Our little athletes are going to run and walk 2.6 miles around the Back Field. This is not one, not two, but nine laps! The children had a taste of what it will be like when they recently ran a mile so they know what is in store for them - which makes the challenge even bigger. To help the children complete the task, we have invited them to raise money for charity and it just so happens that Ivy in our Reception class has been fundraising for the Oxfordshire based charity SSNAP, which helps sick newborn children and their parents. We would like to support Ivy and help her smash her fundraising target.
As in the tradition of the London Marathon, the children are invited to come and run in fancy dress and have a bit of a party along the way. They can run, walk, skip or even hop their way around the course (although, hopping isn't recommended!). Our youngest participants will complete 4 laps of the Back Field and our eldest will take on the full distance and everyone will receive a little something for their efforts as they cross the finish line.
The JustGiving page is: https://www.justgiving.com/page/cranfordminimarathon