WORLD famous Accrington runner, Ron Hill, will lead hundreds through Hyndburn as he puts his name to a new 10k event. The world record holder, Olympian, clothing tycoon and MBE encouraged residents to shape up for 2014 by signing up to the Ron Hill Accrington 10k run in March. Setting off from Accrington Town Hall at 10.30am, the event will see runners venture up Manchester Road to Baxenden before looping back down the tree-lined, former railway track ‘greenway’, finishing back in the town centre. The run is open to anyone over 18, with prizes available for the first three runners home in the categories of male, female and veterans. It costs £8 for affiliated running club members to register, £10 for unaffiliated members or £12 on the day. Charities and good causes locally set to benefit include Finley’s Disney Dream, East Lancashire Hospice and Derian House Children’s Hospice. Deputy leader at Hyndburn Council, Coun Clare Pritchard, said: “Ron Hill MBE is a true Hyndburn hero and the perfect person to lead this exciting new high profile event.