Hyndburn hero Ron Hill to lead 10k runners

World famous Accrington runner Ron Hill will lead hundreds onto Hyndburn’s roads as he puts his name to a brand new 10K event in the borough. This event also marks the 40th anniversary of Hyndburn Borough Council.

Ron Hill MBE – world record holder, Olympian, clothing entrepreneur and Freeman of the Borough – is encouraging Hyndburn residents to shape up for 2014 by signing up to the Ron Hill Accrington 10K run set to take place on Sunday, 30 March.

Setting off from Accrington Town Hall at 10.30am, the event will see runners venture up Manchester Road to Baxenden before looping back down the tree-lined, former railway track ‘greenway’, finishing back in the town centre.

The Ron Hill Accrington 10K is open to anyone over the age of 18 with prizes available for the first three runners home in the categories of male, female and veterans. It costs £8 for affiliated running club members to register, £10 for unaffiliated members or £12 on the day.

Charities and good causes locally set to benefit from the event include Finley’s Disney Dream, East Lancashire Hospice and Derian House Children’s Hospice.

Cllr Clare Pritchard said: “Ron Hill MBE is a true Hyndburn hero and the perfect person to lead this exciting new high profile event. It’s set to attract visitors to the town, offer a fantastic day out for families and raise money for great local causes close to all of our hearts.

“Signing up now gives you the ideal excuse to dust off your trainers and stick to those New Year Resolutions to start 2014 in style!”