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The SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K
When: Sunday 11th August 2013 - 12noon
Where: Bute Park, Cardiff, Cardiff
The SUBWAY® brand and Heart Research UK is today launching the SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K series. The first of six fund-raising runs commences on Sunday 9th June, where hundreds of families will be running to raise money for Heart Research UK. The SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K will tour the UK heading to Glasgow, Cardiff, Maidstone, Belfast and Manchester.
The races are open to the whole family, whether you are a novice or just want to beat your personal best. The events are free for children and £5.99 for adults, with all money raised going towards the Heart Research UK and SUBWAY® Healthy Heart Grant scheme which provides financial support to local community groups. The funds raised at each fun run will be used to support communities in the area and encourage locals to lead healthier lifestyles.
Family and friends are welcome to show their support and cheer on their loved ones at the finish line. There will be plenty of family-fun activities on offer throughout the day including face painting, SUBWAY® picnic and family games.
The series follows the successful pilot of the 5K event in Belfast last year which saw SUBWAY® Famous Fan and elite gymnast, Louis Smith join over 300 runners of all ages and abilities for the first ever family 5K fun run. Louis is again showing his support by attending the first event in Leeds next month, as well as being the ambassador of the SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K series.
Manaaz Akhtar, Head of Marketing for the SUBWAY® brand in the UK and Ireland, said: “I am delighted the SUBWAY® brand is launching the SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K series in Leeds, the home of Heart Research UK. The fun run shows our commitment to encouraging families to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle.”
Barbara Harpham, National Director of Heart Research UK said: “We are thrilled to be working with the SUBWAY® brand to encourage a better lifestyle for the whole family. The SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K will allow you to raise money for your local community whilst enjoying a fun family day out.”
The SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K series will be in the following parks throughout the year:
1. Roundhay Park, Leeds – Sunday 9th June
2. Strathclyde Park, Lanarkshire – Sunday 7th July
3. Bute Park, Cardiff – Sunday 11th August
4. Mote Park, Maidstone – Sunday 1st September
5. Ormeau Park, Belfast – Sunday 8th September
6. Heaton Park, Manchester – Sunday 29th September