Blackpool Race for Life in pictures: Hundreds of runners and walkers get a sweat on for cancer research

The famous race, organised annually in aid of Cancer Research UK, took part on Blackpool Promenade yesterday (Wednesday, June 5).

There was a sea of pink along the prom as runners and walkers of all ages lined up to take part – having fun and raising money for vital research along the way.

Our photographer Dan Martino was on hand to take these fabulous pictures …

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