Sport Relief comes to Stratford-upon-Avon

Sport Relief is here again and it's time to dig out your running shoes! 

On Sunday 23 March the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile will be setting off from Stratford-upon-Avon Recreation Ground at 10.30am, with hundreds of locals getting on their marks, set and go for Sport Relief.

The Mile events, organised by Stratford-on-Avon District Council, are open to people of all ages and abilities to take part in a challenge and help raise money for Sport Relief. To make the Mile as open and accessible as possible, you can participate however you like, for example as a fun run or walking as a family group.

Super sprinters and willing walkers can choose to do 1, 3 or 6 miles on a circular route round the Stratford-upon-Avon Recreation Ground.  Races start at 10.30am for 3 & 6 miles and 11am and 11.15am for 1 mile participants.

Although the official event online entries have now closed, participants can turn up on the day with their entry fee to register and be part of the event. The fun starts from 10am on the Rec Ground where you can enjoy the atmosphere, cheer on the participants and limber up at the mass warm up sessions.

Cllr Lynda Organ, Technical Services Portfolio says: “This is a run and not a race, so the aim is to get as many people as possible, young and old and those not normally given to sport to take part and raise some money for charity in the process."

How to Enter
Enter now at sportrelief.com, get sponsored and help transform the lives of people living here in the UK and in some of the World's poorest countries, while being part of an incredible nationwide event.

On the day entries; please arrive at the Recreation Ground from 9.45am.

Whether you do 1, 3 or 6 miles – as a family team, with your mates or against the clock – you'll have a fantastic time when you go the distance. Entry is £6 for adults, £3 for children and £15 for a family of four.

Volunteer at the Event
If you do not wish to complete the Mile but still want to do your bit for Sport Relief, why not volunteer to be part of the event organisation on the day. For further information please contact Helen Slatter, Senior Sports Development Officer at the District Council on 01789 260606.