CLAVERDON
FUN RUN 2026

Dear Claverdon Fun Run participants, supporters, volunteers, families and sponsors

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What an absolutely incredible day we had at the Claverdon Fun Run 2026! As we sit here today, still buzzing from Sunday's fantastic event, we wanted to reach out whilst the memories are fresh to say the biggest THANK YOU to every single person who made the Claverdon Fun Run 2026 such a resounding success.

 

The numbers tell the story!​

• 225 runners across all distances completed their challenges (not including all those parents who joined their children)

• An amazing 73 of those took on the longest distance, the 5km

• 44 volunteers gave their time to make it all possible

• Hundreds of smiles, cheers, and celebratory moments captured

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Add up every metre covered by every runner across all four distances, and our Claverdon community collectively ran 624km on Sunday. Line that up as one giant relay and it's almost enough to get you from London to Edinburgh by road (about 650km) — not bad for one morning in Claverdon!

 

Our amazing community spirit

What struck us most wasn't just the fantastic running performances - though we were genuinely impressed by every single runner who crossed that finish line - but the incredible community spirit on display. From the youngest participants in our 200m dash to our most seasoned 5km challengers, everyone supported each other brilliantly. The cheering from the sidelines, the encouragement from our marshals, and the general atmosphere of celebration made this event truly special.

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Enormous thanks to our volunteers!

We simply cannot express enough gratitude to our volunteer army. From those who arrived at 7:00 am to set up gazebos and registration, to our marshals who stood out on the course cheering every runner, to our first aiders, photographers, refreshment teams, MC, medal givers, and everyone in between - you were absolutely brilliant. Your enthusiasm and dedication made all the difference, and we're so lucky to have such wonderful people in our community who are willing to give their time for a great cause.

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Special recognition for our event sponsors

A huge thank you to all our event sponsors whose generous support made this day possible. Their contributions allowed us to provide medals for every finisher, professional photography, refreshments, as well as the ability to keep the course safe with road closures and all the logistical elements that made the day run smoothly. Please do continue to support these local businesses who have supported our school:

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​​​​​​​Thank you to our professional photographers

A special mention to our two parent volunteers who provided professional photography services on the day. The photos they captured at the finish line and around the course mean families have wonderful keepsakes of their achievements.  The photos are currently being processed and will be available ASAP!  For now head over to insta and facebook to see a glimpse of the day!

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​Missed out on a t-shirt? Don't worry!

We know some of you weren't able to order a t-shirt before the event but would now love one as a memento of your achievement (and who can blame you!). We're delighted to announce that we'll be placing one final t-shirt order to accommodate anyone who'd like to purchase one.   ​​​The order will be open for TWO DAYS ONLY until Wednesday 30th September. These t-shirts are the same high-quality ones offered before the event, featuring our Fun Run design, and are available in all the same colours and sizes for both adults and children.  Please note there is a 2 week lead time from the supplier, so expect them to arrive in approximately 2-3 weeks.

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The impact of your participation

Every entry fee, every t-shirt purchase, every bacon roll, pastry and piece of shortbread sold, and every every donation given as you booked your ticket goes directly towards supporting Claverdon Primary School. The funds raised from this event will make a real difference to the educational opportunities and resources available to our children. Thank you for being part of something that will benefit our school community for years to come.  You can see some examples of where the money has been spent in previous years in our impact gallery.

 

Looking ahead to 2027!

We're already getting excited about planning next year's event! If you had a brilliant time (which we hope you did) and would be interested in helping with the organisation, or if you know any local businesses who might like to become event sponsors, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

 

Final thoughts

Sunday proved once again that Claverdon has an extraordinary community. Seeing families running together, friends cheering each other on, neighbours volunteering their time, and local businesses supporting the event reminded us why we love organising this Fun Run.

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To everyone who ran - whether you completed 200m or 5km, whether you ran, jogged, or walked across that finish line - you should be enormously proud of your achievement. To everyone who supported from the sidelines - your cheers made such a difference. To everyone who volunteered - you're absolute stars. And to everyone who contributed in any way to making this day special - thank you.

 

We hope you're still feeling proud of your achievements, that you've got some wonderful photos to look back on, and that you're already thinking about next year's challenge!

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With enormous gratitude,

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The Claverdon Fun Run Committee,

Friends of Claverdon Primary School