A MUCH-LOVED charity run is returning to Bradford and you have just days to take advantage of a special sign-up offer.

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life is set to take place on Saturday, May 21 in Lister Park later this year.

The event is open to people of all ages and abilities, with women, men and children able to choose from a 5k and 10k run.

There is an entrance fee, but anyone who signs-up in the remaining days of January will get 50 per cent off (by using code: RFL22J50).

Money raised at Race for Life enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer - helping to save more lives.

Every year around 33,300 people are diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire and The Humber and one in two people in the UK born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime.

Nicki Embleton, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in Yorkshire, said: “Everyone can play their part to help beat cancer.

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

"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.

"Our Race for Life events are open to all.

"For some people, the Race for Life is literally a walk in the park. Slow and steady still wins.

"For others, it’s a jog. Others may opt to push themselves harder and take part in the 10K distance.

"But what is for certain is, we’re looking forward to welcoming people of all ages and abilities.

"Race for Life Bradford will be fun, emotional, colourful, uplifting and an unforgettable event this year."

Race for Life runs across the UK this year will follow current government guidance to protect against Covid-19, with hand sanitiser provided at all events.

Mrs Embleton added: “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.” 

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, raises funds for world-class research to help beat 200 types of cancer – including bowel cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, brain cancer, children’s cancers and leukaemia.

Oonagh Turnbull, Head of Health Campaigns at Tesco, said: “This will be our 21st year in partnership with Cancer Research UK and Race for Life and we hope this year can be the biggest yet.”

To enter, visit: raceforlife.org