Arena Group Junior and Mini Events are back for 2023

Run For All, are delighted to announce that entries are now open for the Arena Group Mini and Junior events taking place in 2023.

The events are open to children of all abilities and backgrounds, organisers will work to make the event accessible to all.

Events returning to the 2023 calendar include:  

• Arena Group Lincoln Mini and Junior run (Sunday 16^th April)
• Arena Group Leeds Mini and Junior run (Sunday 18^th June)
• Arena Group York Mini and Junior run (Sunday 6^th August)
• Arena Group Sheffield Mini and Junior run (Sunday 24^th September)
• Arena Group Bury Mini and Junior run (Sunday 1^st October)

All Junior and Mini events vary in distance from 1.5km to 2.5km, and aim to be fun and enjoyable, with a fun-warm up, high fives from the crowd and a fantastic atmosphere. Event organisers recognise that it is key to ensure these events remain a positive, inclusive and welcoming experience for all those taking part.

To celebrate their achievements, all children and juniors will be rewarded with a goody bag and medal at the finish line. 

As part of its sponsorship of the events, Arena Group is looking to increase participation by offering 150 free entries to local schools in Lincoln, Bury, York, Leeds and Sheffield and is encouraging schools to get in contact with Run For All directly to redeem these entries. 

The Mini & Junior events also sees Arena Group returning as title sponsor of this year’s event. The sponsorship forms a vital part of Arena Group’s wider aims to support key community-based initiatives. 

Run for All and Arena Group are encouraging children of all backgrounds and abilities to take part in the Mini & Junior, including those with disabilities and any other special considerations. The event will provide a much-needed fundraising boost for a number of deserving local and national charities.

Gary Putson, Managing Director at Arena Group, said: “The entire Arena team are proud to continue this partnership that enables so many young people to get involved in healthy, fun exercise every year on the streets of Leeds, York, Sheffield, Lincoln and Bury. We look forward to seeing more families, community groups and schools than ever coming together in 2023 to enjoy the buzz of the events cheered on by the Arena Owl mascot and local supporters.”

Kayleigh Dowson, Partnership’s Manager at Run For All, added, “We are delighted to be hosting the Arena Group Mini and Junior events later in the year. With the 10K’s taking place on the same day it will be a fantastic opportunity for adults taking part to make it a family day of fun.

All of our Mini and Junior events remain to be entirely inclusive, and we encourage youngsters of all ages and abilities to join us on the day.

If you or your child have mobility issues or any other special considerations, please get in touch so we can help you have the best experience on the day.

We are hugely grateful to Arena Group for their continuing and tremendous support. Their commitment helps ensure our participants have a fantastic race day experience.”

Organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, the Arena Group Mini & Junior forms part of the Run For All series which include events across the country.

Arena Group, a Xerox Business Solutions Company, provide expertise in digital services, IT services, copy and print, document management and voice and communications. 

Entries to the event are open to children aged 3 years plus, those aged under 9 must be accompanied around the course by an adult.

For more information and to enter visit www.runforall.com

Schools are encouraged to contact Run For All at info@runforall.com to redeem their free entries into the Mini and Junior events (maximum 10 entries per school).