A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Sutton Fun Run this year, both within the Acres team and across our wonderful local community.
We are delighted to have been able to raise in excess of £1,135 for Severn Hospice, an incredible charity that provides respite, support and an exceptionally caring environment for those who are terminally ill and in the latter stages of their lives.
Over the past 25 years of supporting the Sutton Fun Run, Acres has helped raise in excess of £40,000 for a variety of fantastic causes, including Motor Neurone Disease, leukaemia charities and, this year, Severn Hospice. We are immensely proud to have played a small part in helping these worthy organisations continue their invaluable work within our communities.
As long-standing supporters of the Sutton Fun Run, many of you will no doubt have noticed our mile marker boards positioned around the course over the years. These have become something of a landmark for many runners, providing not only a useful guide to progress around the course but also a little fun and encouragement along the way, with additional markers such as Cardiac Hill and Halfway Round becoming well-known reference points and popular photo opportunities.
This year, the Acres team could also be found at Mile Marker 5, where we were delighted to provide a refreshments station offering a much-needed sugar boost to runners who had already conquered more than half of the course. Sweets, encouragement and, of course, the ever-popular Acres lollipops were all on hand to help participants keep going as they headed towards the finish line.
The Sutton Fun Run is always such a special day, bringing together runners, families, volunteers, supporters and local businesses, all with one common aim – to support others and make a difference. It is a wonderful example of community spirit at its very best and one of the many reasons why the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield is such a fantastic place to live and work.
This year's event was blessed with excellent weather, creating perfect conditions for both runners and spectators alike. The crowds were exceptional, as always, with thousands of supporters lining sections of the eight-mile route, cheering participants on through the streets, around the roads and pathways of Sutton Park and all the way to the finish. The atmosphere throughout the day was simply outstanding.
There is always something particularly special about both the start and finish lines. The anticipation and excitement before the race begins is infectious, while the sight of hundreds of determined runners crossing the finish line after completing the challenging course is genuinely inspiring. Receiving that well-earned medal at the end of the run is a moment to savour, often followed by a visit to a local pub, café or restaurant to enjoy a well-deserved drink, share stories from the day and, naturally, compare finishing times with friends and family.
We are incredibly proud to have played our part once again this year and are very grateful to everyone who donated, ran, cheered, volunteered or helped in any way. Events such as the Sutton Fun Run simply would not be possible without the support, enthusiasm and generosity of so many people.
We look forward to many, many more years of supporting the Sutton Fun Run, giving a little something back to the community and the many worthwhile causes and charities it continues to help. What an outstanding event, and what a truly wonderful community we are lucky to be part of. 👏🏃♂️🏃♀️💙
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