Make a date in your diaries for Sunday 16th May!

Entries for the 2010 Hook Fun Run and Road Race will opening early in the New Year. The 2010 event is set to be the biggest yet, with an expected 1100 entries competing in 5 different events. From the enthusiastic fun runner to the dedicated distance athlete, there's something to suit all levels of ability and commitment. Proceedings kick off at 10:45 with the hotly contested Toddler Race for the Under 5's (turn up and enter on the day) and shortly afterwards the popular 10 mile and 6 mile Road Races set off. Finally the 2.5 mile Race is followed by the 2.5 mile Fun Run which attracts entrants aged from 5 to 85. We advise you to get your entries in early - all the distances always sell out!

The Hook Fun Run and Road Race is entirely non-profit making, and would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors and enthusiastic volunteers. If you'd like to be part of this great community event but running is a little too strenuous for you, email us at team@hookfunrun.com and we'll let you know where we need help!

The Hook Fun Run and How It Began

Way back in 1991, at a Hook Junior School Governors’ Meeting, some record-checking revealed that in 1993 the school would be 150 years old. The governors agreed that this momentous event should be marked in some way within the village of Hook and the surrounding area.

Two of the governors, namely John Lambert and Graham Kingsbury. were asked to set up a working party to look at how this landmark could be celebrated. They explored several ideas, all of which revolved around the central theme of involving the village. One of the events they considered was some sort of village Fun Run.

As luck would have it, another working party was also in action at this time looking at ways for St John's Church to raise money for the extension to the new parish room. This group was headed by Bob Ashwood who had also had the idea of staging a Fun Run. Very quickly the two groups came together and the Hook Fun Run was born, with Bob Ashwood as founding chairman.

The first Hook Fun Run was held on 16th May 1992, starting and finishing at the Hook Junior and Infants School as it does to this day. A total of 225 runners took part over 2.5 miles or 5 miles. Proceeds from the first event were split between three Hook organisations - St John's Church, Hook Youth Club and the Old Folk's Club.

By 1996 the event had expanded to take in a 10 mile road race, 5 mile road race and 2.5 mile fun run. In 2006 the 5 mile road race was replaced with a 6 mile race and a second 2.5 mile run was added.

From small beginnings the Hook Fun Run & Road Race has expanded to nearly four times its original size and now raises thousands of pounds every year for local good causes.