Glasgow’s Race for Life is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic

Scotland’s biggest Race for Life – held at Glasgow Green – has been postponed.
Organisers hope to reschedule as many of the Race for Life events as possible for later in the year.Organisers hope to reschedule as many of the Race for Life events as possible for later in the year.
Organisers hope to reschedule as many of the Race for Life events as possible for later in the year.

Organisers are having to postpone Cancer Research UK Race for Life events this spring and summer across the UK to protect the country’s health during the coronavirus outbreak.

This includes the Race for Life 5K and 10K at Glasgow Green which can no longer take place on Sunday, May 17.

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An incredible £20 million has been raised in Glasgow to fund gentler and more effective treatments for cancer since Scotland’s first Race for Life event was held in the city in spring 1995.

Race for Life finishers at Glasgow Green last May.Race for Life finishers at Glasgow Green last May.
Race for Life finishers at Glasgow Green last May.

Money raised at the event, which attracts more than 7,000 participants every year, helps scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease, helping save more lives.

Participants who have already signed up for a Race for Life event will be contacted directly by the charity.

It is unclear when the Race for Life event in Glasgow could be rescheduled for but a decision will be announced as soon as possible.

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Cancer Research UK Race for Life Pretty Muddy, a 5K mud-splattered obstacle course, is still set to go ahead this autumn, on Sunday, September 6, at Pollok Country Park, Glasgow.

Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK spokeswoman for Scotland, said: “As the coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, we are listening to the advice and guidance of the Scottish and UK Governments 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 Glasgow this May.

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“We will aim to deliver as many events as possible later in the year.

“We know this will be a huge disappointment to our supporters, but I’m sure they will understand. We’ll be in touch with everyone who has signed up as soon as possible to let them know next steps.”

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

Money raised through Race for Life helps to make long-term research and pioneering trials possible, leading to new tests and kinder treatments, which could save the lives of more men, women and children across Scotland.

For more information, visit Race for Life

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