High hopes Hospice Hoops will raise funds

Fundraisers are being offered the chance pull on their walking shoes and be part of a flagship walking race being held in Bury St Edmunds for the first time this weekend.

The prestigious 94^th Centurion Race and the National 24 hour Race Walking Association (RWA) Championship, which will see walkers race around a two mile route in Moreton Hall, in a bid to complete 100 miles in just 24 hours, will be taking place between midday on Saturday, 5 August and midday on Sunday, 6 August.

Including intermediate distances of 50 and 20 miles and dubbed locally as the St Edmunds 100, the event has been organised locally by Positive Steps who will also be using the occasion as an opportunity to support St Nicholas Hospice Care.

At the same time the competitive walking race, Positive Steps will be hosting the Hospice Hoops walking challenge – which will see walkers able to pace the same route for as long as they like to raise funds for the charity.

For a flat entry fee of £20, with a suggested fundraising target of £50, entrants can join those vying to become centurions; for as many laps as they like. Any sponsorship raised would also be gratefully received.

All those taking part must walk the route – no running allowed, and everyone who finishes their challenge will receive a memento.

Kevin said: “We hold a range of events throughout the year, including the Thetford Forest Challenge and the Bury to Clare challenge and I hope as many people as possible will join us for Hospice Hoops.

“The hospice needs to fundraise £11,000 a day to provide its care and we aim to fundraise that much throughout the year.”

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