Washington, May 4 : Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel and Jennifer Connelly tightened their laces to run for a charity race in New York.

The actresses participated in Revlon''s annual 5k Run/Walk for Women on May 2 to help raise funds for cancer research, treatment and counselling.

The stars were amongst the 40,000 competitors who took to the Manhattan streets to do their bit for the cause, reports Contactmusic.

Other celebrities included TV host Jimmy Fallon and singer Ciara, who gave a special performance in Times Square before the race began. (ANI)