A 5K race for women and children raised a staggering £50,000 for a cancer charity yesterday.

Cancer Research UK hosted the Race for Life at Ilkley’s East Holmes Field, with many runners dressing in pink and donning fancy outfits for the fun-run.

Area event manager Katie Mathers said: “It went really, really well.

“We had over 700 ladies take part which was really good and we hope to raise over £50,000.

“That’s very good, especially for 700 people.

“We have had a really good day. It was a really emotional day but it was really good, and the sun shone.”