Dear Parent/Guardian,
Half Marathon – Year 1 to Year 6
We are pleased to announce that Coleham School will be taking part in the Shropshire Primary Schools’ Half Marathon again this year. This event was very popular last year with our pupils with 150 taking part ranging from Year 1 to Year 6.
This is a cumulative Half Marathon (13.1 miles) where, over the course of the Spring term, children will complete the first 12 miles of the challenge. We intend on running each of these miles on a weekly basis, during break time. The children will then complete their final 1.1 miles at the West Mid Showground on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 9am. Here they will get the full event experience including race bibs, a fully marshalled route, music and a start and finish line gantry. As they cross the finish line wearing their Half Marathon T-shirt they will be presented with their Half Marathon medal.
It is important to explain that this event is not a running race: it will not be chip-timed, nor will there be prizes for the “fastest” children. It is an inclusive personal challenge where, over a period of time, we hope they will develop a desire to exercise regularly, with no pressure to compete, whilst at the same time completing something as challenging as a Half Marathon – a wonderful achievement for everyone involved.
To compete in this event there is an entrance fee of £12 for each child entered and you must be able to commit to bringing your child to the event at the West Mid Showground. Please note your child has to be prepared to run twice a week during breaktime from Monday 19th February to Friday 19th April, so it is quite a commitment. This event is open to all our pupils in Year 1 to Year 6. If you would like your child to take part then please make the payment via Arbor.
The event deadline is Friday 9th February. BUT in order for us to finalise numbers and start running our daily mile OUR deadline for entry is FRIDAY 2nd FEBRUARY. Unfortunately, we will not be able to add any late entries after the 2nd February as the distance will not be covered in time.
We are looking forward to being active and completing this challenge!
Many thanks,
Miss Lewis
PE Co-Ordinator