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Jane Tomlinson’s Pennine Lancashire 10K Launched

Former Olympic athlete Steve Cram joined Mike Tomlinson in Blackburn for the launch of the inaugural Jane Tomlinson’s Pennine Lancashire 10K.

The Pennine Lancashire 10K, will be held on Sunday July 11th, and will have places for 5,000 entrants of all abilities from the age of 15.

Mike Tomlinson launched the event at Blackburn Town Hall on behalf of his family.

Mike said:
“We are absolutely thrilled that with the support of Elevate and the Pennine Lancashire authorities we are able to bring Run For All to Pennine Lancashire. In creating Run For All, Jane wanted others to share the excitement and fulfilment she had experienced in participating in fundraising events. Now 5,000 people have the chance to share that experience in Pennine Lancashire and hopefully raise thousands of pounds for local charity. The Run For All event in Leeds is now in its fourth year and has raised over £1 million for charity since it began. In both Leeds and York the atmosphere on race days is absolutely fantastic with thousands of people of all abilities and all walks of life coming together for good causes.
“We are really looking forward to what we know will be a truly memorable day in Blackburn on July 11th.”

Pennine Lancashire includes the boroughs of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley and Rossendale, and the 10K is an event designed to benefit all these areas and inspire and include people across the communities.

The inaugural run will take place in Blackburn. The 2010 Pennine Lancashire 10K will start and finish from the stunning 480-acre Witton Park, Blackburn and the course will take in the highlights of the historic town centre, passing King George’s Hall, the spectacular Grade II listed Cathedral and over the iconic Wainwright Bridge.

Click here to enter the Pennine Lancashire 10K online.

Click here to download an entry form for the Pennine Lancashire 10K.

Hull & Leeds Corporate Challenges Launched

Businesses across the region are once again invited to join the Run For All Corporate Challenges. This year we have two exciting Corporate Challenges – in Leeds and Hull.

The Yorkshire Bank Corporate Challenge will take place as part of the inaugural Hull 10K on Sunday May 23rd.

The Clarion Solicitors LLP Corporate Challenge takes place as part of the Leeds 10K on Sunday July 4th. This is the fourth year Clarion Solicitors have sponsored the event.

The Corporate Challenges are an integral part of Jane Tomlinson’s Leeds 10K and Hull 10K. Businesses taking part will be able to use the race to raise funds for their own chosen charity or community cause.

Both events offer a fantastic opportunity to bring people together in a common cause. The Corporate Challenges are great for team building and networking, as well as fund raising.

For full details of corporate packages and how to enter please follow the links:

Yorkshire Bank Hull 10K Corporate Challenge

Clarion Solicitors LLP Leeds 10K Corporate Challenge

Launch of Jane Tomlinson’s Pennine Lancashire 10K

Entries Open - Media Launch delayed due to adverse weather conditions.

This new and exciting event is supported by borough councils across Pennine Lancashire and the inaugural event will take place in Blackburn on Sunday 11th July 2010.

Witton Park will provide a stunning setting for the start and finish of the event and the route will take runners, walkers and joggers over the iconic Wainwright Bridge, through the streets of Blackburn and past the historic King George’s Hall and the spectacular Cathedral in the town centre.

As with all Run For All events Jane Tomlinson’s Pennine Lancashire 10K will hopefully inspire and include people from across all communities, and people of all abilities are encouraged to take part and raise money for the charity of their choice.  Among those to benefit from the event, will be an appeal dedicated to the late music legend Tony Wilson at The Christie hospital where he was treated after developing kidney cancer and COCO the charity founded by Steve Cram.  East Lancashire, Pendleside, Rossendale and Derian House hospices are also event partner charities of Jane Tomlinson Appeal and will share in any profits.

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Leeds 10K - Run with the Rhinos

Jane Tomlinson’s Leeds 10k has teamed up for the with Leeds Rugby Foundation and the Leeds Rhinos to offer enthusiastic fans a fantastic opportunity to represent the three time Super League Champions,  and get fit in the biggest run in Yorkshire next summer!

‘Run with the Rhinos’ is the official Leeds Rhinos team for Jane Tomlinson’s Leeds 10k. The Leeds 10k is an event for people of all abilities. So whether you choose to run, walk, wheel or jog, all you need to join in is some determination and team spirit and on the 4th July 2010 you can be running the city centre course as a proud member of the Rhinos team!

As a team runner you will receive an exclusive ‘Run with the Rhinos’   running vest, along with many exclusive opportunities throughout the Rugby League 2010 fixture. All funds raised from your efforts will be split equally between the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and Leeds Rugby Foundation.

If you would like to Run with the Rhino’s, the first opportunity to sign up will be at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium on Boxing Day before the annual friendly vs Wakefield Wildcats. Representatives from Run For All and Leeds Rhino’s will be on site if you wish to find out further information and sign up.

For more information on the benefits of joining the team, and how to do so, please visit www.therhinos.co.uk

New Team Member!

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal is proud to welcome a new member to their team. "Tommo the Tortoise" has been coaxed out of his shell to support Jane Tomlinson Appeal fundraisers in the 2010 Run For All events, and bring that little, je ne sais quoi, to the existing events team!
 
Tommo represents what Jane Tomlinson Appeal and Run For All is really about, demonstrating that people of all abilities can participate in the 10K events.
 
Tommo said "I’m here to remind everyone that it’s not about winning, it’s about doing your best and taking part that counts!  But I mean, hey, look what happened with me and the hare, so you never know!"

Leeds and Hull places going fast, sign up now!

 

Places are going fast for Jane Tomlinson's 2010 Leeds 10k and Hull 10k. The Leeds 10k, launched last week, will take place on Sunday July 4th 2010 with places for 11,000.

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The inaugural Jane Tomlinson 2010 Hull 10k was launched last month and will takes place on Sunday 23rd May 2010 with places for 5,000.

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Launch of Jane Tomlinson's 2010 Leeds 10K

British rower and quadruple Olympic gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE today joined Mike Tomlinson to launch the 2010 Jane Tomlinson’s Leeds 10K.

Now in its 4th year, the 2010 Leeds 10K will take place on Sunday July 4th with places for 11,000.

Mike Tomlinson also announced that the 2009 event raised £300,000 for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and the Leeds 10K partner charities.

Mike said: “The Leeds 10K has charity at its heart and it is fantastic to be able to announce that the 2009 Leeds 10K raised £300,000 for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and our partner charities – particularly at a time when financial worries remain at the forefront of so many people’s minds. We know that thousands of pounds more will also have been raised for the huge number of other charities supported by the 11,000 who took part.”

Leeds City Council Executive Board Member for Leisure Cllr John Procter said: "The City Council is very proud to continue to support and partner the Tomlinson family in the development of this fantastic event, which has quickly become a major highlight of Leeds' sporting calendar. The Run For All event is a fitting legacy for a truly inspirational woman, who would have taken great pride in seeing people of all ages and abilities running to raise money for those less fortunate than themselves."

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Launch of Jane Tomlinson's 2010 Hull 10K

 

Tuesday 6th October saw the launch of the inaugural Jane Tomlinson Hull 10k. It is hoped 5,000 will join the Run For All in Hull and that the event will raise a huge amount for the charities supported by those taking part. The Hull 10K follows in the footsteps of the hugely successful Leeds 10K, set up by the late Jane Tomlinson CBE and held annually since 2007, and the sell-out York 10K, held for the first time this August.

Jane Tomlinson's Hull 10K will start and finish in the picturesque Queen’s Gardens area and pass through the city’s Highlights both old and new. It will take in Hull’s historic gems such as the Guildhall and the Maritime Museum and bring runners along the waterfront, past The Deep and through Hull Marina, all with the iconic Humber Bridge in the distance.

The event already has the support of the city’s major sports clubs: Hull Kingston Rovers, Hull City and Hull FC who will all enter teams in the city centre event

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York 10K - 2009 What a great day!

Congratulations to all the finishers in this years inaugural Jane Tomlinson’s York 10K and thanks to all our volunteers and supporters.

James Mulvany from Blackpool was the first male over the line, finishing in 34 mins 21 secs. The first female runner across the line was Becky Penty in 35 mins and 56 secs.

Olympic hopeful Hannah Cockroft, 16, from Halifax was the first wheelchair athlete home, finishing the 10K course in 33mins and 4 secs.

Some 4,000 runners took part in the York 10K, which started and finished in glorious sunshine at York race course. They were cheered around the city centre course by thousands of spectators.

The 2009 York 10K was started by former Olympic athlete Steve Cram – whose son Marcus finished the race in second place - and BBC Look North Presenter Harry Gration.

The Jane Tomlinson’s York 10K team would like to thank the City of York Council, Morrison Utility Services and Lucozade, BBC Radio York, and The Press, and all the volunteers for their ongoing support, without which it would not have been possible to stage the event.

Jane Tomlinson's York 10k 2009 - Results

Jane Tomlinson's York 10k 2009 - Photos

Download your free finisher certificate here
(search for your race number then click the 'download finish certificate' button on the right-hand side of the screen)

Leeds 10K - 2009 What a great day!

Congratulations to all this year’s finishers and thanks to all our volunteers and supporters.

British marathon runner Dan Robinson was the first male over the line, in 30.51 mins. The first female was Victoria Graves, in 37.19 mins. Sixteen-year-old Hannah Cockroft from Halifax was the first wheel chair athlete home in 36.03mins.

The race was started by 10-year-old Megan Smith from Otley, West Yorkshire, and Nell McAndrew, a longstanding supporter of the event and of Jane’s Appeal.

Megan was asked to start the race in memory of her mum, Sue, who recently died of breast cancer and also for all those taking part in memory of loved ones.

Celebrity runners included actors John Altman, who plays “Nasty” Nick Cotton in the BBC’s EastEnders, and Dean Andrews, who plays DS Ray Carling in the BBC’s Ashes to Ashes series.

Leeds Rhinos legend Barrie McDermott and Leeds Uniteds Eddie Gray and British middle distance runner John Mayock, plus a host of local media celebrities were also among today’s 11,000 runners, .

Also among the elite entrants was Jack Jones who recently completed seven ultra marathons in seven days.

The Leeds 10K team would like to thank Leeds City Council, Clarion Solicitors, Asics, Logistik, Gatorade, Yorkshire Post, Real Radio, Leeds Metropolitan University and all the volunteers for their support, without which it would not be possible to stage the event.

Cllr John Procter, executive member for Leisure, Leeds City Council, said:

“The 2009 Leeds 10K Run For All had more runners than ever of all abilities taking part to raise funds for charity.  The event showcases the City of Leeds and its people at their best.  I am delighted and proud that the City Council has been involved since the Tomlinson’s first came to us with the concept for the event back in 2005.”

Nell McAndrew said:

“I've taken part in the Leeds 10K since the first one and it was fantastic to be asked to start today’s race and then run again. It's such a special day, always uplifting and emotional at the same time. There is always such a brilliant atmosphere among those taking part and the crowds cheering everyone on. But I always feel very emotional at the same time and so touched by all those who are taking part to fundraise and try to make a difference to the lives of others. And so often to remember someone very special in their lives, like Megan. It makes me think about my dad who was diagnosed with cancer almost five years ago, but is thankfully in remission.”

Leeds based leading law firm Clarion Solicitors LLP once again sponsored the Corporate and Team Challenges, which take place within the main Leeds 10K run.

2009 Leeds 10k - Results

2009 Leeds 10k - Photos

First Jane Tomlinson's Junior and Mini Fun Runs are a fantastic success

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who took part in the first Jane Tomlinson's Junior and Mini Fun Runs.

More than 800 - children aged three to 15 and their families - joined the Leeds city centre events on Sunday May 10.

Mike Tomlinson said: “ Thank you to all who took part and helped to make Sunday's Junior and Mini runs such a fantastic family event. Jane’s wish was always to create a Run For All event which children could join and the Junior and Mini Fun Run was something we had been working on for the past two years. It was an absolute delight to see so many taking part on Sunday."

Thanks also to Leeds Rugby Foundation for their generous support of the 2009 Jane Tomlinson's Junior and Mini Fun Runs.

Prizes were awarded to the fastest finishers in the Junior Run (9-15 years) and in the Primary and Secondary Schools Challenge.

The winners were:

Wheelchair winner: Mathew Hickling

Girls:

1st. Louise Wilson

2nd. Kate Offord

3rd. Aine Donnelly

Boys:

1st. Dominic Owens

2nd. James Micklethwaite

3rd. Joe Foster

Schools:

Secondary. Corpus Christi Catholic College

Primary. Oulton Primary School

*Jane Tomlinson's Junior and Mini Run photographs are available at:

http://www2.marathon-photos.com/scripts/event_entry.py?job=Sports/CPUK/2009/Leeds%20Half%20Marathon

Jane's Appeal receives 15% of total photograph sales.

Jane Tomlinson’s Junior Run and Mini Fun Run, like all Run For All events, is a not-for-profit event, set up to raise funds for a whole range of charities. Jane’s Appeal benefited from entries to the event. Those who take part are encouraged to raise funds for the charity or good cause close to their own heart.

Jane Tomlinson's Leeds 10K voted in top 10

The Leeds 10K was mentioned in The Telegraph's 'Top Ten 10ks to run', click here to view the article.

Launch of Jane Tomlinson's 2009 York 10K

Legendary athlete and BBC Sports Presenter Steve Cram MBE joined Mike Tomlinson to launch the inaugural Jane Tomlinson York 10k. It is hoped 5,000 runners will join the ‘Run For All’ in York and that the event will raise a huge amount for the charities supported by those taking part.