Race for Life 2020 launches in Scotland
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Supporters of Cancer Research UK are being encouraged to get January off to a great start by making a date to join the 2020 Race for Life.
Anyone who signs up in January can claim 30 per cent off the entry fee by using the code RFLJAN30.
Every day, 88 people are diagnosed with cancer in Scotland and the number of people being diagnosed with cancer has now reached around 32,000 people every year.
That’s why Cancer Research UK is calling on men, women and children to fight back against this devastating disease by entering a Race for Life event in Scotland.
Money raised will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease, helping save more lives.
Organisers are appealing for Scots of all ages and abilities to stride out to help beat cancer with Scotland’s first Race for Life 5K and 10K events of the year kicking off in Stirling and Hopetoun House on May 10, closely followed this spring by events across the country, everywhere from Edinburgh to Irvine, Falkirk to Fife and of course Aberdeen.
Cancer Research UK’s spokeswoman in Scotland, Lisa Adams said: “This year our Race for Life events are open to everyone.
“We’re sending a heart-felt message to anybody who’s thought about signing up in the past but for one reason or another hasn’t got round to it. "This is your year- please seize the opportunity to register in January and become part of the Race for Life community.
“Our events are fun, colourful, emotional and uplifting.
"Participants take part at their own pace- taking as much time as they like to complete the course.
"For some people, the Race for Life is literally a walk in the park.
"For others, it’s a jog or a run.
“Although ‘Race’ features in the name, our events are not competitive.
"Instead, ‘the Race for Life is about our doctors, nurses and scientists working as hard and fast as possible to help more people survive.
“This January, we’re urging mums, dads, nans, granpas, brothers, issters, friends and work mates to show their support by joining the Race for Life.
Cancer Research UK receives no Government funding for its ground-breaking research.
That’s why money raised through the Race for Life events is vital. It funds 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.
To enter Race for Life today visit raceforlife.org
Race for Life events in Scotland 2020 include -
Sunday May 10: Race for Life Stirling 5K and 10K, Gannochy Sports Centre, University of Stirling and Race for Life 5K and 10K, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry.
Sunday May 17: Race for Life Glasgow 5K and 10K, Glasgow Green.
Sunday May 24: Race for Life Inverness 5K and 10K, Bught Park, Inverness.
Wednesday June 10: Race for Life Irvine 5K and 10K, Beach Drive, Irvine.
Sunday June 14: Race for Life Aberdeen 5K and 10K, Kings Links, Aberdeen
Sunday June 14: Race for Life Dundee 5K, 10K, Pretty Muddy 5K and Pretty Muddy Kids, Camperdown Park, Dundee.
Sunday June 14: Race for Life Fife 5K, 10k, Pretty Muddy 5K and Pretty Muddy Kids, Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy.
Sunday June 21: Race for Life Falkirk 5K and 10K, Callendar Park, Falkirk.
Sunday June 21: Race for Life Edinburgh 5K and 10K, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh.
Sunday September 6: Race for Life Glasgow Pretty Muddy Kids and Pretty Muddy, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow.
Saturday September 12: Race for Life Edinburgh Pretty Muddy Kids and Pretty Muddy, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston.
About Race for Life
During January 2020, there is a 30 per cent discount on entry fees to all Race for Life events, including 5K, 10K, Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events.
Use code RFLJAN30
