Welcome
Man on the Run is a 5k running and walking event for men and boys that has been devised to raise awareness of male cancers.
It is for men and boys although we advise that under 18s be accompanied by a male adult.
The fun run starts at 11am on Sunday 6th June 2010 at Hampton Pier Avenue, Herne Bay,
Kent, we recommend arriving 30 minutes beforehand.
The event is in aid of Cancer Research UK and it is hoped that each runner
will help to raise money for Cancer Research in preventing and curing cancer.
This is the
sixth year we have held this fun run – the inaugural race in 2005 was called Run For Your Life. The
name has been changed to avoid any possible confusion with Race for Life.
The race was conceived by
Stephanie Lam, a health professional within the Eastern & Coastal Kent Primary Care Trust, who is a runner
herself.
Whilst events such as Race for Life have increased the awareness of possible cancer risks
for women, there has been relatively little in the UK highlighting the corresponding dangers for men. Man
on the Run is trying to address this with a fun, informal summer event.
The current race organiser, Sarah Gower, will be assisted by volunteers from the Canterbury Harriers running club.
Entry forms are available online and we hope that you
will be able to support us in Herne Bay on Sunday 6th June 2010.
For any more information please
contact Sarah Gower on 07500 605301 or email sarah@manontherun.org.
The Man On The Run 5K will be held at Herne Bay, Kent at 11am on 6th June 2010
It is a male-only race
Proceeds go to Cancer Research UK
Entries cost £10 (£5 for U18s)
A medal will be given to all entrants
