2008 Royal & Sunalliance Jinqiao 8K Series

On Sunday April 20^th  runners will be on the marks ready for the 2008 Royal & Sunalliance Jinqiao 8k. The 7^th race in the Jinqiao Running Series will once again bring families, friends and major corporations together for a day of fun, team building and exercise. With over 15,000 to date crossing over the line in Jinqiao there is no doubt that this has become a keenly anticipated event for the both companies and the community at large. Indeed many people return time and again to break their own Jinqiao record.

This year sees the launch of our new running category, the Corporate Relay. Tried and tested in Forest Park in November last year, organizers are confident that this will fast become a huge hit in Jinqiao. This is bound to trigger a competitive and fierce match up between companies. As well as the Corporate Relay, the usual 8k and 2k races, fantastic on stage performances, interactive games, the lucky draw and firm favorite, the fancy dress will all be present.

Warm-up exercises play an important role in training and as always will be a key aspect prior to the race. In order to promote running, and a healthy attitude to life, organizers S2M Group will be holding Royal & Sun Alliance Running Clinics with any companies interested in the wealth fare of their employees. These are designed to teach people to take the right running precautions, to prevent and treat common sports injuries and to quickly recover after the race. In addition, there has always been a strong charity component to the race and this year 10% of the total registration fee will be donated to Special Olympics China.

This event has received huge support from Royal & SunAlliance, celebrating it's 3^rd year as title sponsor of the 8K series. Meanwhile, the organizers S2M  Group have also attracted many more famous brands like Decathlon, Ford, Element Fresh, Megafit, ICS, Pocari Sweat, ParkwayHealth, Holiday Inn, Cityweekend, and Shanghai Star. Mike Jakeman, CEO of Royal & Sunalliance Insurance Co. Shanghai Branch, as well as a triathlon avid participator, stated that "getting more people active and engaged through running is an important reason for our sponsorship". Mark Thomas, Managing Director of S2M Group, said of the race "Running is the easiest sport to participate in, you need no equipment, it is open to all age groups and all people from age 8~80 all can get to it. 8K is an appropriate length for all ages, and ‘8' is also a lucky number in China. The event is firmly established in the community, indicated by the huge growth in numbers over the years."

Passionate, fun, teamwork and lifestyle, all those embody the 8K running series and gives us every reason to take part. So let's run for health!

Entry Location：

• Ø Shanghai Megafit Fitness Centre 　B3, Hongkong New World Tower, 300 Middle Huaihai Rd, Tel: 53836633(Huaihai) 　208 Baise Rd, Shanghai Tel: 54355318(Xuhui) 　2100 Songhu Rd, Shanghai Tel: 55250001(Yangpu) 　38-39, No 399, Jianghua Road, Shanghai Tel：33882626(Pujiang)　Room 8-9,No 1500,Lianhua South Road,Shanghai Tel:33580309 (Meilong) 　600 Lantian Rd, Pudong, Shanghai T: 50308118 (Jinqiao)
• Ø Decathlon　No.393 Yinxiao Road , Pudong District Tel:021-50453888　No.600 Lantian Road (Green sports & Leisure Center ) Tel: 021-50307558　No.88 West Xianxia Road , Changning District Tel: 021-62385511 　No.2 Shenbei Road , Xinzhuang industrial Zone Tel: 021-54425585　No.1258 Meichuan Road , Putuo Shanghai Tel: 021-52800077
• Ø Element Fresh Restaurant 　112 Retail, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nan Jing West Road, Shanghai T: 6279 8682　4th & 5th floor, Kwah House, 1028 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai T: 5403 8865　G17-18 Ground Floor, Northwest Corner, Super Brand Mall, Lu Jiazui West Road & Fu Cheng Road, Shanghai T: 5047 2060　Shop 163, Gound Floor, Walking Street, Grand Gateway Mall, 1 Hong Qiao Road, 　Shanghai T: 6407 5992　331 Hong Feng Road, Jin Qiao, Shanghai T: 3382 1700

info: http://www.chinarunning.com