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Gunpowder Plot 10K

Gunpowder, Treason & Trot! 

Runners in York are gearing up for an explosive 10K this weekend…

Here at runABC HQ we’ve heard a rumour there will be a special guest at Sunday’s Gunpowder Plot 10K, can you guess who? 

Organised by See York Run York, the sell out event is back for its fourth year with runners hoping to rocket round the course in record times so they can get their hands on this year’s bespoke (and pretty cool looking) medal, goody bag and homemade cake! Ed - can I come too?  

A two-lap route around York Knavesmire, runners will enjoy a path and grass course that is flat and completely off road. Adding to the charm of the event, the route is overlooked by Terry's Clock Tower and the racecourse grandstands.

But back to the special guest… yes, the main man Guy Fawkes himself will be in attendance. But don’t worry organisers have asked him to leave his explosives at home! One of the race organisers said: “We’re delighted to announce that we will be joined by Guy Fawkes at Sunday’s Gunpowder Plot 10K, courtesy of York Dungeon.

“Mr Fawkes will be starting the race but will be ‘hanging around’ for photos beforehand if you are brave enough to approach him!”

One runner who may be tempted to have a photo with the infamous character is Emma Sleight who commented on Facebook ahead of the weekend’s race: “I’m doing this on Sunday - not run properly for weeks, not back from Egypt until Thursday. Hoping the copious amounts of Egyptian baclava and honey will power me round!”

See York Run York organise events for everyone. From trail to track races, from 10K events to lapped challenges. Their aim is to create friendly, York-themed, running events for runners of all abilities. If you’d like to know more then visit the website here

Image: See York Run York
 

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