Standalone 10k shines in its 24th year

Over 1,200 runners took part in the 24th annual Standalone 10k road race last Sunday (2 October) in glorious sunshine. The race follows an anticlockwise route around the north of Letchworth’s estate and attracted running teams from across the region as well as many people form the local community. A shorter 2k fun run followed for children to participate.

North Herts Road Runners president, Richard Harbon was delighted with the event and the impact it has on the local community: “Overall, it’s gone really, really well… It’s always been a community event; it’s embedded in the community of Letchworth Garden City and North Herts. 65% are unattached runners, not club runners, but community people.”  

Standalone Farm hosts the event and manager Andrew Milich is very proud to support the Road Runners. “At the end of it all it may seem hard work but seeing all the people around enjoying the race makes it all very much worth it.”

Richard added: “We couldn’t do it without the Heritage Foundation. They give us sponsorship money every year, the support of the farm, guidance and advice in relation to organising the event.”

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