5,000 kilometre virtual lockdown race for Cranleigh pupils

Two Cranleigh schools are racing towards each other in a virtual lockdown challenge which will cover more than 5,000 kilometres.
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Monday, January 18 marked the start of a challenge for the pupils and staff of Cranleigh Prep School who are racing pupils and staff at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi.

The aim is to get to their sister school in Abu Dhabi before pupils from Cranleigh Abu Dhabi get to the UK.

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In total that’s a staggering 5,488 kilometres to travel, so everyone at the prep is being encouraged to get their trainers on and get active.

Children of crtical workers starting off the race at Cranleigh Prep School SUS-210120-113858001Children of crtical workers starting off the race at Cranleigh Prep School SUS-210120-113858001
Children of crtical workers starting off the race at Cranleigh Prep School SUS-210120-113858001

Kilometres can be logged for walking, running, swimming, fitness equipment, skateboarding – anything that makes them active.

Results are being logged on a special Strava group.

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