Events
Sunshine Run
Date: Wednesday 2nd July
Venue: Newcastle Gateshead Quaysides
SUNSHINE RUN RESULTS AVAILABLE TO SEE BELOW!
SEE PICTURES AND A VIDEO OF THE SUNSHINE RUN:
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/videos-pictures/videos/2008/07/03/sunshine-run-draws-hundreds-of-competitors-72703-21222941/
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/videos-pictures/picture-gallerires/2008/07/03/gallery-runners-help-sunshine-fund-72703-21223245/
Hundreds of runners took part in the seventh annual Sunshine Run for the Sunshine Fund, and they were rewarded with a spot of their own sunshine too, as the rain held off! The rays burst through the clouds just in time for the competitors to make it across the finish line in Gateshead’s Baltic Square.
Dressed in company colours, teams from businesses across Newcastle swapped their suits for sports gear for the 5K race.
Individual runners also took part, and everyone was cheered by hundreds of supporters who lined the quayside by the start line, near the Pitcher and Piano bar.
Crowds also lined the route which passes the Copthorne Hotel and heads up towards Newcastle Business Park before doubling back to cross the Millennium Bridge.
There was a carnival atmosphere thanks to live steel band music from Newcastle All Stars and Kingsmeadow School, which had people dancing in the streets.
The runners were sent on their way by Paralympic star Stephen Miller, who is a VIP patron of the charity, and among the teams taking part were those from KPMG, Hay & Kilner, IT Professional Services, Byker’s Winn Solicitors and engineering firm Mott MacDonald.
The first runner across the line was Michael Morris of the Deloitte team, who completed the course in 15 minutes 53 seconds.
The 33-year-old from Whitley Bay has never competed in the Sunshine Run before,
In second place was Lee Millmore, 25, who was running with pals from Birtley Athletics Club. In third place was Simon O’Donnell.
In the women’s competition, first place went to Vicki Thompson, who was followed closely by Jenny Tinkler, and in third place was Maggie Loraine.
If you would like to take part in next year's Sunshine Run, please contact Emma Jamieson on 0191 201 6090 or e-mail emma.jamieson@ncjmedia.co.uk
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