Laura Shelton
9 June, 2025
News

Lancing Prep Worthing’s Bannister Mile returns!

Lancing Prep Worthing are pleased to announce the return of the Bannister Mile, an annual sponsored mile-long run taking place on Monday 30th June. This year the event will take place on their school field. Over 220 pupils from Lancing Prep Worthing will be running to honour the memory of Sir Roger Bannister, who completed the first ever four-minute mile in 1954.

LPW Bannister Mile 2024

During the afternoon there will be a warm up and cool down activity, fun run, competitive race, and a parent and staff race. We are pleased to be welcoming Bob Smytherman, Worthing Town Crier, and Cathy Glynn-Davies, the Mayor of Worthing, to kick start the race. There may also be a few more surprises, so keep your eyes peeled!

Since starting this annual tradition in 2018, Lancing Prep Worthing have raised over an amazing £14,000 for local charities, and this year they are raising money for four of their House charities: Chestnut Tree House, The Dogs Trust, Red Balloon Educational Trust and Bluefin Ward at Worthing Hospital.

Lancing Prep Worthing Bannister Mile 2024
Lancing Prep Worthing Bannister Mile 2024 Credit: Lancing Prep Worthing

Community members are invited to join the festivities from 2-4 pm, and donations can be made online here.

Mr Payne, event organiser and PE teacher, expressed enthusiasm for this milestone year, emphasising the importance of supporting local charities while fostering school spirit.

For more information or press enquiries, please contact Laura Shelton at lshelton@lancing.org.uk or 01903 201123.