According to Cancer Research UK and the Office for National Statistics, approximately one in two people (roughly 50%) born in the UK since 1960 will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime.

About one in eight men will get prostate cancer in the UK – that’s thousands of dads, grandads, partners, brothers, uncles and mates. It’s the most common cancer in men. Over 12,000 die from prostate cancer every year in the UK – that's approximately one man dying every 45 minutes.

Prostate Cancer UK is striving for a world where men’s lives aren’t being cut short. Thanks to incredible support, they have been able to invest over £75 million into lifesaving research. But there's so much more to do. By supporting Prostate Cancer UK in your next run, you’ll be funding groundbreaking research to help transform men’s lives.

Click here to find a running event near you. Whether you’re into obstacle races, 5K or 10K runs, half or full marathons, you can choose to run for Prostate Cancer UK in events up and down the country. Many of the UK's leading events have partnered with Prostate Cancer UK. Here's what's coming up shortly across the runABC regions...

Scotland:
Edinburgh Marathon Festival, 24 May; Tough Mudder Scotland, Queensferry, 6 June; Scottish 10K/Half Marathon, Musselburgh, 16 August; Inflatable 5K/10K/15K, Glasgow, 29 August.

North:
Tatton Park 5K/10K, Knutsford, 18 April; Manchester Marathon, 19 April; Run Aintree 5K/10K/Half Marathon, 10 May; Essar Chester Half Marathon, 17 May.

Midlands:
Drayton Manor 5K/10K, 12 April; Coventry 10K/Half Marathon; Shakespeare Half/Marathon, Stratford-upon-Avon, 26 April; Birmingham Running Festival 5K/10K/Half Marathon, 10 May.

South:
Run Dorney Lake 5K/10K/Half Marathon, 4 April; Inflatable 5K/10K/15K, Guildford, 9 May; Bidwells Town & Gown 10K, Oxford, 10 May; Inflatable 5K/10K/15K, Brands Hatch, 16 May.

Every runner who chooses to fundraise for Prostate Cancer UK will receive a technical running top with iron-on letters, so supporters can shout your name to give you a boost! Support from the dedicated team includes regular updates, with the latest training and fundraising tips, 1-2-1 support and training guides from coaching partners, RunningWithUs, and the opportunity to meet like-minded runners in the Facebook Group.

If you already have a place in a race, you can run for Prostate Cancer UK and join a community of runners dedicated to saving men's lives. You won't need to raise a minimum amount of funds. Complete this form to receive a free running top and fundraising pack.

Image courtesy of the Prostate Cancer UK website