Half marathon places up for grabs

Runners looking to race ahead for a good cause could help a local hospice by helping to fill the charity places they have for the Great East run.

St Nicholas Hospice Care, which provides care and support for those across the community , needs to find 10 runners willing to pull on their trainers and take part in the Great East Run, which returns to Ipswich on Sunday, September 22.

The half marathon will see 3,500 participants making their way to the starting line, making it bigger and better than last year.

Lizzie Cross, events fundraiser for St Nicholas Hospice Care, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who would love to tackle this challenge and be part of the wonderful atmosphere while raising funds for our hospice. We have 10 places up for grabs and we would love to see all of them filled, and as the event isn’t until September we hope this would give fundraisers plenty of time to train and fundraise.”

The run will start and finish in Ipswich town centre, following the same popular route as before, with runners completing the 13.1-mile challenge alongside thousands of others.

Runners will need to raise a minimum of £300 in sponsorship, but the charity’s fundraising team can help you along the way with some tips and a training programme.

The places will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, and if you’re interested in taking part and supporting the hospice, please contact Lizzie Cross, events fund by emailing Lizzie.cross@stnh.org.uk or telephoning 01284 715599

Pictured above is Lizzie Cross, events fundraiser for St Nicholas Hospice Care, encouraging runners to take part in the Great East run.