Chance To Take Part in Guildford 10K Charity Run

Published on: 22 Jun, 2019
Updated on: 22 Jun, 2019

Keen runners are invited to take part in a charity run from Guildford to Clandon and back on Sunday, October 13.

The Guildford 10K Run takes place on Sunday, October 13.

With 10km and 5km distances available, runners will be raising money for Harrison’s Fund. Named after a local boy, Harrison Smith, who suffers from duchenne muscular dystrophy – a rare genetic condition which affects all the muscles in the body, causing them to waste away.

Runners will be raising money for Harrison’s Fund.

One in 3,500 boys is born with duchenne muscular dystrophy in the UK each year and there are currently around 2,500 boys and young men with duchenne.

Their average lifespan is just 20 years and it is 100% fatal. Money raised will go into the hands of the world’s best researchers, who are working to find a cure for all children with Duchenne. The charity is currently funding 16 research projects in the US and the UK.

The run is being organised at AAT Events, that organises charity runs in Surrey. It says more than 1,000 runners are expected to take part. Sponsors include Field of Fitness, Fitstuff & Fitstuff Clinic and Racecheck.

Participants will be presented with medals at the finish line.

Every level of runner is invited to participate in the UKA-affiliated 10km and 5km races on offer. Both chip-timed races feature flat routes which are professionally marked and measured throughout.

There will be a number of cheer points for spectators and live music bands positioned along the route. Participants will be presented with medals at the finish line.

To enter the Guildford 10k run, or to find out more information about the event and associated road closures, click here.