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Cancer Research UK’s popular Race for Life is back for 2022 and after a difficult couple of years, the much-loved pink 5Ks are expected to be bigger and better.

Whether you are an experienced marathon runner, an occasionally jogger or a walker, the Sussex events – which take place this summer – are inclusive, with a fun, supportive atmosphere and everyone of all ages and abilities is encouraged to take part and raise money to help beat cancer.

The charity’s much-loved Race for Life and Pretty Muddy series is returning with 20 events in six locations this summer in Sussex.

The charity is also running an offer and if people sign up this weekend before April 18, there will be 30 per cent off the entry cost.

Cancer Research UK said every year around 55,800 people are diagnosed with cancer in the South East and one in two people in the UK born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime.

Money raised through Race for Life enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer – helping to save more lives.

Wherever you live in Sussex, there will be a Race for Life event just a short drive away and they take place in June and July.

Here is the full list of Race for Life events in Sussex:

Brighton: Stanmer Park – July 2 and 3, 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events.

Worthing: Steyne Gardens – June 19, 3k and 5k.

Eastbourne: Sports Park – June 19, 3k, 5k and 10k.

Hastings: Alexandra Park – June 12, 3k, 5k, 10k.

Horsham: Horsham Park – June 19, 3k, 5k.

Crawley: Tilgate Park – July 23, 3k, 5k, 10k Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids.

All events are open to all ages and abilities.

Men, women and children can choose from 3k, 5k and 10k distances.

At some, they can grapple with Pretty Muddy, a mudsplattered obstacle course – there’s a Pretty Muddy Kids option too.

Lynn Daly, Cancer Research UK’s spokesman in Sussex, said: “Race for Life is a family affair – everyone is invited to take part.

“And in doing so, they will play their part to helping to beat cancer.”

The Race for Life events are uplifting and emotional for some, with people running in honour of their own personal battles with cancer or in memory of someone who has been lost to the disease.

Lynn added: “Sadly, cancer affects all of us in some way.