What is Race for Life?

The Race for Life story

Race for Life is the largest women-only fundraising event in the UK. Since 1994, women of all ages and fitness levels across the UK have come together at these inspiring events to walk, jog or run to help beat cancer.

Some of our Race for Life women take part in celebration of surviving a cancer experience. Others take part in memory of a loved one or to give hope to a cancer-free future. But all of you share a common goal: to raise money for Cancer Research UK's groundbreaking work and to help save more lives.

Progress we’ve made with your support

Since Race for Life began an incredible 5.4 million participants across the UK have raised over £400 million to fund the work of over 4,000 researchers, doctors and nurses dedicated to helping more people beat cancer.

Find out about the fantastic progress we've made over the years with your support.

Join the fight against cancer and enter Race for Life

Every two minutes someone in the UK is told they have cancer. Join the biggest fight against cancer and enter your local Race for Life event.