Join in the fun and raise money for a fantastic cause.
The Oliver Fisher Special Baby Care Trust cordially invites you to this brilliant race offering on Sunday 12th May 2024.

This is a Partner Race
This means that we are working with a host Partner Organisation and providing timing and/or race management services for their event. 

Event Overview:
Returning for the 25th anniversary of The Oliver Fisher Neonatal Unit at Medway Maritime Hospital, this very special race was established to raise awareness and funds for the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. The Neonatal Unit helps provide special care for premature or sick babies, and the Trust aims to top up NHS funding so patients, and their families, receive a gold standard level of care.

And now, it's back! Not only can you join in the race-day fun with your choice of a nippy 10k or 5k but you you will be raising funds for a super cause!
The run is suitable for runners of all abilities from experienced athletes to those new to running. We will also be hosting a family fun run for our aspiring young racers. So, grab your running shoes and join us on the start line!

Course Details:
The race follows a two lap course allowing a 5k offering as well. The run uses a challenging, off-road route in and around the Capstone Farm Country Park.
The route benefits from some breathtaking views; you'll be in for a treat!

About the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust:
This wonderful charity supports the Neonatal Unit at Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham. Whilst the unit receives its standard funding via the NHS,a s is  right and to be expected, we consider that the charity tops up these funds to push the care provision to a gold standard. A recent purchase included a cutting edge monitor that meant less invasive blood tests needed to be performed on our tiny patients. Over 1200 babies pass through the doors on the Unit in a single year and the charity raises funds not only in order to buy the highly specialised and sophisticated equipment for the care of premature and poorly babies but also their families. We provide resources to make time on the unit more comfortable and well-supported such as supplies for the family rooms and new chairs next to incubators.

The charity, first registered in 1985, got its name from Dr Oliver Fisher who was a pioneering consultant whose work led to the founding of The Special Care Baby Unit as it was at All Saints Hospital. With the hospital then being decommissioned in the 1990's, the Unit moved to its new home with a brand new name, The Oliver Fisher Neonatal Unit, in July 1999. The charity works within the unit and the community to raise funds to continue their work and relationship to this day, always with the aim to continually improve care of premature and poorly babies.

Find out more about this incredible charity at... https://www.facebook.com/TheOliverFisherSpecialBabyCareTrust/

Available Races/Distances:
10k / 5k / Family Fun Run

Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners (both distances)
Trophies for age category winners (10k only)

On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
10K race: £25.00
5K race: £20.00
Family Fun Run: £6.00

Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.

Oliver Fisher 10k & 5k Family Fun Run

• 12/05/2024, 09:30

  Oliver Fisher Family Fun Run

  Enter £6.00

Oliver Fisher 10k & 5k 10k

• 12/05/2024, 10:00

  Oliver Fisher 10k

  Enter £20.00 - £22.00

Oliver Fisher 10k & 5k 5k

• 12/05/2024, 10:00

  Oliver Fisher 5k

  Enter £16.00 - £18.00

Location

Directions

The Race Headquarters will be located within the car park. The start/finish area will be on the footpath adjacent to the HQ and signs will be clearly posted to direct you. Parking is available at the main car park which is clearly signposted upon entry.
The closest railway station is Rainham which is approximately 4.5 miles from the Race HQ.

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