Press Release March 9 2010

Hundreds of Ribble Valley residents have pledged to put their best feet forward in the biggest fun run in the UK .

And there's still time to sign up for the mammoth Sport Relief Mile in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle on Sunday, March 21.

Ribble Valley Borough Council has joined forces with Sainsbury's Supermarket to host the event, which is part of national Sport Relief.

Residents are being asked to walk, jog or run twice around the Clitheroe Castle Field, which is exactly a mile, or they can tackle three or six miles, instead. Races start at 11am and 12.30pm, and the entry price is £5 for adults, and £2 for children or senior citizens, with all proceeds going to disadvantaged children in the UK and abroad.

Tom Bamber, Ribble Valley Borough Council's sports development officer, said: "Sport Relief Mile offers everyone, from mums and toddlers to super sprinters, the chance to take part in the biggest mile in history.

"Over 200 residents have already signed up to take part and we are looking forward to a great day."

Since its launch in 2002, over 1.25million people have taken part in Sport Relief, helping to raise over £75million, among them David Walliams, who swam the English Channel, and Eddie Izzard's amazing marathon a day around the UK .   

Entry forms and further information are available from Tom on 01200 414553 or www.sportrelief.com

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Ref: PR1110.

Date: March 9 2010.