History

Jane Newman, a well known local runner and professional physiotherapist, had the idea of establishing a charity run in the beautiful settings of River Otter for a long time. The seed may well have been sown on the first walk down the river with her grandfather before she could stand on her own two feet. Since that first 'potter down the Otter' then she has walked, ran and jogged in the area more times than she can remember!

In 2005 her idea became a reality and the Jurassic Coast 10k was born.

The JC10k is a not for profit event and all money raised is donated to FORCE Cancer Charity, a wonderful local charity that has played a vital role in local cancer services for over 20 years.

The event has grown year on year in popularity and we have been staggered with the interest shown in run. The special nature of the event means that runners from all ages and runners of all standards enter.

The course offers something for everyone, but perhaps not a best shot at a personal best! Not only are there "tough climbs and descents" (or 'challenging climbs' as Jane puts it), but there are beautiful stretches along the river and coastal paths where runners can take in the fantastic views and landscape of the Jurassic Coast.

The team behind the run are all volunteers and we have been fortunate to have had such great support each year. On race day the team grows to include a large number of helpers from cooking perfect burgers to marshalling the course to handing out medals. This background makes for a very fun and frindly day which everyone enjoys.

Jane lives and works in Devon and has been a Physiotherapist to the English Institute of Sport (EIS) since 2005 and the lead Physiotherapists at many international events for the England Athletic Team. In 2009 she set up Peak Physio which is based at SMP Pilates at Darts Farm, Topsham, Devon.

Meet the team