Fun runners to enjoy live performance pitstops

Following the success of the inaugural event, the ‘Musical 5k Fun Run’ is making a come back, and organisers have promised it will be “bigger, better and louder”.

Music in Action – the charity behind ‘Jersey Sings’, a yearly educational project that unites young performers of all abilities from 28 schools – is inviting people to grab their running shoes and meet up at Chateau Vermont at 09:30 on Sunday (22 September).

Pictured: The musical stops along the way.

The 5km route will take runners through the leafy lanes of St. Saviour, starting and finishing in grounds of Chateau Vermont.

Along the route there will be six live music stations to fuel the participants’ performance. Performers include the Brian White Band, the Progressive School of Music, the String Quartet, Sam Walwyn, the Jersey Samba Band and Daphne Robertson.

As the run is not-timed, participants will have plenty of time to enjoy the music at each station.

With musical acts of different genres to please all tastes, the organisers have promised the Musical Fun Run will be “a unique family fun run to remember!”

“This event is perfect for families and runners of all abilities, so please head down to Chateau Vermont for a lovely morning of music and activity!” they added. “It is going to be an exciting and fun day out for all participants and the community!”

This year, organisers are encouraging musical inspired fancy dress and there will be a prize for the best dressed, as well as medals for all who finish. Food stalls and live music will also be available before and after the event.

The event in aid of Music in Action comes after the charity experienced issues ahead of the annual ‘Jersey Sings!’ concert in June after the event was stripped of its annual government funding of £10,000 just 10 days before it was due to take place.