The Children’s Centre is offering a fantastic package deal for any runners who want to take part in next year’s Asics Greater Manchester Marathon. The 26.2 mile run starts and finishes near to Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium with a spectacular final stretch along Sir Matt Busby Way. A field of 7,000, ranging from charity fundraisers to elite athletes, took part in this year’s event which was voted as the ‘Best Marathon’ in the 2014 Running Awards.
The Children’s Centre is offering a hassle-free package including travel, entry fee, accommodation, and training advice for next year’s race, which will leave runners free to concentrate on getting fit for the big day on Sunday April 19. It costs just ?99, including a commitment to raise a minimum of ?300 in sponsorship for The Children’s Centre. Runners will take the morning ferry on Saturday April 18 from Douglas to Liverpool and be driven to Manchester where they will stay in a hotel overnight. The race starts at 9am on the following day. After the race, they will return to Liverpool by minibus to catch the evening ferry.
All funds raised go to The Children’s Centre’s charitable projects which help families and children across the Island, so all those who will know that their efforts are supporting some great projects which help everyone in the community.
Lisa Motley, Endurance Events Fundraiser at The Children’s Centre, is organising the trip. Lisa, an experienced ultra distance runner and a qualified sports massage therapist, says her personal experience of taking part in long-distance events is a great help in ensuring that runners receive all of the help and support they need. She said:
“Everyone who runs for The Children’s Centre will benefit from the support and encouragement of our vastly experienced events team. We can give advice on training, diet, and injury prevention as well as tips on fundraising – so everyone who joins us can be sure that they will have the very best preparation for the marathon. I’ll also be there on the day of the race to help everyone achieve their goals. Manchester is one of the best marathons around, and ideal for novices looking to complete their first full marathon, or experienced runners looking to set a personal best.”
The Manchester Marathon is a very fast course on closed roads with only 54 metres of elevation. That means it is the flattest marathon course in the UK, and flatter than Berlin, London, Edinburgh, New York, and Chicago. The Virgin Money London Marathon takes place on the Sunday after the Manchester Marathon. The ballot for London places is in October, so anyone who misses out on a place there can still put their training to good use by signing-up for Manchester instead.
For more information about the Asics Greater Manchester Marathon go to www.greatermanchestermarathon.com.
To book your place with The Children’s Centre go to http://www.thechildrenscentre.org.im/adventure-events/ or contact Lisa Motley by emailing LisaMotley@thechildrenscentre.org.im or phoning 676076.
Photo - Happy finishers in the 2014 Asics Greater Manchester Marathon. Photo copyright of Greater Manchester Marathon Limited.
