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.
25. Race for Life Pretty Muddy 2023 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
26. Race for Life Pretty Muddy 2023 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
27. Race for Life Pretty Muddy 2023 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
28. Race for Life Pretty Muddy 2023 on Southsea Common
Pictured - Friends Holly and Sammy from the Isle of Wight. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute