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As runners arrived for the start at Chateau Vermont in St Saviour, on the morning of Sunday 22nd July, the sun shone, the music played and Music In Action’s Musical 5K Fun Run was about to begin.
The first family fundraiser of its kind for the Jersey Charity, that help to educate and inspire children through music. Runners and public alike were greeted by The Band of the Island of Jersey, who played with gusto; a wondrous wake up call for a Sunday morning. Some came together to participate in a spontaneous musical warm up, while others headed to the El Fuego food truck to get their hit of coffee, before making their way to the start line. St Saviours Constable, Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard, gave a rousing yet delightfully witty speech and then, with the sound of an air horn, they were off!
With 7 bands placed around the course, the runners were treated to an array of musical genres; The Badlabecques and the Jersey Samba band, directed by international percussionist Simone Rebello. Local singer Maisie Robertson, Flutasia and Jersey Dixieland band, The Word on the Street, led by Luke Brown, were just some of the musicians that truly gave this fun run its flair and uniqueness.
Described by one runner as “A musical surprise around every corner” there was high praise at the finish line as runners were awarded their medals and headed to the lawns of the Chateau for a well earned rest.
As the runners caught their breath they were treated to the finale; the world renowned, and Grammy award winning, The Gentlemen of St Johns Choir, who gave a light hearted barbershop performance of Beach boy songs and Jungle book classics.
The fun run’s sponsor, Human Health Chiropractic, were also on hand during the morning, to ease aches and pains with mini massages, and spinal and wellbeing checks for all, meaning most left feeling better than when they arrived!
Race director Emily Andrews said “It was amazing to see so many come together to support a brilliant cause and run to the beat. The musicians were outstanding and we were blown away by the kindness and energy of all that attended”
