MEN, women and children are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Race For Life which has been opened up to all for the first time.

The fundraiser for Cancer Research UK has traditionally been a female-only event since its conception.

But this year organisers are inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children – to join the Race for Life which takes place in Caernarfon and Aberystwyth on Sunday, 12 May.

As an added incentive, there’s 30 per cent off entry fees during January with the code RFL30.

There are events for people of all ages and abilities taking place In various locations around Wales.

Polly O’Gorman, Cancer Research UK’s north Wales event manager, said: “Our Race for Life events are fun, colourful, emotional and uplifting. They help people with cancer by raising money for research, including clinical trials which give patients in Wales access to the latest treatments. You don’t have to be sporty to take part. You don’t need to train or compete against anyone else. All you need to do is go to the Race for Life website, pick an event, sign up and then have fun raising money in whatever way you like.”

To enter Race for Life today visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.