PEOPLE are being invited to kick start the New Year by signing up to one of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life events in Worcestershire.      

The charity’s much-loved events are returning to Worcester and anyone who joins this January can claim 50 per cent off the entry fee as part of the half-price sale.

This is the 30th year of Race for Life and participants will receive a special medal to mark the milestone.

Jane Redman, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in Worcestershire, said: “January is the perfect time to commit to getting a little more active.

“We’d love for as many people as possible across Worcestershire 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. 

“Sadly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime but support through events like Race for Life funds groundbreaking work to see more people surviving cancer.

“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.”

The Race for Life events take place at Worcester Racecourse on the weekend of July 8 and July 9 and are open to people of all ages and abilities. 

Women, men and children can choose from 3k, 5k and 10k events. There is also a chance to take part in Pretty Muddy, a mud-splattered obstacle course and there’s a Pretty Muddy Kids option.

Every year around 33,300 people are diagnosed with cancer in Worcestershire and the West Midlands.  Money raised at Race for Life enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer - helping to save more lives.

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Standard Life, 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.   

To enter, visit raceforlife.org using the code RFL23NY to get 50 per cent off in January.