The Rainforest 10k Run - racing to save the rainforest
Posted by DavidM in Events | 20 June 2010
I entered The Rainforest 10k run about three years ago. It was a fast, flat course and I achieve my personal best of 47mins 45 secs that day, which still stands today.
This year The Rainforest 10k run will be held on Sunday 5th September 2010 in Finsbury Park, London, N4. It's easy to get to from Central London with tube and train lines stopping at Finsbury Park station very close to the park.
As we as the 10k run there is a 1k children's run to get them to join in as well.
I'm a big fan of The Rainforest Foundation who organise and benefit from the event. The have saved over 100.000 square kilometeres of rainforest over the last 20 years by working with the native populations to help them establish rights over the land and prevent logging and other industries destroying not only the environment but their livelihoods.
This marrying of environmental and social concern is working in many areas around the world. They aren't a big charity and don't get the publicity of many larger environmental charities but they do a fantastic job.
So if you are up for a run, sign up now for a place on September 5th. Don't run? Then why not head to Finsbury Park for a great day out knowing anything you spend will help those less fortunate and the environment.
