Charities have benefitted from the efforts of the thousands of people who took part in the Bury BID 10K at the weekend.

Participants all ran for one goal in common, to make a significant difference to others.

It was a fantastic day for the town, centred around running, fundraising and community spirit.

Starting at 9.30am outside The Rock Shopping Centre, the route took runners along Tottington Road and Bury Road before exploring the Kirklees Trail nature reserve.

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The course then looped back towards the town centre, before participants returned to The Rock to cross the finish line and receive their well-earned medal.

Among those taking part was council leader, Cllr Eamonn O’Brien.

Competitive elite races took place within the 10K distance as a number of the region’s leading athletes aimed for the quickest times.

In the men’s race, Luke Edwards triumphed with a time of 32:24.

Luc Burnip took second place in a time of 32:42, followed by Benjamin Kirkman who took third place in a time of 32:45.

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Abigail Warburton was first to the finish line in an impressive time of 37:15 in the women’s race and was pushed all the way by runner up Harriet Kirby and Jo Oakes, who clocked 43:10 and 43:08 respectively.

Many local and national charities have benefitted from the efforts of the many who took part, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds in the process and making a vital difference.

Participants were encouraged to fundraise for a chosen charity or one of the event's partner charities; the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, Creating Lives Centre, BACKUP North West and Jigsaw Bury.

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Tristan Batley-Kyle, operations director at Run For All, said: “A huge well done and thank you to all participants who joined us for one of the North West’s flagship running events, the Bury BID 10K.

“With the addition of the Bury Mini and Junior runs it has been a fantastic day of running and fundraising for all abilities and ages.

“The enthusiasm and support from everyone involved, from the participants to the many spectators, sponsors, partners and volunteers, all ensured the day was a great success.”

Town centre director Nigel Shields said: “We’re thrilled to have sponsored the Bury BID 10K.

“It’s been a great event.

"Uniting the community, bringing energy to the town centre and supporting the health and well-being of the people of Bury aligns perfectly with Bury BID’s ethos of ‘Making Bury Better’.

"Giving back to Bury means a lot to us and we’re looking forward to 2025.”