Frome family support charity, Purple Elephant, is looking for runners and would-be runners to take part in the Bath Half Marathon, raising funds for their year-round child and family services.
Whether you are a seasoned long-distance runner, a weekend parkrun participant, or a complete beginner, the Purple Elephant team is offering a limited number of paid-for places, to run or walk in the event on Sunday 16th March 2025.
“Having supported an amazing 10 runners to raise almost £2,500 in 2024, the charity is keen to see if they can beat that total in the next race and are calling out to anyone in the Frome or Somerset area to sign up and join them now,” explained a member of the charity, Rebecca Harrison.
“It was so exciting to be there on the day last year and so special to know that these individuals put aside time in their incredibly busy lives to train for us. Our team was extraordinary and included parents of young children, a police officer, school teachers, an actor, a Frome business owner, a leprechaun and, of course, we have had an elephant run for us too. The cheering on the day, along with the generosity of donors, was really very emotional and Purple Elephant put every penny to good use.
“Our work is focused on local families facing disadvantage and our services include early-years support, befriending, holiday activities for families with additional needs, as well as a toy library lending service and stay-and-play sessions. We will soon be opening a new youth club in Frome and, of course, many people know us for the huge, free Frome Children’s Festival. Every part of Purple Elephant relies on kind, incredible support so please sign up and join us for the Bath Half in March.”
To join the team for the half marathon and be the proud wearer of a Purple Elephant t-shirt, runners (at any level) can opt for one of 10 available already paid-for places. For those who have already self-enrolled, you can still join and run for the charity, benefitting from the same support, and be a welcomed part of the whole team via their website www.PurpleElephant.org.uk.
Pictured: Six of the Purple Elephant team runners who raised almost £2,500 last year
