HUNDREDS of children will race to Durham Cathedral when the Durham Dash returns this summer.
Organisers say more than 700 primary school children from Durham and Chester-le-Street will take part in the 550-metre race from Durham Market Place to the cathedral on Wednesday, June 10.
The event is aimed at inspiring young people to live active and healthy lives.
It involves Durham and Chester-le-Street School Sport Partnership, Change 4 Life and Durham Area Action Partnership.
The Dash event was first held in 2012, with 300 children. Last year’s involved 608 youngsters from 24 schools.
For more information, visit durhamdash.co.uk
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