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Crouch End 10k and Children's Fun Run 2008

Hornsey YMCA has organised its annual Crouch End 10k and Children's 1 mile fun run since 1991, and in 2008 is celebrating its 18th year! In 2007 more than 2,400 adults and children took part, enjoying the unexpected sunshine during one of the wettest spring/summers in recent memory. Now one of the largest community events in North London, the event has a real festival feel with fun for all the family.

..STOP PRESS - THORNTON'S BUDGENS OF CROUCH END SPONSOR 2008 RACE...

Race Details
Races start and finish in Priory Park, located off Middle Lane and Priory Road, Crouch End, London N8.

Adult Race: Starts at 10am, and is a mainly flat two lap 10k route through sometimes twisty residential streets and parkland around Crouch End and Alexandra Palace. Participants must be 16 years or over on race day. The race will be followed by prize giving to the fastest individuals and teams.

To view the route please click on: download 10k Route 2008.

The 2008 race will take place on Sunday 18th May.

Children's Races: Races follow a 1 mile figure of eight circuit completely contained within Priory Park. Children's races are split by age group into under 6s, under 8s, under 10s, under 12s and under 16s. All races will be split into separate races for boys and girls except the under 16s race. The under 16s race is also suitable for children with mobility difficulties or for wheelchair users.
Children's races begin at approx. 12.10pm with the last at approx. 2.50pm. Prize-giving follows each race for the top three finishers in each category.

Entries forms can be downloaded here. Please click on the following word: download. Unfortunately we are not at present able to accept entries on-line. Please complete the form and return it to Race 2008, Hornsey YMCA, 184 Tottenham Lane, London N8 8SG, along with your entry fee.

The entry fee is £10 for adults (£12 on the day) and £5 for children. Cheques should be made payable to Hornsey YMCA (Race 2008).

Race entries received before Wednesday 7th May 2008 will have their race number and instruction pack posted before race day. Entries received after 7th May will be processed (provided races are not full), and race packs will be available for collection prior to race day from the YMCA Fitness Centre up until Saturday 17th May, or at the Late Entries tent on Race Day.

Races are often closed ahead of race day, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

FACILITIES, REFRESHMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Shower and storage facilities for runners will be provided at Hornsey YMCA Fitness Centre, a short walk from the start and finish area. Hot and cold drinks for all runners will be on hand after each race. Our event sponsor, Thornton's Budgens of Crouch End, will be providing bananas and water to all adult finishers, and every runner will receive a doughnut from Dunns of Crouch End, now a race tradition. Spectators will be able to buy hot and cold drinks & food from Fun Yum café in Priory Park, and 10% of the day's takings are donated to the benefiting charity.

TRAINING ADVICE

Race supporters London Heathside will be providing free training sessions and advice for all levels of runners. Lasting seven weeks, sessions start on Tuesday 1st April click on the word: Training, for further details.


FUNDRAISING

The Fun Run has always raised money for charitable good causes, and since 1991 nearly £125,000 has been raised through runners' sponsorship. In 2007 over £12,000 was raised for the Lambourne End Outdoor Centre. This year, for the first time in the event's history, fundraising efforts will focus on a YMCA cause - the Hornsey YMCA Children's Bursary Fund.

The Hornsey YMCA Children's Bursary Fund
In response to what it believes is a growing need, the Hornsey YMCA Children's Bursary Fund is being re-launched in 2008, to offer increased access to positive activities for local families.

Hornsey YMCA has in the past had to turn down requests for bursary places or limit access due to lack of resources. It would like to consider many more applications from children and families who might otherwise not be able to make the most of the wonderful opportunities the YMCA offers.

Applications will be considered across the whole of our Children's Services, including the Harringay Club, Out of School Care (including holiday schemes), Off Site Sports Coaching, the Family Matters Nurseries and Barnet Youth Project. The YMCA already provides activities that are free to users, such as Fun in the Park, Playscheme bursaries and Youth Programmes, but the Fund will enable us to build on and expand those schemes.

Local Charities
Twenty percent of all sponsorship money raised will be distributed to local children's charities, including Action for Kids, Treehouse and the 101 Playgroup. Each of the charities will be present on race day running their own fundraising activities.

The top adult and child fundraisers will win special prizes for their efforts. Don't forget that you can set up your own fundraising page with www.justgiving.com, where gift aid can be reclaimed on behalf of the Fund.

For further information, to give financial support or to volunteer, call Hayley Ballard on 020 8340 6088 or Hayley.Ballard@ymcahornsey.org.uk. Click on archive for a link to the 2007 Race.