Sport Relief 2012

Over 600 runners took part in the event at Graylingwell Park in Chichester, running either one, three or six miles to raise money.

The event, organised by Chichester District Council, brought together lots of different members of the community, including many families, friends and individuals who were either experienced runners or completely new to running.

All competitors received a bottle of water and a sport relief medal when they crossed the finish line.

As well as the run, there was also a free community play pop-up event at the park. The event, held as part of Outdoor Play Week, included:

• Zumba demonstrations;
• football skills and drills activities with Brighton and Hove Albion FC;
• rugby skills and drills activities with Chichester Rugby Club and Driving Force Coaching;
• LCA cricket;
• nature play activities such as kite making, nature pictures and a bug hunt;
• Spirit FM Roadshow;
• Westgate Leisure Chichester activities; and
• the council's own Wellbeing Team.

The event is supported locally by organisations including Linden Homes, Affinity Sutton, the Homes and Community Agency, Global Scaffolding, Chichester Community Development Trust and the University of Chichester.

Councillor Eileen Lintill, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Wellbeing, says: "Thank you to everyone in Chichester for rising to the challenge for Sport Relief. All the money you raised will help transform lives here in the UK and across the world's poorest countries. We would also like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the event a huge success."

The grand total

The amount raised at the Chichester Sport Relief Mile was £13,967.17.