March’s 10x10k Challenge gets underway tonight
The March 10x10k Challenge was created by former Ysgol Bro Caereinion head teacher Philip Jones who originally challenged people to run, walk, cycle or row seven 10km distances in 2024.
Last year, that was increased to eight, and from March 8 the challenge this year is to complete 10 within 14 days.
Once again, the community has thrown its weight behind the initiative, with a sold-out gala dinner tonight getting things underway, followed by former boxer Warren ‘BigRig’ Sinden looking to break a British record tomorrow for the quickest time to complete 100kms on a SkiErg.
“We started this trilogy with three aims,” said Philip. “To raise awareness of the condition, to encourage people to exercise and to raise money for the charity. I think we can say, job done!”
Philip said he has been well supported by local businesses once again with Great Fitness and Coco acting as host venues for some of the events. Over £4,000 has already been raised this year.
Tonight’s gala dinner will be supported by Cathy Beech who is providing the entertainment and Phil Blagg is once again the Challenge’s official photographer, with all donating their time for the cause.
If you would like to donate, simply click here to the Just Giving site.
PICTURE: Welshpool Mayor, Cllr Phil Owen, got things underway last year.
There is a total of 15 events you can pick and choose from to take part in from March 8-22!
● Sunday 8th March Challenge launch 3pm Morrisons Car Park/ Montgomeryshire Canal with the finish line at Coco Coffee Shop.
● Monday 9th March Endurance Run with Andrew Davies: Running Track, Newtown 6pm Come along and join the local running group
● Tuesday 10th March: Join members of Welshpool RFC as they take the 10K Challenge as part of their training (Clubhouse 630pm)
● Wednesday 11th March: Visibility Run starting at Alexander’s at 5pm
● Thursday 12th March Hosted by Great Fitness Gym. Come along, donate, complete a 10k on any equipment and post on your social media account.
● Friday 13th March: Visibility Run around Welshpool Town Hall starting at Coco 4pm or 5pm. Join the one that suits your schedule
● Saturday 14th March: Newtown Park Run (x2)
● Sunday 15th March: Trail run around Gregynog Hall and estate. 3pm start at the school
● Monday 16th March: Visibility run around Welshpool Town starting from Coco 4pm or 5pm. Join the one that suits your schedule
● Tuesday 17th March: 9.15am Join the staff and students at Newtown College for a flat, fast, traffic free course.
● Wednesday 18th March: 930am Join Ysgol Rhiwbechan and Churchstoke Primary School and run a 10k around the hall.
● Thursday 19th March: Hosted by Great Fitness Gym. Come along, donate, complete a 10k on any equipment and post on your social media account.
● Friday 20th March: Headtorch run from The Grapes 6.30pm with a route around Welshpool.
● Saturday 21st March: Newtown Park Run (x2)
● Sunday 22nd March: Welshpool 10k Join us and run for the headline charity Parkinson’s UK Cymru around the iconic course.
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