Registration now open for the 2022 PC Gunn Funn Runn!

4 March 2022

Officers can register for the PC Gunn Funn Runn at Surrey Police HQ on Sunday May 15.

The PC Gunn Funn Runn has been established in memory of PC Richard Gunn, to raise funds for police charities.  It is intended to become an annual event to support police charities where the funds raised will make a real difference.

Open to runners of all abilities. Most of the course is on private property though a short distance is on quiet local roads, with numerous marshals ensuring the runners’ safety.

The 2K Run – Start Times 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm – Registration £5.

For children aged 12 and under.  The entire route is on secure, private property, supervised by Surrey Police Cadets.

There will be medals for all 5K and 2K runners completing the course and, for the top fundraiser, a luxury hamper worth £200.

Complimentary water will be provided for all runners.  There are no changing facilities available, so please arrive ready to run.

MOUNT BROWNE WILL OPEN AT 9:00AM   -   PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE VIA ‘THE RIDGES’ AND NOT VIA ‘SANDY LANE’

Stewards will be on hand to guide you and direct you to the free car-parking areas.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, 100% of the registration fee will go directly to our chosen charity.  Sponsorship arranged by runners will also go directly to the charity.  In this inaugural year, the chosen charity is The Police Roll of Honour Trust.

Register here: www.pcgunnfunnrunn.co.uk  

THE FUNN

Even if you are a non-runner, please come along and enjoy the day. Mount Browne will open at 9:00am and close at 3:00pm. There will be a display of police vehicles on site, some very friendly police puppies and Police Dog Gunny (operational duties permitting), a ‘Hotshot’ football competition, face painting, some police-based activities and many other attractions for both adults and children. These activities are still being finalised, but we shall update these so please check this section again before the day.

Refreshments will be available for purchase.

PC GUNN

Richard joined Surrey Police in March 1998 but, just under six years later, in March 2004, he was killed on duty, while responding to an emergency call. He was 29 years old and due to be married exactly seven weeks later.

Richard was born in Boston, USA, while his parents were working there.  The family returned to the UK when Richard reached school age and he went on to study Astrophysics at University College London.  However, in his heart he had always longed to join the police and he achieved that aim in 1998.  He absolutely loved his job.  He was a true professional, very approachable and had a keen sense of humour.  By all accounts, he was a “good copper” who was extremely popular amongst his police colleagues.  His loss is still keenly felt by family, friends and colleagues.