Charity announces new date for Race for Life in Horsham

Organisers of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Horsham have announced a new date this autumn for the annual fundraiser.

The charity has postponed Race for Life events this spring and summer across the UK to protect the country’s health during the coronavirus outbreak, including the Race for Life 5k at Horsham Park due to take place on Sunday, June 7.

But everyone across Horsham can once again show support to the 51,400 people diagnosed with cancer every year in the South East when the event returns on

Sunday, September 20.

Participants who had already signed up for the Race for Life event in June can transfer their entry to the new September date.

Jenny Ainsworth, Cancer Research UK event manager for Horsham, said: “We’re sending a heartfelt message to everyone to seize the opportunity and come join us to Race for Life in Horsham this September at Horsham Park.

“As the coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, we are listening to the advice and guidance of the UK Government carefully.

“While our priority is ensuring that people affected by cancer get the support and information they need during unprecedented times, we’re having to work quickly to understand the impact the pandemic will have on Cancer Research UK’s fundraising.

“As the safety of our supporters, volunteers, suppliers and staff across the hundreds of Race for Life events due to take place in 2020 is incredibly important we have made the decision to postpone the events scheduled in May, June and July.

“We hope men, women and children will unite against cancer and make Race for Life Horsham the best yet this September. Together we can beat cancer.”

Visit www.raceforlife.org