Will you be running?
ABOUT 5,000 fundraisers are expected to lace up their trainers for this year's Asda Foundation Run For All Jane Tomlinson Hull 10K.
The annual event was officially launched by former England footballer Paul Robinson.
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Paul, originally from Leconfield but now playing for Blackburn Rovers, is throwing down the challenge to runners who want to participate in the popular running event.
This year's 10K takes place on Sunday, May 19, from 9am.
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Paul said: "It is great to be able to launch the Jane Tomlinson Hull 10K.
"Jane was a real hero to lots of people and I'm sure she has inspired many to take up a personal challenge of their own.
"The Hull 10K is a great way to start and will raise lots of money for some really deserving causes."
About 5,000 runners are expected to take part in the race, which will start and finish in Alfred Gelder Street.
The course will take participants along the Humber Estuary and past some of the city's best-known landmarks including Hull Marina and The Deep.
As well as raising funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, the Hull event will bring in income for charities including The Echoes Foundation, Macmillan Cancer Support, Candlelighters, Yorkshire Cancer Research, Her Breast Friends and Hull Children's University.
The event is supported by Hull City Council, which helps with organisation such as road closures.
Councillor Terry Geraghty, portfolio holder for leisure and culture, said: "The 10K returning to Hull is a fantastic opportunity for the city.
"It is important to remember that the Olympics may have been last year but that enthusiasm for sport and fitness is still going strong.
"We want people to sign up and show the region what Hull is made of.
"The 10K is one of a long list of sporting events taking place in the city this year."
Proceeds from Run For All events go to the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, the legacy of the fundraiser and campaigner who raised thousands for charity before she died of cancer, aged 43.
Visit www.runforall.com to sign up.
Comments
by PeterAnlaby
Thursday, January 17 2013, 1:36PM
“@Ianm_hull
I think Hull has missed the boat as far as a marathon in 2013 is concerned. Last week, a marathon was announced to be held in York in October 2013 (coincidently, by the Jane Tomlinson Charity) and all 5000 places filled up within 3 days. As this would be the only date realistically available for a Hull Marathon 2013, I think it would be unlikely to attract that many runners, considering York is less than 50 miles away. At a meeting I attended with the council in September (on behalf of the local running clubs) we advised the council that 2014 was a better prospect to resurrect the Hull race given the planning involved. It remains to be seen whether an event will be organised for 2014”
by Ianm_hull
Thursday, January 17 2013, 12:52PM
“It's all gone quiet on the Hull Marathon 2013 front. Shame, I'd like to see it re-run properly organised by the local clubs (no Toro!) and MINIMAL council involvement.”
by PeterAnlaby
Thursday, January 17 2013, 8:58AM
“This is a well organised event which raises lots of money for charity. But it is based in Leeds and if runners wish to do other events which are organised locally, can I also recommend the Hornsea 1/3 Marathon on 7 April, organised by Rotary Club of Hornsea & East Riding, Humber Bridge 10k on 9 June organised by City of Hull AC, and Humber Bridge Half Marathon on 30 June, organised by Rotary Club of Hull.”