Online registration opens on the 1st October 2013; participants can register and find out more information here.
The annual 360 Marina 5km road race along Swansea promenade returns for its second year on 15th March 2014, this time as a fundraising event for CRY in honour of club member Timothy Butt who survived a sudden cardiac arrest in 2013.
Following the sell-out success of the inaugural 360 Marina 5km – where 100 runners took part – the race returns with an extension from Swansea Council providing an opportunity to expand the race to 250 participants and help support a charity that is close to the club’s heart.
Steven M. Jones, Club President and Event Organiser, said “Our club is built on friendship, so to turn the race into a fundraiser in tribute of Tim was a no-brainer; the news of his cardiac arrest shook us all, so to be able to raise awareness for the condition through supporting CRY is highly important to us. I was blown away by the success of the 5km in its first year; we had a fantastic turn-out and a professionally run event thanks to the team. I strongly believe we can reach the 250 attendee mark in March. In addition, we are hugely grateful to 360 Beach & Watersports and Swansea Council for enabling us to put on the race for the second year running and to Swansea University and CRY for their support and collaboration.”
When asked what it meant to him to have the race act as a charity event for CRY, Timothy Butt, Swansea University graduate and cardiac arrest survivor, said “I am delighted and extremely grateful that the event is being held in support of the charity CRY, a charity that I fully support. This is just one example of how the Swansea Trotters family have really supported me as a member and my recovery from my cardiac arrest. I would like to thank the club, the members and the organisers for their hard work to put on the event. I am really looking forward to the run.”
Alison Cox MBE, Chief Executive and Founder of CRY, added “It takes great courage and determination for anyone who has been affected by a condition that can cause young sudden cardiac death – whether a bereaved family or a young person who has been diagnosed with a heart problem – to be able to see beyond their own situation and to want to raise funds for CRY and to help us increase awareness of our work, including screening, advice and support. Thankfully, due to the increasing success of screening, awareness and diagnosis, we are now working with more and more young people, such as Tim, who were suddenly found to have a potentially life-threatening heart condition, when they believed they were fit and healthy. On behalf of all of us at CRY, I would like to say a huge “thank you” to Tim and the Swansea Trotters for their recognition and support for us and we wish them every luck in their fundraising event”
Speaking on being involved with the event for its second year, Kate Hannington, General Manager, 360 Beach & Watersports, said “Following the success of this year’s Swansea Trotters Marina 5km, 360 are thrilled to be hosting the event for the second time in March 2014. It’s a fantastic event which promotes sport and activity on Swansea Bay. If you’re running you can use our free shower & changing facilities and if you’re spectating then get the best view of the start / finish line from our Cafe Bar.”
Online registration opens on the 1st October; participants can register and find out more information at http://swanseatrotters.com/360-marina-5k-register/. There will be a small fee of £5 to register – this will support the organisation of the event, as well as provide a donation to the CRY charity.
Swansea Trotters
Swansea Trotters is the official alumni club for graduates of Swansea University’s Athletics and Cross Country Club & Triathlon Club. Founded in January 2012, Swansea Trotters was established as a means for graduates to reconnect with former teammates, organise reunion events, and as an outlet to keep in touch and provide a support network for the current University teams.
