Hello,
We
are organising a 10k run on 4th March 2012 in Crystal
Palace and wondered if your running club would be interested in
taking part?
Our route will begin in the athletics stadium, before taking in
Crystal Palace Park and then finishing once more in the stadium.
This run offers the advantage of UKA affiliation and chip
timing, with participants exact chip times sent to their mobile
phones. As well as the chance to run in the stadium and along
our fast and flat park course. It will also be an opportunity
for your runners to compete against other clubs in the area.
We
will have celebrity and local media presence there on the day,
so it will be a great opportunity to promote your club and reach
out to new people. We are aiming to have 3,000 runners on the
day, but are very realistic and aware that this is a lofty
ambition. You should start seeing our posters and flyers dotted
about the area and if you do want to be involved I would be very
happy to send you some. I have attached a pdf for your
information/use.
For those runners who do want to take part, they can sign up
online at
www.ageuk.org.uk/10k - places cost £14.95 (or £13.95
for UKA affiliated runners) and there is no minimum sponsorship
amount. We really want this event to be accessible to both elite
runners and those who may be new to running. We are targeting
running magazines and newsletters at the start of the New Year
to give beginners something to aim for – as a ten week 10k
training plan is an ideal start to a running year. It will also
be a fast and flat course that elite runners can set competitive
times on.
We
are very keen to work with running clubs as we feel there are
huge benefits for both parties in working collaboratively.
If
you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Many thanks, Matt
Matthew Smith Events Fundraiser
t:
020 303 31649
e:
matthew.smith@ageuk.org.uk
Age UK
Tavis House
1-6 Tavistock Square
London EC1H 9NA
t:
0800 169 8080 f: 020 303 31000
Age UK Improving later life
www.ageuk.org.uk
