Thousands set to take on the Bury BID 10K as running festival returns this September

The countdown is on for the return of the Bury Running Festival, with thousands of runners set to take to the town's streets on Sunday 20 September for the Bury BID 10K and Mini and Junior events.

Organised by Jane Tomlinson's Run For All, in partnership with Bury Council and title sponsor Bury BID, the festival will once again bring together runners of all ages and abilities for a celebration of fitness, community and fundraising.

Starting and finishing outside The Rock Shopping Centre, the 10K route takes participants through Tottington and along Bury Road before joining the Kirklees Trail and heading back towards the town centre. The event is designed to be accessible to everyone, from experienced runners chasing a personal best to those taking on their first ever race.

The excitement continues with the popular Mini and Junior races, giving young runners the chance to experience race day for themselves. Children aged 3 to 8 can take part in the 1.5K Mini event alongside a parent or guardian, while those aged 9 to 14 can tackle the 2.5K Junior route.

This year marks the third consecutive year of support from title sponsor Bury BID, continuing a successful partnership with Run For All and Bury Council that encourages local people to get active and engage with their community. The event is also expected to provide a welcome boost to the local economy by attracting participants and spectators into the town centre.

As with all Run For All events, the Bury BID 10K provides an opportunity for participants to raise money for causes close to their hearts, including the event's official charity partners: Backup, Bury Football Club, Jigsaw and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

Tristan Batley-Kyle, Operations Director at Run For All, said: "We're looking forward to welcoming thousands of runners and supporters to Bury for what promises to be another fantastic day of running and community spirit.

"Whether you're taking on the 10K, cheering from the sidelines or supporting one of our Mini and Junior runners, there's a real sense of occasion on race day. We'd like to wish everyone the very best of luck and thank all of our partners, volunteers and supporters for helping make the event possible."

Councillor Tamoor Tariq, Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform at Bury Council, said: "The Bury Running Festival has become a fantastic fixture in our events calendar, bringing together people of all ages and abilities to get active, support good causes and celebrate our borough's strong community spirit. The Bury BID 10K and Mini and Junior races showcase the very best of Bury, encouraging healthier lifestyles while also attracting visitors and supporting our local businesses.

"I'll be joining the runners again this year and, while I certainly won't be troubling the leaders at the front of the race, I'm looking forward to taking part alongside everyone else and doing my best to make it to the finish line. One of the things I love most about this event is that it welcomes people of all abilities, whether you're chasing a personal best, taking part for a charity close to your heart, or simply determined to complete the course."

"We'd encourage everyone to come along, whether you're running, volunteering or cheering participants on from the sidelines. It's always a fantastic day for Bury and a wonderful celebration of community spirit."