Plenty of time to get fit as new September date set for Corby's Race For Life

Organisers of Corby's Race for Life have announced a new date this autumn for the much-loved fundraiser for Cancer Research UK.

The charity had postponed Race for Life events this spring and summer across the UK to protect the country’s health during the coronavirus outbreak including the Race for Life 5K at West Glebe Park, Corby which can no longer take place on Sunday, May 17.

Participants who had already signed up for the Race for Life event in May can transfer their entry to the new Sunday, September 6 date.

They will be contacted directly by the charity and be transferred to the new date.

Kimberley Degville, Cancer Research UK event manager for Corby, said: “We’re sending a heartfelt message to everyone to seize the opportunity and come join us to Race for Life in Corby this September at West Glebe Park.

“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 Corby this May.

“We hope men, women and children will unite against cancer and make Race for Life Corby the best yet this September. Together we can beat cancer."

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is a series of 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events which raise millions of pounds every year to find new ways to tackle cancer.

If a participant is unable to make the new date they can request a refund or donate the entry fee to help fund life-saving cancer research.

Kimberley added: “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 these unprecedented times.

"But everyone across Corby can once again be part of the empowering Race for Life movement and show support to the 26,700 people diagnosed with cancer every year in the East Midlands.

To join the Corby Race For Life and sign up for the 5km race click here and for the 10km race click here. Both races are £14.99 for adults to enter.

For more information, visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.

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