Furzton Relay celebrates fifth year
July 25, 2017
by Martin Lawrence
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Saturday 22nd July 2017
The Redway Runners Furzton Relay returned for the 5th year this weekend.
The Redway Runners Furzton Relay is a timed 4-person relay race held on the redways and paths around the beautiful Furzton Lake in Milton Keynes. Each lap is approximately 2.5 miles and is suitable for all running abilities.
This year the event celebrated MK’s 50th birthday and will limited entries to 50 teams. Each team name was named after landmark in Milton Keynes. Notable team names included: The Great Xscape, What’s the Point and Willen Us On. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd team went to Rutherford, There is a POINT to all this running and fitMK Becon flyers.
All podium teams put in a cumulative time of under 60 minutes for the 4 x 2.5 mile route.
The club raised £329.45 from a cake sale in aid of their Charity of the Year, the Milton Keynes Hospital Charity.