|
|
|
Home » News » Sheffield Half Marathon – running out of places
 |
 |
 |
|
 | Sheffield Half Marathon – running out of places |  |
The 2009 SIG Insulations Sheffield Half Marathon could reach its entry limit ahead of the big day, for the first time in the event's history.
Entries have already reached 4,000, more than 1200 ahead of this time last year, after a sudden surge in entries - leaving 1,500 places left.
If this rate continues, organisers of the event, which is renowned for attracting runners of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, might have to call time on admissions.
Ian Thomas, entries co-ordinator, said: "We are delighted with the amount of entries we have had so far. For those who still want to enter - there are still 1,500 places left. Everyone is welcome to take part, but don't leave your entry too late!"We can't be sure what has caused the spur in entrants. Perhaps people in Sheffield have an increased interest in keeping fit and want to do their bit for charity, despite the economic downturn.
"The race gets bigger and better every year and to think that places might be full before the big day is a huge deal. This reinforces the race's place as one of - if not the - biggest participation event to take part every year in Sheffield." The SIG Insulations Sheffield Half Marathon will take place on 26 April 2009 at Sheffield International Venues managed facility Don Valley Stadium from 9:30am.
The ten chosen charities for this year's event are Sheffield Teenage Cancer Trust, Motor Neurone Disease Association South Yorkshire, Macmillan Cancer Support, Myasthenia Gravis Association, RSPCA Sheffield, Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre South Yorkshire, Sheffield Wildlife Trust, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind and Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.
For more information and to secure a place to run on behalf of the chosen charities, call 0114 230 8429, or visit www.sheffieldmarathon.com to enter online. |
|
 |
|
 |
|
