Stansted Airport "Runway Run" raises £9,000 for charity
The fifth annual event saw hundreds of participants
London Stansted Airport's fifth annual "Runway Run" has raised £9,000 for three charities.
200 runners, joggers, and walkers took to the tarmac at 1am, when no flights were scheduled.
The three charities: Medcare, Magic Breakfast, and The Children's Society will all receive shares of the funds raised.
Nick Millar, Operations Director at London Stansted, said:
“At London Stansted, we believe in giving back to the community wherever we can and supporting good causes that are close to our hearts. The Runway Run is a brilliant way to combine our love of running with fundraising for our charity partners, while also engaging our colleagues and local residents in something truly unique.”
Peter Round, HR People Adviser for MAG Stansted, said:
“Running on the actual runway was surreal, it’s not every day you get to do that! Knowing it was for charity made it even more special."
Airport firefighter Simon Phillips, who took on the 5km race wearing his full 30kg firefighting kit, added:
“Running 5k in full gear definitely wasn’t easy, but the support from everyone kept me going. It was great fun and all for three brilliant causes. I’m already looking forward to next year’s run."