Get your running shoes on for annual fun run

Lisburn City Council is calling for all runners to sign up for this year’s Coca-Cola Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K Road Race and 3K Fun Run before the closing date of Friday June 6 at 4.30pm.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th May 2014, 18:30 BST
A final call for runners in the Lisburn Half Marathon is made by Alderman Paul Porter, Chairman of the Council's Leisure Services Commitee; the Mayor of Lisubrn, Councillor Margaret Tolerton and Miss Nicci Gregg, Community Investment Manager, Coca-Cola HBCNI.A final call for runners in the Lisburn Half Marathon is made by Alderman Paul Porter, Chairman of the Council's Leisure Services Commitee; the Mayor of Lisubrn, Councillor Margaret Tolerton and Miss Nicci Gregg, Community Investment Manager, Coca-Cola HBCNI.
A final call for runners in the Lisburn Half Marathon is made by Alderman Paul Porter, Chairman of the Council's Leisure Services Commitee; the Mayor of Lisubrn, Councillor Margaret Tolerton and Miss Nicci Gregg, Community Investment Manager, Coca-Cola HBCNI.

Thousands have already registered to take part in the annual event, which will take place on Wednesday June 18 at 6.45pm.

The event offers something to suit everyone with runs available for the sporty fun runner and the elite competitive runner. So join in the fun and register online at www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com to secure your starting position on race night.

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Alderman Paul Porter, Chairman of the Council’s Leisure Services Committee, said: “The Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K Road Race and Fun Run is one of the highlights in our sporting calendar. It is always great to watch thousands of runners and their families on the roads and streets of Lisburn. I am pleased to be the Chairman this year as we hold the last Half Marathon in the Lisburn City Council area before we merge with Castlereagh Borough Council next year.

“May I take this opportunity to thank those organisations who are sponsoring and supporting this event in partnership with ourselves including the continued support of local company Coca-Cola. I hope that family and friends of those taking part will come along on the evening and cheer the runners on from the sidelines as they put their training to the test.”

Nicci Gregg, Community Investment Manager, Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland said: “As a local business Coca-Cola has a long standing relationship with Lisburn City Council and the City’s residents, and is proud to be part of an event which is focused just as much on community spirit as it is on promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

“We wish all participants, organisers and volunteers the very best of luck and I look forward to seeing you at the finish line.”

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The official charity of the event is the Mayor’s Charity, ‘The Lagan Valley Diabetes Fund’, which supports those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in the Lagan Valley area.

“I would encourage everyone to get their running shoes on, whatever their ability and join in the fun in Lisburn on June 18 by registering online at www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com

“Runners packs will include the runner’s number, champion chip and ‘T’ Shirt,” concluded Alderman Porter.

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