You can take part The Run '10, Northamptonshire's biggest mass participation run, as a runner, volunteer or dancer.
The Run '10 reflects all the great and good things about Northamptonshire, its ambitions, history, growth and heritage.
Over 2,500 people signed up to take part in the inaugural event in 2009 - experienced racers, keen runners, first-time joggers and determined walkers / strollers. With a 10km main event alongside 5km route plus Children's Races, the Run '10 aims to be bigger and better than last year offering something for everyone.
Event Detail
The Run '10 takes place on 3rd October and will start and finish at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton - the home of Northampton Town Football Club "The Cobblers". The popular 10km running event is suitable for people of all running abilities aged 15 years plus and a great way to help you make fit and healthy start to the year.
- Route: The closed road circular route heads into and around the town centre, bypassing iconic sites such as the Express Lifts Tower, Saints RFC, All Saints Church, Market Square and then back to the Football Club to the finish.
- Distances: 10km and 5km routes, plus children’s races
- Fees: Affordable and not restrictive (circa £10 pp). There is a £2 early entry incentive if you enter before 30th July 2010
- Entry Categories: Individual, Team (5 members) or Children's
- Charities: Northamptonshire and Warwickshire Air Ambulance is one of the events chosen charities.
For more information and to enter go to www.the-run.org.
Race Volunteers Required
If running is not for you then why not participate in The Run by being a race volunteer?
Sunday 3rd October will see up to 3000 people running, jogging or walking either 10k or 5k on a closed road route around Northampton. The event needs over 100 volunteers to lend a helping hand in various roles including;
- marshalling
- manning water stations
- event set up / take down
- handing out medals/goody bags
- administration.
Most volunteers will be needed on the day of the event but some are also needed to help set up the day before.
Volunteers will also be invited to attend training and a briefing before the event to ensure they are fully prepared to get the most from the day.
All volunteers will be well looked after by a professional team and each volunteer will receive a special t-shirt, food, refreshments and a goody bag. Volunteering is all about having fun, helping others and learning new skills and The Run ‘10 is the perfect opportunity to experience all of this!
It’s really easy to register as a volunteer at Team Northants and get involved with The Run 10, just follow the following steps:
- Go to Northamptonshire Sport website and register with Sporting Volunteers or use the opportunity search at Northamptonshire Sport and apply for The Run 10.
- You will then be sent an information form which you will need complete and return to enable the organisers to allocate your role.
Alternatively individuals without internet access and any organisation that can provide a group of volunteers can call 01604 236215 or email cgeorge@northamptonshire.gov.uk.
Dance performances wanted for The Run’10!
Are you part of a dance group? Do you run a dance group? Are you looking to perform? Northants Dance is looking for local dance groups who would like to perform at The Run’10 on Sunday 3rd October. We are looking for a range of dance styles and performances to create a varied programme for the morning. Performers can be any age, from children to adults, and from any dance background. Performances will take place outdoors on stage in the in the Market Square, Northampton between 10:00am – 12:30pm.
There will also be two fantastic free Dance workshops taking place during the morning for all the family. Between 10:00 and 11:00am there will be street dance, which is very popular with the younger children and between 11:30 and 12:00 noon Bollywood. Everyone is welcome to come along and watch the performances and take part in the workshops.
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If you would like to be involved as a performer or have a group that might like to perform on 3rd October please contact Lucy Knight, Northants Dance on 01604 233122 or email ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk to request an application form. Application deadline is Friday 10th September. |