Greenham Common in Newbury, Berkshire is set to host its inaugural Half Marathon and 10K event on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The event, originally planned for 2022 to commemorate 30 years since RAF Greenham Common’s closure, was delayed due to the pandemic.
Mark Hayes, Event Organiser and Greenham Common Half Marathon Committee member said, “The common’s historical sites make it an exceptional location for running, and we hope to unite the running community, volunteers, and spectators while raising substantial funds for premature babies.”
The event will support New Life Special Care Babies, a Berkshire-based charity founded by Trevor Goodall after the tragic loss of his twin boys in 1995 who were born at 24 weeks. The charity raises funds to acquire vital lifesaving equipment for neonatal units across the UK.
Participants have the opportunity to contribute to the ‘Splash the Purple’ campaign by pledging additional amounts to New Life Special Care Babies. Funds raised through entry fees, sponsorships, and pledges will fund neonatal equipment, including Cold Lights for the Buscott Unit at The Royal Berkshire Hospital. The race medals are generously sponsored by Bloor Homes, a family-run housebuilder.
The first-ever Greenham Common Half Marathon and 10K event is set to take place on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The event, postponed from 2022 due to the pandemic, is unique in that it will showcase the common’s historical sites while raising funds for New Life Special Care Babies, a charity dedicated to helping premature babies. Participants have the opportunity to contribute to the ‘Splash the Purple’ campaign, with funds going towards neonatal equipment and race medals generously sponsored by Bloor Homes. Further information on participating, sponsoring and volunteering can be found at https://www.greenhamcommonhalfmarathon.com/.
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