Runners invited to take on 30-mile John Hunter memorial event from Scarborough to Runswick Bay

Runners are being invited to celebrate the life of a much-loved Whitby athlete who died in 2023 after suffering from Motor Neurone Disease.

Whitby through and through, John was a renowned runner from a very young age.

Runners at the whalebones raising money for the MND Association.

placeholder image — Runners at the whalebones raising money for the MND Association.

An exeptional athlete, John dominated the North East running scene in the early 1990s as he was part of a select group that included Olympic medalist Mike McLeod and Great Britain international, Brian Rushworth.

Now, more than two-and-half years after his passing, the third instalment of the John Hunter Memorial Hike is due to take place on Saturday June 6.

The 30-mile event starts at 7am at Scarborough Sealife Centre, heading across the coastal path and finishing in Runswick Bay, with checkpoints at Ravenscar Tearooms, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby Whale Bones and Sandsend.

All welcome to join the event celebrating the life of John Hunter and fundraising for the MND Association.

Visit www.justgiving.com/page/thewhalebonesrun for more information.