Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts is encouraging people to join Cancer Research UK's Race for Life Taunton.

The charity events, which raise money for life-saving research, are set to return to hundreds of locations across the UK this spring and summer, including Taunton.

Anyone who signs up in January can get 50 per cent off the entry fee by using the code RACE25NY.

The Race for Life events will take place at Bridgwater and Taunton College (Taunton Centre) on Sunday, July 6, and are open to all ages and abilities.

Broadcaster & DJ Adele Roberts is supporting Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2025 (Image: Cancer Research UK)

Participants can choose from the 3k, 5k, and 10k events.

Adele Roberts, who was treated for bowel cancer in 2021, said: "I Race for Life because of my little sister Lois.

"Within the space of two years, my Auntie Ann had lost our Uncle Phil to cancer and then had to go through it herself - without her husband.

"Lois wanted to do Race for Life in tribute to Auntie Ann and Uncle Phil and to give back to the organisations that’d helped them.

"And she’s inspired me to do the same."

Ruth Amies, Cancer Research UK's spokesperson in the South West, said: "No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth racing for.

"Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime but all of us can help beat it.

"We’re proud that Race for Life has already helped double survival rates in the UK.

"Every penny raised at Race for Life truly makes a difference and powers progress.

"We’d love for as many people as possible to join us at Race for Life Taunton.

"There is an event for everyone and we mean everyone.

"Our events are strictly non-competitive which means everyone can have a go - and love every minute.

"There’s no pressure to finish in a certain time, just give it what you can.

"January is the perfect time to commit to getting a little more active."

Since it began in 1994, more than 10 million people have taken part in Race for Life, funding 30 years of hope and progress.