Last chance to enter Intersport Run Reigate Canon Kids Race
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The organisers of the award-winning Intersport Run Reigate Half Marathon and 10K taking place on Sunday 17th September have confirmed that the last places for their Canon Kids Race are being snapped up quickly.
A highly anticipated part of race day, the Canon Kids Race is open to children aged 4-15 wishing to run their own cumulative half marathon to complement the main half marathon event. The young runners complete 12 miles in stages between Easter and September before running the grand finale of 1.1 miles on race day, to the cheers of thousands of spectators at Surrey’s Priory Park.
Now entering its second year, it is a winning formula that gets children running on a regular basis and inspires them to keep it up long after race day is over. It has led to run clubs and related activities at schools across the area. It also sees the Intersport Run Reigate race team visit schools throughout the borough to present at assemblies and encourage children to embrace the challenge.
This year, the Canon Kids Race will benefit from some improvements to make it an even better experience for all budding runners. Reception through to Year 6 will have their own year group race, with between 100-200 runners in each, depending on age. Years 7 & 8 and Years 9, 10 & 11 will be grouped together, with 100 participants each. This system will ensure that no group is too busy either at the start or finish of the race, that each race is fair in ability and that the children have the maximum amount of fun!
With local camera and print giant Canon as the sponsor, the Kids Race has already sold more places year-to-date than in 2016 and young runners wishing to take part are being encouraged to register now.
Canon will also donate 100 places to children in the local community and to YMCA, allowing young runners who may not have been able to afford the entry fee to take part and to experience the inspirational race day atmosphere in Priory Park.
Race Director Dave Kelly commented, “The Canon Kids Race was a huge success in 2016 and it is with great excitement that we prepare for the second kids’ race in 2017. It is a non-competitive but hugely fun challenge for children across the area and the uptake has been fantastic. We would like to thank all the schools and parents for their support so far in helping to get kids active and inspire a healthy lifestyle. Our thanks also go to Canon for their invaluable support as a sponsor and for purchasing 100 places for children in the local community. The Canon Kids Race is selling fast and all young runners wanting to get involved and experience the thrill of race day should sign up now!”
Now entering its fourth year, the Intersport Run Reigate Half Marathon and 10K is a firm fixture in the running calendar, boasting fantastic community support and a beautiful route through rural Surrey on closed roads. The 13.1-mile, single-lap course starts and finishes at Priory Park and takes runners along a combination of picturesque countryside and country lanes.
The event won Gold for the UK’s Best Half Marathon (less than 5,000 runners) at The Running Awards 2017, the only independent awards ceremony celebrating the best of running and its culture. This follows its Silver award in the same category in 2015.
The date for the 2017 Intersport Run Reigate Half Marathon & 10K is Sunday 17th September 2017.
Entries are open now, with individual entry £33 / £35 for the Half Marathon and £30 / £32 for the 10K. The Canon Kids Race is open to young runners aged 4-15 years and costs £12.
Go to www.runreigate.com for further details and to sign up.
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