Run with the Rhinos team-members are gearing up for this coming Sunday’s Leeds 10k.
"Run with the Rhinos" is the official Leeds Rhinos team for the ASDA Foundation Leeds 10k.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of rugby in Leeds and with that in mind the LRF have close to 150 runners who have been asked to raise a minimum of £150 – to be shared between the Leeds Rugby Foundation and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.
There are some inspiring Run with the Rhinos runners this year none more so than trio, Rob Rancatore, Darren McMahon and Lisa McMahon who are running in memory of Jason Goddard who sadly died of cancer suddenly last month.
Jason was a huge Rhinos fan and had been a part of the Run with the Rhinos team for numerous years. Jason was due to run this Sunday and had paid the £40 deposit and received his confirmation. His partner Trisha will be attending on the day of the race to watch in his name.
Our thoughts go to Jason’s family at this difficult time.
On the day of the race, runners will wear a unique "Run with the Rhinos" running shirt with their unique number which the Foundation have received bids for. On top of that, each runner who raises £150 will receive the following:
• A limited edition, exclusive Steeden 150 Year branded rugby ball
• An opportunity to run alongside Rhinos legends, Barrie McDermott and Keith Senior, Rhinos CEO, Gary Hetherington and Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis!
• Take part in a pitch parade at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium during half time of the Leeds Rhinos v St Helens Super League encounter on 29th August (match ticket must be purchased).
Runners that manage to raise the £400 target will receive all of the £150 benefits, plus:
• The opportunity to have the Steeden 150 ball signed by the Leeds Rhinos' first team squad
• A special VIP invitation for the runner plus a guest to a Leeds Rhinos home game including: Ground entry through the corporate gate, a 2 course meal hosted by Rhinos legend, Keith Senior (pre-match), pre-match analysis from a member of the Leeds Rhinos squad, cushioned corporate seating for the game and post-match entry to the Long Bar (Player's Lounge).
All proceeds from Run with the Rhinos will be split, 50/50 between Leeds Rugby Foundation and The Jane Tomlinson Appeal.
For more information email Siobhan.Walpole@LeedsRugbyFoundation.org.