Reading Half Marathon official T-shirt competition won by Upper Basildon schoolboy

A young boy from Upper Basildon has designed the official T-shirt for the upcoming Reading half marathon.

Seven-year-old Theo John, who attends Basildon CE Primary, was over the moon to discover that his fantastic entry had won the design competition.

His T-shirt received almost 900 votes in a Facebook contest, beating the two other shortlisted entries.

Around 2,500 runners will be wearing his T-shirt design when they undertake the Reading Half Marathon Green Park Challenge that takes place on Sunday, April 3.

Talking about his design, which he can be seen wearing in the photo above, Theo said: “The planet is Earth and the run is about Green Park and nature.

“Running around the world to make people respect nature and wildlife.

“I drew a flower and tree as they are part of nature. Also, a wind turbine is part of Green Park.”

Theo also said he felt happy and excited when he discovered that he had won the design competition.

The active Beaver Scout will wear his design when he takes part in the 3km run with his father in a couple of months’ time.