More than 3200 women of all ages ran, walked and even danced their way through this year's 'Race for Life' which set of from Chester Racecourse yesterday (Sunday, July 20).

Mighty mums, gutsy grandmothers and feisty friends gathered at the Roodee in their bid to raise money for the charity by completing a 5k run.

Liz Booth, Race For Life Event Manager for Chester, described the event as a ‘fantastic day, full of emotion, courage, tears and laughter.’

“I want to say a heartfelt ‘thanks’ to everyone who took part in Race for Life, and their supporters, as well as our heroic volunteers,” she said.

“It really was a wonderful day. Now I’m asking all  the women who took part - and all the friends, family and colleagues who pledged to sponsor them - to transform their passion into progress by returning  the money they’ve raised as soon as possible.

“Cancer Research UK doesn’t receive any Government funding for its ground-breaking work.

“So every single individual contribution matters. It  enables our researchers to help more men, women and children in Cheshire survive this devastating disease.

Liz added: “Many people don’t realise that their entry fee only covers the cost of the event. It’s the  sponsorship money that really makes a difference.  So, whatever the amount, we’re asking everyone to  make every effort to return their sponsorship money  as soon as possible. It can be paid in online, by phone  or by cheque.”

For information on returning sponsorship  money, or to make a donation, visit www.raceforlife.org

Click here to view our other gallery of pictures from 'Race for Life'.

Click here to view a gallery of pictures of runners from Ellesmere Port.