Fun Run 2023
One of the healthiest days of the year is back! (Back again in fact, following postponement in September...and March!)
Third. Time. Lucky!
The Harris Primary East Dulwich Fun Run 2023 will be held on Sunday 21st of May, with the starting pistol firing at 11am.
No better way to foster our amazing Harris community than with some friendly competition - right?!
If you have never run a 5K and are not sure where to start, or are looking for a motivator to get you back in the groove, check out our training programs for beginner, intermediate and advanced runners. You can find them on the registration page!
There will be two children's races and an adult race.
Reception, Year 1, Year 2: 1K
Years 3, 4, 5 and 6: 2K
Adults: 5K
While kids are free to register and run, we are hoping they raise some funds via sponsorship.
Adults are £10 to register.
All the money raised will fund our ongoing support for the school including enrichment weeks, school trips, bursaries, books and more!
Register your places and download training programs today on our registration page.
Fun Run FAQs:
When?
Sunday 21st May from 11am - 1pm
Timings as follows:
Arrival - from 10:45AM
Reception - Year 2 race: 11:00AM
Year 3 - 6: race 11:15AM
Grownups race: 11:30AM
Where?
Alleyn's Sports Fields, Townley Road
How much does it cost?
Suggested donation is £10 per adult, Children are free to register, but we hope they will raise at least £10 in sponsorship.
How long is the course?
The adult run is 5 kilometres, the younger kids will run 1 kilometre and the older children will run 2 kilometres.
Can my kids run by themselves?
No. All under 11s must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum ratio is 4 kids to 1 adult.
Do adults have to run the 5km?
No. All under 11s running the 1km or 2km race need to be accompanied by an adult who has registered to race, but the grownups 5km race is purely optional - phew!
Will there be stewards and first aiders?
Yes the course will be stewarded by volunteers and we will have qualified first aiders on hand.
Can my non-Harris friends and family join in?
Why not? The more the merrier - as long as they have paid their registration fee, all are welcome!
Is there a minimum age?
Yes, all participants must be over 4 years of age.
What do we need to bring?
Please bring plenty of water and wear weather-appropriate clothing!
What if I just want to cheer from the sidelines?
You are very welcome to! Although we would love it if you would register (or donate) anyway - it's for a very worthy cause!
Where does my money go?
All proceeds go directly into the PTA pot and will enable us to support activities like enrichment weeks, school trips, bursaries, books and more!
This sounds brilliant, where do I register?
You register here.
I signed up for one of the prior dates in September or March - do I have to register again?
No, you don't! All your details will automatically be transferred to the registration for the new date. If you can no longer make it, email us at fohped@gmail.com.
I have more questions!!
No worries, email us at: fohped@gmail.com.
