By Anna Edwards

anna.edwards@essnmedia.co.uk

More than 2,000 women have already signed up to take part in this year's Race for Life event in Croydon's Lloyd Park.

Competitors can run, jog or walk the five kilometre course, with the goal of raising sponsorship money for Cancer Research UK.

In 2009, 3,126 women took part and raised an incredible £283,487.

This year organisers hope that 6,000 women will sign up and raise around £560,000.

Louise Needham, who is organising the event, said: "Race for Life in Croydon has an unforgettable atmosphere with local women of all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness abilities coming together to make a positive difference to the lives of people touched by cancer."

The race will be held between 11am and 3pm on July 25.

Women in Croydon can enter by logging on to www.raceforlife.org or by calling 0871 641 1111.