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In pictures: ‘Emotion, courage, tears and laughter’ as hundreds take part in Race for Life Inverness

Despite the cloudy and grey day, droves of spectators also descended upon Bught Park.

Hundreds turned out for the Race for Life in Inverness today. Image: Jasperimage.
Hundreds turned out for the Race for Life in Inverness today. Image: Jasperimage.

An army of people wearing pink brightened up Bught Park by taking on Inverness’ Race for Life.

Almost 900 people, of all ages, walked, jogged, or ran in this year’s fundraiser for Cancer Research on Sunday morning.

Despite the cloudy and grey day, droves of spectators also descended upon Bught Park to cheer on their loved ones as they took on either the 5K or 10K.

While many wore pink, others really got into the spirit of the day by wearing brightly coloured wigs, tutus, and grass skirts.

Some even donned fancy dress as they made their way around the race track.

But, the serious matter of raising funds for Cancer Research was far from being forgotten with more than £116,500 being raised.

Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK’s Scottish spokeswoman, said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took part in Race for Life Inverness. Life-saving research is being funded right now thanks to our supporters who fundraise.

“The atmosphere at Race for Life Inverness was hugely moving – full of emotion, courage, tears and laughter as people celebrated the lives of those dear to them who have survived cancer and remembered loved ones lost to the disease.

“Now we’re asking everyone who took part to return the money they’re raised as soon as possible.

“Funds raised – whether it’s £10 or £100 – will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, helping save more lives.”

Here are some of the best pictures from the Inverness Race for Life:

And they’re off! Image: Jasperimage.
Three cheers for the Race for Life. Image: Jasperimage.

Families took part in the Race for Life. Image: Jasperimage.
Rocking the wigs for Team Annie. Image: Jasperimage.

Big thumbs up from this runner. Image: Jasperimage.
A little bit of drizzle didn't stop the fun. Image: Jasperimage.
A little bit of drizzle didn’t stop the fun. Image: Jasperimage.
Tartan tutus and more fun wigs appeared at the Race for Life. Image: Jasperimage.
Many wore t-shirts that read: “Celebrating 30 years of Race for Life”. Image: Jasperimage.

Anne and Jessie took part in the Race for Life. Image: Jasper Images.

It was a wee bit windy, but that didn’t stop the big smiles. Image: Jasperimage.
Walkers, joggers and runners donning pink made their way round Bught Park. Image: Jasperimage.
A colourful group and their doggy pals. Image: Jasperimage.

A well-deserved hot drink to warm up. Image: Jasperimage.

Some even celebrated their birthday by taking part in the Race for Life. Image: Jasperimage.

The race for life brings people together in the fight against cancer ever year. Image: Jasperimage.

The energising warm-up before the Race for Life started. Image: Jasperimage.
It was a day filled with laughter for many. Image: Jasperimage.
While others raced for their loved ones. Image: Jasperimage.
And others made happy memories at the Race for Life. Image: Jasperimage.
The day was filled with so many fabulous tutus. Image: Jasperimage.

There’s still time to join the Race for Life across Scotland – entry forms can be found here.

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