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.

Action from Race for Life in 2009 Photo: Paul Greenwood

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

The Race For Life gets under way at Haigh Hall on Wednesday 28th of June 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Race For Life at Haigh Hall on Wednesday 28th of June 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

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