Now in its 7th year, the Beck Busters 10K is a multi-terrain event that covers a distance of (roughly) 10K. In 2024 the popular Yorkshire race will take place on 29 September with runners setting off from Bishop Monkton Primary School.

Organisers say: "The course will see some minor changes in 2024 but will continue to build on its reputation for being flat and fast whilst still being located within some beautiful and picturesque countryside. Our race is perfect for both those entrants wanting to gain a PB (perhaps even aiming to break our course record) or for runners new to the 10K distance."

The course incorporates a mixture of road, footpaths and trails begining on a quiet country roads before heading cross country to follow the River Ure and the Ripon Canal. Runners then pass through the pretty village of Littlethorpe before heading back cross country to Bishop Monkton.

All participants will receive energy bars and fruit on finishing the race and there is the option to add a memento of a medal to your race entry, if you enter before 30 July 2024. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female overall; 1st in age category; 1st male and 1st female school parent; 1st male and 1st female local resident.

If it's the post-race spread you're interested in then here you go, organisers say: "Entrants and their supporters can enjoy a variety of refreshments including our delicious freshly cooked bacon sandwiches and our homemade cakes, at Bishop Monkton Primary School before, during or after the race."

In 2023 there were nearly 200 runners who took part with James Ireland of Knaresborough Striders claiming victiry in a time of 37:16. In the women's race it was City of Stoke AC's Lucy Matthews who took the top spot in 41:35.

If you'd like to know more, visit the Beck Busters 10K website.

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