Hundreds of runners are preparing to raise thousands of pounds for a charity as a running festival returns.

The Brynkinalt Running Festival on May 8 will see runners take on scenic, off-road cross country style routes around the Chirk estate covering 5km, 10km or 20km.

The event, which is set to attract those as young as 12 up to veteran runners and any ages in between, is run by Adrenaline Sporting Events which has chosen The Movement Centre, Oswestry, as the charity partner for this festival.

Runners from across the region have already signed up for the event and some of the free running places for The Movement Centre have already been snapped up.

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Curtis Langley, marketing and fundraising manager at The Movement Centre which offers Targeted Training therapy for children with movement problems, said: “Running has so many physical and mental health benefits and the Brynkinalt Running Festival is a perfect chance to run with family and friends and of course run a distance which suits you.

“We would like to thank Alan Lewis at Adrenaline for once again choosing our charity as the nominated charity for this fantastic event and also thank Sue Trevor for kindly opening us her estate for this event.

“This event is for all the family, and is not just about winning, but about new experiences and an opportunity for young runners to take on their parents, siblings or grandparents and have fun out in the fresh air.”

Despite the coronavirus pandemic in 2021 the event was a huge success with 300 runners taking part, including Welsh Athletics runner Andy Davies, who stole the crown in the 20k run, finishing in one hour 17 minutes.

The Leader: Just one of the podiums at last year's eventJust one of the podiums at last year's event

Andy, who will be representing Wales in this year’s Commonwealth Games said: “I had a fantastic experience at Brynkinalt last year. The organisation was spot on and what a location for it to be held! The course was well marked around the stunning countryside and the marshals were excellent and very encouraging. I will certainly be going back again this year.”

To apply for a free running place to represent The Movement Centre, whereby you do not have to raise a minimum amount of money, email curtis@themovementcentre.co.uk.

For more details visit the Facebook event page www.facebook.com/events/201989951853866/ and to book running tickets directly visit www.adrenalinesportingevents.co.uk/bryn-kinalt-running-festival/