by The Olympian hero of Colchester, Lewis Richardson, will trigger the beginners’ pistol when a huge charity event will return to the city next week.
The Lewis boxer represented the GB team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and returned home with a bronze medal.
Growing up and living in Colchester, he has always supported various good causes.
Now he will start the Colchester Half Marathon, organized by the Robin Cancer Trust.
Lewis said: “As a local proud Colchester, it is a privilege to support the Robin Cancer Trust as an official race starter for the Colchester half-marathon.
“The incredible work they do to raise awareness and provide support for young adults affected by germ cell cancers is really inspiring.
Boxer – Lewis famous in Paris in 2024 (Image: David Pearce)
“Cancer affects so many lives, and education around early detection can make a vital difference.
“Sport gave me a platform to inspire and have a positive impact, and I am honored to stand alongside this incredible charities of Colchester Half Marathon.
“I can’t wait to encourage each runner to take up this challenge for such a significant cause.”
The annual race, a flagship community event in the city calendar, will bring together thousands of runners of all capacity to travel 13.1 miles around the historic sites of the city.
The race begins and ends at the Colchester Community Stadium.
Running Colchester supported the charity against cancer by preparing runners and providing volunteers for the race day on March 16.
RACE – runners waiting for the start of the Colchester 2024 half -marathon (Image: Simon Rich)
Last year, around 2,4,000 runners collected £ 55,000 for the Robin Cancer Trust and other charities.
This year, more than 3,300 admissions have been recorded, making it the largest half-marathon since the charitable organization faced the event.
Volunteers are invited to join a smooth event.
The Half Marathon de Colchester is sponsored by Mersea Homes, Scrutton Bland, John Fowlers Solicitors LLP and Calibration Services Calibration, and all sponsors have a number of their staff participating in the race and volunteering.
For more information and to register for the event as a runner or volunteer, visit Colchesterhalfmarathon.com.
