Sheffield runners intending to take part in this year’s half marathon who have not already signed up have been advised to decide quickly as places are going fast.
The event, held at Don Valley Stadium each year, has got over 1200 people more signed up this year compared to this time last year. In total, over 4000 have signed up for the half marathon which is to be held on Sunday 26th April at 9:30 am leaving just 1500 places remaining. For the first time ever the marathon could be full before the day of the event.
The marathon first started as the full 26 miles in 1982 with a half marathon run together but in 2004 it was decided to cut the race down to just a half marathon.
Ian Thomas, entries co-ordinator, said: “We are delighted with the amount of entries we have had so far. Everyone is welcome to take part, but don’t leave your entry too late!
“We can’t be sure what has caused the spur in entrants. Perhaps people in Sheffield have an increased interest in keeping fit and want to do their bit for charity, despite the economic downturn.
“The race gets bigger and better every year and to think that places might be full before the big day is a huge deal. This reinforces the race’s place as one of – if not the – biggest participation event to take part every year in Sheffield.”
The 10 chosen charities for the 2009 event are Sheffield Teenage Cancer Trust, Motor Neurone Disease Association South Yorkshire, Macmillan Cancer Support, Myasthenia Gravis Association, RSPCA Sheffield, Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre South Yorkshire, Sheffield Wildlife Trust, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.
Anyone interested in taking part in the half marathon is advised to visit http://www.sheffieldmarathon.com/content.php?nPageID=195
Gavin Patterson
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