Our annual Race for Wildlife is now a mere few weeks away and the countdown is officially on!
For those that haven’t heard about this event, it is your chance to run, jog or walk around the reserve taking in the beautiful scenery and wildlife of Lakenheath. Maybe spotting a bittern, bearded tit or otter as you go...
Photo credit - Dave Rogers
There’s something for all runners (or walkers!) out there; multi-terrain course of 5km and 10km, the latter taking you through parts of the reserve normally closed to the public - a great chance to experience a different side of the reserve.
For those looking for a shorter distance and perhaps something a little less strenuous, there is also a 2km fun run around the Brandon Fen family trail – perfect for the whole family to do together.
If this hasn’t tempted you yet, there will also be medals for the top three runners in each race, goody bags for all those that enter and (perhaps most importantly!) homemade cakes and refreshments available.
All this takes place on Sunday 18 October, for more details have a look here or call the office on 01842 863400.
So, with the race soon approaching the whole Lakenheath team have been busy preparing for the big day:
Suzanne and I have been creative making medals...
John has been putting the goody bags together...
All photos - Katherine Puttick
Whilst we may be racing to raise money for wildlife here on the reserve – you can run as fast as you like or simply enjoy the walk round the reserve – whichever way you decide to go for there’ll be staff and volunteers cheering you along the way!
See you on the 18th!