MORE than 60 children from a junior school will be raising money by taking part in the London Mini Marathon.
On Saturday, April 20, 65 pupils from Ringwood Juniors will be raising money for their school by running, walking or wheeling 2.6km - or 1.6 miles.
They have been selected to join up to 10,000 children from schools across the UK taking part in the TCS Mini London Marathon in the heart of the capital.
50 pupils will compete in a one-mile race, and 15 will take part in a 2.6km race.
As well as aiming to cross the iconic finish line to receive their TCS Mini London Marathon medal, the children are raising funds for Ringwood Junior School’s Big Build Project.
Every child taking part is on a mission to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship to put towards the building of a new multi-purpose pastoral facility in the school grounds.
As part of a whole school event, other RJS pupils will also be lacing up their trainers and running their own 2.7km race at Ringwood and Ellingham Rugby Club on Tuesday, April 16.
You can support the children’s fundraising by clicking here.
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