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We are delighted to announce that The Great Run Company will now deliver the fantastic Windermere Marathon, with entries opening yesterday. 🏃   The Windermere Marathon is one of the most scenic road marathons in the UK, showcasing the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park. The event will take place on Sunday 15 June 2025, aligning with the Great North Swim, which attracts 8,000 swimmers each year, creating a weekend celebration of endurance in the Lake District.   💬 Colin Murphy, Great Run Race Director for the Windermere Marathon, said: “The Great Run Company is delighted to have inherited the Windermere Marathon from Brathay Trust. “We are lucky to have the opportunity to keep such a historic event going, and to continue to raise important funds and fitness in the local community.” 💬 Paul Foster, chief executive of The Great Run Company, added: “We are already working hard to deliver a landmark event, during a weekend where Great Run operates in the Lake District, as part of our much-loved Great North Swim event, and we are pleased to be able to inform runners that they can once again run a marathon on the same course in Windermere in 2025. “This will allow us to continue to work closely with the local community and those who have taken part in Windermere Marathon before and attract new participants to this beautiful event. “It’s important to us to also be able to help Brathay Trust continue their incredible fundraising, and I’m pleased they are the lead charity partner for the Windermere Marathon 2025.” 📲 Entries for the 2025 Windermere Marathon are now open on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9H4JzFC #Windermere #WindermereMarathon #LakeDistrict #BrathayTrust #Running #Community #Marathon

We are delighted to announce that The Great Run Company will now deliver the fantastic Windermere Marathon, with entries opening yesterday. 🏃   The Windermere Marathon is one of the most scenic road marathons in the UK, showcasing the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park. The event will take place on Sunday 15 June 2025, aligning with the Great North Swim, which attracts 8,000 swimmers each year, creating a weekend celebration of endurance in the Lake District.   💬 Colin Murphy, Great Run Race Director for the Windermere Marathon, said: “The Great Run Company is delighted to have inherited the Windermere Marathon from Brathay Trust. “We are lucky to have the opportunity to keep such a historic event going, and to continue to raise important funds and fitness in the local community.” 💬 Paul Foster, chief executive of The Great Run Company, added: “We are already working hard to deliver a landmark event, during a weekend where Great Run operates in the Lake District, as part of our much-loved Great North Swim event, and we are pleased to be able to inform runners that they can once again run a marathon on the same course in Windermere in 2025. “This will allow us to continue to work closely with the local community and those who have taken part in Windermere Marathon before and attract new participants to this beautiful event. “It’s important to us to also be able to help Brathay Trust continue their incredible fundraising, and I’m pleased they are the lead charity partner for the Windermere Marathon 2025.” 📲 Entries for the 2025 Windermere Marathon are now open on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9H4JzFC #Windermere #WindermereMarathon #LakeDistrict #BrathayTrust #Running #Community #Marathon

Runner's World 🤝 Great Run We're really excited to announce a new partnership with the world’s leading running magazine, Runner's World. We’ll be bringing you exclusive content from their running experts, including Great Run race reviews, training tips, the latest running tech and a whole lot more!   #TogetherWeRun

🌟Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that The Great Run Company is on the lookout for a passionate Event Manager to join our dynamic Operations team! If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a love for creating unforgettable experiences and a knack for managing logistics, we want to hear from you! This role offers the chance to work on some of the UK's most iconic events and make a real impact in the world of sports. Join us in making amazing memories for participants and spectators alike! 📩 Interested candidates please apply by emailing your CV and covering letter to hr@thegreatruncompany.com. Please feel free to share this post with anyone who might be interested! #Hiring #EventManager #GreatRunCompany #EventManagement #SportsEvents

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that our incredible Marketing team at Great Run has been nominated for FOUR Northeast Marketing Awards! 🏆 This recognition is a testament to their creativity, hard work, and relentless dedication in elevating our brand and delivering top-notch campaigns. A special congratulations to Ollie Acting Head of Marketing for being nominated as Marketing Leader! 👏 Best of luck to everyone at the awards—we’re cheering you on! 💪 #TeamGreatRun #MarketingExcellence #NEMA2024 #Proud

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that our incredible Marketing team at Great Run has been nominated for FOUR Northeast Marketing Awards! 🏆 This recognition is a testament to their creativity, hard work, and relentless dedication in elevating our brand and delivering top-notch campaigns. A special congratulations to Ollie Acting Head of Marketing for being nominated as Marketing Leader! 👏 Best of luck to everyone at the awards—we’re cheering you on! 💪 #TeamGreatRun #MarketingExcellence #NEMA2024 #Proud

What an incredible weekend at 13 Valleys Ultra in the Lake District National Park🏃🏞 This year’s 13 Valleys Ultra proved to be a milestone event, with new records and record entries.   The full 13 Valleys Ultra route was completed for the first time, thanks to favourable weather conditions that allowed runners to experience the punishing High Street Fell standing at 828 metres, the highest point in the Lake District’s far eastern region. 🗺   Participation in our event has reached new heights, with entries for the 5 Valleys race (55km) doubling from last year. This growth reflects the accessibility of ultra-running, with our mission of encouraging runners to start with the shorter distance of 2 Valleys Trail (22km) and progressively challenge themselves with longer distances.   Beyond the race, our event had a positive impact on the local community, raising over £5000 for the Lake District Foundation through race entries. The funds will go toward preserving and protecting the natural beauty of the Lake District, ensuring it remains a treasured landscape for future generations of runners and outdoor enthusiasts.   A massive thank you to all our staff, volunteers, suppliers, brand sponsors, and, of course, our runners!👏   Entries are now open for next year’s event, and you can find out more online 👉 www.13valleysultra.com We can't wait to do it all again next year! (Photo credit: Dave Sear at 4Seasoncollective® ) #LakeDistrict #LakeDistrictNationalPark #Running #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #Events

McBride Sport are supporting Athletic Ventures LLP as they look to appoint 3 Independent Non-Executive Members to join its Stakeholder Board. UK Athletics, The Great Run Company & London Marathon Events have formed a new joint venture, Athletic Ventures LLP, with the aim to transform the future & growth of athletics in the UK. The organisation will oversee the delivery of major athletics events, including the European Athletics Championships 2026 (Birmingham 2026). European Athletics Championships Ventures LLP are a subsidiary OpCo of Athletic Ventures LLP & will operationally plan and deliver the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026. As part of the event’s governance structure, a Stakeholder Board has been established to provide oversight. As an Independent Non-Executive Member, you will have fantastic communication skills & board experience together with an authentic understanding, affinity & connection to Birmingham & the West Midlands region. The role will work with other stakeholders, offering strategic advice that enables the event to achieve its potential & secure long-term impact in the city & region For more information, please get in touch directly nedwards@mcbride-sport.com or Nigel Brewster nbrewster@mcbride-sport.com

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Local Olympic Hero jumps into action this Sunday 🚴   We are so excited to announce that 2024 Olympic Silver Medallist and World Champion freestyle BMX athlete, Kieran Reilly, is your 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run starter! 🎉🏃   Kieran, whose spectacular tricks and skills on the BMX in Paris secured him a stunning spot on the podium, will take to the iconic starters platform on Sunday morning to set 60,000 runners on their way at the 43rd staging of the world-famous half marathon.🥈 🙌   💬 Kieran said, “The Great North Run has a place in my heart. My dad has run it numerous times and my Mam is running it this year too.   “I had hoped to run myself this year but I’ve been a little busy, but hopefully next year. Being asked to start the race is a real honour, to be alongside so many local heroes who have done this before is something I never expected to come into my life. It’s just huge!”  We can’t wait to see you at the start line, Kieran! Read more about today’s announcement here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZbyWnwN #GreatNorthRun #Olympics #OfficialStarter #Event #KieranReilly #Announcement #BMX