Kirkcaldy’s popular Race for Life events in aid of Cancer Research UK have been rescheduled for the autumn, it has been announced.
The fundraiser, which includes a 5k, 10k and the pretty muddy obstacle course, was originally due to take place at Beveridge Park on June 14, but has been postponed along with several others across the country amid coronavirus fears.
Organisers said it would now go ahead on October 4.
The 5k and 10k will start at 10am, while the afternoon fun starts at 12.15pm with the pretty muddy kids’ event – a mud-splattered obstacle course for children aged five to 12.
Teenagers and adults can take on the same course from 1pm.
All money raised will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
Participants who had already signed up for the Race for Life event in June can transfer their entry to the new October date.
Entries are also open for more people to join at raceforlife.org
Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK spokeswoman in Scotland, said: “We’re sending a heartfelt message to Scots to seize the opportunity and come join us to Race for Life this October in Fife.
“As the coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, we are listening to the advice and guidance of the UK Government carefully.
“While our priority is ensuring that people affected by cancer get the support and information they need during unprecedented times, we’re having to work quickly to understand the impact the pandemic will have on Cancer Research UK’s fundraising.
“We have urgently reviewed our events, including Race for Life.
“As the safety of our supporters, volunteers, suppliers and staff across the hundreds of Race for Life events due to take place in 2020 is incredibly important we have made the decision to postpone the events scheduled in May, June and July including Race for Life Fife this June.
“We hope men, women and children will unite against cancer and make Race for Life Fife the best yet this October.”
Four people are diagnosed with cancer in Scotland every hour but more people are surviving the disease than ever before.
For more information, visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.
