by Anna White

awhite@thekmgroup.co.uk

Thousands of women will pull on their trainers and pink accessories this weekend as they prepare for Maidstone's Race for Life.

More than 5,000 mums, sisters, nans, nieces and daughters, have pledged to complete either the 5k or 10k route through Mote Park, on Sunday.

The annual event, which kicks off at 9am, raises vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

This year, runners and walkers will be joined at the start by Maidstone-born TV presenter Carol McGiffin.

People have until midnight on Thursday to enter. To register, visit or by call 0871 641 1111.www.raceforlife.org