Epilepsy charity joins race for extra pounds

The race has become a permanent fixture on Bradford's events calendar since it began in 2008.

Since then, it has raised more than 82,000 for the organisation and almost 2,500 runners have crossed the finish line.

The 10k route, which starts and ends in Centenary Square, is mostly flat and will be closed to all traffic.

This makes the course appealing to first-time runners and elite runners looking to achieve a personal best time.

The run is supported by Airedale Athletics who members will be running training clinics in the lead up to the event to help runners prepare.

Katie Stocks, fundraising events officer at Epilepsy Action, said: "We've been overwhelmed by the support people in Bradford have given to this event and it continues to go from strength to strength. We hope this year will be no exception.

"This is a great event for runners of all abilities. With over a thousand runners taking to the streets, there is always a fantastic atmosphere and sense of occasion.

"The money raised from this event is vital in helping us support people with epilepsy, an often overlooked and misunderstood condition."

There are prizes to be won for both males and females placed first, second and third, and for winners of the veterans' categories.

A free T-shirt will be provided to everyone who successfully completes the race. Refreshments will be available throughout the day and during the race.

Entry costs 16, or 14 for runners affiliated to UK athletics running clubs.

Details have already been posted online at www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved/bradford10k – and the closing date for entries is Sunday March 13.