Pictures: More than 450 people turn out for Redditch's Race for Life

The event which took place on Sunday, June 11 saw hundreds of women, men and children tackle a 5k or 10k course at Arrow Valley Park, raising a whopping £49,784.

Cancer survivor Lisa Malone from Rednal sounded the starting horn to launch Cancer Research UK’s 5k route.

Jaigh Butt and Jacqui Butt, Tewkesbury. (Image: Cancer Research UK)

As the sun beat down, participants flooded the park with pink t-shirts and fancy dress while many pinned touching messages to their backs to show who they were running or walking for.

Paula Young, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in the West Midlands, said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took part in Race for Life Redditch.

Margaret Harding and Val Hubbocks from Henley in Arden. (Image: Cancer Research UK)

“Life-saving research is being funded right now thanks to our supporters who fundraise.

"The atmosphere at Race for Life Redditch 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.

Michelle Bowen, Redditch. (Image: Cancer Research UK)

“We’d like to say a huge well done to everyone who joined in or supported the event.

"Now we’re asking all those who took part to return the money they’ve raised as soon as possible.

Team ‘Girls Day Out’, Redditch. (Image: Cancer Research UK.)

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

 This is the 30th year of Race for Life and participants received an exclusive medal to mark the milestone.

Anne Quinlan and Alison Last, Redditch. (Image: Cancer Research UK.)

Next year’s 5k and 10k events are set to take place on June 9.

Every year around 33,800 people are diagnosed with cancer in the West Midlands and one in two people in the UK born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime.