Blachford boost for Half Marathon Fun Run
A leading Chesterfield business, has partnered with the town’s half marathon, which returns on 21 October this year.
Blachford UK, which is one of Europe’s leading designers and manufacturers of noise reducing trim and insulation for agricultural tractors and construction machinery, has agreed a deal to sponsor the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon’s 1km Fun Run.
As part of its partnership agreement, the firm will also sponsor a service station at the event.
The family-friendly race becomes the “Blachford Fun Run”, which also forms part of the Half Marathon’s Pronto Paints Wellbeing Challenge. The team-orientated Challenge includes two entries into the Blachford Fun Run, the Peak FM 5 Mile Run and the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon.
With entry costing £5, the Blachford Fun Run is open to all ages and will take place within the boundaries of Queen’s Park, where the Half Marathon will begin and end.
The race is an easy way of getting involved with the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon, which has enjoyed a successful rejuvenation following an inaugural revamped event in 2017. More than 800 people entered last year, with organisers hopeful of a four-figure turnout in 2018.
In addition to their sponsorship of the Fun Run, Blachford UK is also entering its own team into the race. Colleagues from Blachford will be pulling on their running shoes and taking part in the Fun Run, helping raise money for local good causes.
The Blachford team will be running for event charity partners, Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice and Ashgate Hospicecare.
Jason Lippitt, Managing Director of Blachford UK, said: “I am delighted that Blachford are supporting the Half Marathon Fun Run this year.
“Many of the team at Blachford are from Chesterfield so this is a great opportunity for them and us to come together and raise money for the local area, and also get fit. We’re all looking forward to it. It’s a great event for Chesterfield.”
John Timms, Events Director at Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon, said: “We’re really excited by our new partnership with Blachford UK.
“Although Blachford is an international business, the company has strong community roots, particularly when it comes to raising money for local good causes such as Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice – one of the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon’s charity partners. We’re looking forward to seeing this partnership develop.
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