Race for Life returns to Glasgow Green, celebrating its 30th year.
People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to sign up for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2023.
Entries are now open for the 3K, 5K and 10K events which kick off at Glasgow Green on Sunday, May 21.To commemorate the 30th year of the charity run, participants will receive a special medal to mark the milestone.
Money raised at Race for Life helps scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer and save more lives.
For the adventurous athletes in search of some 'mud-splattered' fun, the obstacle course Pretty Muddy Glasgow will take place at Strathclyde Park on June 17.
Boys and girls aged five to 12 can participate in Pretty Muddy Kids at 10am, followed by the teenager and adult Pretty Muddy course from 11.15am.
Participants that register for the event in January can claim 50 per cent off the entry fee by using the code RFL23NY, valid until January 31.
Lisa Adams, the spokesperson for Cancer Research UK in Scotland, wants to encourage people of all abilities to participate.
She said: “January is the perfect time to commit to getting a little more active.
“We’d love for as many people as possible across Glasgow and the west to join us during our 30th year of Race for Life.
"Race for Life is a powerful way to celebrate and remember loved ones affected by cancer and to raise money for pioneering research.
“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.
One in two people will get cancer in their lifetime, and events like this help to fund groundbreaking research to help more people survive the disease, Lisa says.
She added: “For some, 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 and take part in the 10K distance.
"But what is for certain is we’re looking forward to welcoming people of all ages and abilities.”
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life is organised in partnership with Standard Life, which raises research funds to help beat 200 types of cancer.
Andy Curran, chief executive of Standard Life, 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.”
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