The Bolt is back in Brixton

The winner of the under 11s event, Luca, from St John's school, Angell Town, with fellow contestant Alicia, 10
The winner of the under 11s event in 2012: Luca, from St John’s school, Angell Town, with fellow contestant Alicia, 10

…that’s the Brixton Bolt, not Usain. All the same, if you’ve ever dreamed of being crowned ‘the fastest in Brixton’, then here’s your moment.

Men, women and children will compete in running races on Pope’s Road on July 28 for the accolade.

The Brixton Bolt team launched the event last October, inspired by the excitement around the Olympics.

They are currently seeking to get £500 of crowdfunding here and all profits will go to the Evelina Children Appeal.

For more information go to www.brixtonbolt.com.