Frisby Fun Run: Plans begin for 10th anniversary

Frisby Fun Run organisers are already planning for next year after seeing a rise in numbers tackling their cross country event.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Apr 2019, 18:57 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2019, 19:02 BST
The start of the Pre-school and Reception race EMN-190404-155030002The start of the Pre-school and Reception race EMN-190404-155030002
The start of the Pre-school and Reception race EMN-190404-155030002

The five races attracted a great entry of 288 runners of all ages, with the afternoon once again popular with schools and running clubs from across the county.

Frisby Fun Run spokeswoman Lindsay Apps said: “The turnout was amazing, with runners and spectators, and it made for a lovely atmosphere on the day, combined with the beautiful sunshine that we had.

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“We have had a phenomenal amount of support this year, from those who entered, volunteered and sponsored the event, and we would like to say a huge thank-you to everyone who was involved in some way.

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“Next year will be our 10th year, so we are already thinking of ways to make this one extra special.”

The event raised more than £1,500 for Frisby Primary School, and was helped by a small army of sponsors – Stream, Melton Building Society, East Midlands Airport, Reptile Systems, Aquarium Systems, Samworth Brothers, Swithland Water (donating the water) and Trophies Plus Medals.

Lindsay added: “We wish to thank the local companies who sponsored our event, continuing to ensure that all proceeds raised from the event go back to benefit the children at Frisby School.

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We have received such nice feedback from those who participated commenting on our friendly volunteers, the lovely atmosphere and how well organised the event was.”

Prize winners –

Race One – Pre-school (boys) Elliott Lindsay and Freddie Senior; (girls) Willow Hibbitt. Reception to Year 2 (boys) Brayden Wells (affiliated), Charlie Adkins (unaffiliated); (girls) Alice Howlett (affiliated), Aimee Walczak (unaffiliated). Top school: Long Clawson.

Race Two – Year 3 and 4 (boys) Samer Stanley (affiliated), Jacob Duncombe (unaffiliated); (girls) Sian Evans (affiliated), Grace Hatherley (unaffiliated). Top school: St Barts.

Race Three – Year 5 to 6 (boys) Huey Brown (affiliated), Calum Stewart (unaffiliated); (girls) Violet Rudkin (affiliated), Lily Charmichael (unaffiliated). Top school: Frisby.

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Race Four – Years 7 to 9 (boys) Charlie Neece (affiliated), Harry Twittey (unaffiliated); (girls) Grace-Rose Walters (affiliated), Lilly Evans (unaffiliated).

Year 10 to Age 17 (girls) Charlie Lethbridge (affiliated), Ellie Dickinson (unaffiliated). Top school: De Lisle.

Race Five – Senior men Duncan Smith (affiliated), Martin Rudkin (unaffiliated); women Rachel Trivett (affiliated), Toni O’Donovan (unaffiliated). Vet 50-plus (men) Martin James (unaffiliated); (women) Sandra Smith (unaffiliated).

Top Family: Too Fast For These Shoes (affiliated); The Duncombes (unaffiliated).