Run to win News

Businesses who enter a team for a popular 10k run in Leamington Spa will be in the running to win a share of £2,000 as part of plans to celebrate the event’s 20th year.

The Wright Hassall Regency 10k Run returns on Sunday, April 7, once again backed by leading local law firm Wright Hassall as title sponsor, and organised by the Leamington Round Table.

The event has become synonymous with Leamington since it was founded in 2004, taking runners through some of the best parks and gardens Leamington Spa has to offer.

To help celebrate the 20th anniversary, the winning men’s team and winning women's team in the corporate race will win £1,000 each to donate to a charity of their choice.

Sam Tyler, from the Leamington Round Table and Race Director for 2024, said: “Twenty years has flown by but each year the event receives unwavering support from the local community.

“Over the years the event has helped to raise more than £440,000 for good causes ranging from charities to community groups, and the £2,000 total cash prize on offer to the winners of the corporate race will be a fantastic opportunity for businesses to support a charity close to their hearts.”

The 10k run begins at 10am, starting at Newbold Terrace East and finishing at Mill Gardens.

The course is a combination of paved surfaces and bridleways, with all road sections closed to traffic.

A free 1k Kids Run also starts at 11am.

Phil Wilding, Managing Partner at Wright Hassall, based on Olympus Avenue, added: “It’s such a special event and as a local firm proudly rooted in Leamington for more than 175 years, we are honoured to have sponsored it every year since its inception.

“More than 2,500 runners of all ages and abilities are expected to sign up this year so we’re looking forward to another great day

“It is important that we come together in this way to have these discussions because we need to get more businesses trading globally. Domestic economic growth is going to remain quite sluggish so if we can find new markets for our products and services, that is going to help businesses to grow and be more resilient in the coming years.

“It might require the upskilling of some staff or investment in e-commerce but it’s important for businesses to know that the support is out there and encourage them to get in touch with the Chamber to help point them in the right direction.”

Will Bain, of the British Chambers of Commerce, told the audience of nearly

100 businesses that being part of the Chamber meant access to international markets via its global network.

Corin added: “We want to grow this summit year on year because it is so important to get businesses in our area to expand their horizons and benefit from training internationally.

“Being part of the Chamber is the perfect starting point because we have all of the right connections here in the UK to help support you on the road to international trade but also an overseas network that can get you to market much quicker than if you were acting alone.”

– and be chosen based on the mean average

To enter a team into the corporate race, visit www.regency10k.co.uk and select ‘Bulk Purchase’ when clicking on the link to enter.