The people from Midlands have not been deterred by the recent London and Manchester terror attacks and have gone ahead with the 15th Midlands Fun Run 2017 from Sutton Coldfield at 11am Monday morning.
The 8.5 mile Fun Route, organised to raise money for various charities will begin in the town centre on the Parade and go through Sutton Park and Town Hall. The morning had clouded over and cooled down, making it ideal for runners.
Just like the recently-held London Marathon, the spirit behind the run remains positive. Many are talking part in the fun run in memory of the Manchester terror victims, many were dressed up as character-figures, to thrill the children and onlookers who gathered to cheer up the crowds while others ran to raise money for different charities. The Midlands Fun Run raised close to £3 million.
The Fun Run organiser Tracey Spare said that the police have been in attendance, providing the necessary resources in light of the recent incidents in the cities of London and Manchester.
He told Birminghammail: “They are the experts and have got the OK intelligence.”For me a successful event is when everybody has completed the course safely.
”Ultimately it’s about how much money is raised for good causes. But on the day it is all about everybody getting back safe and healthy. St John’s Ambulance have treated a few people but it appears to have gone smoothly,” she confirmed.
