Events
Runners of all abilities help to generate thousands of pounds for Sebastian’s Action Trust.
Each year the Trust offers support to more and more families with a seriously-ill child and the efforts of those who choose to run for the Trust are absolutely vital in raising the funds to make this possible.
Whether you are a first time half marathon runner or a seasoned event competitor completing a run for the Trust can be extremely rewarding. The Trust provides tips on raising sponsorship and running shirts for all its runners.
London Marathon 2012 - Olympic year
We are lucky enough to have been given one place for this year's event on Sunday 22nd April and we are looking for a runner willing to take on the challenge and maximise its fundraising potential.
For small charities places in this event are like gold dust and, in order to raise as much money as possible to help the children and families we support, we are hoping to find someone willing to commit, not only to all the training involved, but to raising in excess of £5,000. If you would like to take part in this event in this exciting Olympic year please contact Sue Guild or Lesley Macdonald at the Trust on 01344 622500.
Join our team in 2012 for...
Brighton Marathon
Sunday 15th April
We have 10 places in this exciting event to fill. Be among the 18,000 people taking part in what has become one of the UK's top 12 running events. Contact Lesley Macdonald for a place on 01344 622500.
Basingstoke Half Marathon
Sunday 7th October
With 40 places in this event, it will be our biggest team event this year! Why not persuade a friend to sign up with you and then you will not only have someone to train with but someone to share in your exhilaration as you cross the finish line! Contact Lesley Macdonald for a place on 01344 622500.
There are many other events you can sign up to yourself throughout the year. Here are just a few of them:
Bracknell Half Marathon
This half marathon is usually held in the spring. The run starts and finishes in the grounds of South Hill Park Arts Centre and follows a route around the town.
Contact Bracknell Forest Borough Council on 01344 424642 for more information.
London Marathon
This world famous marathon has to be on every runner’s “To do” list.
The Trust, like many charities, is on a waiting list for places, but you could still run for the Trust by entering yourself into the official race ballot for a place. Entry for the ballot closes towards the end of October. Visit www.london-marathon.co.uk
Great North Run
Held in September this is billed as the world’s biggest half marathon. Visit www.greatrun.org/Events for information on this and other Great Run events
Henley Half Marathon
Held each October this a great run to complete as your first half marathon. The route takes you through Henley and along the river and is flat for most of the 13 miles. There is only one killer hill.
www.henleyhalfmarathon.org.uk
London 10k
This exciting new race will follow a stunning route through central London.
Visit www.london10k.co.uk to book your place
Reading Half Marathon
A great half marathon to try, taking you past many of the town’s landmarks.
Entry is now open visit www.readinghalfmarathon.com to book your place.
Windsor Half Marathon
Held towards the end of September each year, this event has a reputation for being picturesque but ever so slightly hilly! The 13.2 mile route takes runners around Windsor Great Park.
www.runwindsor.com
Here are just some of the experiences of our runners:
