Team Otter’s Romp 10K – 07 June 2026 🏃‍♀️🦦

For the past four years, 1st New Waltham Scout Group has proudly supported our local Tape2Tape events, cheering, encouraging and bringing the energy from our now-famous “cheering stations” along Peaks Parkway and South Sea Lane.

But this year… we’re not just cheering.

We’re running.

On 07 June 2026, a team of volunteers, parents and supporters — Team Otter’s Romp — will be taking on the 10K challenge, inspired by everything we’ve witnessed from the sidelines and driven by something much bigger than the finish line.

Why we’re doing it 💚

Our team is made up of ordinary people doing something extraordinary.

We are:

Not all runners

Not all fast

Definitely mixed ability

But every single one of us is running with purpose.

Some are running for fun, some to prove something to themselves, and others to show our young people that:

👉 You can do anything you put your mind to

Our stories 🗣️

“I have absolutely no idea why I signed up for a 10K… it seemed like a good idea at the time! I’m not a runner, but I’ll keep training, keep going, and hopefully raise some funds for the Scouts along the way.”

“Cheering on last year’s runners inspired me. Being able to give something back to a group that has welcomed me and my son so warmly means everything.”

“After a serious ACL injury on Snowdon, this is about proving recovery is possible. It’s about resilience, friendship, and getting back to doing what we love.”

“I last ran this event in 2017… and here we are again. For me, this is about leading by example, showing our young people that trying your best is always enough.”

Why it matters 🌍

1st New Waltham Scouts is growing, fast.

We are delivering opportunities to more young people than ever before, helping them:

Build confidence

Learn life skills

Experience adventure

Become the leaders of tomorrow

But the reality is…

👉 We have busy waiting lists

👉 We need more resources

👉 We need more volunteers to say yes

Every penny raised will go directly back into our group, funding equipment, activities, and opportunities that truly change lives.

Can you help? 🙌

If you can donate ~ thank you.

If you can share ~ even better.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering ~ now is the time.

Volunteering with us is flexible, supported, and genuinely rewarding. It’s also #GoodForYou

👉 Find out more about volunteering:

https://www.1stnewwalthamscouts.org.uk/Adults/

From cheering… to running… to inspiring 🦦

This isn’t just a 10K.

It’s a team of people stepping outside their comfort zones.

It’s a community coming together.

It’s young people watching and thinking…

💭 “Maybe I can do that too.”

💚 Thank you for supporting Team Otter’s Romp 2026

Every step we take is for our young people.

Please donate if you can, and don’t forget to share ⬇️

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