ORGANISERS of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Worcester have announced a new date this autumn for the much-loved event. The charity has postponed the city's planned Race for Life events in July to protect the country’s health during the coronavirus outbreak. The Race for Life events at Worcester Racecourse will no longer take place on July 18 and July 19.

However, the Race for Life 5K and 10K events have been rescheduled for September 19 and 20. Participants who had already signed up for the July races can transfer their entry to September. Entries are also open for more people to join at raceforlife.org

Kimberley Degville, Cancer Research UK event manager for Worcester, said: “We’re sending a heartfelt message to everyone to seize the opportunity and come join us to Race for Life in Worcester, this September at Worcester Racecourse.

“As the coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, we are listening to the advice and guidance of the UK Government carefully.

“While our priority is ensuring that people affected by cancer get the support and information they need during unprecedented times, we’re having to work quickly to understand the impact the pandemic will have on Cancer Research UK’s fundraising.

“We have urgently reviewed our events, including Race for Life. As the safety of our supporters, volunteers, suppliers and staff across the hundreds of Race for Life events due to take place in 2020 is incredibly important we have made the decision to postpone the events scheduled in May, June and July including Race for Life Worcester this July.

“We hope men, women and children will unite against cancer and make Race for Life Worcester the best yet this September. Together we can beat cancer.

“Since it began, Race for Life has raised over £890m for Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has taken part and hope their support will continue throughout these unprecedented times.”

For more information, visit raceforlife.org.