Castle Park became a sea of pink when more than 2,700 women took part in the Race for Life.

The runners completed two 5km runs around Colchester’s award-winning park on May 16 to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The charity hopes to raise £243,000 from sponsorship from the event, which ran for the ninth time in the town.

Cancer patients, former sufferers and the loved ones of those who have battled the illness took part, all wearing pink in shades from baby to the shocking variety.

Race for Life, Colchester
  • Sonia Holdstock, front left, and friends running for their friend Karen Boobyer.
  • Leigh and Mandy Whittaker.
  • Amy and Gemma Bond with their dogs Dolly and Dior.
  • Women from West Bergholt Football Club.
  • Maria Oakley, Maria Morris and Lisa Henley.
  • The Asda angels supermarket team
  • Kerry Ventris and Jade Stephen.
  • Eleanor Streetley.
  • Ella Palmer and Lilly-Jade Bartholomew.
  • Sam Smith with Kerry and Becky Heavingham.
  • The crowd during the warm-up.
  • The crowd during the warm-up.
  • The Race for Life in Castle Park.
  • The Race for Life in Castle Park.
  • The Race for Life in Castle Park.
  • The Race for Life in Castle Park.

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