- Tree-athlon
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Tree-athlon Location London, United Kingdom Event type Road Distance 5 kilometres Established 2005 Official site Tree-Athlon The Tree-Athlon is a 5k annual fun run which raises funds for Trees for Cities. It has been held in Leeds, Manchester and London.
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Event information
The event historically consisted of a 5k run, a tree wish, and a sapling, which participants could take home and plant.[1]
2010 Event
The 2010 Tree-Athlon was held in London on 18 September in Battersea Park.
Guinness World Record attempt
An attempt to stage the world's largest barefoot run was successful, with 278 participants running 100m.[2]
2011 Event
The 2011 event will also be held in London, in Battersea Park on the 17th September. An attempt will be made to regain the Guinness World Record.[3]
References
- ^ Leeds Tree-Athlon 2009 - September 27 - West Yorkshire Sport, retrieved on 24 January 2011
- ^ Barefoot runners go for world record - Wandsworth Guardian retrieved on 24 January 2011
- ^ Take Part In This Year's Trees for Cities Tree-Athlon in Battersea Park - Hippyshopper, retrieved on 24 January 2011
External links
Categories:- Annual events in London
- Athletics competitions in England
- Athletics in London
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