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.
33. 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. Pictured - 1st and 2nd kids finishers Ben Smith, 10 and Maddie Draper, 8. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
34. 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. Pictured - Isle of Wight Distribution Girls Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
35. 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
36. 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. Pictured - Hayden, 12, Leo, 10, Tommy, 10 and Joe, 12 from Gosport. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute