30% Off Race for Life Cornwall as TV Star Urges Sign-Ups

Published On: 5 January 2026Last Updated: 5 January 2026By CornishStuff

People across Cornwall are being encouraged to sign up for this year’s Race for Life events, with a 30 per cent discount available throughout January.

The call comes from Leanne Quigley, who is backing Cancer Research UK and urging others to get involved as part of the charity’s New Year offer.

Anyone registering in January can claim 30 per cent off their entry fee by using the code RFL26NY.

Race for Life events in Cornwall

Race for Life events in Cornwall will take place across two days in May and are open to all ages and abilities.

On Saturday 9th May, events will be held at Stithians Showground, Stithians. Participants can take part in Pretty Muddy, a 5k mud-filled obstacle course, along with a Pretty Muddy Kids option.

On Sunday 10th May, events move to Gyllyngvase Beach car park on Spernen Wyn Road in Falmouth. There will be 5k and 10k events available on the day.

The charity’s Race for Life events run nationwide from May to July, with communities encouraged to go all in against cancer and raise money for life-saving research.

Why Race for Life matters

Around 38,400 people are diagnosed with cancer in the South West every year. Money raised through Race for Life supports research into preventing, detecting and treating cancer, helping more people live longer, better lives.

Since the event began in 1994, more than 10 million people have taken part, funding 30 years of progress. Over the past 50 years, Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have helped to nearly double breast cancer survival in the UK and played a key role in proving the link between tobacco and cancer.

Leanne and Sophie’s story

Leanne took part in Race for Life alongside her fiancé Sophie Jones after Sophie was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2024.

The couple led a team that raised more than £1,200 by completing a Pretty Muddy event last summer. The moment marked the end of almost a year of treatment for Sophie.

Sophie, 33, is now in remission after five rounds of chemotherapy followed by two weeks of radiotherapy to treat HER2 positive breast cancer. Cancer Research UK scientists carried out work that was key to the development of the breast cancer drug Herceptin, which was among the treatments Sophie received. The charity also led clinical trials showing the drug improves survival and it is now the gold standard of care for this type of breast cancer.

Leanne said:
“I’m all in against cancer. It was incredibly hard watching Sophie, the person I love, go through cancer and it put life into perspective.

“It was our gang, our close family and friends who got us through the toughest of times. Crossing the finish line at Race for Life with these people was unforgettable. Sophie is back at work now, we’re planning our wedding and our twin boys turn three in January so there’s plenty to look forward too. And we’re supporting Race for Life to help others facing cancer right now.”

Everyone welcome to take part

Elisa Mitchell, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in the South West, said:
“It’s time for Cornwall to go all in against cancer.

“Whether you’re a five-a-side crew, book club, dance troupe, yoga club, fancy doing something fun with your friends or on your own we want everyone to join us.

“Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime but all of us can support the research that will beat it. Race for Life powers progress and it relies on a whole community of people coming together, united by a common purpose to beat cancer.

“For those who do enjoy a challenge, our 10k events will again be chip timed, perfect for anyone wanting to track their progress or aim for a personal best. But Race for Life is non-competitive. People can walk, jog or run and go at their own pace. What matters most is showing up together. There is a race for everyone and we mean everyone.”