8 March 2010
Sign up for the first-ever 5km Wanstead Flats run
Spring is just around the corner and the upcoming Wanstead Flats
Run is a great way to get fighting fit for the warmer months.
The community run will take place on Easter Monday, 5 April, at
the Wanstead Flats playing fields on Aldersbrook Road.
If you are aged 16 or above you can take the five kilometre
route and there is also a three kilometre route for 11 to 16
year-olds.
There will also be lots of fun activities to enjoy on the day
including face painting, football tournaments and refreshments on
sale.
Chairman of the City of London's Epping Forest Committee Mrs
Barbara Newman said: "The Wanstead Flats Run offers a fun day out
for the whole family, with plenty of activities that will keep both
adults and children entertained. For serious runners, it offers a
chance to prepare for the London Marathon while others can enjoy a
more leisurely jog while taking in the sights of Wanstead
Flats."
Newham Councillor Kay Scoresby said: "This is a great
opportunity to get active and have some fun with local
residents.
"There’s plenty of time to get in shape before the big day, so I
urge everyone to sign up and get training now."
For press enquiries on Wanstead Flats, contact Loretta Lui on
020 7332 1528
For more information on registering for the run visit
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/wansteadflatsplayingfields or
contact Mark Caswell on 079 738 1519.