“Unforgettable” day of colour and community raises £6,000
Inaugural event for RUCT and Crossroads hailed as “brilliant.”
A day “of colour and community” organised by Rotherham United Community Trust and Crossroads Care Charity has raised £6,000 for the borough.
The inaugural RUCT and Crossroads Care Colour Dash brought together more than 150 runners, local businesses, supporters and volunteers at at Manvers Lake in Wath to raise £6,000.
The funds will help support two local initiatives - Rotherham United Community Trust's Electric Wheelchair Programme, helping to provide greater opportunities for people with disabilities to take part in sport and physical activity.
Crossroads Care's Young Carers Project - which supports young people who provide care for family members and helps them access support - will also benefit.
A spokesperson for the event said: “Our inaugural event proved to be a fantastic success.
“It was a fun-filled day of colour, community and fundraising.
“The event was made even more special with the attendance of The Mayor of Rotherham and Radio NEXT, who joined participants in celebrating a brilliant day for the community.
“A huge thank you goes to our fantastic sponsors, whose generosity helped make the event possible - Ison Harrison Solicitors, HW Martin, Pastel, Next, CR Civil Engineering and Thurnscoe Business Centre
“Thanks to the incredible support of everyone who took part, volunteered, donated, and cheered on the runners - your enthusiasm helped create an unforgettable first Colour Dash.
“Following this year's overwhelming success, we're delighted to announce that the RUCT and Crossroads Care Colour Dash will return on Sunday, July 11 2027.
“Everyone who took part this year has been given exclusive early access to 20 per cent off tickets as a thank you for supporting the event.
“Plus there is a ten per cent discount for business signing up to sponsor a colour as well - £450 instead of £500, limited time only.
“We're already planning an even bigger, brighter and more colourful event for 2027, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back to the start line.”