Businesses across the East Midlands are being invited to start 2013 on a healthy note by competing against each other in one of the region’s biggest running events and raise thousands of pounds for charity. The Cooper Parry Business Team Challenge is looking for teams from the region to take part in the annual 10k charity road race and raise money for the events nominated charities The Stroke Association and Sporting Futures. The challenge, which is part of the Derbyshire Building Society Derby 10k, has been organised by business advisory firm Cooper Parry, based at Pride Park, Derby and aims to encourage firms to use the event as a way to promote a healthier lifestyle within the workplace. Last year, over 70 businesses from across the East Midlands entered the event raising over £12,000 for a number of charities in the region. The challenge, aimed at local businesses, sees teams of between 4 and 10 runners from different companies compete against one another in a 10k run. At the end of the race, the four quickest times from each team are put forward for the final result. The Cooper Parry Business Team Challenge is part of the Derbyshire Building Society 10k run and will take place on Sunday 28 April 2013 at Pride Park stadium. Entrants in the Cooper Parry Business Team Challenge will enjoy all the benefits of the individual 10k race, plus hospitality in the exclusive Pedigree Suite overlooking Pride Park Stadium, race t-shirt, team photo, prize-giving, a designated massage area and a supervised baggage area.
