Wednesday 10th November 2010

The Rotary Club Of Wirksworth are staging a 5k 'Santa' fun-Run for the Rainbows and Ashgate Hospice Charities on Sunday 5th December 2010 at Carsington Water (courtesy of Severn Trent Water).

Runners, Fun runners and families are welcome to run, jog or walk in Santa Outfits (supplied with entry fee).

Come and join in the fun and help them top last year's event (pictured below).



Register for the event early by contacting Wirksworth Rotary via email at wirksrotary@btinternet.com or telephone: 01629 822771 before 26th November 2010. More info via their website at www.wirksworthrotary.org

Alternatively, you can register on the day (but arrive early to make sure of your santa suit and start time entry!) from 9am for an 11am start.

Entry fees are:

Adults - £10
Family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children aged 7 - 16) - £25
Under 16's - £7.50
Under 11's - £5.50
Under 7's - Free (wearing their own suit)

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