More than 100 people rose to the challenge over the weekend (Sunday 21 March) and completed the Thanet Mile in Ramsgate for Sport Relief.
The runners were encouraged on the start line by Olympic 2012 hopeful Jack Green, who represents Great Britain at under 20 level in the 400 metres hurdles.
The event, at the first class Marlowe Academy Community Athletics Track, had been organised by the council’s Sport Matters team in association with Sainsbury’s Thanet.
Prior to the race, representatives from national partners Bannatynes Health and Fitness, were on hand to perform a group warm-up for the runners. Spectators who turned out to cheer the runners on were also able to take part in health tests performed by Thanet Leisure Force, while Skip2bfit were on hand, providing skipping challenges.
Thanks must also go to The Marlowe Academy for providing the facility and the Thanet Cricket Board for providing the catering.
Cllr. Shirley Tomlinson, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, said: “The Thanet Mile was a huge success. We were aiming to bring the community together for this event and we certainly achieved that aim. Our Sport Matters team were delighted with the number of people who took part and ran either the one, three or six mile. It just goes to show how many people enjoy taking part in sport in Thanet and helping a worthy cause out at the same time.”
Look out for more events happening at the Marlowe Athletics facility in the near future!
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