THOUSANDS of women yesterday took part in the second annual Race for Life in Durham.
Organisers from Cancer Research UK are hoping to break last year's fundraising tally of £134,000.
About 1,500 woman took part in the morning run and another 1,500 took part in the afternoon run - all completing a 5km circuit around the grounds of Durham University's Graham Sports Centre.
Durham City Council spokeswoman Jan Hillary, who took part, said: "The course could have been difficult with the weather, but the organisers were putting bark chippings down on the ground where it was muddy and wet.
"Volunteers were well briefed to help avoid falls or collisions. There was a great atmosphere for the warm-up and we lined up to 'Sisters are doing it for themselves', which got a huge round of applause.
"With all the pink stickers on people's backs to celebrate the life of someone or to commemorate someone's life, it was really quite emotional. Some had photographs of their loved ones. It was a great event and we just hope that we raise enough for it to come back again next year."
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