Our participants got their moustaches on, took part in Chelmsford parkrun’s 5k run and fundraised for YMCA Essex on Saturday 27 April!
In association with The Mayor of Chelmsford, participants joined us at Chelmsford’s Parkrun for the Great Moustache Run – a 5k course fundraising for YMCA Essex.
The event was great fun and we were delighted with the turn out. Thanks to the wonderful Community Champions at Morrisons who kindly donated water and post-run snacks.
Pictured below is Linda Mascot, The Mayor of Chelmsford, who opened the proceedings.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could make this an annual event? Let us know if you’d like to be notified of future events like this.
What is the Great Moustache Run
A fundraising 5k fun-run in aid of YMCA Essex and our work with disadvantaged children and young people locally, the day is suitable for everyone, with no time limit. Moustaches – real or fake – obligatory! So feel free to hop, skip, jump, walk or even dance your way around the course before collecting your medal from YMCA Essex at the finish line to the tune of the legendary song!
By participating, you will be supporting our work at YMCA Essex with some of the area’s most vulnerable people, helping them to realise their potential and supporting them on their journey from homelessness to independence.
There is no minimum amount to raise, but every pound can help young people in crisis to thrive.
What is Chelmsford Central parkrun?
Parkrun is a free, fun and friendly 5k community event. For the Great Moustache Run, YMCA Essex are partnering with parkrun who are kindly allowing us to join and run their course – all whilst wearing moustaches and raising funds for YMCA Essex! Everyone runs at their own pace.
It is free to join but it is essential to register before you first come along, but you only ever register once. You must bring a scannable copy of your barcode in order to receive your final run time to share with YMCA Essex and the Great Moustache team!
Supported by Chelmsford parkrun
Agenda
0800-0845 Arrive, claim your free t-shirt and show off your moustache
0845 The Mayor of Chelmsford kicks things off
0850 Parkrun give a ‘First Timers Welcome, explaining what’s involved and what you need to do to get your time
0855 Parkrun give announcements and health and safety advice
0900 Chelmsford parkrun sets off! Complete the course and receive your YMCA Essex medal! After the event, provide us with your time via parkrun’s barcode
1200 Ends
Registration and fundraising
Registration is free – sign up with us on here to receive updates, fundraising support and your free T-shirt.
Registration with Chelmsford parkrun is also essential
Visit: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chelmsfordcentral
You only ever need to register once, so if you have already run with them then there is no need to do so again! Bring your barcode on the day in order to receive your run time
Set up your fundraising page via our campaign at www.justgiving.com
And don’t forget to share the link with friends and family
If you can’t take part but would like to support in another way, please contact us on enquiries@ymcaessex.org.uk to find out about volunteering or donate with a one-off contribution.
