Details (e.g., entry forms and results) of running races (e.g., 5K, 10K, 10M, half marathon),
both road races and multi-terrain,
near North East England:
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear,
County Durham,
Yorkshire, Cumbria, ... .
Generated: Fri 27 Mar at 12:38:06 GMT
Here is a table of races that I did not compete in.
The latest race is given first.
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date
day and time
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name of race
length of race
licence
comments
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location of race
postcode and maps to postcode
links to race information and entry forms
other links
link to the results
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| 1454 | | Jolly Holly Jog 10K
10K
| | "race limit 600"; RACE FULL on Nov30; although the cd is Dec13, the race was full in 2008 on Dec01, in 2007 on Nov26, in 2006 on Dec10, in 2005 on Nov26, in 2003 on Nov 21; "one-lap scenic multi-terrain course"; 1.5M off-road fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 1453 | | Chevin Chase
7M
| | RACE FULL on Nov26; the race was full in 2008 on Nov27 and in 2007 on Dec07; "a seven mile run over Otley Chevin, starting and finishing in Guiseley"; "multi-terrain"; T-shirt |
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| 1452 | | The Travellers 6
6M
| | "challenging, rural course starting from Denby Dale Pie Hall"; "free sandwiches" |
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| 1451 | | Saltwell 10K
10K
| | "collect your race number on the day at registration"; "traffic-free"; "starts at the South end of East Park Road with the finish in Saltwell Park"; "England's Oldest Road Race"; "engraved glass and a whisky miniature"; U13 1.5M (at 1130), U15 1.5M (at 1145) and U17 3M (at 1200) races as well; this year the races will be on a Saturday rather than on a Sunday (which means you could also do the Loftus Poultry Run on the Sunday!) |
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| 1450 | | Sunday Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | the race was full in 2008 on Dec03 and in 2007 on Dec04; as in 2007 and 2008, the race is taking place on both Saturday and Sunday; "fast undulating"; "large Christmas pudding and mince pie"; 3K flat fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 1449 | | Calderdale Way Relay
50M
| | RACE FULL (on Nov14); in 2008, the race was full on Nov13; "the race consists of 6 legs which are run in pairs, covering approximately 50 miles of the Calderdale way"; "registration for leg 1 is between 7:00am and 7:45am" |
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| 1448 | | Saturday Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | the race was full in 2008 on Dec03 and in 2007 on Dec04; as in 2007 and 2008, the race is taking place on both Saturday and Sunday; "fast undulating"; "large Christmas pudding and mince pie"; 3K flat fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 1447 | | Blyth Sands Race
5M
| | "5 miles (approx) handicap race along the sands from Blyth Harbour to Seaton Sluice and return", i.e., the race is the other way round this year; "memento to the first 125 entries"; "collect numbers on the day"; "unique staggered start": ladies over 55 start 13 minutes earlier, ladies over 50 start 12 minutes earlier, ladies over 45 and men over 70 start 11 minutes earlier, ..., boys under 18 and men over 40 start 2 minutes earlier than the senior men |
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| 1446 | | Edinburgh Christmas 5K
5K
| | there is also a 6 mile walk (at 1100) and a 1 mile walk (at 1130) "for the very young, the elderly and the disabled who feel they cannot manage the full six mile walk". |
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| 1445 | | Newcastle Santa Run
4K
| | "santa suits will be provided to all adults"; "children to wear Christmas fancy dress" |
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| 1444 | | Ulverston Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | "memento"; 1M fun run as well (at 1105) |
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| 1443 | | Norman Woodcock Memorial
5M
| | "mainly flat course incorporating 2 laps of the ambulance track inside the racecourse"; "entirely on roads"; "the Race H/Q is opposite the Border Minstrel Public House in High Gosforth Park" |
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| 1442 | | Thirsk 10M
10M
| | "chips"; "T-shirt"; 2M fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 1441 | | Ravenstonedale 10K
10K
| | limit of 150 runners; 2.5M fun run (at 1230) as well |
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| 1440 | | Leeds Abbey Dash
10K
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| 1439 | | Newcastle Town Moor Marathon
marathon
| | inaugural race; "flat, traffic-free 5 lap course on good footpaths through and around Newcastle's historic Town Moor" |
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| 1438 | | CHIN-UP Santa Run
10K
| | "another day of madness, mayhem and loads of fun at this year’s Santa Beach Run"; "pre-Christmas stress-busting exercise, good company, beautiful surroundings, Santa Suits and the crazy Chin-Up team - what more could you ask?"; "your chance to spread some seasonal cheer, raise some money for our cause and just enjoy yourselves"; "a beach run from Seahouses to Bamburgh and back"; "the tide will be well out" |
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| 1437 | | Brampton to Carlisle Road Race
10M
| | parking at the Sands Centre car park is 3.20 UKP for 4 hours; buses from C to B are from 1030 to 1115 (and it costs 2.50 UKP); mainly flat course with a downhill finish; T-shirts with a list of names of pre-entered runners are extra; 10% discount for bulk entries of 10 or more runners from clubs |
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| 1436 | | Braid Hills Cross Country
see comments
| | "course is undulating and often wet, with one steep downhill on each lap"; "fell or studded racing shoes are recommended, but not spikes as much of the course runs over a gravel bridle path"; "registration is from 1200 until 1340"; "it takes about 15 minutes to get from KB House to the start"; "women start at 1400 and do one lap (approx 3M) and men start at 1430 and do two laps (6M)" |
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| 1435 | | Maltby Road Race
7M
| | formerly the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Road Race and the Yorkshire Dragoon Road Race; "starting and finishing at the Pathfinder[s], Maltby"; "approx 7M" |
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| 1434 | | Town Moor Memorial 10K
10K
| | "traffic free course on footpaths around the Town Moor with the start and finish in Exhibition Park"; in some years there have been problems with the 8K marker being either too late/early; junior races as well (from 0950) |
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| 1433 | | Filey 10K
10K
| | "souvenir"; "starting in Filey's Country Park, the race travels 1KM down the road to the beach, the race continues out and back towards Flamborough Head, the sting in the tail is the last KM from the beach to Country Park! short (0.5km) steep climb then a final loop around the headland (0.5km)to the finish line" |
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| 1432 | | Gibside Fruit Bowl 7 Trail Race
7M
| | www.ukresults.net reports RACE FULL on Oct06; "enter early as it's usually oversubscribed"; "not flat" [sic]; "on good tracks, paths and estate roads"; a Wild-Race-like race with a long hill after about 4.5M and a long straight grassy finish (and start); "very scenic, passing all the estate's landmarks including the monument, octagonal pond and Gibside Hall, finishing up at the magnificent long walk to the chapel"; after the race on the web I saw: This could be the last run at this venue as the National Trust won't allow the race to start and finish along the tree lined avenue which is a great shame as it is a very impressive setting. The Blackhill Bounders (organisers) are exploring other possibilities. |
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| 1431 | | Derwentwater 10
10M
| | "spectacular 10 mile road running race around Derwentwater; "spot prizes" |
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| 1430 | | Guy Fawkes 10
10M
| | www.ukresults.net reports on Oct12 that the RACE IS FULL; online entry is recommended; in 2008 the race was full on Oct30; "hilly course with the first and last miles on forest trail and bridle ways"; "the race finishes in the stunning Ripley Castle Courtyard"; "drinks stations at 4M, 7M and the finish" |
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| 1429 | | Great Cumbrian Run
half marathon
| | "half marathon starting at Carlisle Castle and passing through the city centre before heading into the countryside through the picturesque villages of Cumwhinton, Wetheral and Scotby"; "the route returns to the city passing through Rickerby Park and into Bitts Park for the grand finish at the Sheepmount Stadium"; "family fun run and wheels event" as well |
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| 1428 | | Jedburgh Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "goody bag and medal"; T-shirt is extra; online entries preferred; after 2003's race I wrote "mainly flat; some uninteresting long straight roads" but it's when I got my PB; wheelchair race as well (at 1030); 10K as well (also at 1100) |
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| 1427 | | Pickering and Moors 10K Run
10K
| | "race numbers will be issued on the day"; I ran this in 2004, it starts with a long gentle uphill section with one real hill during first 4K, and then it's undulating and off-road (muddy) until 7K, and finally it's downhill for 2K with a flat final K; I enjoyed it; 1M fun run and a toddlers run as well |
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| 1426 | | Border Reivers Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "mixture of tarmac and forest tracks in and around RAF Spadeadam"; "undulating"; "limit of 100"; "T-shirt and a medal"; "course briefing is at 1035 hrs"; id (e.g., passport or driving licence) is required; "photography restricted to start/finish line" |
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date
day and time
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name of race
length of race
licence
comments
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location of race
postcode and maps to postcode
links to race information and entry forms
other links
link to the results
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| 1425 | | Bradford City Run
10M
| | "an initial loop to the north of the city taking in the historic Lister Park and passing by Valley Parade football stadium, then crossing to the south and heads up and around Bowling Park before a final long gradual descent to the finish"; "roads will be closed to traffic"; "route is suitable for wheelchairs"; "chips"; a 5M run, a 4 person team relay (10M) and a junior run as well |
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| 1424 | | Harewood House Cancer Research UK Run 10K
10K
| | "the stunning start/finish area lies directly in front of Harewood House on the North Lawn"; "the course then loops out around the estate providing beautiful views over Harewood Lake and the Wharfe Valley"; "the course is mostly made up of gravel tracks and tarmac roads, with approximately 1K run on grass"; "this is a hilly and challenging course" |
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| 1423 | | Richmond Castle 10K
10K
| | "scenic and challenging"; starts in market place and finishes in the castle; in 2003, 2004 and 2005 the race was full before the cd (but not I understand in 2006); "each finisher will receive a commemorative item from Hilly Clothing Company"; "beer festival" |
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| 1422 | | Hellhole Multi Terrain 10K
10K
| | I understand that this race will not take place this year |
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| 1421 | | Ampleforth College 7 mile Race
7M
| | this race has been moved from 6th September to 11th October; "scenic off road race through woodland and forest"; "goody bag"; fun run (at 1200) as well |
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| 1420 | | Shaun Lee Johnstone Memorial Multi Terrain 10
10M
| | "public footpaths/bridle ways with only a small section on a public road"; "start and finish south of Boroughbridge off the A168 at Brooms Farm, Whincup Lane"; I guess that is Brooms House Farm, Wincup Lane, YO51 9JN |
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| 1419 | | Bramham Park Fun Run
10K
| | "a variety of terrains using tarmac roads, paths and farm tracks through the park"; 5K run as well |
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| 1418 | | Woodland Challenge 6
6M
| | ukresults.net reports RACE FULL on Sep09; www.woodlandchallenge.com's entry form was removed on Sep16; "2 laps of a multi-terrain woodland course"; "spot prizes"; "goody bag"; "T-shirt"; "chip and race number to be collected on the day"; 1M fun run (at 0930) as well |
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| 1417 | | Penrith Rotary Run
10K
| | "superb, one lap course amid the wonderful scenery of Lowther Park, on grass, farm tracks and tarmac"; "normal road shoes are adequate"; "memento"; there is a 4K family fun run as well (at 1105) |
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| 1416 | | Yorkshire Coast 10K
10K
| | "inaugural"; "flat, traffic free roads"; "starting at the Scarborough Spa complex, along Scarborough Foreshore, then along Marine Drive rounding the beautiful castle headland and onto the Sealife centre at Scalby Mills, returning via the North Bay promenade and Marine Drive"; "chips"; "memento"; 2.5K fun run (at 1130) as well |
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| 1415 | | Harewood 10 mile Trail Race
10M
| | here is the location of the car park; "bottle of beer"; "spot prizes"; "footpaths and bridle paths including parts of the Leeds Country Way, Dales Way and Ebor Way"; "traffic-free, half in Harewood House grounds, half around Eccup Reservoir and passes Emmerdale Village"; 2M race/fun run (with a long hill) as well (at 1000) |
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| 1414 | | Rodley to Keighley 13
13M
| | "this event is for pleasure, fund raising and friendship"; "IT IS NOT A RACE, we want you to enjoy a walk, jog, run or cycle with friends along our beautiful canal"; "at the same time you will enjoy knowing you are helping Cancer Research UK to raise vital funds in this poor economic climate" |
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| 1413 | | Foston and Thornton-le-Clay 10K
10K
| | in 2009 the race is taking place on a Sunday (at 12 noon) rather than on a Saturday (at 1100); "memento"; "K markers"; 1K dash (at 1100) and 6K run (at 1200) as well; here are links for online entry to the 6K run and the 10K run |
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| 1412 | | Coniston Trail Race
15K
| | the race was full in 2006 well before cd; "well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in views of Lake Coniston and the surrounding peaks"; "one short 200m [hill] which only agile mountain goats will be able to run"; "memento"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1411 | | British Energy Dunbar 10 Mile Race
10M
| | "multi terrain race that takes in some spectacular views of Dunbar and East Lothian" |
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| 1410 | | Big Fun Run 5K Edinburgh
5K
| | "starts and finishes adjacent to Holyrood Palace"; "the course takes advantage of the excellent tarred surface as it follows Queens Drive around Arthurs Seat"; "the route passes by the Salisbury Crags, the three lochs of Duddingston, Dunsapie and St Margaret’s and enjoys extensive views across Edinburgh"; "please note that the route may be subject to change" |
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| 1409 | | Horsforth 10K
10K
| | in previous years, the limit has been reached; "starts and finishes in Apperley Bridge"; "run on road and canal towpath"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1408 | | Castle Howard Cancer Research UK Run 10K
10K
| | "the course is multi terrain and hilly in places"; "runners will be taken through the fantastic gardens and estate of Castle Howard" |
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| 1407 | | Norland Moor 10K Trail Race
10K
| | enter on the day only; this is "95% the same" as the Norland Moor 7 held in previous years but taking place in September rather than in August and starting/finishing at the Cricket Club rather than the Rugby Club; "800 feet ascents"; "starts at Copley Cricket Club with a steep climb up the track by North Dean Woods"; "then it's a right turn up the bridletrack to Turbury Lane"; "after about 600m of road, the route follows a big clockwise 2.9M loop on the tracks of Norland Moor"; "off the moor left turn and then a short rocky path down to Pickwood Scar – c.500m of road – sharp right turn (caution - cobbles slippy in the wet!) – main route change, marshalled left turn down the footpath to Hollas Bridge (previously the course went down the track past the farmhouses) – through the tunnel under the railway – over the river – right turn by the canal"; "here the route again changes from previous years, and you follow the riverbank back towards Copley rather than straight through the field"; finally you go "under the railway viaduct and then finish in the grounds of Copley CC" |
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| 1406 | | Dumfries Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "memento" (guaranteed to those that pre-enter) |
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| 1405 | | Norham 10K
10K
| | "challenging and scenic"; across the Tweed to Scotland and back; the 2nd M has a significant hill, the other incline is in the 5th M; excellent atmosphere when I did this in 2001 and 2004; collect numbers on the day from the Village Hall; you will see from the map that the start is some way away from the Village Hall: I nearly missed the start the first time I did it! 2K fun run as well (at 1130) |
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| 1404 | | Sutton Seven
7M
| | "mainly flat rural course, on roads and tracks" and "includes parts of a former airfield"; "memento" |
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| 1403 | | Vets NE Open 10K and 5K Track Championship
unknown
| | 5K for women and men over 70 is at 1845; 10K for male vets is at 1915; "this is a Championship OPEN to all Veterans who are members of a UKA affiliated club and qualify for the N.E., by having residence in or have been born within the counties of Northumberland, Durham. Tyne & Wear or Cleveland" |
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| 1402 | | Filey Bay 10K
10K
| | "beach race"; venue is the Primrose Valley Holiday Park; "event is not on any public road"; "start time is determined by the low tides and access to the beach"; "luxury drawstring goody bag with quality shirt and medal"; 1.5M family fun run as well (at 1100) |
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| 1401 | | Great Langdale Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "certificate and T-shirt"; "mile markers"; venue is the Sticklebarn Tavern; marathon (at 1200) and 3K family fun run (at 1115) as well |
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| 1400 | | Harrogate Trail Races
10K
| | venue is the Cricket Pavilion, Harewood; "an undulating trail race set in the beautiful grounds of the Harewood Estate"; "route consists of a mixture of Estate private roads/tracks, bridleways and footpaths"; "spot prizes"; "goody bag"; "kilometre markers"; 2K fun run as well (at 1000) |
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| 1399 | | Kirkstall Valley Trail Race
7.25M
| | starting in 2008 this is replacing the "Kirkstall Abbey 10K"; "a multiterrain run on footpaths, fields, towpaths and pavements, up and down the Kirkstall Valley"; "bottle of beer"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1398 | | Thirlestane Castle Run
5M
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| 1397 | | Great North Run
half marathon
| | date of this was originally Oct04 but it is now Sep20 |
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| 1396 | | Keswick Road Running Festival Open 10K
10K
| | the 10K is for "ages 15 and over"; besides the 10K, other open events include 3K events for U11 and U13 runners and a 6K event for U15 runners (from 1000); on Sunday 20th, there are both a Senior Mountain Race (12K) and Junior Mountain Races (from 3K to 6K); these events accompany the 4 day Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra Distance Championships which "will see athletes competing in three separate disciplines; mountain races, a 100km road race and a 24-hour race" |
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name of race
length of race
licence
comments
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location of race
postcode and maps to postcode
links to race information and entry forms
other links
link to the results
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| 1395 | | Burton-in-Kendal 10K and Fun Run
10K
| | I think this could be hilly; 3.5K fun run as well |
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| 1394 | | Paras' 10 Endurance Run
10M
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| 1393 | | Mileta Spen 10K
10K
| | prior to 2006, this was a 10M race; "sports bag guaranteed to at least the first 150 finishers" |
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| 1392 | | Yorkshireman Off Road Half Marathon
half marathon
| | in 2007, race was full on Aug23; "for walkers and runners"; "refreshments en route also soup and sandwiches at finish"; "T-shirt"; competitors must carry fell-running kit; "route partially flagged, reccy recommended"; marathon (at 1000 for runners and at 0800 for walkers) as well |
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| 1391 | | Prince of Wales Hospice 10K
10K
| | from Pontefract Park; in 2007 there was a fun run as well |
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| 1390 | | Sedgefield Serpentine Race
6.5M
| | third year of race; "undulating off-road route taking in beautiful countryside and local historical landmarks"; "free gift" |
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| 1389 | | Wetherby Run
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; "generally flat course on road and bridleway trails"; in 2007 the race was full on Aug20; start/finish at the Racecourse; "award"; 1.8M fun run as well (at 1245) |
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| 1388 | | Castleton Show Run
6M
| | "pre-entries have free entry to showfield"; "scenic and undulating road course through the North York Moors taking in Dibble Bridge, Hob Hole and Westerdale"; I think it's more than just "undulating", and in 2003, I wrote "scenic with about 6 uphill sections"; excellent scenery and a friendly place; here's a bird's eye view of the route |
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| 1387 | | Kielder Challenge
26M
| | "the recently opened Lakeside Way has suddenly become one of the finest long distance paths in the country, as it circles the whole of Kielder Water, Northern Europe's largest man-made lake and England's largest forest park"; "inaugural event"; for "walkers and runners"; restricted to 100 entrants; "goody bag including a imited edition T-shirt"; "not a competition"; starting time is 8am to 9am |
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| 1386 | | The Garden Run
5K
| | approx. 5K; "enjoy the challenge of our three-loop route through woods, over streams, across meadowland, up and down gravel paths and past Betty’s Tea Rooms onto lush lawned areas"; "the Garden Run promises to be probably the most beautiful 5K you will ever experience"; "goody bag"; toddlethon (with Iggle Piggle and Fifi Flower Tot) for the under 5s (at 1400) as well; use this link to get more information about RHS Garden Harlow Carr |
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| 1385 | | Alnwick Cancer Research UK Run 10K
10K
| | "the start area lies in the riverside pastures by the old abbey ruin"; "the course loops around Hulne Park and is almost entirely made up of good quality gravel tracks"; "there is one steepish hill which stretches approximately 1K" |
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| 1384 | | Hetton 10K Multi Terrain Race
10K
| | the winner will obtain the Michael Page Memorial Trophy; "the one lap course is multi-terrain using country paths and tracks"; "starting and finishing at the Hetton Lyons country park"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1383 | | Tynedale Jelly Tea Road Race
10M
| | unlike previous years, in 2009 there will be no EODs; cheaper to enter both this race and the Tynedale 10K; bus to Hexham from Ovingham before start costs two pounds; "undulating, scenic, rural route mostly on closed roads (approx 8.5M out of the 10M)"; free jelly tea afterwards |
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| 1382 | | Derwentwater Trail Race
14K
| | the race was full in 2007 on Jun19; "well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in panoramic views of Lake Derwentwater and the surrounding peaks of the Skiddaw and Blencathra range"; "T-shirt"; "K markers" |
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| 1381 | | Kielder 10K Road Race
10K
| | starting and finishing at Kielder Castle; "accurate, scenic, undulating 10K road race" |
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| 1380 | | Ryedale 10M Run
10M
| | "10.75M course but timekeepers will be at 5M and 10M"; "goody bag"; "a virtually flat course starting at the Wentworth Arms in Old Malton and taking in the beautiful villages of Ryton, Great Habton, Amotherby and finishing with a challenging finish at Ryedale House in Malton"; "5 minute walk to the start" |
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| 1379 | | Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10K
10K
| | "the deadline for online entries is Thursday Sep03, however those who apply after Monday Aug31 will need to pick up their race packs on the day"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; "K markers"; "fast, flat"; "chips"; "SMS text results"; 3K Fun Run as well |
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| 1378 | | Sandal Castle 10K
10K
| | "scenic, one lap course within Pugneys Country Park and visiting the 12th century Sandal Castle"; "95% is off road"; "T-shirt"; "chips"; "no SAE required"; 2.5K fun run (at 1130) as well |
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| 1377 | | Stainland 7
7M
| | "scenic 7 mile undulating road race starting and finishing at The Red Lion Pub"; "quality gift" |
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| 1376 | | Tholthorpe 10K
10K
| | limit may be reached; although described as "couple of 'ups and downs' with a downhill last 200 yards", it is reasonably flat: see if you can find many contours on the map! |
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| 1375 | | Ulverston Charter 5K
5K
| | 1M fun run as well (at 1405) |
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| 1374 | | Whitby Beach Races
6M
| | on Aug05, ukresults.net reported that the entry forms for the Whitby Beach Races have been deleted as the races have been CANCELLED |
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| 1373 | | Snape 10K
10K
| | "mainly over footpaths and fields around the village"; "numbers to be issued on the day"; 5K fun run as well |
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| 1372 | | Autumn Coast Road 5K
5K
| | "using the 2 lap 'pink path' course" |
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| 1371 | | Watergate 5K
5K
| | "collect numbers on race day"; young athletes 2K race as well (at 1840); one of the Low Fell Running Club Race Series; two pound discount and a "commemorative T-shirt to competitors that complete all 3 races"; use this link to enter all 3 races online |
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| 1370 | | Spofforth Gala Trail Race 10K
10K
| | "between the lovely lower Dales villages of Spofforth, Sicklinghall and Kirkby Overblow"; "almost entirely on footpaths, bridleways, fields and tracks"; "medal and goody bag"; "enjoy the fun and treats of a traditional village gala"; children's 0.8K fun run (at 1230) as well |
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| 1369 | | Carlisle 10K Run
10K
| | "incorporating the Stephen Unwin memorial trophy"; "the route will go through Bitts Park & Rickerby Park, Rickerby and Linstock before heading back down Brampton Road to the finish"; "very fast flat route"; "chip timed"; "goody bag"; "medal" |
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| 1368 | | Teviotdale Harriers 10K
10K
| | last year the race started at 1200 whereas this year it's at 1300; "T-shirt"; use the following link to get photos of the route; 2M fun run (at 1230) as well |
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| 1367 | | Ray Harrison Memorial 10K Road Race
10K
| | "T-shirt"; in 2009, this race is being held in late August instead of mid-September |
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| 1366 | | Escrick 10K
10K
| | on Aug10, ukresults.net reports that this RACE IS FULL; "a flat, scenic 10K course, running on roads, paths and bridleways within the Escrick Park Estate, with the start and finish on the Escrick village green"; "memento" |
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name of race
length of race
licence
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location of race
postcode and maps to postcode
links to race information and entry forms
other links
link to the results
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| 1365 | | Newham Grange Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races; originally this race was planned to take place at the Wynward Woodland Park |
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| 1364 | | Robin Hood 10K
10K
| | "a multi-terrain race through the King George playing fields" "three loops of the fields and is mostly on tarmac footpaths with some sections on grass"; "this race replaces the 6 Mile Riverside Challenge" (which was run to 2006); "pie and peas supper to all finishers"; race HQ is the Robin Hood pub; junior 2K fun run as well (at 1845) |
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| 1363 | | Saltburn Sandblaster 10K
10K
| | let me know if there are any problems in downloading the form; there is a limit of 100 runners; "registration and distribution of numbers is from 1100"; walking events on the same day as well |
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| 1362 | | Elswick Cup
5K
| | "numbers will be issued on the night"; "goody bag" |
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| 1361 | | Darlington 10K
10K
| | 2 lap route; T-shirt; chips; family fun run (at 0915) and an over 3K junior race (at 0945) as well |
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| 1360 | | Lowther Trail Run
13M
| | "the 25th Lowther Run takes place on a Sunday this year"; "we have a new and even more picturesque route across Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley"; "it is a marked 13 mile route with about 1400ft of ascent - still about half marathon distance, with more time spent on the low fells and tracks and less road than on previous events"; "you must come to the event prepared to carry a lightweight raintop if the weather is bad" |
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| 1359 | | Arncliffe Fete 4
4M
| | "along the beautiful, quiet Yorkshire Dales country lanes of the orginal 'Emmerdale'"; "traditional Dales village fete"; children's races as well |
| |
| 1358 | | The Ripley Show Boar Chase
7K
| | this races forms part of the Ripley Show; "entries received before 24th July, qualify for free entry tickets to the show ground [whereas] entries on the day do NOT qualify for free tickets"; "on paths and tracks on the picturesque Ripley Estate" |
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| 1357 | | Morpeth 10K
10K
| | "two lap circuit around Tranwell Woods (south west of Morpeth)"; "mug guaranteed to entries received by Jul 14"; collect race number on the night |
| |
| 1356 | | Idle Trail Race
10K
| | "scenic route on towpath, bridleway, paths and private road"; "memento"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1355 | | Jane Tomlinson's York 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; "whether you choose to run, walk, wheel or jog, this scenic city centre route will take you past many of the attractions and iconic landmarks of the beautiful City of York"; "the Knavesmire will provide an electric atmosphere for the start and finish and the route will take you into the city centre, along the riverside through the historic streets and past the stunning York Minster" |
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| 1354 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 4
5.488K
| | "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors will start at staggered times based on the information provided on the entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
| |
| 1353 | | James Herriot Country Trail Run
14K
| | "moorland tracks and paths"; "traffic free"; "all off road" |
| |
| 1352 | | Harrogate Town Centre 10K
10K
| | "goody bag and gift"; for 2009, there is an "improved faster 2 lap course - the big hill has gone" |
| |
| 1351 | | Victorian 10K
10K
| | if you enter 3 5Ks and 2 10Ks you get 5 pounds reduction and a polo shirt |
| |
| 1350 | | Pudsey 10K
10K
| | "scenic, hilly, one lap course on public roads and tracks"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; "K markers"; "occasional water stations"; 2M fun run (at 1000) and park fun run (at 0930) as well |
| |
| 1349 | | Guisborough Forest Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races; venue is the Pinchinthorpe Visitors Centre |
| |
| 1348 | | Sunderland 5K Road Race
5K
| | "traffic free course"; "fast and ideal for PBs"; "two lap course, one small loop alongside the fishing lake then a large loop around the swan's lake before entering the finish straight"; "spot prizes" |
| |
| 1347 | | Birstwith 5K
5K
| | "starting and finishing at The Old Station Inn" |
| |
| 1346 | | Burton Leonard 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; "memento and drinks"; "testing one lap course over paths and country lanes"; "halfway drinks station"; "refreshments and tombola"; in 2004, I wrote: "mainly off-road, seems to more up than down!"; 2M fun run as well (at 1330) |
| |
| 1345 | | Yorkshire Wolds Half Marathon
half marathon
| | part of the "Bishop Wilton Show and Craft Fair"; "mug"; start/finish at SE801535; in 2003, I wrote "... instead I got almost my slowest 13.1M, tougher than Burn Valley [agree] or Baildon [really?], long hill (170 metre climb) between 3M and 6.5M including 135metres climb in 1.5M, then the nicest bit: an off road downhill (down 130 metres) to 8M, a steep hill (30 metres) just after 9M and a 75 metre climb between 11M and 12M, down down down (90 metres) from 12M to the end"; 2M fun run as well (at 1010) |
| |
| 1344 | | Northumberland Coastal Run
14M
| | if you are coming to the race from the South, please note that the Tyne Tunnel will be closed and diversions will cause delays; RACE FULL on February 1st; "through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, along the Northumberland coastal path from Beadnell Harbour to Alnmouth Estuary, keeping as close to the coast as possible"; "distance and terrain depend on the tide"; "there is an established route using clearly marked footpaths, beaches, cliff paths, dunes and roads"; "chips"; "numbers and chips will be issued on race day"; "transport is available from Alnmouth before the race for competitors only (cost 3 pounds)"; "no transport after race"; "technical T-shirt"; in 2007 this race was voted by Runners World's readers as the best race of the year; in 2008, the race was full on Apr11 |
| |
| 1343 | | Eccup 10 Mile
10M
| | in 2005, the race limit was reached by the cd; "mile markers", "on mainly closed roads in Adel and around Eccup reservoir"; "memento"; fun run and a junior championship road race as well |
| |
| 1342 | | Kilburn Feast
7M
| | "traditional afternoon tea for all finishers"; "bottle of wine to all finishers over 65 male and female"; in 2003, I wrote: "undulating with several long gentle hills, enjoyable, scenic (houses from 1662, abbey, white horse)" |
| |
| 1341 | | Kirkby Overblow Rural Run
10K
| | "almost entirely on country tracks"; "wear appropriate footwear as it may be muddy"; races are "approx 5K and 10K"; "children's fun run" (1M) as well (at 1000); BBQ and refreshments available at the School |
| |
| 1340 | | Bupa Great North 10K
10K
| | if you are coming to the race from the North, please note that the Tyne Tunnel will be closed and diversions will cause delays; "the inaugural Bupa Great North 10K will feature an exciting new route, taking in both the city centre and the coast"; "chips"; "medal"; "T-shirt"; this race replaces the Great Women's Run |
| |
| 1339 | | The Angel View Run
5M
| | over undulating cross country and old railway tracks"; "collect numbers on race day"; children's races as well (starting at 1830); one of the Low Fell Running Club Race Series; two pound discount and a "commemorative T-shirt to competitors that complete all 3 races"; use this link to enter all 3 races online |
| |
| 1338 | | Darlington Pit Stop 10K
10K
| | 3 laps of the Croft motor racing circuit; wheelchair race (at 1915) and junior (8-16) 2K fun run (at 1845) as well |
| |
| 1337 | | Sunshine Run
5K
| |
| 1336 | | Herrington Country Park 5K
5K
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location of race
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| 1335 | | Saltwell Harriers Fell Race
5.5M
| | "1000 feet of ascent"; the start is 2 miles N of Stanhope on the B6278 (NY996416) |
| |
| 1334 | | Anita Nott Womens Only Jesmond Dene Run
5.4K
| | "a ladies only event covering approx 5.4K course through Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "race HQ is in the Function Room of the Corner House Pub (Coast Road/Heaton Road)"; "memento" |
| |
| 1333 | | Burn Valley Run
half marathon
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; in 2009, this race is on a Sunday rather than a Saturday; "memento"; "spot prizes"; "course is one of the most demanding and most beautiful in the UK"; free food afterwards; in 2004, I wrote "good water and sponge stations and a good tea afterwards"; fun run as well (at 1130) |
| |
| 1332 | | Eccleshill Turf 10K
10K
| | formerly known as the "Thorpe Edge Festival 10K"; T-shirt |
| |
| 1331 | | Kielder Forest Wild Race
15K
| | 3 pounds discount and a T-shirt if you do all three Wild Races; spot prizes; in 2004 I wrote: "it's a hard start climbing until about 4K and then it's down hill but undulating; lots of midges as usual" |
| |
| 1330 | | The Mulgrave Run
14.2K
| | "multi-terrain course"; "start and finish at the Sports Pavilion"; 1M U11 race (at 1000) and 1.75M U17 race (at 1020) as well |
| |
| 1329 | | Lune Valley/Howgills 10 Mile
10M
| | "one of the most challenging and scenic road race"; "takes in part of the Lune Valley then up into the beautiful Howgills where the hilly single track road will test the best of road runners" |
| |
| 1328 | | Old Monks Summer Trail Race
unknown
| | I haven't found any details about this yet; I guess it starts in Hart but it could be High Hesleden; the organiser's web site has it on Jul02 which clashes with the Darlington Tees Forest Trail Race whereas another web site has it on Jul 01 which would make it clash with the Tynedale 10K |
| |
| 1327 | | Wynward Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races; this race was originally planned for South Park (Darlington) but is now in the Wynward Woodland Park |
| |
| 1326 | | Tynedale 10K
10K
| | unlike previous years, in 2009 there will be no EODs; "flat rural, along minor roads and tracks"; enclose SAE for race number; cheaper to enter both this race and Jelly Tea; registration is at a school in Ovingham; start line is in Ovington which is about 1M from registration; finish is near river bridge in Low Prudhoe; free pie and peas in the school afterwards |
| |
| 1325 | | Stephen Unwin Memorial 10K
10K
| |
| 1324 | | Rainton 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; limit has been "reached in the last 10 years well before the day"; off-road 2M fun run as well (at 1030) |
| |
| 1323 | | Gibson Grind Trail Race
14K
| | "over Scout Scar fell in Kendal"; "stalls, games, cooked food, refreshments, bouncy castle, face painting and music"; fun run for children 11 years and under as well |
| |
| 1322 | | Beamish Tram Challenge
9K
| | "race the tram around one circuit of the track then follow scenic trails and paths through the Museum grounds, totalling 9K (+/-)"; 1.5M beat-the-tram fun run as well (at 1815) |
| |
| 1321 | | Summer Coast Road 5K
5K
| | "using the 2 lap 'pink path' course" |
| |
| 1320 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 3
5.488K
| | "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors will start at staggered times based on the information provided on the entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
| |
| 1319 | | Bowderdale Wild Race
18K
| | 3 pounds discount and a T-shirt if you do all three Wild Races; spot prizes; in 2004, this went S from Bowderdale, up W side of Bowderdale Beck, then up hill to SD675975, and back via Hazelgill Knott and West Fell |
| |
| 1318 | | Leeds 10K - Jane Tomlinson's 'Run For All'
10K
| |
| 1317 | | Newton Aycliffe 10K
10K
| | "fast and flat PB course"; "K-markers"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; 3K fun run as well (at 0915) |
| |
| 1316 | | Staveley Stampede
10M
| | 2nd year of the race; "mainly flat route only has a couple of undulations"; "on roads and trails"; "spot prizes"; "memento"; kids dash (at 1105) as well |
| |
| 1315 | | Summerhill Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races |
| |
| 1314 | | Newburn River Run
6.5M
| | "free buffet supper"; "mainly off road", "very flat, scenic tracks crossing the Tyne at both Wylam and Newburn bridges" |
| |
| 1313 | | Penshaw Hill Race
3M
| |
| 1312 | | Bradford Millennium Way Relay
see comments
| | "5 legs, 2 runners per leg, 10 runners per team"; legs are 9.9M, 9.9M, 8M, 8.7M, 11.6M; "memento"; "maximum of 50 teams" |
| |
| 1311 | | Mizuno Wave Harrier 10K Trail Race
10K
| | 6K trail race (at 1000) and kids dash (at 1005) as well |
| |
| 1310 | | Grasmere Gallop
7M
| | "start at the Garden Centre"; "7+ miles over roads, timber trails and footpaths around the spectacular scenery of Grasmere and Rydal lakes"; 3+ miles fun run/jog/walk as well |
| |
| 1309 | | Humber Bridge Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "medal and T-shirt (to be confirmed)"; "a single loop circuit run entirely on road surface, undulating throughout, crossing the bridge in both directions and passing through the villages of Hessle and Barton on Humber"; "chips"; "mile markers"; family 2.4M fun run as well (at 0930) |
| |
| 1308 | | Beltane 10K
10K
| | 3K junior race as well (at 1130); both races are two hours later than last two years |
| |
| 1307 | | Roecliffe Charity Family Fun Run
5K
| | "medal and T-shirt"; "entertainment includes raffle, refreshments, cake stall, bouncy castle"; Children's 1K and Junior's 5K fun runs as well (at 1000 and 1030) |
| |
| 1306 | | Blaydon Race
5.9M
| | an online entry form was released first thing on the morning of Tuesday March 3rd but by 1.55pm on Tuesday afternoon all 2000 online places were taken; the other 2000 places for entries by post became full by Saturday March 7th; "in 2008 the total race limit of 4000 entries was reached 6 days from opening; the on-line share (2000) was taken up in only 22 hours"; increased from 5.7M to 5.9M in 2008 |
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date
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length of race
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comments
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location of race
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link to the results
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| 1305 | | Egton Road Race
10K
| | aka "The Gooseberry Run"; "course is slightly different this year (2009) to avoid the main road"; 2M fun run as well (at 1030) |
| |
| 1304 | | Harewood House Chase
10K
| | men's at 1100, women's at 1030; "T-shirt"; "scenic course mainly inside the grounds of the beautiful Harewood estate" |
| |
| 1303 | | Cross Border Relay Challenge
unknown
| | "4 stage relay (28 miles) trail race around Kielder Reservoir"; "teams of four (same or mixed sex, min 2 ladies)" |
| |
| 1302 | | Garburn Trail Race
24K
| | the race was full in 2007 on May 10 and in 2006 on May14; limit also reached in 2005; "footpaths and bridleways from Staveley to Windermere"; "short sections of tarmac, grassy footpaths, stoney bridleways with some stiles"; "T-shirt to all finishers, and spot prizes"; "K markers" |
| |
| 1301 | | The Stray 5K
5K
| |
| 1300 | | Kirkby Malzeard 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; "undulating"; "all on road"; "includes refreshments"; "all runners must register 30 minutes before the race start"; 2M fun run as well (at 1300) |
| |
| 1299 | | Bendrigg 10K
10K
| | "award"; 2M fun run (at 1410) and a summer fete as well |
| |
| 1298 | | Wharfedale Off-Road Half Marathon
13M
| | although described as a half marathon, it is 13M; conducted under fell running (FRA) rules; "well established paths including The Dales Way, the Monks Road and Mastiles Lane"; T-shirt; marathon (25M) at 1030 as well; can walk either instead ("Rugger Ramble") |
| |
| 1297 | | Halifax 5K
5K
| | "memento"; 1K fun run as well |
| |
| 1296 | | Roberttown 7
7M
| | in 2008, the race was full on May23 |
| |
| 1295 | | Watergate 10K Trail Race
10K
| | "goodie bag"; "undulating off road course on forest trails and cycle tracks"; use this link to see a slideshow of the route; "young athletes 2K race as well (at approx 0930)"; one of the Low Fell Running Club Race Series; two pound discount and a "commemorative T-shirt to competitors that complete all 3 races"; use this link to enter all 3 races online |
| |
| 1294 | | Allendale 8
8M
| | "T-shirt"; "scenic country public roads in an area of outstanding natural beauty"; "undulating"; "held in conjunction with Allendale Village Fair"; 1M junior fun run as well |
| |
| 1293 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 2
5.488K
| | "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors will start at staggered times based on the information provided on the entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
| |
| 1292 | | Druridge Bay 10K
10K
| | in 2008 the race was described as follows: "in the Druridge Bay Country Park, running on gravel track, grass, tarmac and sand, incorporating the National Cycle Route and beautiful Druridge Bay beach" |
| |
| 1291 | | Ilkley Trail Race
6.9M
| | this race was new in 2008; "FRA CM (Category C, Medium) fell race - 6.9 miles, 930' climb"; "based on a course very similar to the previous Middleton Trail race organised by the Round Table, the 6.9 mile out-and-back route takes in tracks through woodland, fields and moors, interspersed with some brief road sections"; "virtually all of the climb is on the way out, but runners will be reinvigorated by the views over the Wharfe Valley and across to Ilkley Moor when they hit the moorland on the top......and of course, what goes up must come down, making for a very fast second half of the race";."goody bag"; may be junior races as well |
| |
| 1290 | | Melmerby (Ripon) 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; although described as "undulating", I think it's a flatish type of "undulating" (as the OS heights vary just between 34 and 48 metres)! "medal"; 2.25M fun run as well (at 1030 with a cd of 1000) |
| |
| 1289 | | Raby Castle 10K
10K
| | "2 lap traffic-free scenic route in the grounds of Raby Castle"; "memento"; "15 minute walk to start"; 5K fun run as well at 1030 |
| |
| 1288 | | CHIN-UP Beach Run
10K
| | "a beach run from Seahouses to Bamburgh and back" |
| |
| 1287 | | Clive Cookson 10K
10K
| | formerly the "WoW Race"; "fast, two lap course on road and trail"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; "collect numbers on the night"; 5K race as well (at 1845) |
| |
| 1286 | | Hamsterley Forest Wild Race
12K
| | 3 pounds discount and a T-shirt if you do all three Wild Races; spot prizes |
| |
| 1285 | | Keswick Mountain Festival 10K
10K
| | "the event will be based at the Newlands Adventure Centre approx 3M from Keswick and will take a route along the side of Cat Bells before going over the ridge dropping down to the Lakeside path"; "goody bag"; "medal"; 2.5M Junior Run as well (at 1400); there are many other events in the Keswick Mountain Festival |
| |
| 1284 | | Yorkshire 10K Run
10K
| | "medal"; in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust; "track and field race around Newby Hall Estate starting and finishing at The Church"; "feedback from runners is that it is inspiring and the atmosphere superb"; 2K fun run as well at 0930 |
| |
| 1283 | | Pier to Pier Run
7.5M
| | "windbreaker jacket"; "start on the beach at SS Pier and continue around a superb scenic route, following the cliff top paths past Marsden Rock, Souter Point Lighthouse, passing very quickly by the Firing Range, onto the beach at Whitburn and finishing at Roker Pier"; bus from Roker to SS between 0815 and 0900 provided you prepay |
| |
| 1282 | | Brathay Windermere Marathon
marathon
| | re-established in 2007 after a break since 1986; "runs anti-clockwise, passing through Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside"; "starting and finishing at Brathay Hall" |
| |
| 1281 | | Meanwood Valley Trail
7.5M
| | part of the "Airedale Triple"; "limit reached 3 days before race in 2007"; bottle of beer; junior races (1M and 2M) as well at 1000; when I did it in 2003 I wrote "tough, because of the terrain I spent most of time looking at the ground, no M/K markers, well marshalled", but I enjoyed it |
| |
| 1280 | | Newham Grange Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races |
| |
| 1279 | | Les Allcorn 10K
10K
| | no SAE as you "pick up your number at the race"; "on private roads and tracks in the stunningly scenic Hulne Park"; 3K junior fun run as well (at 1815) |
| |
| 1278 | | Hollybush 10K
10K
| | "starting from the Galashiels Academy" |
| |
| 1277 | | Knaresborough Fun Run
10K
| | 2.5M fun run as well (at 1030) |
| |
| 1276 | | Leeds Half Marathon
half marathon
| |
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length of race
licence
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location of race
postcode and maps to postcode
links to race information and entry forms
other links
link to the results
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| 1275 | | Ripon 10M
10M
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races.; "course starts and finishes on Hell Wath which is part of a nature reserve and just a short walk from Ripon Cricket Club where all facilities are situated including parking and toilets"; in 2009, this race starts at 1030 (rather than 1100 of previous years); "memento"; "no fun run this year" |
| |
| 1274 | | Gordon Smith Memorial Relays
see comments
| | relay race consisting of 3 legs of 2M for teams of 3 males or 3 females; each team must contain a vet; "largely traffic-free"; "magnificent river views" |
| |
| 1273 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 1
5.488K
| | "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors will start at staggered times based on the information provided on the entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
| |
| 1272 | | Rothwell 10K
10K
| | race full in 2008 on Mar11, in 2007 before Mar24 and in 2006 by first week in April; "fast course" |
| |
| 1271 | | Tees Barrage 10K
10K
| | ukresults reports that RACE FULL on Apr29; previously known as the "David Lloyd 10K"; "early entry advised as the 2008, 2007 and 2006 events were oversubscribed"; T-shirt |
| |
| 1270 | | Keswick Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "around Derwentwater with a loop into the Newlands valley"; 1.5K and 3.2K fun runs as well |
| |
| 1269 | | Kirkbymoorside 10K
10K
| | mug; "starts in Kirkbymoorside and winds through the villages of Gillamoor and Fadmoor, before returning to finish in the town centre"; "fast and undulating"; no EODs in 2009 "as race fills in advance" |
| |
| 1268 | | Dallam Dash 10K
10K
| |
| 1267 | | Bluebell Trail 10
10.3M
| | in 2009 there will be no entries on the day; "quality gift and goody bag"; "multi-terrain"; "some of the most scenic views within the heart of Yorkshire with a unique river crossing to finish"; slight route change for 2009 |
| |
| 1266 | | Blyth Valley 10K
10K
| | aka "Spirit of the Staithes 10K"; "on public footpath and cycle ways from Blyth Quayside to Seaton Sluice and return"; "fast, flat"; "T-shirt to all finishers"; start is 0.75M from Blyth Sports Centre |
| |
| 1265 | | Fountains 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; "run on public roads and across scenic moorland with magnificent views"; when I last did it there was 2K of off-road (moorland) and a 0.5M killer hill at end; in my opinion an excellent course with good atmosphere; "food and refreshments available, bouncy castle, ice cream, stalls"; in 2008, there were no EODs; in previous years there was a fun run as well. |
| |
| 1264 | | Spring Coast Road 5K
5K
| | "using the 2 lap 'pink path' course" |
| |
| 1263 | | Neptune Relays
unknown
| | "four stage relays"; "stages of 1.7M (approx.) and fully timed over a figure of eight route around the Serpentine River and the Lake of the recently restored scenic gem of Hardwick Country Park near Sedgefield"; "no charge"; "it would be a help if you could advise entries/teams in advance" |
| |
| 1262 | | Gala Harriers 10K
10K
| | 3K fun run as well (at 1000) |
| |
| 1261 | | Sunday St. George's Day 10K
10K
| | in 2009, there will be a race on both Saturday and Sunday; in 2005, limit reached on Mar 23; "beautiful undulating run along England's most beautiful valley"; "T-shirt"; "M markers"; 3K family fun run as well |
| |
| 1260 | | Tees Valley Half Marathon
half marathon
| | aka "Redcar Half Marathon"; "fast all tarmac course - come and attack your PB"; "T-shirt and Goodie Bag"; "chips"; off-road 3K family fun run (at Kirkleatham Showfield at 1045) as well |
| |
| 1259 | | Wallsend Rising Sun Multi-Terrain Race
5M
| | "limited number of entries will be available on the day"; venue is The Rising Sun Country Park (behind ASDA in Benton); "on firm traffic-free paths around a beautiful country park in the heart of North Tyneside"; "T-shirt" |
| |
| 1258 | | Saturday St. George's Day 10K
10K
| | in 2009, there will be a race on both Saturday and Sunday; in 2005, limit reached on Mar 23; "beautiful undulating run along England's most beautiful valley"; "T-shirt"; "M markers"; 3K family fun run as well |
| |
| 1257 | | Hawkshead Trail Race
15K
| | the race was full in 2008 on Feb14, in 2007 on Mar09 and in 2006 on Mar16; "well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways"; "views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding peaks of the Coniston Hills, the Langdales and most of the Lakeland fells"; "underfoot conditions are generally good, and the course has fast running conditions and no stiles"; "T-shirt" |
| |
| 1256 | | Preston Park Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races |
| |
| 1255 | | Guiseley Gallop
10K
| | part of the "Airedale Triple"; "tracks, paths, Leeds-Liverpool canal towpath, road"; "past Emmerdale's Woolpack in Esholt"; because of the varied terrain it was one of my favourite 10Ks; use this link to get photos of the route; bottle of beer |
| |
| 1254 | | North Tyneside 10K
10K
| | from The Parks Sports Centre NS to NS Fish Quay, Tynemouth Castle, St Mary's Lighthouse; "bag, T-shirt" |
| |
| 1253 | | Mermaid 10K
10K
| | "goody bag"; start at "The Mermaid", finish on the Coast Road in Marske; if you enter 3 5Ks and 2 10Ks you get 5 pounds reduction and a polo shirt |
| |
| 1252 | | Elswick Good Friday Road Races
see comments
| |
| 1251 | | Baildon Boundary Way
half marathon
| | RACE FULL for runners on Jan10; the race was full in 2008 on Jan13, in 2007 on Jan05 and in 2006 on Jan12; part of the "Airedale Triple"; "souvenir"; RW once wrote "... varied multi-terrain conditions ... takes in open moorland; steep, single-track woodland climbs and descents; stretches of tarmac past back-to-back terrace houses; canal towpaths; and even sandy horse gallops"; I enjoyed this race immensely when I did it in 2003; walkers (no dogs) as well at 0830 |
| |
| 1250 | | Hartlepool Marina 5
5M
| |
| 1249 | | Sand Dancer 10K
10K
| | aka "South Shields Multi-Terrain 10K"; start at Gypsies Green Stadium; "held on the Leas"; "collect numbers on the day"; "spot prizes"; 4K fun run as well (at 1030) |
| |
| 1248 | | Wakefield Hospice City 10K
10K
| | "new route for 2009 - traffic free"; "T-shirt"; "fast and flat"; "chips"; "3M and 1M fun runs as well" |
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| 1247 | | Belhaven Best Dunbar Boundary Race 10K
10K
| | the race was full in 2007 on Mar30 and before cd in 2005; usually you get a free bottle of beer |
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| 1246 | | Arkendale April Fool 10K
10K
| | ukresults.net reports RACE FULL on Feb23; in 2008, ukresults.net reported that the race was full by cd; "a scenic and gently undulating 1 lap course, consisting of road and trail sections"; "starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Arkendale, North Yorkshire"; "spot prizes"; "memento"; "entrants will receive 1 UKP off their entry fee for the Staveley Stampede" (held on Sunday Jun21) |
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name of race
length of race
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location of race
postcode and maps to postcode
links to race information and entry forms
other links
link to the results
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| 1245 | | Epilepsy Action Bradford 10K
10K
| | start/finish in Centenary Square; "fast, flat course"; "course closed to traffic"; "chip timing"; "K markers"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1244 | | Great Grizedale Forest Trail Race
10M
| | the race has changed from a Saturday to a Sunday (like it was in years before 2007); "traffic-free, wide, well-surfaced (not tarmac), man-made forest trails"; "numbers will be given out on the day"; "commemorative award"; "light refreshments voucher"; in 2004, I wrote "hard-core trail through forests with views; green cycling route clockwise; first 2M is hilly; although described as undulating the course had a tendency to hill in many places" |
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| 1243 | | Middlesbrough Tees Pride 5K
5K
| | "chips"; T-shirt and medal (not guaranteed for EODs); 1.4M fun run as well |
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| 1242 | | Coniston 14
13.875M
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| 1241 | | South Leeds Stadium 5 Mile
5M
| | "T shirt"; "scenic, traffic-free"; "great finish in South Leeds Stadium"; 5K fun run as well at 0930 |
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| 1240 | | Cartmel Ultimate Trails Race
see comments
| | "sticky toffee pudding"; "digital race photo memento of yourself"; "along waymarked footpaths and bridleways, giving panoramic views of both Morecambe Bay and the surrounding peaks"; "much of the course passes through ancient woodland"; "underfoot conditions can be very sticky in places, especially if wet"; "K markers"; four events that are 12K and 16K; the 16K route has "sections of knee deep mud" |
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| 1239 | | Dentdale Run 14.3
14.2153M
| | "free refreshments for runners" |
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| 1238 | | Little Strickland 10
10M
| | "undulating and scenic course on quiet rural country roads"; "medal"; "bar and food (to purchase) will be available in the village hall"; "profits from the day will go towards the refurbishment of the village hall" |
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| 1237 | | KB5
5M
| | "starts and finishes inside the Kings Buildings Science and Engineering Campus, on West Mains Road"; "the course consists of a 5 mile road loop, with quite a few hills, though none of them steep"; "registration will take place in KB House, from 9.30am until 10.45am"; race switched from 2pm to 11am |
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| 1236 | | Haweswater Half Marathon
half marathon
| | RACE FULL; no EODs; "NB voucher and memento"; "out and back course from Bampton village passes along shores of Haweswater via Mardale Head in a remote and dramatic mountain valley"; "hilly course offers an exhilarating and challenging run"; "not for the fainthearted!"; junior races as well |
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| 1235 | | Norton 9
9M
| | "T-shirt"; "scenic, rural"; 5K fun run as well |
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| 1234 | | Huddersfield 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; scenic; described as "undulating" but when I did it in 2003 and 2004 it was hilly; "fast [downhill] finish" |
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| 1233 | | Netherhall Malcolm McDougall Memorial 10
10M
| | start and finish at Netherhall School (i.e., not the Old Mill Inn); "no extra [fee] for entry on day"; "free post race refreshments" |
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| 1232 | | Snake Lane 10
10M
| | www.ukresults.net reported RACE FULL on Nov02 (32 days); the 2008 race was full in 47 days (on Nov18), the 2007 race was full in only 56 days (Nov22) and the 2006 race was full by Dec07; "flat, rural"; "memento" |
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| 1231 | | Ann Johnson Absent Friends Trail Run
5M
| | "at Cowpen Bewley Country Park"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1230 | | Liversedge Half Marathon
half marathon
| | RACE FULL on Jan15; the race was full in 2008 on Jan15 and in 2007 on Jan24; hilly in several places; collect numbers on the day; "mile markers"; "long sleeved T-shirt" |
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| 1229 | | Run 5K for Children in Zambia
5K
| | CANCELLED; "last year over 900 students, staff and members of the local community took part in the event, creating a great atmosphere"; "over 4,000 pounds was raised for Sport in Action Zambia, the chosen charity of Team Durham"; "if you don't want to run the whole way you can enter a relay team of five and run just 1K each |
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| 1228 | | Newcastle Valentines 10K Love Run
10K
| | although this did not take place in 2008, the race organisers have confirmed it is definitely going ahead in Newcastle in 2009 |
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| 1227 | | St Wilfrid's Muddy Boots 10K
10K
| | "multi-terrain"; "over undulating farmland and through picturesque countryside "; "includes road, footpaths and trails"; "wear suitable footwear"; "medal"; fun run as well (at 1100) |
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| 1226 | | Dewsbury 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; like 2008, in 2009 this race will start at 0900 (instead of 0930 of previous years); out and back course; chips; when I ran it in 2002 I wrote "as boring as the Leeds Abbey Dash, too early [in the morning], headwind; some K markers (people!)" but I got a fast time |
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| 1225 | | Meltham 10K
10K
| | formerly "The Moorside 10K"; "memento to first 300"; found this hard work with many, many, hills when I did it in 2002 |
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| 1224 | | Durham City Cathedral Relays
see comments
| | according to the Sunderland Echo, the first race for veteran men is off at 10.15am followed by senior and veteran women (10.55) and senior men (11.35). Changing is at Durham University Cricket Pavilion, Green Lane. The start and finish is just outside the cricket pavilion |
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| 1223 | | Brass Monkey Run
half marathon
| | on Oct21 the RACE WAS FULL; last year the race was full within 3 days of the release of the entry form; "chip timing will be provided this year and the chips will be issued on the day"; "fast, flat and rural"; for 2006 I wrote "the race starts at York racecourse and then heads south taking in Bishopthorpe, Acaster Malbis, Stonebridge Farm, Acaster Selby, westwards to Appleton Roebuck, and then northwards to Woolas Hall Farm, Acaster Malbis, Bishopthorpe, and finishing at York racecourse, it's a sort of upside down letter P" |
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| 1222 | | Old Monks 6
6M
| | like 2006-2008, the race is "starting from Hart Village Hall (rather than High Hesleden)"; "undulating course through woods and fields, on public footpaths and bridleways" |
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| 1221 | | Pennine 10K
10K
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| 1220 | | Stainland Cross-Country
4.75M
| | "tough 4.75 miler"; "scenic views of Stainland, Greetland, Jagger Green and beyond ... not that you'll have time to enjoy the views!"; "meet at The Red Lion"; "post-race food and drinks 2M down the road at the Heath Rugby Club"; well worth studying the map beforehand |
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| 1219 | | Run for Bob
8M
| | "register on the day in the Club headquarters on Churchill Playing Fields between 9.45 and 10.20"; "allow about 10 minutes to get to the start of the run"; "scenic trail run along a coastal path and through Holywell Dene"; "this is a run, not a race"; "there will be no timekeepers and no results"; "tea/coffee and cakes will be available" |
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| 1218 | | Morpeth 11K
11K
| | "attractive, scenic"; out via "Mitford to Mitford Steads and then a return leg by the Whalton Road and the Sun Inn to finish on the Stanners after negotiating Carlisle Park"; "numbers are to be collected on the day" |
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| 1217 | | Resolution Run
10K
| | "two laps"; "taking place on mixed terrain around Newcastle's Town Moor and encompassing the two 'challenging' hills (twice!) - a great start to 2009!" |
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