Sunday, 14 September, 2003, marked the inaugural Great Midlands Fun Run with the seventh event staged on 31 May last year. The Great Midlands Fun Run is NOT A RACE. It's a fun event for people of all ages and abilities. Disability or age is not a barrier. As an entrant you are encouraged to contribute towards the key objective - to provide financial support to charities and voluntary organisations preferably across the Midlands - by collecting sponsorship money for a charity/voluntary group of your choice. As a direct result of your endeavours, this financial support will directly improve the quality of life for those who live with physical, learning or emotional disability. The main sponsors include, Erdington based Cookes Furniture, Central Independent News & Media Ltd - publishers of titles including the Sutton Observer, Great Barr Observer, Tamworth Herald, Lichfield Mercury & Walsall Advertiser; Concept Saab with dealerships in Walmley [Sutton Coldfield], Coventry, Leamington Spa & Cardiff and Sutton based Essence Design - web and print. We also want to thank our many supporting sponsors for their enthusiasm, support and encouragement. The Fun Run is staged over an 8.5 mile route all on tarmac. The start is in Sutton Coldfield town centre from where you enter Sutton Park @ Boldmere Gate, negotiate approx 4.5 miles in the park including 'Cardiac Hill', exit @ Four Oaks Gate before returning to the finish in the town centre. A route map can be found by visiting the information tab at the top of the home page. Everyone who completes the course receives a specially minted medal - sponsored by Cookes Furniture.