Backward Charity Fun Run                    in aid of Forever Manchester & The Heroes Project                                   Heaton Park, Manchester 27th May 2012

A One Mile Challenge

Are you looking for a fun, new running challenge?  Then why not enjoy taking part in something really different and run one mile backwards whilst raising money for two of Manchesters favourite charities. This is a fun, absurd event like no other and there is a place for you.  The event enjoys great cameraderie between the competitors & a chance to take part in a fun run where absolutely anyone can do well.

Backward Running Challenges

1 mile backward fun run - for anyone who would just like to try out backward running and raise money for charity

Backward uphill challenge for juniors - a new addition for our junior runners.  Challenge yourself to run backwards up our hill

Registration 

To register please email either terry@forevermanchester.com or craig@forevermanchester.com

Training and Preparation

Ideally you need to start training as soon as possible, running backwards once a week.  You may look student doing this but you will find the fun run a lot easier.  Look out for our training tips and advice on the beginners guide page and share your tips for training and nutrition via our Facebook page.

Fundraising for Charity

This is an excellent event to get people to sponsor you to take part and complete the course.  Lets face it, how many of your friends can say that they have taken part in a backward run.  We would like you to raise as much sponsorship as you can to help our official Manchester charities Forever Manchester and The Heroes Project.  Both support local causes.  There is a minimum of £20 sponsorship requested from all competitors.

Information about our official charities

Forever Manchester - Raises money to invest in the grants that support local people trying to make a change in their neighbourhoods. Money raised will help to fund projects and initiatives that would otherwise struggle to get off the ground.     

The Heroes Project - provides a number of initiatives that serve to recognise equality, encourage inclusion and engage people with learning disabilities, their friends and guests.