New date for Blackpool's Race For Life

The charity has postponed Race for Life events across the UK to protect the country’s health during the coronavirus outbreak including the Race for Life 5k and 10k events on The Promenade from its original date of Wednesday July 8.

It has now been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 26, starting at 6.30pm.

Participants who had already signed up for July can transfer their entry to the new date, while entries are also open for more people to join at raceforlife.org

Jane Bullock, Cancer Research UK spokesman for the North West, said: “We’re sending a heartfelt message to everyone to seize the opportunity and come join us to Race for Life in Blackpool this August.

“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 Blackpool this July.

“We hope men, women and children will unite against cancer and make Race for Life Blackpool the best yet in August. 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 this time.”

Money raised through Race for Life helps to make long-term research and pioneering trials possible, leading to new tests and kinder treatments, which could save the lives of more men, women and children across the North West.

More information at raceforlife.org or from 0300 123 0770.