Nor-Shipping says that the registrations for this year’s 5km charity fun run will be kept open up to May 25th. The run will take place on Monday 29th May aiming to raise £100,000 for the Mission to Seafarers, which is a global welfare charity offering emergency assistance and practical support to seafarers and also the partner charity for Nor-Shipping 2017.
The non-competitive 5k run will begin at 5pm on Monday 29th May, taking a scenic route around Oslo city centre, including Akershus Castle, and finishing at Tjuvhomen. The entry fee of NOK 500 per participant will go directly to supporting the Mission to Seafarers vital welfare work at over 200 ports around the world.
Birgit Liodden, Nor-Shipping Director, commented: “It is fitting to mark the start of one of the largest meetings of the maritime community by doing something to give back to the seafarers that make our work possible. The first fun run at Nor-Shipping 2015 was a thoroughly enjoyable icebreaker event for all who took part and we look forward to building on its success. Seafarer welfare is vital for the future of our industry, and we hope that both attendees and exhibitors will join us on the starting line to show their support for this worthy cause.”
Laura Brown, Corporate Engagement Manager for the Mission to Seafarers, added: “We are delighted to open for registration our second fun run at Nor-Shipping to help raise funds for seafarers from across the world. This year’s route is very scenic and I am sure that the run will help get the event off to a fantastic start. We are encouraging as many delegates as possible to dig out their trainers and get running for charity.”
