SOME of the region's best running talent is training for an usual sporting event.
Competitors in the npower dash will set off on the first chime of noon and try to sprint around York Minster before the 12th chime finishes.
Athletes at the practice yesterday included 2003 dash winner Danny Brandwood, from Birchfield Harriers, as well as athletes from Nestle Rowntree AC, in York.
Kevin Rodgers, npower's community relations manager for Yorkshire, said: "The npower dash is brilliant fun for competitors and spectators - but it also does a great job in raising cash for charity.
"The dash started in Lichfield six years ago and we are delighted that its popularity has brought it to Yorkshire for the second year in a row."
Fun races for children and adults are also held throughout the morning.
The dash starts in Dean's Park, next to York Minster on Saturday, September 11.
Call Kevin Wilson on (01543) 319070 or (07971) 100973 for entry details.
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