Did you miss your chance to run and meet your Leeds Rhinos stars in this year’s Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon with Leeds Rugby Foundation (LRF)? Would you like to wear a unique Rhinos branded running shirt with your own number printed on the front?
“Run with the Rhinos” is the official Leeds Rhinos team for the ASDA Foundation Leeds 10k which will take place on Sunday 20th July 2014. If you want to be in with a chance of “running with the Rhinos” and help the Leeds Rugby Foundation and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal raise some vital funds in the process then read on for further details about this fantastic event.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of rugby in Leeds and with that in mind the LRF have 150 places to give away with each runner being asked to raise a minimum of £150.
There are some amazing benefits for joining the “Run with the Rhinos” team, not only will you be able to say you were a part of the team that ran in celebration of 150 years of rugby in Leeds, but runners raising the minimum amount of £150 will receive a unique “Run with the Rhinos” running shirt (pictured) and the chance to bid for your unique 1-150 number on that shirt. All bids should be sent to Siobhan.Walpole@leedsrugbyfoundation.org (If you are outbid you will be given another available number).
On top of that, each runner who raises £150 will receive:
• A limited edition, exclusive Steeden 150 Year branded rugby ball
• Pre-run pasta party in the week running up to the race (Date TBC)
• An opportunity to run alongside Rhinos legends, Barrie McDermott and Keith Senior and for the first time ever, Rhinos CEO, Gary Hetherington.
• 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 will be split, 50/50 between Leeds Rugby Foundation and The Jane Tomlinson Appeal. If you would like to help the LRF and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal change lives and be involved in something special, then register for “Run with the Rhinos” today by emailing Siobhan.Walpole@leedsrugbyfoundation.org
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: MONDAY 5TH MAY
You can register at today's Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves game at Headingley Carnegie Stadium where there will be a stand set up opoosite the Leeds Rugby Shop – Don't miss it!