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    Oct 2022

    Last Updated: 05/10/2022
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    10K run set to be held in aid of Harrogate Homeless Project

    by Calvin Robinson

    | 06 Oct, 2022
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    Called “Run, Walk, Move”, the run is being held to raise money for the Harrogate Homeless Project on its 30th anniversary.

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    Harrogate 10k.

    A charity 10k run is set to take place in Harrogate in aid of the Harrogate Homeless Project.

    Called “Run, Walk, Move”, the initiative is being held to raise money for the charity on its 30th anniversary.

    The charity has urged people to run or walk either as individuals or as a group throughout October, with each runner contributing £10 to the cause.

    This Sunday (October 9), Harrogate Triathlon Club has organised a 5k and 10k starting from the Harrogate Homeless Hostel on Bower Street at 10.30am.

    Jon Chamberlain, who is part of the Harrogate Triathlon Committee, said the runs would include areas of interest around the town.

    He said:

    “We are doing a bit of a circle around Harrogate where we can find some interesting places."


    He added that he hoped that the run would help to raise around £400 for the Harrogate Homeless Project.



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    After the end of the run, those participating will meet up at North Bar social room for coffee and cake along with the chief executive and chair of the charity.

    All money raised as part of the anniversary fundraiser will go towards providing hot meals, laundry facilities, showers and clothing for those who experience homelessness.

    Prizes are being provided by Up and Running, which has donated a £75 voucher for fastest 5k, 10k and half marathon times and a £100 voucher for the top fundraising team.

    Francis McAllister, CEO of Harrogate Homeless Project, said: 

    “The Virtual Run has been set up to be as inclusive as possible, enabling people of all abilities to take part and set their own personal challenge.
    “We hope to get as much of the Harrogate district as possible walking, jogging or running for homelessness this October in support of our 30th anniversary fundraising and publicity campaign."


    For more information on how to get involved visit the Harrogate Homeless Project website here and the Harrogate Triathlon site here.