Help the Aged Leeds Abbey Dash
Date: 23 November 2008
Location: Leeds
Distance: 10k
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Congratulations!
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the Help the Aged Leeds Abbey Dash 2008! We hope you all had a wonderful day and enjoyed the race as much as we did. We really appreciate your hard work and support.
Your sponsorship will make a huge difference to the lives of older people suffering from poverty, isolation and neglect and it’s not too late to fundraise! If you’ve already hit your target, please don’t forget to send your money into us here at Help the Aged.
The race
Now in its 25th year, the Help the Aged Leeds Abbey Dash is a unique 10k road race with a great atmosphere.
Every penny raised from the race makes a real and lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable older people.
Race results
This year, for the first time, live race results could be viewed as they came in on the RaceLive website
You can download the results below.
Applying for a place
Each year places sell out in advance of the closing date, so we encourage you to sign up as early as possible.
Register your interest in the Leeds Abbey Dash 2009
Fundraising and sponsorship
This year, we're aiming to raise £200,000 from the Dash to help older people. Read tips on raising funds and getting sponsorship in our fundraising section
Where your money goes
Proceeds from the Dash will continue to fund a Help the Aged HandyVan in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area. The HandyVan service fits security devices to help older people feel safer in their homes.
Any questions?
Read our Q&A section
Still got questions? Contact the Dash team at dash@helptheaged.org.uk or call 020 7239 1922.
Photographs of the day
SportCam took photos of all the runners at this year’s event at different points along the route. You can view and buy your photos of the race at www.sportcam.net, as well as downloading your free race certificate.
