Ever Popular Beverley 10K Sells Out In Record Time

Beverley Athletic Club are delighted after the hugely popular event, the Pittaway Painting and Decorators Beverley 10K sold out in just a few hours.

Tickets for the event that sees runners tackle a course around Beverley sold out in  record time with all 1,850 places being sold in less than six hours.

Year on year the event has grown and is widely regarded as one of the best 10K competitive runs in the area as people travel from far and wide to participate.

Commenting on the success of the ticket sales a spokesperson for Beverley AC said;

 “Entries for the 25th running of the Pittaway Beverley 10k road race opened on Saturday 3 February  and promptly sold out after five and a half hours.”

“All of the 1,850 places were snapped up by hundreds of members of local clubs, unaffiliated local runners and dozens from across Yorkshire and the North.”

“The first 600 places were filled within ten minutes of going on sale, which is one entry per second.”

Last year it was Gregan Clarkson, from Beverley, who runs for Kingston upon Hull AC was the overall winner with a new PB clocking a time of 00:33:11.

Becky Rigby of Preston Harriers & AC was the first lady as she finished the course with a time of 00:35:49.

The club have also confirmed that both Pittaway Painting and Decorators and B&A Scaffolding will be sponsoring the main event and Beverley 2K Fun Run.

While tickets for the Beverley 10K have been sold, there are still places available for those looking to take part in the 2KM which can be purchased online by visiting this link.

The spokesperson expressed their thanks to their sponsors and to the locals who help make this event the success it is, they added;

“The club would like to thank all entrants, race sponsors and the people of Beverley for their continued wonderful support. “

“This important annual event for the town and looks forward to another fabulous event on 13 May.”