Time to dash 'Round the Grounds'

The race is on for budding young athletes to take part in this year’s “Round the Grounds” races on Sunday.

KPMG and The Mid Atlantic Athletic Club would like to invite youngsters to take part in the children’s races, which start and finish at the Botanical Gardens, at 1pm.

Participants of all abilities aged from four to 18 are invited to take part.

As usual, the races expect to attract many of the athletes who have enjoyed success in the KPMG Front St Mile and the more recent Telford Mile, Dash in the Dark and Interschool races.

Eight year old  girl Jade Johnston has recently been challenging Selah Tuzo who has enjoyed previous success in this event.

While amongst the primary age boys we have seen competition between Ryan Outerbridge and Jayden Ming.

The Middle school girls may again be dominated by the fleet of Ashley Irby. Others to watch include Messiah Greaves and Aaron Jacobs as well as senior age runners including Kyrah Scraders, Dage Minors, Akim Johnston and Daniel Oatley.

Participants are invited to sign up to the race online on www.racedayworld.com. 

Printed entry forms are available through your child’s school, Masterworks and at Sportseller in Washington Mall, where completed forms and payments must be delivered by 4:45pm today.

Race numbers may be picked up the day before the race between noon and 2pm in the courtyard in front of Masterworks. 

For further information or to volunteer to assist at the event please contact MAAC representative Deborah Norman on 531-0303 or email [email protected].