Entries are now open for popular charity fun run The Leeds Abbey Dash 10k, which will see thousands of runners take to the streets on Sunday, 22 October 2023.
Money raised from the event will go towards Age UK’s national Advice Line and Telephone Friendship Service, as well as local support and friendship services in Yorkshire.
The race runs from Leeds city centre, up Kirkstall Road and out to Kirkstall Abbey, before returning on the same route.
Entries for the Wheelchair 10k race and shorter ‘Junior Dash’ event are also open.
Lydia Curran, Head of Events at Age UK, said: “We really can’t wait to return to Leeds for this year’s Leeds Abbey Dash 10k for Age UK. Why not challenge yourself, or get a team together, and take part in this fun, friendly and vibrant race! By doing so Age UK can continue to help the older people who need it most, so please sign up.”
Key information:
When: Sunday, 22 October 2023
Where: Leeds City Centre
Distance: 10k event for adults (ages 15+), 2k Junior Dash race for 8 -14-year-olds, 10k Wheelchair Race
The course: Flat – perfect for both beginners and experienced runners
Registration fee: £28, or £26 for UK Athletics members. The Junior Dash is £10 to enter and the Wheelchair Race is £28. (All costs exclude a processing fee*).
A technical running t-shirt is available to buy for £8.50. Runners who raise £50 for Age UK will receive a free cotton runner’s snood, and those who raise £100 will receive an exclusive bobble hat.
To sign up to the event visit www.ageuk.org.uk/lad. For any enquiries, e-mail 10k@ageuk.org.uk.
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