ROADRUNNERS will once again take to the streets of Colchester next year as they pound the pavements in aid of a cancer charity.

The Colchester Half Marathon will return to the city on May 21, once again bringing together thousands of runners of all abilities.

The annual race, which will slalom through 13.1miles of historic sights and sites, is organised by the Robin Cancer Trust, founded after the death of Robin Freeman, 24.

All proceeds from the flagship event, in association with Running Colchester, will help the non-profit organisation continue raising awareness of germ cell cancer.

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Toby Freeman BCA, founder and CEO of the Robin Cancer Trust, said: “We’re incredibly proud to bring the Colchester Half Marathon to the people of Colchester.

“This is one of the biggest events in the Essex race calendar, and it’s inspirational to see runners achieve their first half-marathon, personal best, or cross the finish line in memory of a loved one.

“The vital funds this event will raise will help us continue our life-saving work across the region – raising awareness of cancers in schools, colleges, and universities.

“We will educate young people with our cancer campaigns and support those affected by germ cell cancer during the most difficult time of their lives.”

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Sara Hawkins, who is an ovarian cancer survivor, will be running the Colchester Half Marathon in aid of the Robin Cancer Trust.

“She said: “In 2018 I was lying in a hospital bed, where my goals were as simple as to sit up, stand or walk a few steps.

“Now, because of the Robin Cancer Trust, I can proudly call myself a runner. I run every week and it is part of my life now.

“What I used to believe was unachievable is now my warmup. I can comfortably run 10km and am already training for the Colchester Half Marathon.

“I will be forever grateful.”

To enter the Colchester Half Marathon, costing between £30 and £32, visit
colchesterhalfmarathon.com.

For more information about The Robin Cancer Trust head to therobincancertrust.org.