In Pictures: Hook Norton runners, dogs - and even tortoises! - raise over £1,700 in Alternative Race For Life

By Jack Ingham

Published 16th Oct 2024, 15:28 GMT

More than £1,700 was raised for Cancer Research UK by the runners taking part in this year’s Hooky Alternative Race For Life in Hook Norton.

The 14th edition of the Hooky Alternative Race For Life took place on Sunday, October 6.

In total 211 runners (including 10 dogs and three tortoises) adorned their finest pink outfits and took on the three-mile race around the village.

Since its beginning in 2010 runners taking part in the event have raised £23,000, for the charity that conducts lifesaving cancer research.

5. Hooky Alternative Race For Life

The Hooky Alternative Race For Life has been taking place since 2010. (Bethan Dennick) Photo: Bethan Dennick

Many of the Hook Norton villagers take part in the race each year.(Bethan Dennick) Photo: Bethan Dennick

Some racers even had a helping push around the course. (Bethan Dennick) Photo: Bethan Dennick

Tortoises were declared the winners this year as the hares were nowhere to be seen. (Bethan Dennick) Photo: Bethan Dennick