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SUMMARY:The Emil Zátopek Run
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a day of movement\, fun\, and community spirit at the fourth annual Emil Zátopek Charity Run! Thames Valley Harriers and the Czech Centre invite you to bring your family\, friends\, and plenty of energy for a celebration of sport inspired by one of the greatest athletes of all time.\n\nWhether you’re racing for a personal best\, joining your first fun run\, or simply enjoying the atmosphere\, there’s something for everyone — from kids to grandparents.\n\nThis year’s fresh new format includes:\n\nA 1-MILE CHARITY RUN FOR ALL AGES\n&\nQUAD KIDS ATHLETICS – have a go at running\, jumping\, throwing\, and sprinting at the home ground of Linford Christie\n\nYou can also look forward to\n\nFREE games and other activities by Czech School Without Borders and Okenko.uk\nPizza and other refreshment\nMedal ceremony & chill-out social after the race\nAdmission: £10/£5 (under 17s)\n(for the 1 mile run and the Quad Kids events)\nOther kids activities will be free\n\nAll entry fees and donations will contribute towards the Zátopek Athletics Fellowship.\n\nRegistration for the 1 mile run and Quad Kids Athletics\n\n– Register online via Entry4Sports by 20 September 2025\n(please scroll down for the instructions on how to register)\n– Walk-In registrations on the day are also welcome\n(please register by 10:30 for the 1 mile run)\nThe event begins at 11:00 am with the 1 mile run for different age categories\, with timings to be decided on the day\, followed by Quad Kids Athletics.\n\nABOUT EMIL ZÁTOPEK\n\nKnown as “The Czech Locomotive”\, Emil Zátopek wasn’t just a runner — he was a force of nature. With an unorthodox stride and unstoppable will\, he conquered the 1948 London Olympics and shattered records in Helsinki in 1952\, winning gold in the 5000m\, 10000m\, and marathon — all in one Games. No one has done it since.\n\nThere are many books and films about Zátopek’s life and sport achievements\, including those of British authors: Richard Askwith’s biography Today We Die a Little: The Rise and Fall of Emil Zatopek\, Olympic Legend and Pat Butcher’s Quicksilver: The Mercurial Emil Zatopek.\n\nIn 2013\, Runner’s World named him the Greatest Runner of All Time.\n\nZÁTOPEK ATHLETIC FELLOWSHIP\n\nThe Emil Zátopek Run was first organised by CC and TVH in 2022 to celebrate Zátopek’s centennial anniversary and raise funds for a newly established Zátopek Athletic Fellowship\, empowering young talent from West London to chase their dreams on the track\, just like Zátopek once did.\n\nProceeds from starting fees as well as all voluntary contributions towards the Zátopek Run will be donated to support the Fellowship.\n\nAny donations towards The Zátopek’s Athletic Fellowship can be sent to:\nBusiness Account name: Thames Valley Harriers\nSort Code: 60-05-30\nAccount Number: 17125197\nplease add Payment Reference: Zatopek\n\nDIRECTIONS:\n\nRace registration will be next to the Thames Valley Harriers clubhouse in Linford Christie Stadium. The entrance for cars is Artillery Lane off Du Cane Rd\, between the hospitals and prison\, postcode for satnav W12 OAE. At the end of Artillery Lane approaching the Scrubs\, there is a 6’ 6” height barrier entrance to the main car park\, the stadium is located at the end of the car park.\n\nFor public transport East Acton on the Central Line is the closest station\, a few minutes walk from the stadium. Buses stop on Du Cane Rd near Artillery Lane\, please see details for buses stopping at Hammersmith Hospital on the Transport for London website.\n\nHOW TO REGISTER VIA ENTRY4SPORTS\n\n– Click on the following link: https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/show-entry/1362\n– Click on Enter\n– If you are new to Entry4Sports you need to Register as new user\nOnce in the entry portal\, click “add athlete” under the “athletes” tab. If the athlete is registered with England Athletics (EA)\, click “registered” and enter the associated EA URN (which you can find on your EA profile/account. If unregistered\, click “add new” and complete First Name\, Surname\, Date of Birth\, and Club fields (if you are not registered with any club\, enter “TVH” as your Club)\, before clicking “save” in the bottom right corner. The athlete will then appear under the “athletes” tab in your entry portal.\n– Click on the athlete\, then click on the tick box next to the event you wish to enter. You then must view your basket and checkout for your entry to be complete and accepted.
URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/the-emil-zatopek-run-2/
LOCATION:Linford Christie Athletic Stadium\, Wormwood Scrubs / Linford Christie Athletic Stadium\, White City\, London\, W12 0DF \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk
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