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2nd Sept
Alongside our sporting events on Sept 11th, we are also teaming upwith mental health charity CoolTan Arts to bring you the Largactyl Shuffle guided Olympic walk. The route will take in the mix of urban and artistic through the vibrant area of Hackney as well as toucing on the effects of teh Olympics on he local area. So come down at 2pm to Hackney Marshes in Homerton Road, London, E9 5PF and take part!
The walk will end at Pudding Mill LaneDLR Station. The walk leaders will be able to take you back to the main Two2Go event at Hackney Marshes.
Not long now until the big day! We are still on the look out for volunteer marshals for the marathon on Sept 11th, so if you are interested in lending a hand, please email asia_sportingbunnies.org.uk
Our runner numbers have almost tripled that of last year, so we are all very excited about what will no doubt be a fantastic event!
19th Aug
Our Olympic Park Tour on Sept 11th is now full. Sorry to those who have missed out, but tours take place throughout the year so to book a place on a tour on a different date, please call Park Tours on 0300 2012 001
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the cancellation of our Novice Triathlon on Sept 11th. Due to factors beyond our control the triathlon has been withdrawn and all participants will be issued with a full refund. We will endeavour to host a triathlon next year, so watch this space!
17th Aug
Places are filling up fast for the Olympic Park Tour on Sept 11th at 3pm. To book a free place call 0300 2012 001 and quote Two2Go Tour. Do it quickly, before it's too late!
11th Aug
The CaniX 5k dog cross country race is now open for entries. This brilliant event is open to all, so bring your family dog and get running! For entry and race details click HERE
4th Aug
Unfortunately we have had to withdraw our 3k race from our schedule of events on Sept 11th. All our other events are going ahead, so we look forward to seeing you all there on the day!
27th July
Thanks to everyone who came down to our Get Ready2go launch event on saturday 24th. It was a beautiful hot day and much fun was had by all. Photos will be up in the gallery soon, but in the meantime, here is a video piece from BBC World Services - Vietnam about the build up to the Olympics that features Get Ready2Go - get your vietnamese dictionaries at the ready!
Click HERE to watch.
22nd July
We are pleased to add a free Hula Hooping workshop and Chi Gong drop in session to our schedule of events for Get Ready2Go launch event on Saturday 24th July. Come and try out a new sport as part of the count down to London 2012.
New to 2010, our Novice Triathlon is now open to entrants, as well as our 'All Ages' relay team applications for the triathlon and 10k races on Sept 11th. Go to our events page for more info!
6th July
Register NOW for the Two2Go Parkrun 5k on Jul 24th
Two2Go and Hackney Parkrun are joining together to bring you a FREE 5k race at 9am on Jul 24th as part of our Get Ready2go Launch event .You must register with Parkrun before the race, so visit their website and register for free NOW - see you bright and early on the marshes for bacon sarnies and tea! - clickHERE
23rd June
Olympic gold medallist boxer James DeGale lends his support to Two2Go:
"Two2go is a fantastic event that I am proud to support. It encourages local people of all ages and backgrounds to keep fit and participate in local sport.
"With a brilliant variety of sporting events from football tournaments, to a marathon, relay triathlon and various distance races, there is definitely something for everyone regardless to their age or fitness levels.
"All Two2Go events are aimed at geeing up enthusiam about sport and exercise amongst locals in Hackey and surrounding areas in the countdown to the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Good luck to everyone taking part!"
8th June
Two2Go are thrilled that London Marathon winner Mike Gratton (209 Events) has agreed to be our race director - they still dont come much faster than the 2:09 he did in 1983 (but feel free to try to beat his time!)
27th May
If you fancy a tour of the Olympic Park we are offering a special FREE Two2Go coach tour courtesy of Park Tours at 3pm on Sept 11th. Places are limited, so please book in advance by calling 0300 2012 001 quoting Two2Go Tour. Seats are guaranteed to fill up quickly so don't delay, book today!
6th May
Our Sept 11th 10k race registration is now open! Click HERE to register.
3rd May
Two2Go are joining up with the newly formed Hackney Parkrun for a 5k at 9am on both 24th July and 11th September events. Just sign up FREE online, turn up on the day and start running! www.parkrun.com
2nd May
Look out for the Twitter blog by our newbie non-sporty team member who will be chronicling her training progress for our Two2Go 10k on Sept 11th. Can she do it??
30th April
We are pleased to announce our Get Ready2Go launch event on Hackney Marshes July 24th. There will be FREE sporting activities for all ages and abilities, so come down and get involved!
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Click on the Entry Central logo to register for our Sept 11th races:
Lee Valley Trail Marathon
For full competitor and spectator info click HERE
Hackney Marshes Two2Go 10k & 5k
Two2Go Cabbies 5k challenge
Come and see if you are the fastest cabbie in London in our Cabbies 5k race - there's a trophy for the fastest taxi driver so come and compete against your colleagues! To register click HERE and don't forget to tick the Cabbies 5k box on the registration form.
Largactyl2Go Olympic Guided Walk with CoolTan Arts
Two2Go have teamed up with amazing mental health charity CoolTan Arts, to bring you a fascinating FREE guided walk through Hackney. Experience the clash between the former industrial area and the funky artistic area Hackney has become, and how it changed with the preparations and constructions for the Olympics. Explore the story of the Olympics and Paralympics, what they bring to Londons Olympic Boroughs, the changes of the area, and walk past some of the key Olympics sites.
The walk starts at 2pm from the festival site on Hackney Marshes and ends at Pudding Mill Lane DLR Station. CoolTan guides walkers will be able to take you back to the festival site after the walk.
Challenge2Go 5-a-side Football tournament
in association with
Leyton Orient FC & LOCSP
Click HERE for Full details and team registration forms - places are limited so register TODAY!
FREE family fun run
Turn up and register on the day for some gentle fun running for all the family.
All Ages Relay Events
For the first time this year, Two2Go will be hosting 'All Ages' relay options for the 10k race, which will see team members from under 18 and over 50 competing together.
For more info and registration form click HERE
CaniX 5k dog cross country race
Come and run with your dog in this fascinating new event! Entry is now open for this brilliant event. Click HERE for entry and race details.
FREE Olympic Park Tour
3pm - FREE coach tour of the Olympic Park. If you are interested in booking a seat on the tour please call Park Tours on 0300 2012 001 and request a place on the Two2Go tour. Restricted to 6 places per booking. Seats fill up fast so don't delay, book today!
Two2Go are teaming up with the fantastic charity After Adoption to bring you the Two2Go Hyde Park 10k & 5k on Sat Oct 24th.
The race is open to competitors over 12 years of age and will be chip timed.
Prices:
Advanced Registration:
10k - £20
5k - £12
£2 discount for UK Athletics affiliated club members
Registration is via the Runners World website - CLICK HERE
The route is yet to be confirmed, but watch this space for further information...
An Olympic and Paralympic first, the London 2012 Inspire Programme officially recognises outstanding non-commercial projects and events inspired by the Games. The Inspire Programme is entirely new, something that no previous Olympic Games and Paralympic Games has done.
Starting modestly, they are only granting Inspire status to a small number of outstanding projects and events which contribute to the Games lasting legacy.
INSPIRED BY LONDON 2012
The Olympic Games. The planets most far-reaching and unifying event. A showcase of the best of humanity; of sport culture and the arts.
The Paralympic Games. A celebration of athletic achievement rather than disability. A demonstration of powerful human values courage, determination, inspiration and equality.
Together the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games inspire the people of the world.
Two2Go are lucky enough to have been granted Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Inspire status for a number of our Two2Go events this year, both at our Get Ready 2Go launch event on Jul 24th and our Two2go main event on Set 11th:
- LARGACTYL2GO HISTORICAL GUIDED WALK IN ASSOCIATION WITH COOLTAN ARTS (Sept 11th only)
- CHALLENGER2GO FOOTBALL CHALLENGE IN ASSOCIATION WITH LEYTON ORIENT FC COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMME (Jul 24th & Sept 11th)
- CANIX UK (canine cross-country) (Jul 24th demo & Sept 11th race)
- TWO2GO NOVICE TRIATHLON (Sept 11th Only)
We at Two2Go are committed to encouraging sports participation for the over 50's as part of the lasting Olympic legacy as detailed in the London 2012 Olympic bid.
Over a third of the UK population are over 50, of these 9.7 million are over 65 . By 2012, 23%of the population will be over 50. Despite medical and public health advances, the majority of the over 50's population are living unhealthy, sedentary lives, with high smoking & obesity rates, and therefore raising the consequent risks of heart attack, kidney failure, stroke and cancers.
We at Two2Go believe it is never too late to take up exercise and sport. Our own Two2Go director, Eddie Brocklesby, took up running 17 years ago at the age of 50, and is now an active marathon runner, trithlete and ironman contest participant.
At our Two2Go events this year we encourage the over 50's, regardless of their fitness levels, to get involved. If a marathon or 10k run is too daunting a prospect, we are also offering Tai Chi classes, Bhangra and SoCa aerobics sessions, a historical guided walk , 3k run & family fun run, along with plenty of stalls detailing local sports classes and teams available in the local area.
At our Two2Go events, we are hopong to be able to offer health checks to measure general fitness levels and chart progress over time. So come along and be part of a very important study that is set to benefit everyone.
If you want to get Fit_50+, read about our project or simply for more info, click HERE
The 2Go race series relies heavily on volunteers and their generosity. This year we are looking for individuals willing to help us on both July 24th and Sept 11th. We need people to serve are race marshals along the marathon course, chip timing coordinators, registration coordinators and a range of other roles.
If you are interested in getting involved or for more information, please email us on: info_sportingbunnies.org.uk
Email: info_sportingbunnies.org.uk
Tel: 020 7091 7347
Mob: 07870 430339
Address: PO Box 64609 , London SW8 9AW
We will not share your details with third parties but may contact you in the future about further 2go activities. If you do not wish to be contacted by us again, please tell us in your message.
Q: What is the marathon course like?
A: The Lee Valley marathon course is flat or gently downhill for its entire length. It follows the river down its very broad and gradual course down to the Thames at Leamouth. Surfaces are mostly firm, smooth towpaths, tarmac or other managed paths. Prospects for a PB are therefore good, as the only limiting factors are the width of the towpath, occasional anglers and cyclists, and three or so places where we cross a road.
Q: How do i get to the start / return after the marathon?
A: We are providing a coach service up to the marathon start at St Margarets, picking up from Stratford Rail Station and Hackney Marshes. There will also be a coach from Hackney Marshes back up to St Margarets after the race has finished. Each leg of the journey costs £5 per entrant to be paid on the day. I'm afraid we cannot provide transport for spectators.
Q: Is there a cut off time for finishing the Marathon?
A: the general cut off time for the marathon is 4pm, but we will make allowances for specific situations.
Q: What if i get lost along the marathon route?
A: This year we are providing extra marshals along the more remote parts of the course to ensure that nobody gets lost. Route maps will be provided to all entrants at the start of the marathon.
Q: Will water be provided along the marathon route?
A: Yes.There will be water stations at regular points along the route.
Q: What sort of running shows should i wear?
A: Although this course is classed as a trail marathon, road shows are perfectly suitable for the course.
Q: When will i get my runner number?
A: Runner numbers will be allocated at registration on race day.
MORE FAQ's coming soon
Email us on info_sportingbunnies.org.uk if you have any further questions concerning the Two2Go events.
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