Bury 10K - 1st Oct 2023 | Run For All

Event information

The Bury 10K is back and is guaranteed to be a fun and friendly event. Part of the new Bury Running Festival, which encompasses the Bury 10K, Bury 10 Mile and Bury Mini and Junior, there truly is an event for everyone.

Staged in partnership with Bury Council, since the Bury 10K launched in 2016 it has continued to grow in popularity. Starting and finishing close to The Rock, the course is suitable for all abilities, whether you’re a beginner just starting out on your fitness journey or an experienced runner looking for a personal best.

So, if you’re looking to get motivated, pull on those trainers and take on a new challenge, then this one is for you.

Entry

Entries are OPEN.

Entrants must be 15 years or over on event day

Run For All encourage people of all abilities to take part in the Bury 10K. Please contact us in advance with any specific requirements

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Chip timing
Finisher’s goody bag
Exclusive medal
An option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt.
A fantastic experience!

Event timings

07.00	Race office, baggage store and assembly zones open
09.15	Bury 10K warm up
09.30	Bury 10K starts
10.00	First male finisher expected
10.05	First female finisher expected

Route map

(Subject to Change)

Facilities

Race office

Further details of the location and opening times of the race office will be made available closer to event day.

Baggage store

Our baggage store is located in the event village area, in Parson's lane car park. Please ensure your bags are dropped in good time to make your way to your assembly zone.

Drink stations

Bottled water is available on course and at the finish. Please see the route map for locations. Competitors are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.

Charity village

The Bury 10K partners with several local and national charities. Our partner charities will have a presence within the event village to meet and greet their runners and raise awareness of the important work of those good causes.

First aid

Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near to the water stations. In addition there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near to the finish

Food and Drink

There are a number of bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants, and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event.

Headphones on event day

Headphones on event day

Shokz – Official Sports Headphones Partner of England Athletics & Run For All

Shokz is the world’s leading manufacturer of open-ear headphones, technology that enables you to listen to music whilst staying connected to your surroundings. Shokz sports headphones are the only headphones that are approved for use in all road races under the UK Athletics Rules of Competition.

Safety is a top priority

The partnership between Shokz, England Athletics and Run For All recognises that many athletes enjoy listening to music while warming up, training or competing. Whether it is taking part in events, running solo or socially with others, it’s key that their experience is safe and enjoyable.

Music makes running more joyful

Running with music would make your run more joyful. With Shokz open-ear headphones, runners could listen to their favourite playlist or broadcast on the run while maintaining sociability.

15% discount offer

There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants. To receive this discount entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use a specific code. To receive this discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form here

Race number information

Race number Collection

The Bury Running Festival is a collection only event. You’ll need to pick up your race number before or on event day

Further details on collection location and opening times will be made available closer to event day.

Using your race number bib

Timing chip

Your timing chip is affixed to your race number, do not attempt to remove or fold the chip. Do not pierce the chip with safety pins.
Bib number

Wear your chipped bib number on your chest on the outer layer of clothing e.g. if a running jacket is worn, wear your number on top of this. Do not obscure/ cover your bib number + chip with a bum bag/ running belt.
Arm position

We encourage runners not to position their arms to start/stop a personal timing device on or right in front of the bib whilst running over the timing mats themselves as this impedes the signal. Arms can be positioned slightly away from the body, or the devices can be started/stopped when the runner isn’t on the actual mat.
Keep your number safe

Race numbers are not interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners.
Your memento

Your bib & timing chip does not need to be collected in after the event and is yours to keep a memento of your race day!

Can't run anymore?

Race numbers cannot be interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified

Getting there

How to get there

Travelling by car

Bury is 8 miles from Manchester city centre with direct links to and from the M60 and M66 (Take J2 to Bury) providing easy access to the rest of Greater Manchester and the North West.

Parking

A number of car parks are located close to the event village:

Castle Leisure Centre
The Rock
Millgate Shopping Centre
The Market
Knowsley Place

Please visit here for car park details including parking charges and ensure that you have planned your journey and where you will park in advance.

Please be aware that Parsons Lane Car Park will be hosting the event village and will therefore be closed on both Saturday and Sunday of event weekend. Please also avoid parking in private car parks with customer and time restrictions.

Travelling by bus

There are extensive options for travel into Bury via bus, for further detail on appropriate bus routes and journey times click here.

Travelling by train and tram

Frequent, direct trains carry visitors into Manchester. From there, take one of the frequent Metrolink trams (approx. 30 mins) to the Interchange in Bury town centre. For more information go to www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 08457 48 49 50.

To explore tram services and times, and other local public transport options, click here.

Road Closure Information

Interactive Road Closure Map

Additional Road Closure Information

Road Closure Poster

Fundraising

Partner charities

If you have requested a fundraising pack from one of the event's partner charities, this should be with you soon. If you have not received your fundraising pack at least 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.

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