FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bournemouth Marathon Release - Running the Light Fantastic!
The inaugural Bournemouth Marathon Festival on October 5/6, 2013 opens with
a series of mass participation running events capturing the imagination,
challenging the body and mind, and promising lots of fun for all ages!
Illuminating the iconic Bournemouth's "Undercliff" promenade and the
resort's iconic pier on Saturday 5 October is the Speed of Light 5k run.
This exciting race is the climax of the launch day of the inaugural
Bournemouth Marathon Festival.
The event starts 7pm with an emphasis on light and colour around the route,
providing runners and spectators alike with an unforgettable race.
Neil Kilgour Race Director says: "The Bournemouth Marathon Festival is very
proud to be presenting the Speed of Light 5k which is suitable for anyone
aged 11 or above. Every runner will receive a free LED flashing armband as
part of their entry to illuminate themselves and light up the course."
"The armbands are both light and comfortable to wear, and are bright enough
to shine through the dusky autumn evening. They are also reusable, so
ideal for those who enjoy an early morning or late-night jog!
"To add to the visual statement we are also encouraging people to wear
fluorescent clothing, and we are calling on all runners, and non runners,
to get involved in helping to create this exciting spectacle. It's an
extraordinary opportunity for people to take part and experience running as
you've never experienced it before at dusk… all inspired by this stunning
natural setting. Places are limited so don't wait to enter as entries will
close September 11th or before if our course capacity is reached!"
The five-kilometre run will be the highlight – literally - of the opening
day of the Bournemouth Marathon Festival, which also features two junior
races, and a Supersonic 10K event, when runners and non-runners alike will
be entertained by a host of local musicians.
To ensure the in Bournemouth Marathon Festival lives up to its name as a
truly family-friendly festival of running, Saturday 5 October also includes
two fun mass-participation junior running races across 1.5k and 3k
distances suitable for 6- to 14-year-olds. Each junior finisher will
receive a wicking technical finishers' t-shirt, accurate chip timing, a
great medal, results posted on their my details account within 48 hrs, a
race recovery pack and - of course - a fantastic running experience.
There's also another great reason to take part on October 5/6. If you're
keen to help change other people's lives then you can choose to run any
distance for charity - there are even instant charity marathon places still
remaining for the brave!. More than 150 charities have places available,
including Macmillan Cancer Support, which is the Festival Official charity,
or one of the top 5 affiliate charities - RNLI, Julia's House, Stroke
Association, Cancer Research UK and Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Every
single charity offers runners vital support and training advice in the
build up to the big day as well as tips on how to hit your fitness and
fundraising goals. Marathon organisers are hoping to raise thousands for
charity in the inaugural year so now is your chance to make a difference.
Thousands have already signed up for the inaugural festival of running.
Entries are open for the all the Bournemouth Marathon Festival races on
October 5 and 6, 2013. Just go to the website www.run-bmf.com and like the
Bournemouth Marathon Festival facebook page.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
The 5K Speed of Light race, Supersonic 10K and two junior races will be on
Saturday October 5, 2013 and start from 2pm.
The Bournemouth Marathon starts at 10am on Sunday October 6, 2013 from
Kings Park. The route includes running on Bournemouth and Boscombe piers as
well as the promenade and the fantastic coastal arena of Poole and
Bournemouth. The Bournemouth Half Marathon will start at 8am.
The Bournemouth Marathon Festival is brought to you by the experienced team
at GSi Events who are also behind the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, now in
its 12th year. The Edinburgh Marathon recently joined the world's elite
road races by becoming the first in Scotland to be officially recognised by
the IAAF, the athletics governing body.
For further details, visit www.run-bmf.com or contact
Bob Papworth at Coast Media on 01202 416665. Bournemouth Marathon Festival
Marketing Manager Kirstie Armsworth can be contacted on 0131 208 0317 or on
mobile number 07710 703 372, or via email at
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