Maidenhead & Windsor

The Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Borough’s sports development team and the School Sports Partnerships are hosting a 3km family fun run this Sunday (July 15) in a bid to promote family fitness.

The annual Run for the Children run takes place at Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Pococks Lane, Eton, starting 11am, and follows an easy course from the centre into Eton fields and back. It is open to children, parents, families and friends of all ages and abilities who can choose to run, jog or walk.

The Run for the Children family fitness initiative encourages families to get fit together and, as well as the fun runs, provides a healthy eating and fitness programme full of tips on healthy living.

In addition to sharing time and exercising with the family, Windsor and Maidenhead participants can raise money for Run for the Children’s chosen charity, Children with Leukaemia, or a charity of their choice.

Jo Pappenheim, partnership development manager at Windsor School Sports Partnership, said: “Run for the Children is a fantastic and fun event aimed at getting the whole family active and promoting a healthy lifestyle. It’s great to see kids running alongside their parents, family or friends and I encourage everyone to enter and make the commitment.”

Entry is £2 for children (four to 15 years old), £10 for adults or £20 for a family ‘saver’ comprising two adults and up to three children. Entry forms are available at leisure centres, doctors’ surgeries and libraries, or online at www.runforthechildren.co.uk. Alternatively participants can enter on the day by registering 30 to 45 minutes prior to the start. Sponsorship forms are available on entry.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead