ORGANISERS of the Ealing Half Marathon have confirmed Ealing Fields High School as the winner of the 2018 Schools Challenge.

It raised more than any other school, based on the average per runner at the 2018 half-marathon, which took place in September.

The cheque will go towards a new minibus, and it is hoped this will inspire many other schools to take part in the 2019 event on Sunday, September 29. Entries are open now.

Ealing Half Marathon team organisers are able to help schools get started with practical training sessions and advice.

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The 13.1-mile course takes runners on closed roads through Central Ealing, Montpelier, Pitshanger, West Ealing, Hanwell and St Stephens before crossing the finish line in Lammas Park.

The Ealing Mini Mile and the Family Mile will take place on Saturday, September 28, giving young runners aged 1-16 the chance to enjoy the thrill of a large sporting event. A handful of places remain for our younger runners.

Race director Sandra Courtney said: “Ealing Fields put in an incredible effort to train and fund-raise for the event and have been rewarded with a fantastic cheque which they can put towards the new minibus.

“Our ethos is to plough funds straight back into projects within the local community.”

Go to www.ealinghalfmarathon.com for further race info.