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Houghton a sea of pink as runners race for life

By Jenny Beake
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jenny.beake@iliffepublishing.co.uk
Published: 17:40, 14 July 2022
 | Updated: 17:40, 14 July 2022

Hundreds of participants turned up to Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research UK at Houghton Hall's estate on Tuesday, July 12.

It was a sea of pink as runners gathered in fancy dress at the starting line to run 5k for the charity.

Children and dogs, one wearing rainbow butterfly wings took part in the event and some adults wore tutus and bright pink wigs.

Cancer Research UK Race For Life event at Houghton Hall on Tuesday, July 12. The event gets underway. MLNF-22PM07122
Cancer Research UK Race For Life event at Houghton Hall on Tuesday, July 12. The event gets underway. MLNF-22PM07122

Runners wore their race numbers on their backs, with details of who they were running on behalf of with one stating: "I race for finding a cure."

Another said: "I race for Deb who always helped other, wish she was here with us.

A little girl wore her message that read: "I race for life for all the people who are fighting cancer, "

Children and dogs took part in the Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07123
Children and dogs took part in the Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07123
Adults, children and dogs were all welcomed at the Race for Life for Cancer Research UK at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07124
Adults, children and dogs were all welcomed at the Race for Life for Cancer Research UK at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07124
People wore pink at the Race for Life event at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07125
People wore pink at the Race for Life event at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07125
One participant at Houghton Hall's Race for Life is adorned with a pink hat and garland. MLNF-22PM07126
One participant at Houghton Hall's Race for Life is adorned with a pink hat and garland. MLNF-22PM07126
And they're off...Race for Life at Houghton Hall in aid of Cancer Research UK. MLNF-22PM07127
And they're off...Race for Life at Houghton Hall in aid of Cancer Research UK. MLNF-22PM07127
Runners leave the starting line to run 5k for Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07128
Runners leave the starting line to run 5k for Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07128
Runners set off at the Race for Life in Houghton Hall's estate. MLNF-22PM07129
Runners set off at the Race for Life in Houghton Hall's estate. MLNF-22PM07129
Pink wigs set the runners apart at the Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07130
Pink wigs set the runners apart at the Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07130
Hundreds wore pink at the Race for Life in Houghton Hall's esate. MLNF-22PM07131
Hundreds wore pink at the Race for Life in Houghton Hall's esate. MLNF-22PM07131
Race for Life at Houghton Hall in aid of Cancer research UK. MLNF-22PM07132
Race for Life at Houghton Hall in aid of Cancer research UK. MLNF-22PM07132
Race for Life at Houghton Hall saw many dressed up in pink costumes. MLNF-22PM07133
Race for Life at Houghton Hall saw many dressed up in pink costumes. MLNF-22PM07133
A sea of pink at Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07134
A sea of pink at Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07134
It was a sea of pink as runners warm up at the Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07135
It was a sea of pink as runners warm up at the Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07135
Pink runner warm up at the Race for Life event at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07136
Pink runner warm up at the Race for Life event at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07136
Runners at Race for LIfe, Houghton Hall, wore their race numbers and wrote memorials and messages on the backs of their t-shirts. MLNF-22PM07137
Runners at Race for LIfe, Houghton Hall, wore their race numbers and wrote memorials and messages on the backs of their t-shirts. MLNF-22PM07137
Runners at the Race for Life event at Houghton Hall take a moment before the 5k run starts. MLNF-22PM07138
Runners at the Race for Life event at Houghton Hall take a moment before the 5k run starts. MLNF-22PM07138
Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07140
Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07140
Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07141
Race for Life at Houghton Hall. MLNF-22PM07141
Race for Life at Houghton Hall. Getting the event underway at Houghton Hall are compere Simon Rowe from Radio West Norfolk (right) and charity fundraiser Mick Ennis (left). MLNF-22PM07142
Race for Life at Houghton Hall. Getting the event underway at Houghton Hall are compere Simon Rowe from Radio West Norfolk (right) and charity fundraiser Mick Ennis (left). MLNF-22PM07142

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