If you’re wanting to run your first, your fastest or your most orange 10k yet – this is the race for you.
Newton Cambridge Town and Gown is our autumn run of the series. The 2019 event will be the eighth year of the run. The scenic route takes you through the heart of Cambridge passing many landmarks, historic University College buildings and along the River Cam.
All of our runs our licenced by Run Britain and we’re proud to be the recipient of a Bronze award for the Best 10k in East England by The Running Awards 2018.
This long-weekend challenge links two great European cities, London and Paris (Eiffel Tower) covering nearly 380km in just three days. Heading south to Portsmouth we cross the channel & continue through the sleepy Normandy villages to the urban surroundings of Paris where we finish at the city’s most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Day four is free for you to explore the sights of Paris or just unwind, before boarding the Eurostar for a relaxing journey back to London.
Highlights
See the finale of the Tour de France 2019
Action-packed long weekend ride to Paris
Beautiful tree-lined route through historic towns and villages
Proud winners of Running Awards 2019 – Best 10k in South East England
Newton Oxford Town and Gown is the oldest run in the series. It started in 1982 as a fun run. It now attracts up to 5,000 runners every year – including serious athletes, fun runners and club runners. The 10k takes you along a City Centre closed-road route that finishes in the University Parks.
This route is unique and scenic, which makes it perfect for all runners. You’ll find beginners taking on their first 10k race, and more experienced runners, hoping to beat their personal bests.
If you’re wanting to run your first, your fastest or your most orange 10k yet – this is the race for you.
Key information
Date: Sunday 12 May 2019. 2020 TBC
Location: Oxford University Parks: OX1 3RF
Timings: 9.15am – The Junior 3k starts 10am – The 10k starts
Sarah was visiting Natasha in hospital one day, when a conversation sparked an idea;
“Natasha: It’s such a long way for you to come and visit me.
Sarah: Well, if I was in the same position, would you come to me?
Natasha: Well….yes! I’d walk over hot coals for you.”
From there, Sarah started to work up some ideas to raise money for Myeloma UK.
Sarah said, “Seeing my sister-in-law digest the diagnosis of myeloma, from the shock of having to face a terminal illness, to three rounds of chemo, radiotherapy and two stem cell transplants has blown me away.
She has taken every step with dignity and bravery without ever moaning – a lot of us would probably sink into the depths of depression if given the same prognosis especially at the tender age of 35. So, in turn, I wanted to do something that would display a little courage and bravery (though I confess it’s nothing in comparison) to show her I’m with her all the way on this journey that life has thrown her. In doing so, I’m aiming to raise lots of money along the way to help fund the work to find a cure for this cancer that affects so many.”
The Fire Walk will take place at Shipley Primary School on Monday 6 May 2019, with over 30 sign-ups and over £1,000 already raised. It costs £40 to register, with £10 of that fee going towards Myeloma UK. The last remaining places are available on a first come, first served basis. You can join by emailing Sarah directly at firewalkforcharity@gmail.com.
If you are unable to take part, but would like to support Sarah, you can donate via her fundraising page.
