WESTBURY Lions 10k is coming up next month and members are hoping the race will be better than ever.
The annual fundraising race will this year be held on Sunday 9th October as it celebrates its fifth year running.
The Lions are hoping attendance will top last year’s 135 runners, and advanced entries are already higher, with interest coming from clubs and runners as far afield as Bristol and Swindon.
Former Lions president and event organiser Jarvis MacDonald said, “Part of the appeal of this run is the level route. With no big hills to climb, beginners and club runners alike can run side by side and really enjoy the course.”
This year, Jarvis will be taking to his bike to lead the runners around the course, and his fellow club members are already taking bets on whether he or the runners will cross the line first!
Starting at 11am from the White Horse Country Park, the 10km 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.
The money raised from the run is distributed to community causes such as schools, local charities, and low income families or individuals in need, via the Lions club welfare committee.
• If you are interested in taking part in the 10k run, you can download an entry form from www.westburylions.org.uk and enter in advance for £8, or alternatively turn up on the day and register before 10:30am for £10.
