Ryebridge runners put their best feet forwards to complete this year’s Love Luton Runfest.
The 12th town running event started and finished in St George’s Square in Luton town centre, and offered participants the chance to complete either a 5K, 10K or half-marathon route, with the furthest distances taking in the Luton Hoo estate.
Our team included managing director Sean Scully and company administrator Kate Downing and their daughter Amelie, plus Ryebridge supporter Paul Blessing, who all completed the 5K, and senior planner Patrick Gannon, who finished the 10K in an impressive 52 minutes.
Ryebridge was also one of the sponsors for this year’s Runfest, joining the likes of Luton Borough Council, the University of Bedfordshire, London Luton Airport and Barnfield College in backing the event.
Money raised from the race goes towards the Community Awards Fund, established by Love Luton to provide financial support and monetary awards to community groups, local charities and organisations that support the people of Luton.
The aim of the fund is to provide financial awards for projects and initiatives run by groups working in the local community for the benefit of people in Luton.
Sean said: “What a fantastic event! It’s great to see the whole Luton community come together to do something truly amazing for some great local causes, and Ryebridge were delighted to do our bit as participants and sponsors.
“A special shout out to Kamal Hussain from Community Interest Luton who helped Amelie to reach the finish line. He was amazing – she would have given up and walked if it wasn’t for his encouragement and support, and she ended up coming 4th out of 66 in her age group.”
The organisers say the event is a vibrant celebration of community action which helps fund projects that make a real difference in the lives of Luton residents.
Linsey Sweet, head of commercial operations at Love Luton, said: “The Love Luton Runfest is always a fabulous event and it is an opportunity to bring people from all over the town together at an event that highlights everything that is great about Luton, community, diversity, team work, support and fundraising for amazing causes. We had visitors from across the UK and many participants from our Love Luton partners which is fantastic to see.”
Kamal Hussain, Amelie, Kate and Sean.
Patrick Gannon from Ryebridge.
