Entrants raise more than double 2022 total
October 24th, 2023
Participants in this year’s 40th Royal Sutton Fun Run have chosen 110 charities and voluntary organisations to benefit from the £187,100 raised in 2023.
James Pike, Vanessa Hoe, Nicola Davies & Tracey Spare
Event Director, Tracey Spare said: “For Fun Run participants to have raised more than double last year’s total, during the current cost of living crisis, is an extraordinary achievement.
“Having spoken with some of the charities and voluntary organisations to financially benefit, it’s evident the sponsor money is very welcome as those within the voluntary sector strive to continue to offer their services during a very challenging economic climate.”
Tracey added: “Back in 1982, no one could have anticipated that in 2023 we’d celebrate completing 40 Royal Sutton Fun Run’s.
“Most people originally forecast a five-year life span, yet here in 2023 the event continues to attract participants from across the country and raise significant sums of money to support those living with physical, mental, and emotional issues.
“To have distributed over £5.1million in that period, is testament to everyone who has contributed to the event whether as a member of the organising team, commercial partner, volunteer, participant, or spectator. It really is a huge team effort and time for every too pat themselves on the back for a job well done.”
“We now look forward to next year’s event – Sunday, 2 June 2024 – the Sunday at the end of spring half term – for the 41st Royal Sutton Fun Run.”
Online registration for next year’s Royal Sutton Fun Run opens over the first weekend of February with the event due to be staged on Sunday 2nd June 2024.
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