WHAT

Run Thornhill Run is back, and we're not letting Corona Virus get in the way: this year you can run either at home or in your local park. You can run at any time over the weekend of June 27th and 28th.

First register here for free so we know you are running. Next, set up your sponsorship page at Virgin Money Giving and share it with your friends and family. If everyone gives a little we can raise a lot.

You can run anywhere, even on the spot in your living room or garden, it all counts. Here are some distances to help you track your runs.

2k is 2600 steps on the spot

2k is 6 laps of Thornhill Park

2k is 8 laps of Arundel Park on the outer edge

2k is 3 laps of Highbury Fields, the lower field

2k is 3 laps of Caledonian/Market Road Park, the outer edge

2k is 10 laps of Barnsbury Square

2k is 4 laps of the green around Paradise park

We're already off to a great start thanks to our generous sponsors Islington Square.

Follow us on Instagram @run.kidsrun for great videos, including our fab warm-up led by our run coach and all-round inspiration Elizabeth Sandles. We'll also be posting lots of updates as we go along, and a zoom broadcast on the weekend hosted by a handy sports commentator we happen to know. Send us your pictures and videos using the hashtags #runthornhillrun and #runkidsrun

WHY

Our wonderful school is facing more financial pressures than ever and with the closure of schools and many activities, children will be in great need of stimulating, varied activities for their growth and development. This year we are running to keep our brilliant Enrichment programme funded for the next year. Our target this year is to raise £12,000 to make sure all of our children can continue to enjoy their Friday afternoons either African drumming, writing poetry or having forest fun in Barnsbury wood.

WHY RUNNING?

Anyone can run, all you need is a pair of legs and some feet!

Running can significantly improve physical and mental health. As a form of aerobic exercise, running can reduce stress, improve heart health, and even help alleviate symptoms of depression.

Now more than ever we want to give our children the tools to cope with whatever life will throw at them. It is so important to stay fit and healthy both mentally and physically and running is a great tool to achieve that!

SPONSORSHIP

Don't forget to start your sponsorship page, click the link below to get started.

Virgin Money Giving Run Thornhill Run