RUNNERS in this year’s Winchester half-marathon and 10k will be able to get a free post-race massage from the University's physiotherapy students.
Winchester Marafun is returning to the heart of Winchester on Sunday, September 25 with runners able to pick between a hilly 10k or a half-marathon past landmarks such as the King Alfred statue, Winchester Cathedral and St Catherine’s Hill.
The University of Winchester is back as the finish line partner for the fourth time. This marafun weekend, the university is involving its health clinic based at Winchester Sport and Leisure Park.
The clinic allows undergraduate students on the physiotherapy degree programme to work alongside accredited physiotherapy practitioners during placements as part of their studies.
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Thanks to the Winchester Health Clinic, runners will be able to receive a free and well-deserved post-race massage from the clinic team.
Chris Rees, event director of the Winchester Marafun said: “We are delighted that the University of Winchester is returning to back to the event as our finish line partner, and we thank the university for their ongoing support over the last three years of the event.
"A huge thank you to the Winchester Health Clinic for providing post-race massages to our runners, it will be greatly welcomed.”
Liam Newton, Winchester Health Clinic manager, said: “It’s a positive thing for our students, providing them with real-life experience and the problem-solving abilities to become a competent professional physiotherapist.
"And it’s also a wonderful opportunity for all of us to engage with the community of Winchester and further afield and to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and experience the Marafun affords.”
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The University of Winchester and Winchester Health Clinic stand will be located on The Broadway within the Winchester Marafun race village.
For more on the clinic go to winchesterhealthclinic.co.uk.
Both the half-marathon and hilly 10k start and finish outside the Guildhall. The 10k will start at 9am on Sunday morning, while the 13-mile-long half-marathon will kick off at 9.15am. For more go to winchesterhalf.co.uk/.
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