RESIDENTS in Hampshire are being invited to sign up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Basingstoke while it offers a 50 per cent off entry fee in January.

The Race for Life events take place at War Memorial Park, Hackwood Road, on May 26 and are open to all ages and abilities.   

Anyone who joins this January can claim 50 per cent off the entry fee as part of a special ‘early bird’ sale by using the code RACE24NY.

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Elisa Mitchell cancer research UK’s spokesperson for Hampshire said: “No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth racing for.  

"Sadly nearly one in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime but Race for Life has the power not only to transform lives, but to save them. We’re proud that Race for Life has already helped double survival rates in the UK.   

She continued: “We’d love for as many people as possible across the county and beyond to join us at Race for Life. There is a race for everyone and we mean everyone. Walk, jog, run or take on the course however it suits best. It’s a chance to feel the power of moving together with fellow Race for Lifers and have fun with it.    

“January is the perfect time to commit to getting a little more active. Whether people are living with cancer, taking part in honour of or in memory of a loved one with cancer, in it for the medals or just for the fun of fundraising, there is a place for everyone.”  

Every year around 53,500 people are diagnosed with cancer in the South East.  Money raised at Race for Life enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer - moving closer to a world where everyone can live longer, better lives free from the fear of cancer.     

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 Mums, dads, sons, daughters, grandmas, granddads and friends can choose from 3k, 5k and 10k events. There is also a chance to take part in Pretty Muddy, a 5k mud-splattered obstacle course, and there’s a Pretty Muddy Kids option. 

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with headline sponsor Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, raises millions of pounds every year across the UK to help beat cancer by funding crucial research.     

Races will also take place in Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth 

To enter, visit raceforlife.org .