THE GALLEY HILL DASH RETURNS!
There’s plenty of fun to be had as the second Galley Hill Dash returns to Norwich in a few days time. Organised by The Mile Cross Projects and Events Group (MXPEG) The Galley Hill Dash (2024) and Fun Runs from 11am to 1pm on Saturday 14th September 2024 The event is free for everyone to take part or just watch and enjoy.
The event will take place along Galley Hill Road, opposite Sloughbottom Park on Drayton Road, beginning at 11 am with cheerleading dance and song, followed by a challenging road race for about 90 serious runners (8 times up the hill). This will be then followed by brave residents joining a wheelbarrow race, a ‘mobility aid parade’, slow bike races and a once-up -the -hill dash for everybody.
There is no need to book -just turn up to watch, grab a wheelbarrow, dress up fancy or take part in other ways.
Judy Omamsete of the organising committee said “We are celebrating the generosity, spirit and achievements of our community by hosting another inclusive, fun event. We really look forward to bring the dash to life again. It was so popular the first time”
There will be refreshments, prizes and fun for all. The Lord Mayor also promises to be in attendance to award the winners with their rosettes.
MXPEG the hosts are an informal group of people who live and work in Mile Cross, are enthusiastic about th area and meet every 6 weeks to celebrate community achievements, share resources and collectively plan community development projects and events.
Following a successful Galley Hill Dash 2021, MXPEG has received funding and support from Norwich Consolidated Charities, Epic Norfolk, Common Lot, Phoenix Centre, Sustrans, Rotary, Norwich City Council and local residents who have sponsored wheelbarrows, funding and given their time in kind to volunteer.
All funds raised during the event will go towards MXPEG projects including the 7 community gardening and conservation projects in Mile Cross. A big thank you to all.
