GO2, Organisers of Exeter’s Great West Run, sponsored by Tozers are pleased to announce that entries for the 2014 half marathon race taking place on Sunday 19 October 2014 are now open.
Following on from the great success in 2013, over 2,000 participants have already pre-registered for the 2014 race, as organisers predict a high uptake of their early bird £5 discount for those that sign up by 6 May 2014.
Jamie Warren, Marketing Manager at GO2, said: "After such positive feedback in 2013, we are extremely pleased to announce that entries are now open! With six months to go...
Local charity Exeter YMCA is issuing the challenge, to those with a daring heart, to run the Great West Run on behalf of Exeter YMCA wearing an imaginative costume. The runner with the most impressive costume will receive two day passes at the Exeter Golf and Country Club as a prize.
Exeter YMCA Chief Executive, Peter Stephenson, said, ‘For most of us a half marathon is gruelling enough but some people are looking for that extra edge. Dressing up as your favourite superhero, a fairy, a gorilla, or whatever idea you have, will make the event a greater challenge, will be good fun and...
Exeter YMCA is inviting you to join their Great West Run team!
By running this half marathon for Exeter YMCA you'll be helping to tackle youth homelessness in Exeter, giving many young people from across Devon a home and a future. If you run for us you'll also receive the benefit of a discounted entry, a free personalised T-Shirt, refreshments on the day, and a team cheering squad.
Already got a place in the Great West Run? You're more than welcome to join the Exeter YMCA team, to receive all our benefits and help our cause.
Primary schools from Exeter and North Devon will be taking part in Exeter’s Great West Run on Sunday 13 October, as part of the Schools’ Challenge.
The Schools’ Challenge encourages children to achieve a half marathon distance over 6 weeks, with the final mile run on the home straight of the Half Marathon course, shortly after the main race begins.
Rebecca Skinner, from St Luke’s School Sports Partnership, said: “The Challenge is a great way to inspire children to be healthy and get active. Having a stage such as the half marathon is a great way to inspire children and...
