THE energetic hundreds will line up in Hatherleigh this weekend for the third Ruby Run half-marathon. The run has been such a success over the past two years and is now a firm fixture of the Colours of the Culm Festival which this year runs from June 4 to 12. The runners will set off from Hatherleigh at 10.30am on Sunday, June 12 and 13 miles later end up in Holsworthy, having passed through some of Devon?s finest and wildlife rich countryside. This year also sees the first Ruby Fun Run which will be held on the same day and is open to all ages, families and pets over a more modest one-mile route. The idea behind the Colours of the Culm festival is to celebrate the distinctive landscape that is known as Culm at a time when it is in full flower. The festival aims to promote crafts, produce and wildlife interest of the Culm area with a series of events to entice families from far and wide. Culm grassland is the traditional pasture of the area and is home to some very rare species, including the marsh fritillary butterfly. Wendy Hannaford, Ruby Project administrator said: ?We have music at each end of the race by the town bands of Holsworthy and Hatherleigh and are looking forward to the upbeat jazz band along the route to build up the runners? pace. ?This year?s run is raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance and Holsworthy and Hatherleigh Town Bands so we hope it will be a great day for all.? For those who want to enter or would like further details, contact race entry secretary Carole Smith on tel 01837 811266 or e-mail [email protected]">[email protected]
