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
2. Super cool
A cool look for this group of runners in the 2006 Race For Life. Photo: TY
3. Getting ahead in 2010
Fantastic headwear for the Race for Life 2010 at Herrington Country Park. Photo: KB
4. Brilliant fundraisers in bunny ears
All set to run in the 2005 Race For Life. Photo: PB