ST Clare Hospice is once again staging its popular 10k road race, now in its 28th year, starting and finishing from the Hospice in Hastingwood, Harlow on Sunday 10th April.

The fundraising event for the local charity is open to all abilities. It is ideal for regular running club members looking to boost their training, as well as those who are new to running but looking for a challenge. Wheelchair racers are also welcome and have become an integral part of the event.

The race is UK Athletics affiliated and chip-timed – so it offers the perfect opportunity to get a new PB for the 2022 race season. There are also trophies up for grabs in the following categories: male, female, seniors, juniors and wheelchair athletes and every participant will get a medal.

Last year, the St Clare 10k saw around 400 participants raise more than £11,000 for the Hospice – a target which St Clare is hoping to beat this year.

Event Organiser, St Clare Challenges and Events Fundraiser Dani De’ath said, “The atmosphere at this race is always great, and that’s because people know that every kilometre they cover, they are raising money for our nurses, doctors and care teams to put life into days of people living with a terminal illness. Entry is £13 for an affiliated racer and £15 for a non-affiliated racer, and many people go that extra mile and raise sponsorship on top. Just £100 could pay for two patients to receive a 90 minute Hospice at Home visit from our nursing assistants. That care makes such a difference to local people and their families.

“We have downloaded the race times from our 2021 event onto our website, so if you are looking for a time to beat, check them out. “

Sign up for the St Clare Hospice 10k here https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/st-clare-10k-april-2022/ and for more information please contact Challenges and Events Fundraiser Dani De’ath. Call on 01279 773738 or 07718257704 or email [email protected]