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Bradford 10k to return with new organisers

Sarah WakefieldYorkshire, Bradford
BBC Three women and one man are standing in a line looking at the camera holding a blue sign with Bradford 10k written on it in red and white. The women all have blond hair and are wearing black t-shirts with Epilepsy Action written on them in white and red and dark trousers. The man has grey jeans on, a pale green jumper and a black gilet over the top. He has short grey hairBBC
Jane Tomlinson's Run for All has taken over from Epilepsy Action, which ran the event for 18 years

The Bradford 10k is returning to the city next year with a new organiser after this year's event did not go ahead.

Jane Tomlinson's Run For All will take over from Epilepsy Action, the charity which delivered the race for 18 years.

The 10k will keep the same city centre route but has moved from its past slot in June to become a winter race on Sunday February 28.

Jane Tomlinson's widower Mike said: "Bradford's beautiful open spaces and architecture will make it a fantastic experience for everyone."

A man stands in front of some fountains in a city square. He is is smiling at the camera and is wearing a dark blue gilet with Run for All written on it in white letters. He has short light brown and grey hair. A large old building with a dome is behind him and another more modern building with lots of windows.
Mike Tomlinson was married to Jane Tomlinson, the charity fundraiser who died from cancer

Run For All is part of the lasting legacy of Mike's late wife, Jane Tomlinson, who became a well-known charity fundraiser before her death from cancer.

The charitable foundation now has 13 10k events under its banner, as well as marathons, half-marathons, 5ks and fun runs.

It took over the Abbey Dash in Leeds from Age UK last year, after the latter had organised it for more than 40 years.

The Bradford 10k did not take place this summer, and in 2024 was cancelled due to roadworks in the city centre.

Tomlinson said he believed it was good for Bradford to have a competitive race that was also welcoming to all abilities.

"We want people to feel comfortable and safe and know that we are all in it together," he added.

While Run For All will take on the delivery of the race, Epilepsy Action will remain the lead charity partner, continuing its long association with the event.

A woman with long blonde hair smiles at the camera. She has gold hoop earrings in and a black t-shirt with Epilepsy Action in white and pink writing. Behind her is a large old city hall and a paved area with a few people in the distance
Epilepsy Action ran the event for 18 years and will now be lead charity partner

Chief executive Rebekah Smith explained that bringing in Run For All was a way of making sure that the Bradford 10k grows and continues into the future.

"There's so much going on around here with City of Culture celebrations that we wanted to make sure the event grew in the same way that Bradford is growing.

"As a national charity, the 10k in Bradford has been a brilliant opportunity for us to do something in the local area and raise awareness of the 630,000 people in the UK who live with epilepsy."

The route is unchanged from previous years and was described by Tomlinson as "fast and flat".

"There's not much that's pancake flat in Yorkshire, but it's as flat as anywhere."

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