Children’s Hospice South West are pleased to announce the launch of RUN Barnstaple, consisting of a Marathon, Half Marathon and new 10k and children’s ‘Final Mile’ run taking place on Sunday 29 September 2024.
Kate Romo, Events fundraiser for Children’s Hospice South West, tells us more:
RUN Barnstaple, formerly known as Barnstaple Marathon and Half Marathon, offers a flat and fast course, making it the ideal setting for those aiming to achieve a personal best. This will be our second year running the event having taken it over from North Devon Road Runners last year. This year we have a new 10k and children’s run and so this called for a name change. We feel that RUN Barnstaple really captures the entire event.
"Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to take on your first running challenge, go the distance for your children’s hospice and together let’s raise vital funds and awareness for children and young people living with life-limiting conditions, and their families.
As a children’s charity we really wanted to incorporate a run that children could do and so this year we are also calling on all young champions to join the RUN Barnstaple Final Mile! For this, children can walk or run 12 miles before the 29 September and then on the day of the event the children complete their final mile alongside the final miles of the RUN Barnstaple Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K races."
For further information and to sign up please visit www.chsw.org.uk/runbarnstaple or call the fundraising team on 01271 325270