New venue for Huntingdon 10k Charity Run in 2012

Runners entering the Huntingdon 10k Charity Run next year will have a new route to enjoy.

Property company Urban and Civic has donated a new race venue and it will be run at Alconbury Airfield for the first time when it is held on Father's Day, Sunday June 17.

The ‘Daddy of all Charity Races’ promises to be bigger and better than ever in 2012 when it will also feature a new 3k Fun Run open to anyone of any age or experience*.

A community fair will be an added attraction at the event, which is being organised by new district fundraising club, Hullabaloo.

Race Director Bob Hulstrom said: "The race has directly raised more than £8,000 for local good causes since 2010 and we hope to double that in 2012.

"This is a local race, organised by local volunteers to benefit local good causes. As well as the donation of all the profits from the race to local charities, runners can also raise personal sponsorship for the causes closest to their own hearts."

There will be 1,000 places in the multi-terrain race which is open to anyone aged 16 or over from novices to experienced club runners.

For more information visit www.huntingdon10kcharityrun.co.uk. You can also follow the Race Director on Twitter @RaceBobHunts10k.

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NOTES TO EDITORS: For more information or to request an interview or other facilities, please contact Bob Hulstrom on 01480 451412.

Hullabaloo is a new club for Huntingdonshire combining opportunities for socialising with the chance to participate in charity fundraising events and service to benefit the local and wider community. For more information visit www.hullabaloo-hunts.org.

*Entrants to the 3k race aged 11 or under must be accompanied by a fee paying adult at all times.