Bolsover Hill Race to help push Macmillan Cancer Centre toward the finish line

Runners, walkers and cyclists raised £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by taking part in the last years first ever Bolsover Hill Race – this year they are hoping to raise even more.

The race, set up to raise funds for the NGS Macmillan Unit at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, involves a series of 1 mile races where people can walk, run or cycle up a one mile course starting at Villas Road and finishing at Castle Street. There are prizes for the fastest male and female, and for the best fancy dress – with a special children’s race for those who want to walk up the Hill.

Great Bear Distribition returns as headline sponsor for the running race and Chesterfield Cycling Centre for the cycle time trial.

Mark Dixey, organiser of the event said:-

“The community all pulled together and did us proud last year. This was the first race and we raised £5,000 which was a great success. The goal for this years event is to beat that and all the proceeds will be put towards the NGS Macmillan Unit at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.”

The next Bolsover Hill Race which will be held on 21 May and costs £10.

Rob Turner, Fundraising Manager for Macmillan in Sheffield and Chesterfield, said:-

“It was great to see everyone out in force supporting the event last year.

“We hope this years event will be bigger and that the people of North Derbyshire get behind this new, annual community event. Whether you want to take it less seriously and do it in fancy dress with the family or to be the fastest up the Hill on foot or by bike – we hope as many people as possible register now and join what will be a very fun day.”