The race, which kicked off at with 9.45am on Saturday, July 1, when the first wave of kids set off, saw children and adults run, crawl and climb their way around an obstacle course route. This year’s event was hosted by BBC Radio presenter Jacqui Rushton who cheered on runners and led warm-ups for each wave of competitors. Race for Life, now in it’s 30th year, has raised more than £900 million for Cancer Research UK.
Here are 42 photographs from this years Race for Life, which will continue with further races on Sunday, July 2.
1. Race for Life Pretty Muddy on Southsea Common
Race for Life Pretty Muddy took place on Saturday morning on Southsea Common as children and adults took on the obstacle course race. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
2. Race for Life Pretty Muddy 2023 on Southsea Common
Race for Life Pretty Muddy took place on Saturday morning on Southsea Common as children and adults took on the obstacle course race. Photo: Alex Shute
3. Race for Life Pretty Muddy 2023 on Southsea Common
Race for Life Pretty Muddy took place on Saturday morning on Southsea Common as children and adults took on the obstacle course race. Pictured - BBC Radio presenter Jacqui Rushton hosting the event. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
4. BBC Radio presenter Jacqui Rushton
Race for Life Pretty Muddy took place on Saturday morning on Southsea Common as children and adults took on the obstacle course race. Pictured - Action from the Pretty Muddy race on Southsea Common Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute