TWO thousand “muddy marvels” descended on Warrington’s Victoria Park in a “Race for Life” helping raise £200,000 for Cancer research UK.
It was the first time the women only event has taken place in the town and attracted people from all over the town and further afield.
Those taking part included local councillor Kerri Morris, fresh from her election success at Orford, alongside her sister Laura Harper, being cheered on by their parents Mike and Kate Hannon.
The 2,000 women taking part have raised a total of £200,000 towards Cancer Research and many of those taking part in the event had been touched by cancer.
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is an inspiring women-only series of 5k and “Pretty Muddy” events which raise millions of pounds every year to help fund life-saving research.
Jennifer Ward, Race for Life event manager for Warrington, said: “The feel-good factor that comes from being part of an army of women ready to show cancer who’s boss will last long after the event is over.
“Race for Life events are not competitive. Taking part is not about being fit or fast and participants can choose to walk, jog, run, or even dance around the course if they prefer.
“Pledging to take part in Race for Life, alongside thousands of like minded women, is incredibly motivating.
“The atmosphere at the events is full of emotion. Participants wear signs on their backs declaring their reasons for taking part. Many will be remembering loved ones lost to cancer or celebrating the lives of people dear to them who have survived.”
For those who prefer not to get muddy for is a 5k fund-raising event taking place at the Park tomorrow, Sunday.
@warringtonworld @raceforlife @CR_UK We did it! #pinkarmy #Warrington pic.twitter.com/8fZAy3nWfY
— DawnTarpey (@DawnTarpey) May 7, 2016
We did it! 💖 Thank you for the sponsors! Mud, sun & lots of laughs for a great cause! 😘 #PrettyMuddy #RaceForLife pic.twitter.com/tbdS9edUC2
— Katie (@Katie_7789) May 7, 2016
#PrettyMuddy #RaceforLife Complete✔️ @raceforlife pic.twitter.com/CHoGIfWdMU
— Chloe Tate (@ChloeTate24) May 7, 2016
It was pretty hot work covering that event!! 😎🌞 #RaceforLife #Warrington https://t.co/n7ir45l10G
— Gary Skentelbery (@GarySkent) May 7, 2016