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The last few remaining general entry places in this years event have now been taken.

You may wish to contact Martin House or Macmillian two of our partner charities, who we understand have a limited number of allocated places left. 

To contact Martin House please email events@martinhouse.org.uk or contact Caroline Roberts on 01937 844569.

To contact Macmillan please contact york10k@macmillan.org.uk or call 01904 651 700.

Thank you for your support.

Leeds 10K - 2010

Inspired by the Leeds 10K 2009 and fancy giving it ago?

Pre register for next years event by clicking on the following link to express your interest. leeds2010@runforall.com

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.

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.

Launch of Jane Tomlinson's 2009 Leeds 10K

Pictured left to right: Gaby Logan, Eddie Gray, Mike Tomlinson, Steven and Rebecca Tomlinson with the launch event £750,000 balloon stage.

BBC Sports Presenter Gabby Logan today joined Mike Tomlinson to launch the 2009 Leeds 10k: Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All and announced the fantastic £750,000 fundraising total for the 2008 event.

On Sunday 21st June 2009 it is hoped 11,000 will join the Run For All in Leeds and that the event will raise £1m for the charities supported by those taking part.

Gabby Logan said: "I am delighted to launch the 2009 Leeds 10k: Jane Tomlinson's Run For All. Having spent much of my childhood in Leeds it means a great deal to me to support an event here that is raising so much for so many charities. As President of Sparks, one of the benefiting charities, I know just how much good work is being done with the money raised through the Run For All".

Gabby and her husband Kenny Logan are presidents of Run For All partner Sparks, The Children’s Medical Research Charity.

Mike Tomlinson, who hopes, after the £750,000 triumph of 2008, the Leeds Run For All will raise £1m, said: "The whole team is thrilled at the success of the first two years. It is fantastic that in such a short space of time so much has been raised for charity."

He added: "It is fantastic to have Gabby's support. It is always nice to have links with successful Yorkshire people and having that support really makes a big difference to the profile of the Run For All and to the amount of money that is therefore raised for charity."

Also in attendance were Leeds City Council, returning sponsors and other benefiting charities for what will be the third consecutive Leeds Run For All.

Councillor John Procter, executive member for Leisure said: "The City Council is very proud to support and partner the Tomlinson family in the development of this event which has become a major annual sporting spectacular. Jane Tomlinson inspired thousands to believe that they themselves can make a big difference to those less fortunate whilst at the same time achieving personal goals which at times appear out of reach. I’m sure Jane would have been absolutely delighted with the response from the public to this her legacy fundraising event. With £750,000 raised for good causes in 2008 and a fantastic day enjoyed by all the 2009 event promises to be even bigger and better so good luck to everyone who is looking to take part."

Dirk Mischendahl, Founding Director of Logistik comments; "The Leeds 10k is an iconic occasion that truly captures the region, bringing the Yorkshire community together and making a considerable difference to a number of people’s live, and we are very proud to be a part of this inspiring initiative for the third year."

Leeds 10k Run For All would like to thank all of their sponsors for their ongoing support; including Leeds City Council, Clarion Solicitors, Gatorade, Logistik, Asics and Leeds Metropolitan University, without them this event would not be possible.