Age no barrier as Bury gets set for a celebration of running and fundraising

Thousands of participants of all abilities spanning the decades, from the ages of 3 to 81, are set to descend on Bury at thet weekend for one of the biggest annual mass running events in the region.

Taking place on Sunday 15 September and staged by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, the UK’s largest not-for-profit events company in partnership with Bury BID and Bury Council, the action-packed day will welcome the return of the hugely popular Bury 10K, sponsored by Bury BID, along with the Mini and Junior runs, sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions.

The events will see participants raising substantial sums for a host of good causes and a diverse range of partner charities including the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, Creating Lives Centre, BACKUP North West and Jigsaw Bury.

One of the charities, Creating Lives Centre, was founded in 1995 and came about through an envisioning process involving service users and creative therapists. Together they identified the need for a person-centred holistic approach to supporting people experiencing poor emotional wellbeing and poor mental health.

The Bury BID 10K starts at 09:30 on Sunday morning outside the Rock Shopping Centre and will take runners along Tottington Road and Bury Road, before exploring the local nature reserve, the Kirklees Trail. The course will then loop back towards the town centre before participants cross the all-important finish line back outside The Rock.

A great event for runners and spectators alike, this scenic route promises to attract huge crowds of supporters as the town centre meets the picturesque countryside. The town of Bury enjoys a reputation for being so welcoming, and participants can expect a great atmosphere and enthusiastic crowd support as they make their way around the course.

Kicking off shortly after the Bury BID 10K, the mini and junior events also feature a start and finish outside the Rock Shopping Centre.

Inviting mini and juniors of all abilities, the Mini 1.5km caters to children between the ages of 3 – 8 whilst the Junior 2.5km for children between the ages of 9 and 14.

Participants are invited to wheel, walk, jog and run as organisers work to make the event accessible to all abilities.

Run For All and Bury BID will work together to inspire, motivate and empower participants of all ages and abilities to take on the 10K.

Tristan Batley-Kyle, Operations Director at Run For All, also commented, “Bury is a perfect town location to stage one of our events and whatever the reason for taking part, whether it be for charity, a personal challenge, or simply just to have fun, we hope everyone has an enjoyable day.”

Councillor Tamoor Tariq, Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Wellbeing, said: “Bury Running Festival is more than just a race – it’s a celebration of togetherness, resilience and wellbeing. Whether you’re an avid runner or just looking to participate for fun, we welcome everyone to join.

“I’m taking part again personally this year and I’m really looking forward to being a part of a day of fitness, fun and community spirit.”

In a new addition to this year’s Bury BID 10K, participants are invited to part ways with unwanted old trainers, where drop-off stations will be made readily available throughout the Event Village located in Parsons Lane Car Park. This forms part of a brand-new Run For All partnership with JogOn, whose primary intention is to keep running shoes out of landfill.

The Bury BID 10K is supported by Bury Council, Let’s Do It, The Rock Shopping Centre, BBC Radio Manchester, Arla Protein, High 5, Up and Running, Coopah, Shokz, Gradwell, Marathon Photos and Jog On.

Entries are still open for both events. To sign up and check the route out, participants are encouraged to go to www.runforall.com

Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place to ensure safe holding of the event. More information can be found here.

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For more information, contact the Run For All press office on 0113 826 7754 or email [email protected].

Notes to Editors

About Run for All

Run For All is part of Jane Tomlinson CBE’s lasting legacy. Jane raised £1.85m for children’s and cancer charities before her untimely death from cancer aged just 43 in 2007. She made headlines across the world by competing in a series of epic endurance challenges from the London Marathon, Ironman and triathlon competitions, to a 4,200 mile cycle ride across the width of the USA – despite being diagnosed with incurable cancer. Her family continue to raise funds in her name, and through the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and Run For All, more than £10m has now been raised for charities.

Along with the Bury Bid 10K, Run For All’s stable of events already includes successful 10Ks and 10 milers in Leeds, Sheffield, York, Middlesbrough, Nottingham, Hull, Lincoln, King’s Lynn and Leicester. As well as the Leeds Half Marathon, Sheffield Half Marathon, Ramathon, Ipswich Half Marathon, Hull Half Marathon, the Yorkshire Marathon and Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.

About Bury BID

Bury BID (Business Improvement District) is an organisation, funded by the businesses of Bury Town Centre, dedicated to improving the business environment and community life in Bury. With a mission of “Making Bury Better,” Bury BID supports local businesses, organises vibrant events, and works to ensure a thriving and welcoming community for residents and visitors alike.

Through strategic marketing, event organisation, and support programmes, Bury BID fosters economic growth and community engagement. Our core objectives focus on marketing and events, backing business, improving access and facilities, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.

About Bury Council – Let’s Do It

Let’s Do It is Bury Council’s community strategy and vision for Bury 2030. It’s a strategy to empower our communities. It’s all about:

• Everyone playing their part
• Developing each township to be better and stronger
• Tackling unfair differences

Ensuring that everyone can be the best they can be and reach their full potential.

https://www.bury.gov.uk/my-neighbourhood/lets-do-it-strategy

About JogOn

Founded by JoggingBuddy.com CEO Tony Piedade, JogOn is on a mission to remove one million pairs of running shoes from landfill every year. They estimate that over thirty million pairs are discarded and end up in landfill every year, but many of these shoes have a lot of life left in them.

Where possible, the JogOn Again scheme enables the reuse of unwanted shoes by giving them to those in need, through distribution by partners in eleven hubs around the world. Where reuse is not an option for the shoes they are shredded, and their remains are reused for other purposes.