Nine pictures of Sunderland's pink army taking on the Race For Life runs over the years

Let’s face it. Sunderland people are simply the best at tackling the Race For Life in style.

Published 15th May 2023, 15:14 GMT

Updated 15th May 2023, 15:14 GMT

They don cowboy hats, bunny ears, pink wigs and even a banana costume to raise money in style.

They will do it all again when Race For Life returns to Herrington Country Park on May 28.

Let’s pay tribute to all the runners past and future with this Sunderland Echo archive spotlight.

1. Super heroes

Doing it in style at Herrington in 2007. Photo: se

A cool look for this group of runners in the 2006 Race For Life. Photo: TY

Fantastic headwear for the Race for Life 2010 at Herrington Country Park. Photo: KB

All set to run in the 2005 Race For Life. Photo: PB