Dates and venues confirmed for Race for Life events across the south

Money raised enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer

Author: Jason BeckPublished 6th Jan 2022
Last updated 6th Jan 2022

People are being urged to sign up for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life events across the south.

Dates and venues have been confirmed for 2022 and the charity is offering a half price entry fee for anyone signing up in January.

Runners can choose from 3K, 5K and 10K events

May 14 - Poole, Baiter Park - 3K, 5K, 10K, Pretty Muddy Kids, Pretty Muddy 5K

May 22 - Winchester, North Walls Recreation Ground - 3K, 5K

May 29 - Basingstoke, War Memorial Park - 3K, 5K, 10K, Pretty Muddy Kids, Pretty Muddy 5K

June 12 - Bournemouth, Pier Approach - 5K, 10K

June 12 - Salisbury, Hudson's Field - 5K, 10K

July 2 and 3 - Portsmouth, Southsea Common - 3K, 5K, 10K, Pretty Muddy Kids, Pretty Muddy 5K

July 23 - Southampton, The Common - 3K, 5K, 10K, Pretty Muddy Kids, Pretty Muddy 5K

"January is the perfect time for people to commit to getting a little more active"

Elisa Mitchell, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in the south, said: "Everyone can play their part to help beat cancer.

"By signing up to Race for Life, there’s the chance to raise money for life-saving research.

"Sadly, cancer affects all of us in some way.

"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.

The events will follow current government guidance to protect against Covid-19, organisers said.

Elisa said: "We hope that none of our Race for Life events are cancelled in 2022 and will do everything we can to keep people safe.

"If we do have to cancel any of our events we will let participants know as soon as possible and they will be entitled to a full refund."

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