sign up now

People are being invited to step into spring by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Merseyside. 

The charity’s much-loved events are returning to the region and anyone who joins between now and Monday April 18 can claim a 30 per cent off the entry fee as part of a special sale by using the code EASTER30.

One in two people in the UK born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime.* Money raised enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer- helping to save more lives.

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People of all ages and abilities are invited to sign up to their local event at here. 

The events take place at:

Aintree Racecourse Sunday June 12 – 5k and 10k

Birkenhead Park, Wirral Sunday May 22 – 3k, 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy Kids and Pretty Muddy 5k

Sefton Park Saturday July 9 – Pretty Muddy Kids and Pretty Muddy 5k. Sunday July 10 – 3k, 5k and 10k

Haydock Racecourse Sunday July 10 – 3k, 5k and 10k

Jane Bullock, Race for Life spokesperson for Merseyside, said:

“Everyone can play their part to help beat cancer.  

“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 the region: “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 and even pushing for a new personal best time.   

“But what is for certain is we’re looking forward to welcoming people of all ages and abilities. Race for Life Merseyside will be fun, emotional, colourful, uplifting and an unforgettable event this year.”

Race for Life events across the UK this year will follow current government guidance to protect against COVID-19. Hand sanitiser will be provided at all events.    

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, raises funds for world-class research to help beat 200 types of cancer – including bowel cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, brain cancer, children’s cancers and leukaemia.     

Oonagh Turnbull, Head of Health Campaigns at Tesco, said:

“This will be our 21^st year in partnership with Cancer Research UK and Race for Life and we hope this year can be the biggest yet.”   

To enter, visit the Race For Life website here.