← Burnley 10K

This is the second year I have ran this race and I think it is great... Although relatively new to the Run For All calendar, it will grow in popularity. You need to arrive early for this one to get parked in the park right next to the start, it only costs £1. What is a bit annoying is that the machines won't take your money until 08:00 so you have to hang around and wait until the clock ticks over - by which time there is a big queue at the machine! Once paid, it's a 2 minute walk to the charity village and start line. As its quite new, it's one of the smaller events in the Run For All schedule, I believe approx 1,500. The atmosphere is good, music is playing, everyone is chatting and warming up. As you head to the start, it is a bit congested when you set off, a narrow path takes you out of the park for about the first 1km. I believe that if this event grows over the years, the start will have to be moved because when you get to 2,000; 3,000 or 4,000 entrants, you'll end up walking at the start. Out of the park and onto main roads, the support is great with music and singers along the route. I really enjoy this route as there are 2/3 parks you go through, flat, up and down hills, and a slight downhill finish. All in all, I enjoy Burnley and it was one that will get more and more popular!