Fairhill 5 Mile – on-line entries now available!
Ballymena Town Centre Development in partnership with Ballymena Runners is delighted to announce the first Fairhill Ballymena 5 mile Road Race and Fun Run. The event sponsored by Fairhill Shopping Centre will take place on Wednesday 6th June 2012 starting at 7.30pm. Registration forms can be obtained from; The Braid, Fairhill Shopping Centre or by logging on to www.ballymenarunners.org.
Fionnuala McEldowney, Marketing & Commercial Manager at Fairhill said “Fairhill Traders are very proud to be supporting the Ballymena 5 Mile race in June as it promises to be a great event in the town for all ages and abilities.”
James Turtle, Ballymena Runners said “This is an event designed for everyone. We would like to encourage families and organisations to take part in the Fun Run. Some may wish to use it to raise money for their favourite charity. The Fun Run course is approximately 2.5 miles, beginning and ending in the Town Centre. For those wanting more of a challenge, and for the more serious runner, the 5 mile race is ideal. It is flat and fast, and would also suit runners who intend to run in the Belfast Marathon relay event which takes place on May Day, or those who have been taking part in the Saturday morning Park Run at Ecos. We are delighted to be associated with our main sponsor for the event, Fairhill Shopping Centre. We would encourage all taking part to enter early to avoid disappointment – the first 400 entries receive a free T Shirt and Goodie bag.
Amanda Bennett, Town Centre Manager added “I am delighted to work with Ballymena Runners and Fairhill Shopping Centre to deliver the first event of this type in and around the Town Centre of Ballymena. Special thanks must go to PSNI for supporting us in working through some of the technical aspects of an event of this size. I hope to see a range of Racers and Fun Runners making the most of this event, which is held on the eve of the Olympic Torch coming to Ballymena.”
Further information can be obtained by calling the Town Centre Manager, Amanda Bennett on 028 2563 5945 or here
Enter on-line here
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