Race for Life returned to Worcester this weekend but for some simply running isn't enough.

For those looking for a challenge, the Pretty Muddy event offered the chance to complete a 5km race with a host of obstacles along the way.

Cancer survivor Trish Johnson sounded the horn to start the race, having been told she may not have long to live when she was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago.

“They told me to go home and get my life sorted but I’m still here and still fighting," she said.

"There are lots of people in the world with this terrible disease and without people taking part in events like this and raising money for research, we wouldn’t be here so I’d like to thank everyone involved.

"This is the only way we’re going to cure this awful disease.”

Trish, who lost her leg through cancer treatment, said that family, friends and colleagues from Tesco had raised more than £5,000 this year.

In total, more than £47,000 was raised for Cancer Research UK.

The charity's Worcestershire spokesperson, Paula Young, said: “We’d like to say a huge well done to everyone who took part and everyone who volunteered at Race for Life Worcester on this beautiful, sunny weekend. It’s been wonderful.

“Life-saving research is being funded right now thanks to our supporters who fundraise. The atmosphere at Race for Life Worcester was hugely moving- full of emotion, courage, tears and laughter as people celebrated the lives of those dear to them who have survived cancer and remembered loved ones lost to the disease.

“Now we’re asking everyone who took part to return the money they’re raised as soon as possible. Funds raised - whether it’s £10 or £100 will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, helping save more lives.”

Here is a selection of photos from the Pretty Muddy race at Pitchcroft on Saturday, July 9, 2022.