Back in September 2000, three local men started a legacy. They were runners themselves and got together to put on a local race to raise funds for the PTA groups of Kirkbymoorside and Gillamoor schools, where their children all attended.
Over the years this event has developed and grown into a firm favourite on the racing calendar with both club runners and amateurs alike. It is the biggest annual event in our small market town, with its annual spot always on the Sunday prior to May Day.
After 10 years at the helm, the three organisers retired to allow new blood to run the event, and locals Rick and Catherine Eve stepped in. In 2015 the Eves stood down and a new organising committee was formed to run it.
Dave Pearson joined the committee, volunteered by his wife. Making the grave mistake of missing a meeting meant that he was allocated the role of race director in his absence– something he went on to take very seriously!
In 2020 as our town prepared to celebrate the milestone of our 20th 10K, the world was turned upside down by Covid. Like so many others, the event was cancelled and the 20 year celebrations were put on hold. This epic event finally returned in 2023, and was a huge success, with runners attending from all over the country.
With success ringing in his ears, Dave felt that it was time for a well-deserved rest, and in Summer 2023 a new local committee was formed to take on the running of the event for 2024 onwards. Many of the committee members are runners themselves, and their children attend the 2 local schools that benefit from the event. Other members just love this community day, and were keen to get stuck in.
On race day itself, we have lots of local volunteers helping with everything from handing out water and marshalling, to cheering on runners as they fly down the fast finish! And every 10K finisher will be presented with the famous Kirkby 10K mug……so why don’t you start your collection?
From its humble beginnings, this fantastic day out is still a great community event supported by the whole town.
So what are you waiting for? With 4 races to choose from, we have something for everyone, so click on the link and sign up to be part of this amazing day!
Kirkbymoorside 10k 