CHEDDLETON 10K CHRISTMAS PUDDING RACE
On your marks....
T
his November marks a
special date for the village of
Cheddleton
and
its
hardworking
Carnival
Committee with the 30th
anniversary of its famous
Christmas Pudding Race.
A tradition which has long
been associated with the area
will once again see runners of all
ages and abilities, from all over
the district limbering up for the
gruelling 10K race.
What puts this race apart
from all the rest however is that
it is not only a huge fundraising
event in aid of Cancer Research
UK but as a special festive bonus
all finishers of the main 10K
course and those who take on
and successfully complete the
two mile fun run are presented
with a Christmas pudding.
Organised by the Cheddleton
Carnival Committee who are a
group of enthusiastic people
from
the
village
and
surrounding area, who hold
numerous events throughout the
year in order to raise funds for
Cancer Research UK, it is hoped
for a bumper turnout this
November to mark the events
30th year.
Taking place on Saturday
30th November at 2pm, runners
start the three lap traffic free
course around the village lanes
at St Edward's Primary School in
Hollow Lane. Runners by UK
law must be 15 years or over to
take part in the main race.
A two mile fun run for those
less serious or younger runners
(under
12s
must
be
accompanied by an adult) will
also have the chance to bag
themselves a Christmas pudding
with the two mile fun run
kicking off at the same venue at
the earlier time of 1.40pm.
Prizes will be awarded to at
least the first 20 competitors
home as well as ladies and
veterans with special awards for
anyone able to smash the
previous course records of
30.42 for Gents and 35.57 for
Ladies.
Race entry is £8 for AAA
Club Members and £10 for non
members. Entry into the fun run
36 Leek Life November/December 2013
is £5 with an extra charge of £2
for any late entries.
Cheques can be made
payable to: Cancer Research UK
and entries sent to Stan
Winterton, Brook House Farm,
Cheddleton, Leek , Staffs, ST13
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