Get ready for Wigan's Race For Life by enjoying these 28 brilliant pictures from past events

By Michelle Adamson and Gaynor Clarke

Published 20th Apr 2026, 04:55 GMT

The countdown is on to Wigan’s Race for Life, so we opened up our archives for a look back at previous events.

Haigh Woodland Park is set to become a sea of pink as the Cancer Research UK event returns on Friday, May 8.

Fund-raisers will be running or walking through the beautiful park to support the charity, with many taking part in honour of loved ones.

Enjoy these photographs from past events and see if you can spot any familiar faces.

1. Race for Life over the years

. Photo: National World

Left to right, Dawn Roberts, Lynne Marsh and Glenis Evans with their medals at the end of the Race For Life on Sunday 24th of June 2007.

2. 2007

Left to right, Dawn Roberts, Lynne Marsh and Glenis Evans with their medals at the end of the Race For Life on Sunday 24th of June 2007. Photo: Frank Orrell

Joy as participants head to the finish line

3. 2009

Joy as participants head to the finish line Photo: Paul Greenwood

The finishing line for Race For Life at Haigh Hall Country Park on Sunday 24th of June 2007.

4. 2007

The finishing line for Race For Life at Haigh Hall Country Park on Sunday 24th of June 2007. Photo: Frank Orrell

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