Friday, 13 February 2009

In today's Herald Express:

VOLUNTEERS are needed to lend a helping hand at this year's Torbay Half Marathon.More than 300 competitors have already booked their places for the annual event, but a total of 1,750 are expected to take part.
Organisers are predicting it will be the best race in the competition's 19 years, and they are keen to hear from anyone who can assist on June 21.
David Hyde, race director, said: "Come along and be part of this spectacular running event, which raises thousands of pounds for local charities.
"No event of this scale could be a success without the support of enthusiastic volunteers to help marshal the course and assist at the start and finish area on Paignton Green.
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"So we are looking to recruit people to help out in one of several activities. Volunteers must be aged 18 or over, and marshal vests will be provided.
"We need pre-race volunteers to guide competitors and take care of their baggage, and race marshals to guide runners around the course, offer assistance to competitors experiencing difficulty or assist in managing the crowds of spectators at the finish.
"We're also desperate for end-of-race volunteers to congratulate runners at the finish, present them with their goody bag and ensure they move quickly to be reunited with their proud family and friends."
The Torbay Half Marathon course stretches from Paignton Green, along Torquay seafront and back again.
Its growing reputation has meant that in recent years a number of internationally renowned runners have flown in from around the world to compete.
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact David Hyde on 01626 862584 or email info@torbayhalfmarathon.co.uk

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