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.
19. Race for Life 2015
Special messages in honour of those who battled cancer Photo: Paul Simpson
20. Race for Life 2015
Some of the women taking part at the start of the Race for Life Photo: Paul Simpson
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