Bolton Wanderers stars Aaron Morley and Will Forrester were on hand today to help launch the inaugural Bolton Community Run 10K event, which will see thousands of runners start and finish the run at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
Working in partnership with Bolton Wanderers FC, Bolton Council, Bolton CVS and Burnden Road Runners, the club's official charity, Bolton Wanderers in the Community, are the organisers of the new run on the Sunday, April 28.
The event will be open to those looking to run for fun, take on a personal challenge or to raise funds for charity.
Aaron Morley, Wanderers midfielder said: "It's great for us to be able to come down today to support the community and help them to launch the 10K run.
"I'm sure it will be a brilliant event and that the fans will get their trainers on to support the many charities which will benefit.”
Sharon Brittan, Bolton Wanderers' chair said: “We are extremely proud and excited to launch this new key event in Bolton's calendar.
"We want to make sure our Club is a platform for good in our town and community, and so we are delighted to be able to host this event which will provide the opportunity to not only offer people a personal challenge but also to raise funds for a local Bolton charity close to their heart."
Runners are able to raise funds for any charity that they choose to support, including the option to run and raising funds for Bolton Wanderers in the Community, who work with and support more than 15,000 Bolton residents every year.
Sue Johnson, Bolton Council chief executive, said: “I know the amazing Bolton community will be out in force again to cheer all the runners on the 10km route.
“We know what this race will mean to all those local runners, whether experienced or running for the first time, so we are looking forward to another memorable sporting day in our town.
“As a council we are always working to bring in more events, which is why we want to support the Bolton Community 10K Run and help showcase the very best of Bolton.”
Open to runners of all abilities, participants will start at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, travel up De Havilland Way, where they will merge onto Chorley New Road heading towards Bolton, before returning up Chorley New Road to finish at the stadium.
The route is chip timed and a closed road route.
To enter the run will cost individuals £26.
For more information, please contact events@bwitc.org.uk or enter at theentrypoint.co.uk
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