DAME KELLY BACKS NEW HALF MARATHON
September. A klaxon will sound at 10am in Brook Street to signal the start of this major new community sporting event. Runners of all abilities will head out towards Leigh through some very picturesque Kent countryside, some determined to win one of the many prizes on offer, others happy to jog round the 13.1 miles at a more conservative pace, content in the knowledge that, by being sponsored taking part, they are raising valuable funds for their chosen charity.
T
he inaugural Tonbridge Half Marathon will take place in Tonbridge on Sunday 25th
The event is being organised jointly
by Tonbridge Rotary Club and Tonbridge Lions. Both are well known in the town for their charitable and community work, but this is the first time that the two organisations have joined forces to stage a major local sporting event. They are
receiving invaluable advice and help from Tonbridge Athletic Club, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, Kent Police and former Olympic athlete Andy Graffin. Dame Kelly Holmes has given her enthusiastic support for the event in this, her home town, believing that it will be a tremendous boost for Tonbridge and be of great benefit to the charities working for local people. The main purpose of the event is to
raise funds for the Hospice in the Weald, the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust and Kent Air Ambulance through the entry fees that the runners pay. The event is receiving generous support from Porsche Centre Tonbridge, who are the headline sponsors and are underwriting the major costs of staging the event, as well as entering a team of enthusiastic runners themselves! The course is undulating with some
fast flat sections. To enter the event or find out more, visit the race website
www.tonbridgehalfmarathon.co.uk. The Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust
creates life chances for young people through support and mentoring from world class athletes. For more information about the trust, visit: n
www.dkhlegacytrust.org
RUN ONE OF THE MOST DRAMATIC
MARATHON COURSES – and help save the rainforest too! E
xperience Eden as you never have before – take part in one of our races on 9th October 2011.
This will be the Eden Marathon’s third
year. Everyone, from serious runners to enthusiasts and families, can take part in a series of races through the extraordinary scenery surrounding the Eden Project. In true Cornish style, runners can enjoy beer, pasties and medals on the finishing line. “A great race, tough course and superb fun. It was well organised and the atmosphere among the runners was fantastic,” said one runner.
Why a marathon at Eden? In a world where we are facing immense challenges the Eden Project exemplifies positive change. The world-famous Biomes, nestling in a worked-out china clay pit, have transformed a landscape
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where nothing grew into something beautiful and fertile. So, if we could build this place, surely together we can take on other challenges? The Eden Marathon is just one example of the many ways the Eden Project acts as a catalyst for economic growth in the region, by drawing visitors to the area. Eden has worked with St Austell Running Club to create the races, and the result is a unique sporting experience. More information can be found at
www.edenproject.com/marathon.
Run for the rainforest Eden is asking runners to join our rainforest fundraising team. Whether you’re running the marathon, half marathon or fun run, join us and raise funds to help protect the future of our precious planet. The world’s rainforests are home to a
diverse community of plants, animals and people. They clean the air, make rain, and regulate our climate. Without rainforests we lose our fight against climate change. We are aiming to create Europe’s leading rainforest educational resource, to encourage future generations to take action. To do this we need your help.
n To join our rainforest team and receive your free fundraising pack, email the fundraising team at
fundraising@edenproject.com
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