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Have a Glow at NWRC’s 5k walk/run

written by John February 21, 2020
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LOCAL people are being asked to help light up the city at North West Regional College’s (NWRC) annual 5k event on March 19.

Beginning at 7.30 p.m. at the Clock Tower at Ebrington, the 5k GlowRun will see walkers and runners, complete with their glowsticks, light up the event route over the city’s iconic Peace Bridge, finishing at the College’s Foyle Building along the quayside.

The event has been organised by students and staff members of NWRC’s Strand Road Campus and is open to everyone in the North West.

It will also be a big night for staff members who are currently training on the college’s Couch to 5k programme who will be running their first ever FULL 5k.

Chief Executive and Principal of NWRC Leo Murphy said: “We are delighted to once again bring this event back to the city.

“This is a fabulous community event and I’d like to encourage as many people as possible come along and take part, whether they decided to walk or run the route.

“The Glow Run is about staying active and fit, but at the same time the College will be promoting the community message of how important it is to stay safe whilst out running on the dark evenings.”

The event costs just £10 to take part and every participant will have a chipped time, receive a finisher medal, and a GLOW goodie Bag, Refreshments will be served afterwards in NWRC’s Foyle Building.

The event will also have a number of special prizes including – Best represented club, so get your friends along to take part.

It’s easy to sign up just register for the Walk/Run by following the link: www.nwrc.ac.uk/5k

A number of limited registrations will take place on the night.

Have a Glow at NWRC’s 5k walk/run was last modified: February 21st, 2020 by John

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