The annual race is on to raise money to help protect Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places, and runners throughout the county are being asked to help by taking part in the Race for Wildlife on Sunday 6th December.

This stunning 7 mile (ish) race through the countryside north of Penzance takes in breath-taking views of Mounts Bay and St Michael’s Mount. The event is organised by the Mounts Bay Harriers in collaboration with leading local wildlife charity Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Race for Wildlife is now in its fifth year and will once again be hosted at Penwith College.

It is a challenging event and has become an established part of the Cornwall Multi Terrain Race Series attracting some of the county’s top runners. The race takes in off-road tracks with Cornish stiles to cross, uneven stony ground across the moors, as well as tarmac roads. The first half of the run is uphill with the second half being downhill, with a slight kick uphill to the finish at Penwith College.

Race for Wildlife is open to anyone over the age of 16 and both the Harriers and the Trust would like to encourage anyone who is passionate about our beautiful county to take part and raise vital funds.

Yvonne Turner, Event Organiser for Mounts Bay Harriers says,

“Once again we are working with Cornwall Wildlife Trust to organise Race for Wildlife. We see them as a very important charity and will be donating a percentage of all entrance fees to them as well as encouraging people to actively fundraise for them. The route is challenging but the views are spectacular and whether chasing a personal best or just taking part this is a fun and rewarding day out.”

To fundraise for Cornwall Wildlife Trust and raise vital money for their work protecting Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places please give them a call on (01872) 273939 for a sponsorship form.

Howard Curnow, Trustee at Cornwall Wildlife Trust says,

“We want the Race for Wildlife to raise as much money as possible for Cornwall’s wildlife. There is still a huge challenge ahead to ensure Cornwall’s natural environment and the fantastic wildlife we have is protected for future generations. From our bottlenose dolphins to the rare dormouse, to the wonderful heathlands found in Penwith, we work to protect Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places. Runners raising sponsorship will make a real difference to their local wildlife.”

The race starts at 10.00am with registration opening at 8.30am. Pre entry for both is advised although it will be possible to enter on the day. Unfortunately the route is not suitable for wheel chair users. Dogs are not permitted. Race HQ, parking, baggage area, toilets and showers are at Porthcurnow Building, Penwith College, St Claire Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2SA.

Pre-entry fee for Race for Wildlife is £12 or £10 for UK Athletics members. On the day entry fee is £14 or £12 for UK Athletics members.

To enter the Race for Wildlife please visit www.mountsbayharriers.co.uk/mbh-events/race-for-wildlife where you can download an entry form. The Race for Wildlife is licensed under UK Athletics, UKA permit no.2015-13882