Over 1000 people took part in The SPORT RELIEF MILE on Sunday 21st March. The event was organised by The Sports Development Unit of Chelmsford Borough Council and the Chelmsford Schools Sports Partnership and was held in Central Park Chelmsford. Participants had a choice of running or walking 1, 3 or 6 miles. Many of the runners took the opportunity to wear Fancy Dress. There were numerous babies in buggies and a couple of people took part on roller skates. One brave couple also took part with their legs tied together.
As a result an estimated £50 000 will be raised for Sports Relief. The event kicked off with an Aerobics warm up for the participants to get them in the mood. This set the tone for the day which was characterised by fantastic weather and big smiles. There was entertainment provided for spectators by Chelmsford City Football in the Community who ran a penalty shoot out competition The race was started by Anne Wafula-Strike a Paralympian Wheelchair Racer and member of Team GB. Anne also took part in the event and made time to talk to runners and walkers about her sport. Other distinguished participants included Eddy the Eagle the Mascot of Essex County Cricket Club, Batman, Harry Potter and various other clowns, pirates and princesses. The event attracted young and old alike with many families taking part and a number of toddlers seen doing their bit. A special mention goes to St Johns School in Danbury who brought 52 of their pupils to the event. BBC Essex were great supporters of the event providing Sadie Nine one of their midweek DJ.s to encourage the crowd and commentate on the race. Watch this space to the Comic Relief Mile coming in March 2011.
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