Call to enter Keighley's BIGK 10K run (From Keighley News)

Call to enter Keighley's BIGK 10K run

2:54pm Friday 5th February 2010

• Print
• Email
• Share

Keighley is gearing up for its third annual BIGK 10K.

Entries are now open for this year’s event — backed by the Keighley News — being held on Mothering Sunday, March 14.

Last year there were more than 600 starters and organisers hope the 2010 field will exceed that.

More than £18,000 was raised for Manorlands, the Oxenhope Sue Ryder Care hospice.

Entrants follow a multi-terrain route linking the four major parks in Keighley. All mums taking part will receive a carnation as they cross the finishing line.

This year, regular event supporters Keighley Area Committee and the Keighley Campus of Leeds City are joined by a new main sponsor, White Rose Volkswagen, of Kildwick.

A timing system is being introduced that will see each runner wear a tag, containing a microchip, attached to their footwear. This will accurately record the person’s time and help organisers deal with the growing numbers taking part.

But Andrew Wood, of Manorlands, stressed that the increased professionalism did not mean people of all abilities were not welcome.

“The Keighley BIGK 10K is a challenging event for everyone to enjoy whether they are world class or walkers — everyone can take it at their own pace and it has a great community feel,” he said.

“In addition, because of the support from our sponsors and the volunteers who help out, the entry fees and any sponsorship raised all goes straight to Sue Ryder Care’s services at Manorlands and in the local community.”

• Runners and walkers can register online at bigk10k.org.uk, where further information — including a route map and downloadable entry forms — is available. Paper entry forms are being distributed around the town.

People are also being sought to help as marshals on the day and companies are being asked to sponsor kilometre markers along the route, at £50 per marker.

Any participants wishing to get in training for the event can join Keighley and Craven Athletic Club sessions.

“Begin Running” is held on Thursdays (6.30pm) at Greenhead Athletics Centre for women of all ages and standards – for further details visit kcac.co.uk or contact Wendy Holder on 07779 696511 or Richard Taylor on 07982 730196.Other sessions are staged on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

For more details about the BIGK 10K contact Andrew Wood on 01535 640430.

• Print
• Email
• Share