The Run for Jo and family fun-day, now in its seventh year, will be held on Sunday, 25 June 2023, in memory of the murdered MP

Hundreds of runners from across Yorkshire will come together on 25 June at Oakwell Hall in Birstall to take part in a charity event to remember Jo Cox, the MP who was murdered in her Batley & Spen constituency seven years ago.

The event, which is backed by the GMB Union, will be one of the key events of The Great Get Together which will be taking place over the same weekend.  

The gruelling 6.5k cross country challenge will set-off at 9.30am, and the ever-popular fun-run at 11am. 

Cath Pinder, GMB Regional President for North East, Yorkshire & Humber region, said:  

“GMB is so proud to be headline sponsor for the Jo Cox charity run again this year.

“It’s such a fitting way to remember Jo and everything she stood for.

“Like Jo, we believe that by communities coming together in unity they can help create a more tolerant and caring society.

"It's not too late for people to sign-up for the run, they can also register on the day."