First Jog Derbyshire 5k to be launched

22 June 2010

The first ever Jog Derbyshire 5k is to be held at Shipley Country Park later this year.

The race will take place on Sunday, September 5, and is being organised by Jog Derbyshire which runs a network of community-based jogging groups for beginners around the county.

The 5k will celebrate the jogging network's continued success, and it is hoped that members of Jog Derbyshire groups from around the county will take part, as well as attracting others who are new to running.

The event is being supported by Tom Glick, Derby County president and chief executive, who joined Jog Derbyshire members to launch the race at Shipley Country Park.

Jog Derbyshire Co-ordinator Tom Crampton said: “We are really excited to be launching our first 5k event. We hope that it will be an opportunity for families to get active together, walking or jogging around the course.

“For some of our Jog Derbyshire group members and other new runners it will also be the chance to take part in their first organised race.

“There will also be a host of other activities taking place throughout the day, so it promises to be a great day out for the whole family.”

For more information about the event, or to find your nearest Jog Derbyshire group, go to www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog (opens in a new window)

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