Twyford Together Charity 5K and Fun Run

Get active for a good cause at the Twyford Together Charity 5K and Fun Run. Races for all ages, prizes, stalls and refreshments. This annual event is organised by Twyford Together in association with Barnes Fitness and is sponsored by The Shredquarters. All profits go to Twyford Charities Together.

When and where is it?

This year’s event took place on Sunday 13 October at The Piggott School. Date for next year is tbc.

What races are there?

Pre-school toddle (100m) at 10:00am (sponsored by RG10 Magazine)
Reception and years 1 & 2 (1km) at 10:15am (sponsored by The Porcelain Pig)
Years 3 & 4 (1km) at 10:35am (sponsored by Rosie’s Chocolate Factory)
Years 5 & 6 (2km) at 11am (sponsored by Costa Coffee, Twyford)
App-timed, multi-terrain, 5K for those aged 11+ at 11:30am (see course map).

How do I enter?

Online entry opens a month before the event.

What’s included?

Every 5K runner has the option of a medal
Children in the year group races get a medal sticker card
(with the challenge of collecting as many finisher stickers as they can throughout their school life)
Podium medals
Free banana at the finishing line
Free event photos

Who gets a prize?

Thanks to our lovely local businesses, we had podium and ‘lucky runner’ prizes this year.

First, second and third boy and girl in the toddler dash (surprise prize)
First, second and third boy and girl in the infant and junior races (Decathlon vouchers)
A lucky runner in the infant race (The Porcelain Pig voucher)
A lucky runner in the year 3 & 4 race (Rosie’s Chocolate Factory gift)
A lucky runner in the year 5 & 6 race (Costa Coffee, Twyford voucher)
Fastest male and female in the 5K (Shredquarters gift bag and Kickstart experience worth £200)
Fastest trio in the 5K (Phantom Brewery gift)
Two lucky trios in the 5K (Haweli voucher/The Orangery voucher)
Fastest male and female under 18 in the 5K (Up and Running voucher)
Fastest male and female over 50 (Rebel Recovery gift)
A lucky male and female first timer in the 5K (Stanlake Park Wine Estate bubbly)
Most flamboyant costume in the 5K – fancy dress is optional (H’artisan voucher)

What stalls are there?

We had a variety of local seasonal, sporty and eco-friendly stalls including:

The Shredquarters: Fitness fun
Rebel Recovery: Sports massage

Twyford Comets: Footie skills

Twyford Tennis Club: Tennis games
Reading Athletics Club
Go Green Together: Second hand book swap shop
Usborne Books: Quality brand new children’s and young adult’s books, games and puzzles
Twyford and Ruscombe Horticultural Association: “Bag – a – Flower Pot” game and bulb sale

Twyford & District Round Table: Hammerschlagen for dads!
ARC Counselling: Charity fundraiser

Colleton PTA: Pumpkin activities

Polehampton PTA: Teddy tombola
Daisys Dream: Face painting

Rural Pie: Bacon sandwiches
Cafe2U: Teas and coffees
Happy Hours Pre-School: Homemade cakes
Berrymakers: Fresh premium berries

The Ridgeline Trust: Apple press & hedgehog activities

Is there parking at the event?

There is parking on site, but participants are encouraged to walk or cycle if they can. Cycle racks are in the car park, but participants are responsible for securing bikes with their own locks.

Which charities do you support?

The Twyford Together Charity 5K and Fun Run supports Twyford Charities Together. The group was formed in 2011 to give local charities, often lacking their own fundraising team, a helping hand.