RUNNERS wishing to be part of Meningitis Now's team at this year's Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon need to "get their skates on" to secure one of our guaranteed place.
On Sunday, October 9, more than 16,000 participants will gather in Hyde Park to set their pace through central London, taking in breathtaking sights of some of the most famous attractions in the world and the stunning Royal Parks.
Our places in the 13.1 mile route are running out fast and those wanting to join in the fun have until the end of April to sign up.
By running for us you'll be helping to fight meningitis with every stride and move us one step closer to our vision of a future where no one in the UK dies from meningitis and everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives.
Sadly, meningitis and septicaemia continue to affect thousands of people in the UK.
It kills more children aged under five than any other infectious disease.
Help us fight back on all fronts by funding research to eradicate the disease, raising awareness and supporting survivors.
To find out more and to sign up for the event e-mail lydiar@ meningitisnow.org
Lydia Reed, Meningitis Now events fundraiser.
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