Raworths’ Run

Thursday 13 October 2022 | 6.30amMeet at the Cenotaph, HarrogateFree for all, no need to book

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As part of celebrating 10 years of the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival and our theme of well-being, we’re proud to be partnering with the Early Bird Run Crew for a one-off special run on Thursday 13^th October at 6.30am for Raworths’ Runs!

The power of reading is well known. It reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and improves brain connectivity, and as part of our wellbeing theme this year we want to celebrate other activities that reap the same benefits. Running with the Early Bird Run Crew is a perfect partnership.

Take part in the free 5k run, at your own pace and receive a free book for taking part, as well as having the opportunity to be part of the fantastic Harrogate community.

Q&A:

Where are we meeting? Meet at the Cenotaph in Harrogate at 6.30am (HG1 1PH.)

What is the route? Where will I end up? Exact route 5km (3.1 miles) TBC, but we will start and end at the Cenotaph.

What do I need to wear/bring? Wear anything you feel comfortable running in, but we do recommend reflective clothing – the autumn mornings can still be dark!

I’m a new/slow runner – can I still come? Of course, we welcome runners of all abilities. We encourage you to run at your own pace, and if you need to walk some of the route that’s absolutely fine too!

Do I have to run as part of the group? No, we don’t insist you run a group at all, totally up to you. Everyone fires off together but then people run at their own pace, this just means your feeling on the day determines your gas pedal.

What’s the minimum age to run? 16 to run on your own, anyone under 16 must have a parent of guardian with them.

Can I bring the dog? Please do, we’re always pleased to welcome pets – just make sure they’re on a lead.

The Early Bird Run Crew is a collective – all runners run at their own risk. For more information about the Early Bird Run crew, visit their website here.

Raworths’ Run is part of the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival. View the full programme below and book now…

Thursday 20 October 2022
 5.30pm For the Good of the World with A.C. Grayling | 7.00pm Stephen May: Sell Us The Rope | 8.30pm What Muslims And Non-Muslims Get Wrong About Each Other with Sarfraz Manzoor

Saturday 22 October 2022
10.00am A Trip to Lullaby Beach with Stella Duffy | 11.30am Yoga For Writing: Yoga Workshop with Stella Duffy | 11.30am Ronnie Archer-Morgan: Would it surprise you to know…? | 1.00pm How To Have Better Conversations with Nihal Arthanayake | 2.30pm Generation COVID-19 | 4.00pm The Kings & Queens of England with Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan | 5.30pm What Next for British Politics | 7.00pm The Birth of Pop with Bob Stanley | 8.30pm An evening with Chris Ryan

Friday 21 October 2022
4.00pm On This Day In Politics with Iain Dale | 5.30pm Hope & Fear in the Social Smartphone Era with Rory Cellan-Jones | 7.00pm Fake History with Otto English

Sunday 23 October 2022
10.00am How to Reach a Nature-Friendly Future with Philip Lymbery | 11.30am Lady Brenda Hale, Spider Woman | 1.00pm Back Gardens Lost Treasures with Dr Chloë Duckworth | 2.30pm A Hare-Marked Moon: From Bhutan to Yorkshire with the Earl of Harewood David Lascelles | 4.30pm Robert Harris: Act of Oblivion