Fast and Furious at Farncombe!

New charity run for MICE agents from around the UK

Farncombe Conference Centre near Broadway in Worcestershire has a reputation for great outdoor activities and this September trail running will be the focus, with the launch of a new 5k charity run aimed at meeting and conference agents.

The Cotswolds-based conference and events venue is launching an exciting competitive challenge around its 400-acre estate.  On Saturday 27th September, up to 300 runners will join the “all-terrain” Fast and Furious run through the woods and parklands of Farncombe Estate, before enjoying prizes, food and live music at a post-race party.

Fast & Furious is the name of the event, and it’s the result of a new partnership between Farncombe and MIMN (Meetings Industry Meeting Needs), the registered charity founded by leading members of the conference and events industry.   MIMN aims to raise funds for relevant and worthy causes, especially where a tangible difference can be made.  Recent causes include the purchase of adapted audio equipment for six blind people and a £5,000 technical kit to help severely disabled adults and children use a computer.

“We are really excited about this new initiative and keen to work with MIMN to improve the lives of others,” says Rachael Buttery, Farncombe’s sales and marketing manager.  “Here at Farncombe we are known for our extensive outdoor activity programme.  As well as our own Nature Trail, we have recently mapped out jogging routes through the grounds.

“We thought we could offer our Cotswold estate as a beautiful, if challenging, 5k course and invite MICE agents to join us, as we know many of them share our desire to support the charity.  Members of the Farncombe team will be taking part and we expect at least 100 runners.  We are also looking for sponsors to help to make it a really memorable event.

“If it’s successful, we would love to go Fast & Furious on an annual basis!”

It costs £50 to take part (or £35 each for teams of three to six people) and all funds go to MIMN charity projects in the UK and abroad.  This will be an opportunity for agencies to embrace their natural competitiveness and not only go for winners’ glory but prizes too – for the individuals and teams who raise the most money for MIMN.

Arrival is at 10am and the race begins at 11am following welcome and warm-up sessions.  When it’s all over, Farncombe will play host to a post-race party with a live band and BBQ.  Some accommodation will be available at a preferential rate on 26th and 27th September.

To register your interest in participating and/or sponsoring the Fast & Furious event at Farncombe, please email marketing@farncombeestate.co.uk  

Meanwhile, follow Farncombe Conference Centre on twitter @meetcotswolds and use the hashtag #fast&furiousrun