BRENTFORD SPORTS FEST
BRENTFORD
Sports Fest
Get your trainers on and join in Local residents are encouraged to lace up their running shoes and take part in Brentford’s biggest running event – Brentford Sports FEST. Residents of all ages and abilities can take part in a 10k run, 5k run, 1k and a children’s fun run on Sunday 5th April 2020 in the grounds of Syon House. Organised by Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, in partnership with developers Brentford Lock West, the event offers runners the opportunity to run in the
Walking, paddleboarding and yoga Apart from running, Brentford Sports FEST also offers a range of sporting activities for all the family. There’s a 5k Walk and Talk (in association with West London NHS Trust). For water lovers, there is the opportunity to take part in a paddleboarding lesson and kayaking at Brentford Lock. There’s also a free health and sports ‘village’ where you can try out hatha yoga or have a go at making pizza. You can test your batting technique with cricket simulator. Children can throw themselves into a variety of games with fun inflatables or have a go at rugby with the
private grounds of the estate. For runners hoping to beat their personal best, all races have chip timing. Anna Rutowicz, who took part in the 10k last year, says: “Taking part in Brentford Sports FEST was such a fun experience that contributed to my motivation for running more”. The course is a mixture of trail, path, meadow and parkland, including the Duke of Northumberland’s private gardens.
activities provided by London Irish Foundation; while little ones can play in the soft play area. Brentford FC Community Sports Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement all year round, in partnership with Brentford Football Club. It has been doing community work in Brentford and the surrounding area for thirty years, using the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
Sign up for the event at www.brentfordsportsfest.co.uk
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