Chatsworth 10k raises £43,000 for Blythe House Hospice

The annual event took place on Saturday September, 13 around the historic estate and runners from all over the country took part.

Rachael Gee, fundraising and events coordinator at Blythe House Hospice, organised this year’s event.

She said: “What a fantastic day we had at Chatsworth. It was wonderful to see over 700 runners take on the routes, with people travelling from near and far to be part of it.

“The atmosphere throughout the day was brilliant, and we were so lucky to see the sun makes an appearance.

“It was lovely to see so many people enjoying themselves, supporting one another and raising money for Blythe House Hospice.”

The day brought together runners of all abilities, with families, friends and supporters lining the route to cheer participants on.

653 people took on the 10k challenge, and a further 80 runners enjoyed the 3k route.

Kim Thomas raised £360 for Blythe House Hospice by taking on the challenge.

Her mum, Carol was a member of the Hospice at Home team when the service launched back in 2016.

Kim said: “I think Blythe House is a really good charity; my Mum used to work for them, so I’ve got first-hand information of all the services they provide and it’s just truly amazing.”

Matt Buckler was at the event for the fifth year.

He said: “It’s a great route, race, and just generally a great place to be out running. It’s a good time of year; usually really good running weather, and it’s great to support a local charity.”

Adeline Augustine Druce was taking part in the run for the first time alongside her friend, Tracey Botfield.

She said: “We live 45 minutes away and saw it advertised on social media.

“I am a runner and I just wanted to do something fun with Tracey, so we thought we’d come and check out the route.”

The money raised at the event will help Blythe House Hospice provide free hospice care to people living with a life-limiting illness, as well as support for their families, across North Derbyshire.

It costs around £2.6 million each year to provide Blythe House Hospice’s services.

For seven in every ten people the hospice cares for, that support is made possible by the local community through events like the Chatsworth 10k, donations, high street shops, and gifts in Wills.

Rachael Gee added: “Events like the Chatsworth 10k take a huge amount of support to make them happen, so I’d like to say a massive thank you to every single runner, volunteer,

sponsor, supporter and everyone who helped make the day possible.

“And, of course, thank you to BRM Solicitors for their support as our headline sponsor.

“Every pound raised will help us continue providing free hospice care to people and families across our local communities, so we really can’t thank everyone enough for getting involved.”

Next year’s Chatsworth 10k will take place on Sunday September, 26 2027.

Super early bird entry is now open, giving runners the chance to secure their place for only £24: www.blythehousehospice.org.uk/chatsworth-10k