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Communifit 5k is back after year of virtually-run events

blackmorevaleJune 21, 20210 Comment0

After well over a year of lockdown, Sherborne’s Communifit 5K runs are back, a welcome highlight to many of us who’d like to lose that unwanted lockdown stone and raise money for the Friends of Yeatman Hospital. 

The run will start at 8.30am from The Terrace Playing Fields on Sunday, June 27. Registration starts from 7.45am.

Communifit director Craig Hardaker said: “Following a year of virtual runs it is great to know we can get our runners out in the fresh air. Believe me, there is nothing like a real run, no matter the weather. Our aim is to help everyone in Sherborne, irrespective of age, to brush off the covid blues and get fit by running for fun and for a good local cause – the Friends of the Yeatman Hospital. Thanks to Greenslade Taylor Hunt all participants will receive a medal.”

“Our first 5k run, and very first 10k option, will follow the classic Sherborne route around the town, starting and finishing at the Terrace Playing Fields. The undulating route will take in sights of Sherborne Castle, Sherborne Abbey and surrounding countryside. Runners, or walkers will leave at 8.30am finishing by 10am. The route will be marshalled by volunteers. Once completed you will be greeted with a cheer and a well-deserved medal. Oliver’s Coffee House will provide the much-needed refreshments.”

Chairman of the Friends David Hayes will be taking part in the run. He said: “Craig and everyone at Communifit have been great supporters of the Friends over a number of years. I and my colleagues salute him and his team for their hard work and commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of all of us in Sherborne. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t run for a year, when you get through the first 10 minutes the next hour or so will be exhilarating and good for your health. Come and join us.”

People can register to run online at communifit.co.uk.