Denny mum-of-four Lynsey Ritchie who overcame breast cancer was there to inspire everyone and start the participants on their 5k and 10k journey.
The 45-year-old took to the stage ahead of her inspirational story being played on loud speakers to the crowd.
Lynsey is the voice of Cancer Research UK Race for Life events in Scotland this year and fundraisers listen to a two minute audio recording of her story before setting off on the 3k, 5k and 10k routes.
Around £60,000 was raised for Cancer Research UK at Race for Life Falkirk which almost 500 people took part in and was supported by Tesco.
Lynsey is the voice of Cancer Research UK Race for Life events in Scotland this year and fundraisers listen to a two minute audio recording of her story before setting off on the 3k, 5k and 10k routes.
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The Finlay and Brown families from Bo'ness at the Callendar Park event Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
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Some of those who turned up early for the popular Falkirk Race for Life Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
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If it's pink it's suitable to run in at Race for Life Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
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Still with the energy to give us a wave Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden