Santas Get Ready To Run

THE Manchester United Foundation’s annual Santa Run takes place on Sunday 4 December.  Recently retired Manchester United player Paul Scholes will be on hand to kick off proceedings.

Now in its fifth year, the event raises money for the Manchester United Foundation and its charity partners The Christie, Francis House and UNICEF or any other charity.

Paul Scholes said: “I believe Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) has started this event since it began so it’s an honour to take over the mantle from such a legend. Now I’ve retired I won’t be running on the day, I will leave that to the serious Santas, but I’m really happy to be involved and help the Foundation raise money for some great charities.”

A 2K family run will start at 11.30am on the day and for serious Santas a 5K route will start at 12.30pm. This year’s 5K run will take in some of Manchester and Salford’s finest landmarks. Starting at Old Trafford runners will follow a route that takes them past the Imperial War Museum, The Lowry and MediaCity finishing with a lap around the world-famous Old Trafford pitch.

Other Christmas activities will take place around the stadium with carols sung by the Manchester United Foundation choir who perform to runners as they make their way around the stadium. A festive community market provided by young people from the Foundation’s Education projects will be available on the day and Manchester United Coaches will be on hand to take young runners on a footy skills session.

It costs £10 for a single entry, £5 for children or £20 for families. For further information visit: www.mufoundation.org/santarun.