Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is still looking for runners to take part in Alice's Run. The 10k multi-terrain race through the Calder Valley, on Sunday 30 August, will raise vital funds to support the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK.
The race was set up to celebrate the life of Blackshaw Head girl, Alice Redmond, who died following a tragic accident in August 2005. Alice worked at Epilepsy Action during her student placement year. The event will start at 10.30am at Brearley Field in Mytholmroyd and will finish at Calder High School. Set in beautiful countryside, the event is suitable for serious runners and first-timers alike. Prizes for the winners have been donated by Fitness First in Halifax.
In addition to the main 10k race there will also be a mile junior trail race for ages 8-11 and 12-14. This will start at 9.45am in Brearley Field. There will also be a kilometre children’s fun run at 10.45am at Calder High School field.
Philippa Corner, events manager at Epilepsy Action, said: "Last year's run attracted 300 runners and raised an impressive £7,200. We hope this year's run will be even more successful as a fitting tribute to Alice. Runners can sign up on the day so please come along and help raise vital funds to help support people affected by epilepsy."
To find out more about Alice's Run, call Philippa Corner on 0113 210 8800 or visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved/alices-run