Bury BID 10K: 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 next weekend for one of the biggest annual mass running events in the region.
Taking place on Sunday 15th 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.
In recent months, Bury BID (Business Improvement District) and Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All announced a new partnership which will see Bury BID become the title sponsor for the Bury BID 10K for the next two years.
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.
“We’re really excited to be sponsoring the Run for All – Bury BID 10K. It’s a fantastic event that brings everyone together, whether they’re running or cheering from the sidelines. Supporting something that not only promotes health and community but also supports the vitality of our town centre is really important to us and we can’t wait to see everyone there,” said Nigel Shields, Town Centre Director.
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, who’s 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.
