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.
29. Race for Life 2015
Stacey Bennett, Gillian Maulty, Maddie Bennett, aged seven, and Stefanie Maulty Photo: Paul Simpson
30. Race for Life 2015
Sue Nuttall, Olivia Stone, seven, Lisa Kelly, Alison Heaton with Tinkerbelle, Julie Woodcock, Elaine Armstrong, Jessica Calvin and Emily Armstrong, six Photo: Paul Simpson
31. Race for Life 2015
Nicky Reilly, Janet Farrow, who came third, and Christine Parkinson from Parbold Pink Panthers Photo: Paul Simpson
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