All Race for Life events are cancelled for 2020
RACE for Life organisers have decided to cancel all events for 2020 because of the coronavirus.
The Loughborough Race for life was originally due to take place in June and was rescheduled to October 4, 2020 with The Pretty Muddy at Prestwold Hall rescheduled for October 18 but now they have been cancelled.
The Director of Race for Life Simon Ledsham said: “This isn’t the news we want to share with you but due to the continued risks of COVID-19 we have had to sadly cancel the 2020
Race for Life event series.
“We had hoped to postpone events until autumn, but with uncertainty as to when mass participant events might be allowed, and whether they can take place safely, this is no longer possible.
“We know that thousands of you look forward to taking part each year, and we’d like you to know that the team worked hard to exhaust every option available before accepting this decision.
“With no Race for Life events happening this year, your support is essential now more than ever.
“This year, we hoped Race for Life would raise at least £30 million. Even with the costsaving measures we have put in place, the charity is likely to see a drop of around 20-25% in our income over the next financial year. Beating cancer remains our top priority, so please consider how you can continue to support.
“To ensure vital research can continue and to keep the spirit of Race for Life alive this year, we’ve launched the Race for Life at Home. We’re inviting our Race for Life supporters to come together and be part of a community that’s already raised an amazing £114k from their own homes.”
• To find out more visit www. raceforlife.cancerresearchuk. org/ the- race- for- life- 2020event-series