PINK T-shirts and blue balloons created an impressive sight at Pembrokeshire's first Cancer Research UK Race for Life.

More than 1,700 runners, walkers and conga dancers gathered at the county showground in Haverfordwest on Sunday to raise money for the cancer charity.

Pink cats, colourful wigs and fairies helped make the event a celebration, but the event's serious side was not forgotten,with many participants wearing a dedication to somebody they know affected by cancer on the back of their T-shirts.

May Moran, of Pembroke Dock, knows only too well what it is like to lose a family member to cancer following the death of her daughter Pauline Stephens last year.

At 81, Mrs Moran is thought to be the oldest participant in the Haverfordwest event.

"I had a great day and there were plenty of people coming in behind me," she said.

She and her niece Bev took part in the Llanelli Race for Life last year in memory of Pauline and were pleased to support the local fundraiser this year.

Race for Life started with 680 women and one race, 12 years ago. It is now the largest women-only fundraiser in the UK, raising more than £100million for Cancer Research UK.

Haverfordwest Cancer Research UK store manager Liz Tyrell believes the turnout this year will ensure the race will become an annual event. "For the first one, the turnout was fantastic," she said.

Although cooler weather chilled runners during delays caused by a traffic accident and resulting congestion, a warm-up led by fitness instructors from the Haverfordwest Sports Centre helped limber cold muscles prior to the start.

Clynderwen's Ann Thomas celebrated her birthday with a 19 minute ten second win.

But everybody felt like a winner by the end of the five kilometre course.