More than 1000 entries for Chesterfield Marathon
A 67-year-old man from Clay Cross has become the 1,000th person to sign up for the Chesterfield Marathon.
John Edward Bee, a former member of North Derbyshire Running Club, will take part in the 26-mile distance event on September 14. While an experienced runner, it will be the first full marathon for John, who has taken part in a number of half marathons, 10km and 5km races in the past.
John said: “I’m hopeful I can finish the full distance, but whether I can run all the way is another matter! It’s really all about taking part and showing support for charity. I just really hope I can finish before everyone else has gone home!
“I was going to keep entering the Chesterfield Marathon a secret from the running club’s members, but I may need to rethink that now! It’s great to be the 1000th entry.”
Daniel Lane, Landlord of John’s local pub, the George and Dragon in Clay Cross, has already offered him a generous sponsorship amount, which John is aiming to at least match as his own sponsorship target.
Daniel added: “John has taken part in the pub’s own charity event – the ‘Dragon Run’ – a five-mile annual race in and around the Clay Cross area for a number of years. John is yet to be beaten in that race, despite his humble attitude towards his own running ability. We have every confidence he will do very well in the Chesterfield Marathon.”
The Chesterfield Marathon is set to be one of the biggest participant events in the town for more than 30 years. It is in aid of children’s charity Kids ‘n’ Cancer, along with other local charities.
Mike Hyman, founder of Kids ‘n’ Cancer and the Chesterfield Marathon, says: “We are delighted to pass the 1,000th entry milestone for the race. Interest in the event is really growing with entrants coming in daily. It should be a fantastic day for Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.”
Runners can take part in a full marathon, half marathon, fun run and a relay race, where four competitors take a share of the course.
In addition to the races, fun activities will be taking place at Queen’s Park throughout the day. The Chesterfield and Derbyshire Marathon post-race celebrations kick off straight after the fun run finishes with entertainment and live bands managed by Red Butterfly, John Proctor fairground rides, an inflatable arena and sport fun with Premier Sports. The day will finish with a finale of fireworks by Pyrotex award winning professional firework displays.
Entry into the events costs £45 (full marathon) £35 (half marathon) £100 (relay) and £5 (fun run) and anyone raising £200 for Kids ‘n’ Cancer can gain free entry.
To sign-up for the Chesterfield Marathon visitwww.chesterfieldmarathon.co.uk.
Source:Released on behalf of Kids ‘N’ Cancer by HR Media Ltd
