Staff and students are being asked to help light up the city at North West
Regional College’s (NWRC) inaugural 5k event on March 9.
Beginning
at 7.30 p.m. at the Clock Tower at Ebrington, the 5k, sponsored by Calor will see walkers and
runners, complete with their glowsticks, light up the event route over the
city’s iconic Peace Bridge, finishing at the College’s Foyle Building along the
quayside.
The
event, which is the first of its kind in the city, has been organised by NWRC
staff member Nicholas Mullan.
Well
known on the local running circuit and a veteran of events such as the London
Marathon, this year Nicholas is looking forward to seeing his second batch of
runners graduate from NWRC’s Couch to 5k programme.
The
5K Glow Run on March 9 will be the NWRC group’s first official 5k – but the
event is open to everyone in the North West.
Chief Executive and Principal
of NWRC Leo Murphy said: “We want as many local people as possible to come out
and support what promises to be a fantastic evening. The event is not just for
runners, we want to encourage walkers to get involved. It’s all about staying
active and fit. At the same time the College will be promoting the community message
of how important it is to stay safe whilst out running on the dark evenings.”
The event costs just £10 to
take part and every participant will have a chipped time, receive a finisher medal, and a GLOW goodie Bag,.
Refreshments will be served afterwards in NWRC’s Foyle Building.
It’s
easy to sign up just register for the Walk/Run by following the link below.
Full Route Information at http://www.walkjogrun.net/routes/current_route.cfm?rid=DC360F67-ACFD-72CF-6374D8A6530FA83E
Looking forward to seeing you
all on March 9th.