Stafford Half Marathon |
The Stafford Half Marathon, organised by the Leisure Services Team at Stafford Borough Council, is once again set to draw record numbers into the town.
The School and Family Fun Run, taking place on the same day, covers a two-lap circuit of Stafford Town Centre. This event saw 900 entrants in 2007, and with sports continuing to creep ever higher on the school agenda, that figure is set to rise once again!
“According to recent figures, some 81% of pupils now take part in at least two hours of high quality physical education and out of hours school sport in a typical week in Stafford, and the Fun Run offers just the stage for these kids to show us what it’s all about,” said Sam Ferguson, Marketing Coordinator for Leisure Services. “The purpose of the Fun Run is to promote a Community Event, in which all members of the family can participate, either as an entrant or spectator”.
March 16th also sees the Stafford Junior Mile, targeted at under 18s who can run the mile in less than 8 minutes (max 100 entrants).
The Junior Mile starts at 10:00am, the Half Marathon starts at 10:30am (with handcyclists departing 5 minutes earlier), and the Fun Run starts at 10:45am. By time the first Half Marathon runners return into Stafford Town Centre's Market Square, the Fun Run will have completed. With all events starting and finishing in the Market Square, there is a fantastic atmosphere in the town.
If you wish to raise money for Charity, but don’t have a specific charity in mind, consider supporting The Mayor of Stafford Borough’s Charity appeal, which is looking to raise funds in aid of the Breast Care Counselling Unit at Stafford General Hospital, and for the Oak Tree Farm Rural Project. For more information on either of these appeals, please contact the Mayor’s Secretary on 01785 619228.
If anyone has any questions regarding the event itself, or would simply like advice on your training programme, please contact Clare Newton, Athletics Development Officer on 01785 619308, or email cnewton@staffordbc.gov.uk. You can also find more information by logging on to www.staffordbc.gov.uk/halfmarathon. Entry forms are now available to pick up or download.
Half Marathon Entry Fees
Cheques payable to 'Stafford Borough Council' Closing Date for entries is Friday 7th March 2008. Online payment available until 29th February 2008 www.staffordbc.gov.uk/halfmarathon
Fun Run Entry Fees
Cheques payable to 'Stafford Borough Council' Pre-entry is advised, as there is a surcharge of £2 on the day Closing date for pre-entries is Friday, 7th March 2008. Online payment available until 29th February 2008 www.staffordbc.gov.uk/funrun
Junior Mile Entry Fees
Cheques payable to 'Stafford Borough Council' All runners must pre register due to the use of Chip Timing for this event. Closing date entry is Friday, 7th March 2008. Online payment available until 29th February 2008 www.staffordbc.gov.uk/juniormile.
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