Yorkshire Dales Race Series
Seven races in North Yorkshire
During April to July, seven separate races are held in towns and villages of North Yorkshire. In 2012, the dates for the races are as follows:
Although the Ripon 10M was originally on May 6th, it has had to be moved to May 13th. Each year, the Wetherby Run takes place in September. Although the Wetherby Run has formed part of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series in previous years, this will not be the case in 2012.
Sun April 29th 2012 Fountains 10K Sun May 13th 2012 Ripon 10M Sun May 27th 2012 Melmerby 10K Sat June 2nd 2012 Kirkby Malzeard 10K Sun June 24th 2012 Rainton 10K Sun July 1st 2012 Burn Valley Run (half marathon) Sun July 15th 2012 Burton Leonard 10K
You will be able to enter one or more of these races by getting an entry form (from the organisers of the race) and sending it off in the usual way. In previous years, some of the races insisted that you entered in advance, i.e., entry on the day was not allowed.
When the entry form for a race has been released, you will find a link to the entry form at www.northeastraces.com (by clicking on any of the above links). They will also be available from www.yorkshiredalesraceseries.co.uk/2.html.
A separate competition: the Yorkshire Dales Race Series
If you are thinking of entering at least four of these races, you may also wish to enter a separate competition called the "Yorkshire Dales Race Series" (YDRS). This series of races used to be called the "Black Sheep Brewery Race Series". Official information about the YDRS is at www.yorkshiredalesraceseries.co.uk
Entry into the YDRS is 10 pounds. Here is a link to the page that contains the entry form for the YDRS.
That web site says:
- "You have to complete 3 of the 5 10K races plus either the 10 mile or the 1/2 marathon."
- "The Series is run on a point system, this year we are extending the points awareded to the first 20 runners in each age group and then to all runners overall."
Other information about the Yorkshire Dales Race Series is given at www.yorkshiredalesraceseries.co.uk
Just to repeat what is said above: if you choose to enter the Yorkshire Dales Race Series (which costs 10 pounds), you will also, separately, have to enter each race and pay the fee for each race. The closing date for entry into each race will be whatever is given on the race's entry form. In previous years, some of the races insisted that you entered in advance, i.e., entry on the day was not allowed.
Barry Cornelius
Created: October 22nd 2011
Last updated: February 5th 2012