Harwood Hutton sponsors Marlow Striders charity duathlon
Marlow Striders, in association with Harwood Hutton an accountancy firm in Beaconsfield are launching a brand new event in the local fitness calendar for this year. It’s a Duathlon – like a Triathlon but drier! It’s a run-bike-run event and will be held on Sunday 30th March at 9am starting at the Marlow Sports Club in Pound Lane.
200 competitors will head off on a 7km off-road run via Temple and Bisham, followed by a 25km cycle around the scenic Hambleden Valley, and finally another 7km run. The event was successfully piloted in October last year with a field of 40 competitors and the winner was Jez Cox from Team Planet-X who commented “It’s a cracking course and I’ve got a feeling it’s going to grow into a classic with time”
The Mayor of Marlow will be starting the race and Harwood Hutton, are very kindly sponsoring the event. All proceeds will be going to the Marlow Striders’ nominated charities for 2008 – Wycombe Winter Night Shelter and Longridge.
Simon Jones, the Race Director comments “We’ve been massively encouraged by the response to date. It’s a great opportunity for multi-sport enthusiasts or beginners to try out a new event, in a friendly, safe atmosphere and for a good cause. We hope to see lots of locals either taking part or coming down to cheer the competitors along the way.”
Richard Hutton Partner, Harwood Hutton comments “We are delighted to have the opportunity to support the Marlow Striders, especially as it is for such a good cause. We are looking forward to attending the event and cheering on the competitors while at the same time meeting the spectators”.
To enter go to www.marlowstriders.co.uk and download the entry form from the Duathlon section or email marlowduathlon@marlowstriders.co.uk
Background
Marlow Striders is Marlow’s local running club open to runners of all ages and abilities. They meet at Marlow Sports Club Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings. Over the last 15 years they have raised over £65,000 for local charities and organise the Marlow Half Marathon each year in November.
Harwood Hutton was established in 1957. It now has 8 Partners and operates from an office in Beaconsfield. The firm prides itself on providing high quality business and financial advice. Harwood Hutton offers a comprehensive range of services – business advice, accountancy services, tax consultancy, business valuations, matrimonial cases, personal injury, mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence, registered audit work and corporate forensic services.
Alexandra Martin, Harwood Hutton - Tel: 01494 739500,
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