Over 300 people took part in a 5km fun run this morning
along the runway at Southampton Airport.
Kevin Montgomery, airport fire service station manager and
co-organiser of the event added: “It was an early start but a fantastic way to
welcome dawn on the longest day of the year – running along our runway. We were
delighted to see so many enthusiastic supporters turning out at 6am and really
enjoying themselves for this charity event”
Event Organiser Mike Barringer, chairman and trustee of
Sophie’s Appeal – and Airside Operations Duty Officer at Southampton Airport,
added: “We are so grateful to Southampton Airport for giving us and our
supporters an opportunity that very few people will ever experience; the chance
to run on the runway Southampton Airport.
“We have enjoyed
fantastic support from Southampton Airport and its staff over the last ten
years and the money raised from this event will make a huge difference to the
lives of many local children battling or recovering from life threatening
illnesses.”
The prizes for the fastest individuals went to Pete Sansome
from Bishopstoke (Fastest Male), Karen Andrews from Hedge End (Fastest Female)
and Sophie Jones from Chandlers Ford (Fastest Junior – aged 12). Darren
Phillips of Eastleigh won the Best Dressed Individual award, braving the chilly
morning in a skimpy Native American outfit.
More photos are available from our photographer Sharon Merredew Photography
