Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 5k has returned to Himley Hall as hundreds of runners lace up their shoes for charity.

The Race for Life has returned to Dudley as hundreds of smiling runners took part in the poignant 5k run to raise money for the vital work done by Cancer Research UK.

Runners of all ages and genders donned their best pink outfits and laced up their shoes as they took the start line at the picturesque Himley Hall, ready to take part in cancer research.

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While it may have been raining, the smiles and laughter didn't stop, with many runners throwing on their parkas or rain macs and cracking on with the run in the show of solidarity in the face of adversity.

As a team, or solo, the runners were never alone as they were spotted helping each other across the finish line, as they helped to fund the life-saving research done by Cancer Research UK.

The rain didn't keep this runner away, she threw one a rain mac and kept going!

placeholder image — The rain didn't keep this runner away, she threw one a rain mac and kept going!

Hundreds of people took part in the running event in Himley Hall

Amy Davies and Sue Whitehouse were smiling whatever the weather

Arla O'Brien and Keleigh looked like they were having fun!

Nicola Campbell painted the Cancer Research 'C' on her face in glitter!

Nelly Paige was still smiling despite the rain

Lauren Elwell and Stacey Lloyd with her daughters, Scarlet and Lilly-Mae, they came fully dressed for the occasion

Hundreds of runners were seen smiling as they took part in the 5k run

Howdy pardner! He was having a great time in the run

We bet this child had an easy time in the run! It was great to see everyone get involved

This runner was spotted in their very fashionable garb

The rain didn't kill the fun as many supported their families from the sidelines

Sarah Lloyd ran with her lovely pooch Oscar

This young runner was having a great time despite the rain

Noah Harrison-Smith and Phil Allman were a dynamic duo

This team supported each other as they ran as a squad in the 5k race

I'm seeing double! Spider-man and Spider-boy even attended the fundraiser race

Paula young, Cancer Research UK's spokesperson for the West Midlands, said: "No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth racing for.

"Sadly, nearly one in two 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."

See our selection of 21 of the Cancer Research UK Race for Life 5k at Himley Hall: