Bury Running Festival set to return in 2025

Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, in partnership with Bury Council and Bury BID, are excited to announce the highly anticipated Bury Running Festival is back for 2025.

It returns to Bury’s sporting calendar on Sunday 7 September, and entries are now officially open for the 10K and Mini and Junior editions.

Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the range of distances, which will see the 10K participants start and finish outside The Rock shopping centre and embark on a route along Tottington and Bury Road before heading onto the Kirklees Trail and looping back into the town centre.

A great event for runners and spectators alike, this scenic route promises to attract huge crowds of supporters as the town centre meets the picturesque countryside.

The Mini and Junior, taking place on the same day, are open to those aged three years plus, offering the perfect opportunity for families and friends to stay active and healthy together. The Bury Mini caters for 3-8 years, while those aged 9-14 years will have the opportunity to take on the 2.5km distance.

With community and charity at the core, participants are encouraged to take part and fundraise for one of the event’s partner charities - Jane Tomlinson Appeal, BackUp North West and Trust House - or for a cause of their own choice.

Marking the second year of their multi-year partnership, title sponsor Bury BID will again work collectively with Run For All and Bury Council to not only motivate and inspire but empower participants of all ages and abilities join in.

2024 marked the inaugural year of the partnership between the three organisations as they came together to celebrate their shared mission to create a more dynamic and prosperous town for both residents and visitors alike, as well as businesses.

Tristan Batley-Kyle, Director of Operations at Run For All, commented: “We’re delighted to have opened entries for the 2025 Bury Running Festival and have the support of both the council and Bury BID once again.

“The event is always a great way for families and friends of all ages to stay active and healthy together, whilst providing a perfect opportunity to fundraise for so many worthy causes and we expect this year to be no different.”

“We are thrilled to support the Run for All – Bury BID 10K again in 2025. Last year was a wonderful, positive event. This event brings our community together, promotes an active lifestyle and the vibrant spirit and energy of Bury’s residents and showcases the fabulous businesses of Bury town centre to those taking part. It really puts Bury on the map. We’re proud to see so many people participating and want to thank everyone involved in this great event,” explained Nigel Shields, Town Centre Director.

Councillor Tamoor Tariq, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “Thousands of participants, spectators and volunteers unite each year to take part in Bury Running Festival. With fun and fundraising at its core, participants can run for their own reason, but with one goal in common – to make a significant difference to others.

“Last year’s event was yet another fantastic day for our town and our communities. Let’s make 2025 the biggest and best event yet centered around running, fundraising and community spirit. Come on Bury, everyone is welcome to join, let’s do it!”

The Bury Running Festival is supported by Bury Council, The Rock, High 5, Arla Protein, Coopah, Shokz, Up and Running, Gradwell, Marathon Photos Live and BBC Radio Manchester.

Entries are now open for the 2025 Bury Running Festival. Potential participants are encouraged to visit www.runforall.com

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Issued: 27 January 2025.

Picture: The Mayor of Bury (centre) and Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, Leader of Bury Council (left), with Bury Council running festival leads and representatives from Jane Tomlinson's Run For All, The Sunnywood Project, Bury Athletics Club and Radcliffe Athletics Club.

Notes to Editors

About Run for All

Run For All is part of Jane Tomlinson CBE’s lasting legacy. Jane raised £1.85m for children’s and cancer charities before her untimely death from cancer aged just 43 in 2007. She made headlines across the world by competing in a series of epic endurance challenges from the London Marathon, Ironman and triathlon competitions to a 4,200-mile cycle ride across the width of the USA – despite being diagnosed with incurable cancer.

Run For All’s stable of events already includes successful 10Ks and 10 milers in Sheffield, York, Hull, Lincoln, Bury, Middlesbrough, Leeds and Kings Lynn. As well as the Leeds Half Marathon, Sheffield Mutual Sheffield Half Marathon, Ramathon, Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon, the Yorkshire Marathon Festival and Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.

About Bury BID

Bury BID (Business Improvement District) is an organisation, funded by the businesses of Bury Town Centre, dedicated to improving the business environment and community life in Bury. With a mission of "Making Bury Better," Bury BID supports local businesses, organises vibrant events, and works to ensure a thriving and welcoming community for residents and visitors alike.

Through strategic marketing, event organisation, and support programmes, Bury BID fosters economic growth and community engagement. Our core objectives focus on marketing and events, backing business, improving access and facilities, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.

About Bury Council – LET’s Do It!

LET’s Do It is Bury Council’s community strategy and vision for Bury 2030.

LOCAL

ENTERPRISE

TOGETHER

STRENTHS

It’s a strategy to empower our communities that is all about:

Everyone playing their part

Developing each township to be better and stronger

Tackling unfair differences

Ensuring that everyone can be the best they can be and reach their full potential.