A sea of pink is set to sweep through the countryside with an ambitious goal.
The Pink Ladies' Tractor Road Run will return on July 5, bringing together more than 180 women in decorated tractors for Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer appeal.
The 20-mile journey through south Norfolk and north Suffolk has raised £1.36m since it started in 2004, and this year they are setting their sights on reaching £1.5m.
Organiser Annie Chapman said: "What an amazing achievement for a bunch of ladies on tractors, to have raised more than £1m in 21 years for breast cancer research.
"This year, we have £1.5m in our sights and, with a huge effort from everyone involved, we really can achieve it.
"Cancer hasn't gone away so neither can we. We must continue to raise funds for this very worthwhile cause."
Among those taking part for the first time is Penny Jackson-Smith from west Norfolk, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 39.
“Twenty years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer," she said. "After two surgeries, I started chemotherapy in May 2006.
"I’ll be 59 in July and I wanted to fundraise again for breast cancer research - the tractor run appealed to me as it’s something a little different.
"I’m looking forward to decorating the tractor and have so many pink ideas.
"I’ve had one tractor driving lesson so far and it was so much fun, it raised my spirits and made me feel so happy."
The run begins at Thorpe Abbotts Airfield and travels through Thorpe Abbotts, Brockdish, and Upper Weybread before reaching Harleston at around 12.30pm.
Drivers will break for lunch between 1pm and 3pm at Gawdy Hall Meadow in Redenhall, where the public is welcome to join the celebrations.
The return journey will pass through Pulham St Mary, Rushall and Langmere Green before finishing back at Thorpe Abbotts Airfield.
