Train with Jog Kirklees for 10K Challenge
There is just over three weeks to go to the second Kirklees 10k Challenge, being held in and around Leeds Road Sports Complex, Huddersfield, on Sunday, September 13.
Because of the fairly flat route, organisers are hoping to attract beginners to 10k running as well as experienced runners who want a good time for the distance. Everyone will be able to get an accurate time as participants will be 'chipped' for the event.
The 10k Challenge, being staged by Kirklees Council and starting at 9am, is for runners aged 16 and over. It is being run on a mix of fields, greenway and pavements, with the finish on the running track. The entry fee is £7 (attached to a UK Athletics club) and £9 (unattached).
There is also be a 2k fun run for ages 8 and over, starting at 9.20am, which is being held around the playing fields at the sports complex. The entry fee is £3.
Full details of the 10k route, including the start and finish, the 2k fun run route and an entry form are available on the Kirklees Council website, www.kirklees.gov.uk/10kchallenge. Entries can be submitted online or posted and will also be accepted up to 8.40am on the day.
Beginners wanting to train for the race can take advantage of the new Jog Kirklees sessions being held throughout Kirklees.
Jog Kirklees is a new recreational running programme being run as part of Kirklees Council's 'Sport4Life' scheme. Sessions, led by qualified coaches, are on:
Mondays, 6.30pm-7.30pm, at Your Health Club, YMCA, New Hey Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield price £2.80;
Mondays (mixed improvers), 6.30pm-7.30pm, at Scissett Baths, Wakefield Road, Scissett, price £2.80;
Mondays, 7.30pm-8.15pm, at Holmfirth Pool, Huddersfield Road, Thongsbridge, Huddersfield, price £2.80;
Tuesdays, 9.30am- 10.30am, from Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Cemetery Road, Egerton, Huddersfield, price £2.80;
Tuesdays, 6pm-6.45pm, at Dewsbury Sports Centre, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, price £2.80;
Tuesdays, 6.45pm-7.30pm, at Huddersfield Sports Centre, price £2.80;
Wednesdays, 9.30am-10.15am, Mirfield Tennis Club, Memorial Park, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, price £2.80;
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm, at Leeds Road Sports Complex, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, price £2.75;
Wednesdays, 6.30pm-7.15pm, at Colne Valley Leisure Centre, New Street Slaithwaite, price £2.80;
Thursdays, 6.30pm-7.15pm, Huddersfield Sports Centre, price £2.80;
Fridays, 9.30am-10.30am at Your Health Club, Salendine Nook, £2.80;
Fridays (ladies only beginners), 1pm-2pm, Scissett Baths, Wakefield Road, Scissett, price £2.80;
Fridays (mixed beginners), 6.30pm-7.30pm, Scissett Baths, Wakefield Road, Scissett, price £2.80;
Saturdays, 11.15am-12noon, Huddersfield sports Centre, price £2.80.
For further details about the Kirklees 10k Challenge or Jog Kirklees, contact Debra France-Sargeant, Kirklees Sports Development Officer(Sport4Life), tel; 01484 234012, email: debra.france-sargeant@kirklees.gov.uk, or go to the council website.
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Train with Jog Kirklees for 10K Challenge
02/07/09
This year’s Kirklees 10k Challenge is on Sunday, September 13, at Leeds Road Sports Complex, Huddersfield.
The individual race starts at 9am and will be run on a mix of fields, greenway and pavements, with the finish on the running track. Runners will have the benefit of chip technology to clock an accurate time. The entry fee is £7(Attached) £9 (Unattached).
There will also be a 2k fun run for ages 8+, starting at 9.20am, around the playing fields at the sports complex. The entry fee is £3.
Entries will be taken up to 8.40am on the day or can be submitted online at www.kirklees.gov.uk/10kchallenge
Anyone wanting to train for the race can take advantage of the new Jog Kirklees sessions being held throughout Kirklees.
Jog Kirklees is a new recreational running programme, being run as part of Kirklees Council's 'Sport4Life' scheme, which is aimed at those who are new to or returning to jogging. The sessions, taken by qualified coaches, are suitable for people of all fitness levels and are also ideal for anyone wanting to work towards their first competitive race.
Sessions are being held on:
Mondays, 6.30pm-7.30pm, at Your Health Club, YMCA, New Hey Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield price £2.80;
Mondays (mixed improvers), 6.30pm-7.30pm, at Scissett Baths, Wakefield Road, Scissett, price £2.80;
Mondays, 7.30pm-8.15pm, at Holmfirth Pool, Huddersfield Road, Thongsbridge, Huddersfield, price £2.80;
Tuesdays, 9.30am- 10.30am, from Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Cemetery Road, Egerton, Huddersfield, price £2.80;
Tuesdays, 6pm-6.45pm, at Dewsbury Sports Centre, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, price £2.80;
Wednesdays, 9.30am-10.15am, Mirfield Tennis Club, Memorial Park, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, price £2.80;
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm, at Leeds Road Sports Complex, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, price £2.75;
Wednesdays, 6.30pm-7.15pm, at Colne Valley Leisure Centre, New Street Slaithwaite, price £2.80;
Fridays, 9.30am-10.30am at Your Health Club, Salendine Nook, £2.80;
Fridays (ladies only beginners), 1pm-2pm, Scissett Baths, Wakefield Road, Scissett, price £2.80;
Fridays (mixed beginners), 6.30pm-7.30pm, Scissett Baths, Wakefield Road, Scissett, price £2.80.
Three new sessions are starting at Huddersfield Sports Centre from next week (w/c June 29). Priced £2.80, they will be on Tuesdays 6.45pm-7.30pm, Thursdays 6.30pm-7.15pm and Saturdays 11.15am-12noon.
For further details, contact Debra France-Sargeant, Kirklees Sports Development Officer(Sport4Life), tel; 01484 234012, email: debra.france-sargeant@kirklees.gov.uk, or go to the website www.kirklees.gov.uk/jogkirklees