Mid Sussex charities have welcomed the launch of the first Sussex Living Marathon Weekend after it was announced that four local organisations will become official beneficiaries of the event.
The Burgess Hill District Lions, the Yews Community Centre in Haywards Heath, East Grinstead and District Access Group and The Rotary Club of East Grinstead have all been notified that they will be the officially supported charities of the Sussex Living Marathon Weekend.
If a place is booked in advance, runners can enter all three of the races that make up the Sussex Living Marathon Weekend for just £35. The entry fee goes towards the cost of staging each race but also supports the four worthwhile charities that have been nominated as official beneficiaries.
The organisers of the Sussex Living Marathon Weekend would like as many charities as possible to have the opportunity of raising funds. Therefore, all participants are being encouraged to consider raising extra money by collecting sponsorship on behalf of a local good cause. Local businesses are also being asked to get involved, either by entering teams, sponsoring and supporting the races or offering discounts to the runners taking part.
The news that the Sussex Living Marathon Weekend will support the work of four local charities has been warmly welcomed by the charities themselves.
“We are absolutely delighted to be nominated as one of the charities to benefit from this event,” said John Ellis, President of the Rotary Club of East Grinstead Meridian. “The proceeds will enable us to extend our already significant support for local Rotary charities. We believe this event will be an excellent example of what can be achieved when a number of committed people combine to bring something new and exciting to East Grinstead and the wider district of Mid Sussex.”
The Sussex Living Marathon is sponsored by Sussex Living Magazine and is supported by Mid Sussex District Council and Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath Town Councils. The event, which comprises three races and takes place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, begins with a 10-mile race in East Grinstead on Saturday 5th May, moving to Haywards Heath for a 10-mile race on Sunday 6th May and finishes with a 10k race in Burgess Hill on Monday 7th May. Combined, the three races will cover a total of 26.2 miles – the classic marathon distance. Runners are able to enter each race individually, but those completing all three will receive a special commemorative Sussex Living Marathon Weekend medal.
Local radio station Bright FM has just announced that it too will be supporting the Marathon Weekend and will be broadcasting live from Burgess Hill for the finale of the event.
"Bright FM is delighted to support the Sussex Living Marathon Weekend,” said Allan Moulds, Managing Director, Bright FM. “This really is a unique event which will showcase the beautiful countryside and great towns that make up Mid Sussex.
“As the local radio station for the area we just had to support this new event, which I'm sure will go from strength to strength. Listeners will be able to tune into Bright for the very latest on the races. It promises to be a great weekend for the whole area.”
Full entry details for the Sussex Living Marathon Weekend, including information on how to enter online or by post, are available at www.nice-work.org.uk.
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