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Second Cambridge Festival of Running on the starting blocks

20 Jan 2010

There is something for runners of all abilities – and their families - at the Cambridge Festival of Running 2010, which launches today (January 11) at Cambourne Business Park. Based on last year’s very successful model, runners are already registering via the Web for the 10K Race and the Cambridge Running Expo. The 10K Race will again be run on a safe multi-terrain course at Cambourne. Race day is Sunday April 11 and the race will be bigger than ever with 1,250 runners taking part. The Expo is set for February 7 at the University Athletics Track on Wilberforce Road in Cambridge.
“To build on last year’s success we have tried to plan an event for 2010 with families and supporters in mind. For the first time we will have a Fun Run of about one mile for beginners and children aged 9 and over. We are hoping this will encourage people of all ages to try running while perhaps the more serious runners in their family are taking part in the main race,” explains Lesley Scobell, Marketing Manager for Cambourne Business Park and one of the race organisers. “For 2010 we will again be raising funds for local charities including the Wildlife Trust, the Cambridge & Coleridge Athletics Trust and Anna’s Hope – a local charity which supports children and young people with brain tumours and their families.”
The Cambridge Cambourne 10K is now a highly respected event in the serious runners’ calendar. This is because the organisers work hard to provide race support of the highest quality, including chip timing, extensive marshalling and great prizes for runners. The 10K passes through the scenic mature landscape of Cambourne, so it is very enjoyable to run.