EAST Lindsey’s first street athletics event will take place in Mablethorpe on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, thanks to East Lindsey District Council’s Neighbourhood Management Team.

Taking place between 6pm and 8pm from the RNLI building on the Pullover, competitors will have to run 60m in the fastest possible time.   

The event is split into four categories, under 13’s, under 15’s, under 17’s and under 20’s, with competitors being able to register between 5pm and 6pm on the day. A selection of prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category.

Mablethorpe is one of a number of towns in Lincolnshire taking part in the Street Athletics competition, which is be run by the Lincolnshire Sports Partnership.  The Mablethorpe event is being supported locally by the Mablethorpe Running Club.

Debbie Prince from East Lindsey District Council, said she hoped those taking part will join a local sports club on a regular basis: “We are working hard to develop healthier lifestyle and create more sporting opportunities for local communities and this event is a great example of that.  Those making it through the heats will be invited to the finals on Thursday July 17 at Lincoln.  They will compete against runners from all over the county and be given the opportunity to meet Linford Christie and Darren Campbell.”

Free transport will be provided for those who make it through to the finals.

For further information on the event, contact Debbie on 01507 329567 or e-mail Debbie.prince@e-lindsey.gov.uk