The Queen’s 5k will take place on Wednesday 9 April Queen’s Athletics Club received a ‘powerful’ boost today when top sports drink Powerade announced a three-year partnership in support of the Queen’s 5K – now one of Northern Ireland’s most popular running events The Queen’s 5k will take place on Wednesday 9 April from Queen’s PEC in Botanic Park and all competitors will receive an event t-shirt and a Doorsteps Gourmet Sandwiches “Snack Pack” which contains a Doorsteps sandwich, cookie and fruit.
The race also features a prize fund of over £3500, with a record bonus of £500 for a new male or female record. The current records are held by Paul Rowan (14.38) and Maria McCambridge (15.48).
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Online Entries are available for the first time this year and are open until the 8th April for £6 at www.queens5k.co.uk
Paula Colhoun, Marketing Manager for Powerade said: “We’re delighted to launch our partnership with Queen’s Sport through our support of the Queen’s 5k. As one of the premier Universities in Ireland for sporting opportunities, Queen’s has some of the country’s top sporting talent already in its ranks. Powerade is committed to developing the talent of the future as well as the sports stars of today and Queen’s University is a perfect partner to work with to achieve these aims.”
John Saulters, Queen’s 5k Event Co-ordinator added: ““Since its inception in 2003, the Queen’s 5k ‘Race Round the River’ has evolved into one of the leading athletics events in Northern Ireland. This is a particularly impressive achievement when you consider that the race is entirely organised and managed by the Queen’s University student body. We are delighted to be working in partnership with Powerade this year, as they are a brand that really understands the challenges and triumphs involved in sporting competition. Hopefully this partnership is one that will continue for many years in the future.”
For more information or to enter online go to www.queens5k.co.uk
