RunForJo

Birstall, United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2026

RunForJo 2026

RunForJo 2026 is scheduled for 21 June 2026 at Oakwell Hall and Country Park, Birstall, West Yorkshire. This is the 10th and final edition of the event, held to remember Jo Cox and to reflect the values she promoted. Proceeds go to MoreInCommon Batley & Spen to support local projects. The organiser is MoreInCommon Batley & Spen.

Distances and entry

  • 6.5 km cross country (approximately)
  • 2.5 km family fun run
  • 10 km virtual distance available

Individual entry is priced at £20.00. The event has an entry limit of 250 places, with 195 places remaining at the time of the listing. Entry on the day will not be available.

Course and facilities

The course is multi-terrain, undulating and run over two laps. It is not suitable for wheelchairs. Facilities listed include water stations, distance markers, toilets and a baggage store. The baggage store is not supervised; items are left at the owner’s risk and must be collected by 1pm. Under-11s must remain with a responsible adult at all times and booking a place for an under-11 makes the adult responsible for their safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
6.5 Kilometres
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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