Women across Bradford are gearing up for a 5km race taking place in the city for the first time.

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life is at Lister Park on Sunday, July 20.

The nationwide series of races celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and aims to raise £17.5 million for cancers that affect women.

Tesco is sponsoring the 130 5km courses which can be walked or run by participants.

As further testament to Tesco's dedication, 26 women - some are pictured - from its Canal Road store in Bradford have signed up to take part.

More than 300,000 women are expected to take part in total, with Bradford women being urged to sign up.

At the race's official launch yesterday, organiser Janet Cooper said: "The idea of today is to let people know the race is happening and how to enter.

"We have got nearly 600 runners already, which is terrific, but our target is 1,000 so there is still room for more."

Janet also urged involvement from more men.

She said though the race was a women-only event, men should not be afraid to offer to lend a helping hand.

Wardens are needed for the day and any support from any one will be much appreciated.

Bradford Council is supporting the cause by providing Lister Park for the race and the Pulse radio station will be hosting a roadshow. Entrants need to register beforehand.

Entry to Skipton's Race for Life has already been closed after 1,400 runners registered.

The race takes place on Sunday, June 8, at Broughton Hall and will be officially started by ten-year-old Rebecca Harrison, of Sutton-in-Craven, who has been fighting acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

She was diagnosed with the disease at the age of six and treated for two years.

Last September Rebecca was told the leukaemia had returned and she needed a bone marrow transplant.

She had the transplant in March and is recovering at home.

There is also a Race for Life event in Leeds.

To register for an event, call the Race for Life hotline on 08705 134314 or look on the website at www.raceforlife.org.

Men and women are also needed to help on the day.