Pictured above: (l-r) Peter Sterling Audit Partner, Cooper Parry and David Joy, Derbyshire Sport

Workplace teams are being invited to sign up for the Cooper Parry Business Team Challenge, part of the Derbyshire Building Society 10k run which will take place on 3 April 2011 at Pride Park stadium.

The event is aimed at local businesses who need a minimum of four members, up to a maximum of ten, per team. At the end of the race, the four quickest times from each team are put forward for the final result.

Cooper Parry who sponsor the team event, provide extra facilities and refreshments for the Team Challenge within the Pedigree suite at Pride Park.

PricewaterhouseCoopers are current champions having won the event in April for the second year running. 

Peter Warnes, from PwC said: "We've got some fantastic runners here in the East Midlands and a lot of competitiveness within the team. The event is great for all involved and I'm sure we'll be back even stronger next year."

Fluid Ideas, a creative agency in Darley Abbey raised a fantastic £1000 for charity.

Melanie Campbell, race organiser at Cooper Parry said,"We encourage all levels of runners to take part.  It is about team spirit and raising money for the charities, Sporting Futures and our 2011 nominated charity, the Alzheimer's Society.  The event is a good opportunity for potential competitors to get training in the New Year. "

Entrants in the Cooper Parry Business Team Challenge will enjoy all the benefits of the individual 10k race, plus hospitality in the exclusive Pedigree Suite overlooking Pride Park Stadium, team photo, prize-giving, a designated massage area and a supervised baggage area.

To enter go to www.cooperparry.com/events  or www.sporting-futures.org.uk . The closing date for entries is 28 February 2011.

The road race is organised by Derbyshire charity Sporting Futures, and will start and finish at Pride Park Stadium on Sunday, April 3.