Sunday 1st June saw the previously titled “Sutton Fun Run” at full capacity for the third year, with 7000 runners taking part (Getting anywhere near the front to start the race does involve a conscious attempt to suppress any claustrophobia should you be prone).  And it followed the last few years weather too, with the temperatures reaching over 20 degrees at the 11.00 start time. 

An enjoyable and scenic course taking in a good chunk of Sutton Park, with landmarks such as Town Gate and the Jamboree Stone, and excellent public support throughout.  The course challenge must of course be “Cardiac Hill” which concludes the park section and has many runners looking longingly at the sofa which is usually being pushed by a bunch of capable looking men up the hill.  Once the summit has been reached however, the final mile or so is a downhill sprint to the finish.

Well done to our members taking part in this race.  Full results will be published as ever on the Friday following the race, in this case the 6th June, at: http://www.greatmidlandsfunrun.com/