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22.07.2010 |

Royal Parks Foundation Youth Activities

The Royal Parks Foundation, the charity for London’s eight Royal Parks, is on a mission to encourage young people to get fit for their sport! Read on to find out more.

Royal Parks Pulse3k

Pulse3K, sponsored by Haven, is a 3km run for 11-16 year olds in Hyde Park and is going to be one of the most exciting events on this year’s sporting calendar! Race day is Sunday 10th October 2010 and will take place alongside the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon.

As a participant you will receive a free technical race shirt and a finisher’s medal, have the opportunity to win top race prizes from our sponsors, pick up loads of FREE goodies and get fit for the sport that you enjoy! To enter, just visit www.pulse3K.com


Chips in the Park, is an opportunity to take part in free coaching sessions offering games and technical running advice.

Sessions are being held at the Hub in Regent’s Park for 11-16 year olds every Wednesday evening (5.30pm – 7.30pm) and Saturday mornings (9.30am-11.30am) from July – October 2010.

A new timing chip facility has been installed under the path here and you will be able to use personal timing chips to track your progress. Participants will receive a free chip and training booklet. To find out more, just visit www.pulse3K.com


Young Athlete school visits. The Royal Parks Foundation is also working with SportsAid to provide school visits by young athletes and future Olympic hopefuls!

Find out how they first got into competitive sport and their secret to success. Just contact us if you would like to arrange a visit to your school – email cbowen@royalparksfoundation.org


More more information on any of these events visit the website or contact:

Clare Bowen

The Royal Parks Foundation

Tel: (020) 7298 2139

Email: cbowen@royalparksfoundation.org

Website: www.royalparksfoundation.org