Thousands of people have taken part since it first came to the borough, raising much-needed cash for charity and honouring loved ones who have battled the disease.
As fund-raisers prepare for this year’s event, which takes place on Wednesday, May 7, we opened our archives to look for pictures from Wigan’s Race for Life a decade ago in 2015.
10. Race for Life 2015
Charlotte Fairclough, Rachel Roth, Natalie Hambleton and Angie Hicks Photo: Paul Simpson
12. Race for Life 2015
Joanne Unsworth, Cathryn Hodson, Julie Barton from WLCT Active Living and Hazel Claypole Photo: Paul Simpson
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