Let’s get set for the 2022 Bury Running Festival

The much-loved Bury 10K will be back in Bury on Sunday 18 September as part of an expanded Bury Running Festival to include a new event, the Bury 10 Mile and the already popular Bury Fun Run.

Delivered as a partnership between Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All and Bury Council, the bigger and better Bury Running Festival builds on the success of the popular 10K event which first began in 2016.

Councillor Debbie Quinn, deputy cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “We’re so excited for the return of our annual running event following a two-year pause due to coronavirus.

“The Bury Running Festival now offers something for everyone – families, newcomers, and seasoned runners. So, let’s make 2022 our biggest and best event yet! Let’s get together and turn out in force for what promises to be a rewarding and enjoyable event for all.

“Entry is now open for each event so whatever your reason for taking part, it’s time to get those trainers on and start working towards your goal.”

Each event in the Bury Running Festival will start and finish at The Rock, as in previous years.

• The Bury Fun Run is for anyone aged 3 years upwards. Families and individual participants can walk, jog or run the route. (Entry starts from £5 – children aged 3-8 must be accompanied by an adult)
• The Bury 10k is a great challenge for those starting out on their running journey or for seasoned runners looking to improve on their personal best. The event is open to all aged 15 and over. (Entry is £26, or £24 for UK Athletics members).
• The all new Bury 10 Mile offers more experienced runners a more demanding contest and the chance to challenge themselves further. The event is open to all aged 18 and over. (Entry is £28, or £26 for UK Athletics members).

All participants in every event get the opportunity to take in the sights of Bury, experience a fantastic atmosphere, and enjoy the warm welcome from cheering spectators. All age limits are as of 18 September 2022.

Erin Jones, marketing and communications manager at Run For All, added: “We’re delighted to be able to launch the first in-person Bury Running Festival this year. While we did hold a virtual festival in 2021, we are so excited to be able to be get everyone back together again in 2022.

“Whether you’re looking for a fun activity for the family, a way to raise money for charity or a new personal challenge, the 2022 Bury Running Festival will offer something for all abilities.”

Entries to Bury Running Festival are now open. Sign up and check the routes at:

• Bury Fun Run https://www.runforall.com/events/fun-runs/bury-fun-run/
• Bury 10k https://www.runforall.com/events/10k/bury-10k/
• Bury 10mile https://www.runforall.com/events/10-mile/bury-10-mile/

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Press release issued: 22 March 2022.

Picture: Cllr Debbie Quinn and local running champions, taken at the mock railway station on The Lines at Kirklees Trail in Tottington.

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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.