47 photos from Cancer Research UK's Race for Life at Haigh Woodland Park in Wigan

The annual event was held in aid of Cancer Research UK and saw entrants running (or walking) either a 3k or 5k course.

Many people wore signs on their backs naming loved ones who had battled cancer, as they took part in their honour.

After a group warm-up, they streamed across the start line to take on the course, before returning to pick up their medals.

Every year around 45,800 people are diagnosed with cancer in the North West and money raised at Race for Life enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, detect and treat the disease.  

Haydock Park Racecourse is also hosting a Race for Life event on Sunday, June 28 with 3k, 5k and 10k options.