A FUNDRAISING event which attracts thousands of supporters in Rhyl has been postponed until September.

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life - at Rhyl Event Arena on the Promenade - will no longer take place on Sunday, June 7 and instead is earmarked for Sunday, September 27.

Participants who had already signed up for the 5k race can transfer their entry to the new September date.

Entries are also open for more people to join at raceforlife.org

Caitlin Holme, Cancer Research UK, area events manager for North Wales, said: “We’re sending a heartfelt message to everyone to seize the opportunity and come join us at Race for Life in Rhyl this September at The Rhyl Events Arena on the Promenade.

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Colourful family taking part in the Race for Life in 2019. Cara & Darren Squire of St Asaph, with children Layla and Ieuan. Picture: Phil Micheu

“As the coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, we are listening to the advice and guidance of the UK Government carefully.

“While our priority is ensuring that people affected by cancer get the support and information they need during unprecedented times, we’re having to work quickly to understand the impact the pandemic will have on Cancer Research UK’s fundraising.

“We have urgently reviewed our events, including Race for Life. As the safety of our supporters, volunteers, suppliers and staff across the hundreds of Race for Life events due to take place in 2020 is incredibly important we have made the decision to postpone the events scheduled in May, June and July including Race for Life Rhyl this June.

“We hope men, women and children will unite against cancer and make Race for Life Rhyl the best yet this September. Together we can beat cancer."

Since it began, Race for Life has raised more than £890m for Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work.

This year, the first Race for Life at Home is being hosted. Visit raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org for further details.