Islanders will be taking to the streets on Sunday for a run around St Mary’s.
And if you found the Tresco Marathon slightly daunting at 26 miles, Sunday’s run is a much more manageable six.
“The run was set up as a medium between nothing and the Tresco Marathon,” explains Council Early Years Officer Joel Williams, who organised the event. “It wasn’t set up as a race; it’s a chance for people to meet their own personal challenge. Some people will be running, some will be jogging, some will be walking.”
The event is part of a Council-organised Community Sports Day, the first of its kind on the Islands. It takes place at Carn Gwaval playing fields from 10am and will feature a bouncy castle, table top sale and refreshments, as well as various sporting activities.
“The aim of the day is to give children, young people and adults the opportunity to have a go at sports,” Williams told Scilly News. “There are two junior road runs in the morning, as well as football, netball and athletics.”
The 10km challenge sets off at 1.45pm. “Hopefully it will give people a chance to train for and be involved in something fun and social, which could be a stepping stone for greater things,” says Williams.
“People may realise they can run six miles and then feel comfortable trying 26,” adds Early Years Admin Assistant Helen McGuinness, who will be among those taking part in Sunday’s run.
“Who knows, we may have some future Olympians on our hands!”