THERE was a sea of pink in Carlisle city centre as women raced for life - raising an estimated £200,000.

More than 1,750 people took part in two races which started and finished at Bitts Park today.

They created some stunning scenes as they raised what is sure to be a terrific amount of money for Cancer Research UK.

Among those taking part was Alana Halpin and her 15-year-old friend, Lucy Edgar from Carlisle.

Having taken part in the 10k twice before, the tenacious teenagers decided to inspire additional sponsorship by tackling the first 5k as a three-legged race before completing the second half with the wrists tied together.

Both girls have been doing the Race for Life since Alana’s mum, Dee Bosward, fought breast cancer in 2014.

Miss Bosward, 49, said: “I’m very proud of her."

Today was the second day of Race for Life events in Carlisle.

Fundraising kicked off yesterday with an impressive Pretty Muddy event

More than 1,600 people signed up to take part in the inaugural race, which saw participants climb, clamber and crawl their way around a muddy inflatable obstacle course set up in Bitts Park.

Carlisle Race for Life eight-page special - including a roll of honour for runners: Inside tomorrow's News & Star