The Fast Lane Challenge

Missing the buzz of the Olympics? Fear not – Winchester Running Club and Winchester City Swimming Club are hosting a ground-breaking sporting challenge at the city’s Bar End Leisure Centre on Saturday 28 September at 9am. And the best news is, it’s all for a good cause!

Local running legend and Winchester Running Club member, Justin Corrie, is going up against long-time stalwart of Winchester City Swimming Club, Cathy Munro, in the ultimate test – a half-marathon run around the track versus a 5K swim. These distances are broadly understood within the sporting community to be roughly equivalent, making it a genuine trial for participants, and a truly exciting event for spectators.

Justin will be taking to the track on behalf of Friends of the Family while Cathy is donning her swimming costume in aid of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

The winning athlete will donate 60% of the money raised to their chosen cause with the other charity receiving 40% – so there’s truly everything to play for.

Why not come along and cheer the athletes on as they race against the clock and each other, with updates being posted online for those who can’t make it on the day to support the event from home.

To add to the fun, local insurance broker Pangea are sponsoring the event and will be manning a breakfast tent to keep spirits up on the sidelines.

Please show your support for this amazing event via their fundraising page.