Start limbering up! Sport Relief is back and it’s coming to the Lancaster district
The Lancaster and Morecambe Mile is proud to be part of Sport Relief 2012
The Lancaster district is set to host its second Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday March 25, and needs local people to come together and show their support.
As one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives – so it’s time to dust off those trainers and register to take part.
Setting off from Salt Ayre Sports Centre, the Lancaster and Morecambe Mile will take place along a beautiful stretch of the River Lune with views over Lancaster Castle and the Priory Church.
With a smooth surface providing great access for pushchairs, wheelchairs and family pets, every is welcome!
Warm up for the run with Shuffle Mania - a mass dance event for young people
Entrants don’t have to be sporty to take part, but can choose to complete either one, three or six miles knowing that all the money raised will help to change the lives of people living unimaginably tough lives right here on our doorstep, across the rest of the UK and in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Coun Ron Sands, Cabinet member with responsibility for culture, said: “The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in the Lancaster district is back and it’s your time to shine. From teeny-tots with their mums and dads, to super sprinters up against the clock, there’s something for everyone on the big day.
"Last year, the Lancaster and Morecambe Mile had over 300 participants and raised a staggering £2000! This year we want to make the day even bigger and better – but we need your help to do that. So pull up your Sport Relief socks, enter the mile and do something amazing!”
The Sport Relief Weekend kicks off on Friday March 23, when everyone gets active, has fun and raises cash at home, at work or at school; before settling down to watch a night of top Sport Relief TV on BBC One. There will be even more BBC radio, online and TV coverage throughout the weekend to keep you entertained. By the end of the weekend everyone will be raring to go, when the whole nation comes together to take part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday March 25.
Sign up to take part in the Lancaster and Morecambe Mile
Warm up for the run with Shuffle Mania!
In addition to the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile, youngsters are being encouraged to take part in a huge mass dance event called Shuffle Mania. This event, being run by Lancashire's Young People's Service (YPS) will take place at 10am on Sunday March 25 with a practice taking place on Saturday March 10. You can learn the moves online and find out more information by visiting the YPS website.
Date Updated: 21/02/12