Looe 10 Miler Race
Looe 10 Miler 2019 raises more than £4,000 for Cornwall Air Ambulance
Runners and supporters at the 2019 Looe 10 Miler race in February have raised £4,200 to support the Cornwall Air Ambulance New Heli Appeal.
More than 500 runners took part in the challenging event, with each entry fee contributing to the total raised. In addition close to 100 children completed a fun run, and there was also a raffle in aid of the appeal and donations collected on the day.
The money raised will help the Cornwall Air Ambulance purchase a new, next-generation helicopter that will be able to reach people faster, travel further and carry more life-saving equipment.
Becky Wise, Community Fundraising Manager for the charity, said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the 10 Miler. Community events like these make such a difference to our fundraising and help us get ever closer to our goal. It was also great fun to cheer everyone on!”
Race Director Bryan Maywood from Looe Pioneers, who organised the race, said: “We are delighted to have raised so much money. People were hugely supportive of our efforts – runners, spectators, and the local community - and then thanks to a little extra from the club, we were able to make it a nice round number!
“The Air Ambulance provides a critical service to the people of Cornwall and anything that we can do to help them purchase this new aircraft is really worthwhile. We also plan to raise more money for the appeal at next year’s event.”
Race organisers were able to donate a large proportion of the entry fee thanks to local companies covering many logistical costs. The event was supported by Adrenaline Quarry, Gibson’s Cornish Ice Cream, Cornish Tea and Coffee and Calweton Vets. Local businesses also supported the raffle, with a great selection of prizes including tickets to the Eden Project and Carnglaze Caverns, vouchers for Looe restaurants, and audiobooks from Richard and Judy who are also ambassadors for the appeal.
The New Heli Appeal is seeking to raise £2.5 million by April 2020 and has £1.4 million left to go. For more information see the website: https://cornwallairambulancetrust.org/appeal/
More information about the next Looe 10 Miler will be available on the Looe Pioneers website in the summer: http://www.looepioneers.co.uk/
Runners and supporters at the 2019 Looe 10 Miler race in February have raised £4,200 to support the Cornwall Air Ambulance New Heli Appeal.
More than 500 runners took part in the challenging event, with each entry fee contributing to the total raised. In addition close to 100 children completed a fun run, and there was also a raffle in aid of the appeal and donations collected on the day.
The money raised will help the Cornwall Air Ambulance purchase a new, next-generation helicopter that will be able to reach people faster, travel further and carry more life-saving equipment.
Becky Wise, Community Fundraising Manager for the charity, said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the 10 Miler. Community events like these make such a difference to our fundraising and help us get ever closer to our goal. It was also great fun to cheer everyone on!”
Race Director Bryan Maywood from Looe Pioneers, who organised the race, said: “We are delighted to have raised so much money. People were hugely supportive of our efforts – runners, spectators, and the local community - and then thanks to a little extra from the club, we were able to make it a nice round number!
“The Air Ambulance provides a critical service to the people of Cornwall and anything that we can do to help them purchase this new aircraft is really worthwhile. We also plan to raise more money for the appeal at next year’s event.”
Race organisers were able to donate a large proportion of the entry fee thanks to local companies covering many logistical costs. The event was supported by Adrenaline Quarry, Gibson’s Cornish Ice Cream, Cornish Tea and Coffee and Calweton Vets. Local businesses also supported the raffle, with a great selection of prizes including tickets to the Eden Project and Carnglaze Caverns, vouchers for Looe restaurants, and audiobooks from Richard and Judy who are also ambassadors for the appeal.
The New Heli Appeal is seeking to raise £2.5 million by April 2020 and has £1.4 million left to go. For more information see the website: https://cornwallairambulancetrust.org/appeal/
More information about the next Looe 10 Miler will be available on the Looe Pioneers website in the summer: http://www.looepioneers.co.uk/
Course Description: An undulating run through West Looe & out onto the coastal road to Talland. A loop around the Killigarth, Porthallow area brings you back down to Talland for the return leg to the finish. It's the 7th year for this race; sponsors this year include Gibson's Cornish Ice Cream, Tencreek Holiday Park - others to be announced. This race is part of the Cornish Grand Prix series. We regret that the course is not suitable for wheelchairs. No dogs, pushchairs or walkers.
Registration:The race HQ will be downstairs in The Millpool Centre and registration will be from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Pre-entries must collect their race numbers on the day. The postcode for the Millpool Centre is PL13 2AF. As you enter Looe, please follow the Race Signage for the Millpool Car Park. On the day entries will be available, numbers permitting (see regular updates as limit of 750 approaches)
Parking: There is ample "Pay & Display" parking available in the Millpool Car Park (£2.30 for all day) As usual at races we would recommend that you car share if at all possible
Refreshments: Hot/cold drinks and food will be available to purchase for runners & spectators upstairs in the Millpool Centre
The Race: The start and finish are in the Millpool Car Park. We aim to start at 1.30pm prompt. Please note that marshals are not allowed to stop any traffic. You must obey marshal instructions and take responsibility for your own safety whilst running the course, especially on the public highway. Final decisions have yet to be made about the memento; we have asked for shirt size in the event it is a shirt. All pre-entered runners will receive a memento.
The Charity: A minimum of £2 from every entry will be donated to the Cornwall Air Ambulance New Heli Appeal and you can help even more by raising sponsorship for your race.
Cornwall Air Ambulance receives no government funding and relies completely on the generosity of local people to provide its service. The charity is looking to raise £2.5 million by April 2020 in order to purchase a new helicopter that will be faster, more powerful and have double the fuel range so that the crew can fly more missions and reach people quicker.
We will also be fundraising for the appeal at our after-party
Please note that runners must not use any portable device with earphones, headphones or earbuds. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in your disqualification and your time will not be recorded.
The route can be seen at http://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4438024.html
All enquiries regarding entries to Race Director Bryan Maywood
Email: [email protected]
Registration:The race HQ will be downstairs in The Millpool Centre and registration will be from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Pre-entries must collect their race numbers on the day. The postcode for the Millpool Centre is PL13 2AF. As you enter Looe, please follow the Race Signage for the Millpool Car Park. On the day entries will be available, numbers permitting (see regular updates as limit of 750 approaches)
Parking: There is ample "Pay & Display" parking available in the Millpool Car Park (£2.30 for all day) As usual at races we would recommend that you car share if at all possible
Refreshments: Hot/cold drinks and food will be available to purchase for runners & spectators upstairs in the Millpool Centre
The Race: The start and finish are in the Millpool Car Park. We aim to start at 1.30pm prompt. Please note that marshals are not allowed to stop any traffic. You must obey marshal instructions and take responsibility for your own safety whilst running the course, especially on the public highway. Final decisions have yet to be made about the memento; we have asked for shirt size in the event it is a shirt. All pre-entered runners will receive a memento.
The Charity: A minimum of £2 from every entry will be donated to the Cornwall Air Ambulance New Heli Appeal and you can help even more by raising sponsorship for your race.
Cornwall Air Ambulance receives no government funding and relies completely on the generosity of local people to provide its service. The charity is looking to raise £2.5 million by April 2020 in order to purchase a new helicopter that will be faster, more powerful and have double the fuel range so that the crew can fly more missions and reach people quicker.
We will also be fundraising for the appeal at our after-party
Please note that runners must not use any portable device with earphones, headphones or earbuds. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in your disqualification and your time will not be recorded.
The route can be seen at http://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4438024.html
All enquiries regarding entries to Race Director Bryan Maywood
Email: [email protected]
Looe 10 Miler Fun Run
Saturday, 23 February 2019 at 12:00
Future Mo Farah or Dina Asher-Smith? Come and have a go at the Looe 10 Miler Fun Run this February.
The race starts at midday from the Millpool Centre and follows an easy route of approximately 1 mile, coming back to the Centre to end on the main 10 Miler finish line.
Medals will be presented to all runners under the age of 14. Adults are also welcome to run with their children.
Register on the day at the Millpool Centre from 11am. Entry £2.
Saturday, 23 February 2019 at 12:00
Future Mo Farah or Dina Asher-Smith? Come and have a go at the Looe 10 Miler Fun Run this February.
The race starts at midday from the Millpool Centre and follows an easy route of approximately 1 mile, coming back to the Centre to end on the main 10 Miler finish line.
Medals will be presented to all runners under the age of 14. Adults are also welcome to run with their children.
Register on the day at the Millpool Centre from 11am. Entry £2.