SUNDAY 14th October will see a double dose of healthy activity for local people to participate in, with the second Westbury Lions 10k Run taking place and also a three mile walk for the British Heart Foundation.
Starting at 11.00am from the White Horse Country Park, the 10k run will take participants along the Lower Westbury Road to Bratton, before travelling down Court Lane and left to Capps Lane. Just before reaching the A350 runners will cross a short field back to the country park for the finish.
Westbury Lions are hoping attendance at the event will top last year’s figures, with advance entries already up on last year’s figures, and interest coming from clubs and runners as far afield as Bristol and Salisbury.
Event organiser Nick Best said, “Part of the appeal of this run is due to the level route. With no big hills to climb amateurs and club runners alike can run side by side and really enjoy the course. We have made a big effort this year to ensure runners have a chance to get to know the route in advance, with copies of the course being published on our website and available from the Lions Bookshop.”
For those not interested in getting all hot and sweaty, Westbury Lions have also arranged a more sedate activity with a leisurely three mile walk from the country park to the nearby Alpaca Stud Farm near Bratton and back. Organiser Mike Pearce said, “The walk takes in some lovely views of the White Horse along Lower Westbury Road, and with the owners of the Alpaca Stud kindly opening their gates for participants, we can ensure children and adults will be able to meet the baby alpacas and see how cute they are!”
Due to the sensitive nature of the Alpacas, walkers with dogs will be asked to remain outside the farm during the visit.
If you are interested in taking part in the 10k run, you can download an entry form from www.westbury lions.org.uk and enter in advance for £8, or alternatively turn up on the day and register before 10.30am for £10. Advance entry for the walk is not required, but voluntary donations of £5 are requested for those who wish to come along.
