New Race for Life events have been announced across Worcestershire this year, with discounted entry available in January.
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life, in partnership with Standard Life, is encouraging people to take part in fundraising events aimed at supporting life-saving cancer research.
The Worcestershire runs are scheduled to take place in Redditch and Worcester.
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With a special early bird sale offering 50% off on entry fees this January with the code RACE24NY, seven events across the West Midlands have been scheduled from Sunday, June 9 to Saturday, July 20.
The series of races start at Arrow Valley Park Redditch on June 9, where runners can choose between the 5k and 10k routes.
On July 20, Worcester Racecourse will host the Pretty Muddy race, a mud-splattered obstacle course with separate events for adults and children.
The venue will also accommodate those preferring a cleaner race with 3k, 5k and 10k options available on the same day.
With around 33,800 people diagnosed with cancer annually in the West Midlands region, funds raised at the races contribute in funding life-changing research.
Paula Young, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in Worcestershire, said: "No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth racing for.
"Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime but Race for Life has the power not only to transform lives, but to save them.
"We’re proud that Race for Life has already helped double survival rates in the UK."
Andy Curran, Chief Executive of Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, expressed his honour in sponsoring the event, saying: "We are incredibly proud to continue as headline sponsor for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, with the opportunity to encourage participation across the country.
"By working to raise funds for life-saving research, we can move towards a future where people live longer and healthier lives, free from the fear of cancer."
Since it began in 1994, over 10 million people have participated in Race for Life, funding significant progress in cancer research and treatment.
You can sign up for any of the races at raceforlife.org.
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