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 12:38:08 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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| 1763 | | Jolly Holly Jog 10K
10K
| | on Dec 28th a Ripon Runners web page was altered to say the race "has been postponed until a later date due to icy conditions"; "race limit 700"; although the cd is Dec22, the race was full in 2010 on Dec24, in 2009 on Nov30, in 2008 on Dec01, in 2007 on Nov26, in 2006 on Dec10, in 2005 on Nov26, in 2003 on Nov 21; this year the Race HQ is the Ripon Rugby Club; "one-lap scenic multi-terrain course"; 1.5M off-road fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 1762 | | Hot Toddy
5.8M
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| 1761 | | Braithwell Turkey Trot
unknown
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| 1760 | | Chevin Chase
7M
| | an Airecentre Pacers web page says "we will not be cancelling the race - Miller Lane is VERY slippy and will be gritted on Boxing Day - however, the final decision rests with the race referee and the police"; "the race limit is 850"; the race was full in 2010 on Nov27, in 2009 on Nov26, 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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| 1759 | | Stainland Boxing Day Fun Run
3M
| | "venue is the Red Lion pub"; "help us raise money for children's charities - run and then stay on for the Charity Auction afterwards"; "registration is between 0900 and 1030"; "course is approximately 3 miles on slightly undulating public roads" |
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| 1758 | | Ward Green Six
6M
| | "changing, showers and start at Genn Lane Community Centre"; "two lap course"; "presentation and bar in Ward Green WMC"; "T-shirt to all finishers" |
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| 1757 | | Woodlawn Boxing Day Pudding Run
3.5M
| | RACE POSTPONED; a www.nspoly.co.uk web page says that "due to snow on the course and the forecast of possibly more to fall before the end of the week combined with low temperatures which give little chance of a thaw, it has been decided to postpone the event"; starts on the Links at the War Memorial opposite Spanish City |
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| 1756 | | Cumberland AC Boxing Day Race
4.7M
| | "a hilly 4.7M race"; "west of the old Greyhound Inn at Pica" |
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| 1755 | | The Travellers 6
6M
| | "challenging, rural course starting from Denby Dale Pie Hall"; "free sandwiches" |
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| 1754 | | Santa's Special
4.5M
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| 1753 | | Lightwater Santa Fun Run or Stroll
5K
| | a cftrust.org.uk web page says this run has been POSTPONED to January 30th; "not a race"; "the cost of taking part is 10 pounds per adult or 5 pounds for children and in return you get your very own Santa Suit, Santa finishers medal and a mince pie too!" "there will also be Santa's Grotto to pay a visit to and the shopping village will be open"; "when you enter, we ask you to pledge to raise a minimum of 30 pounds per Santa taking part please" |
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| 1752 | | Loftus Poultry Run
8M
| | RACE POSTPONED; the Poultry Run web page says that "due to heavy over-night snow falls, we have reluctantly had to cancel the race today - the race will be rescheduled"; "multi-terrain course"; "long sleeved Christmas T-shirt"; often there are two sections that are muddy |
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| 1751 | | Saltwell 10K
10K
| | details about whether the race is on/off are available at a Saltwell Harriers web page; "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; as in 2009, the races will be on a Saturday rather than on a Sunday |
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| 1750 | | Sunday Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | a www.run3.co.uk web page says the RACE WILL NOT TAKE PLACE; the race is taking place on both Saturday and Sunday; venue is the Sticklebarn Tavern (LA22 9JU) near to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel at the end of the B5343 at about 6 miles from Ambleside; "fast undulating"; "large Christmas pudding and mince pie"; 3K flat fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 1749 | | Epilepsy Action Reindeer Stampede
5K
| | the Reindeer Stampede web page says this RUN HAS BEEN POSTPONED; ; "5K festive fun run starting and finishing in Roberts Park, Saltaire"; "dress up and run as Rudolph and help raise vital funds for the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK"; "K markers", "medal"; "a mince pie for when you cross the finish line!"; "race times will not be recorded" but there will be a "timing clock" |
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| 1748 | | Calderdale Way Relay
50M
| | a Halifax Harriers's web page says the RACE IS POSTPONED; the race was full in 2010 on Nov14 and in 2008 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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| 1747 | | Saturday Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | a www.run3.co.uk web page says the RACE WILL NOT TAKE PLACE; the race is taking place on both Saturday and Sunday; venue is the Sticklebarn Tavern (LA22 9JU) near to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel at the end of the B5343 at about 6 miles from Ambleside; "fast undulating"; "large Christmas pudding and mince pie"; 3K fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 1746 | | Blyth Sands Race
5M
| | as at 1015 Friday this race is still on; "5 miles (approx) handicap race along the sands from Blyth Harbour to Seaton Sluice and return"; "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; "refreshments (free)" |
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| 1745 | | RNLI Reindeer Run
10K
| | a RNLI web page says that the RACE IS CANCELLED; "there's a 10K (age 15+) and 5K (age 10+) race through the beautiful private parkland at Bramham, and a 5K Santa Saunter walk open to all ages (u5's go free)"; "all entrants will receive FREE reindeer antlers to run/walk in, plus medals (runners) or certificates (walkers) at the finish"; "with Christmas competitions and prizes for fancy dress"; "we will provide a timing clock at the start and finish of the event so that you can measure your own time" |
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| 1744 | | Quad Masher 7 Mile Trail Race
7M
| | a BikeTraks web page says that the RACE IS POSTPONED; "7M trail race, around and over the beautiful scenic Cleveland Hills"; "hot food/drinks available" |
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| 1743 | | Edinburgh Christmas 5K
5K
| | there is also a 6 mile walk (at 1100) and 1, 2 or 3 mile walks (at 1130) |
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| 1742 | | Percy Pud 10K
10K
| | "limit of 1800 is always reached by the end of September"; "accurately measured potential PB course in the scenic rural setting of Loxley Valley, running alongside the picturesque Damflask Reservoir to The Plough at Low Bradfield, returning by the same route"; "chips"; "Christmas pudding"; "spot prizes"; I do not know how accurate the map is. |
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| 1741 | | Newcastle Santa Run
4K
| | the Sunshine Fund web page says the RUN IS POSTPONED until a later date; "santa suits will be provided to all adults"; "children are encouraged to wear Christmas fancy dress" |
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| 1740 | | Ulverston Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | the web site at hoadhillharriers.co.uk says the RACE WILL NOT TAKE PLACE: the course is unsuitable for the race to proceed leading to a decision to cancel the event ... the event may be rescheduled to a date early in the new year; "memento"; 1M fun run as well (at 1105) |
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| 1739 | | Norman Woodcock Memorial
5M
| | the Elswick Harriers Facebook page says that the RACE IS CANCELLED; "mainly flat course incorporating 3 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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| 1738 | | CHIN-UP Santa Run
10K
| | the web page www.chin-up-charity.org.uk says that the RUN IS CANCELLED; "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"; "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" |
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| 1737 | | Thirsk 10M
10M
| | the Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers's web site says the RACE IS CANCELLED due to unsafe road conditions"; incorporating the North of England, Yorkshire and Yorkshire Vets. Championships"; online entries preferred; "chips"; "T-shirt"; 2M fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 1736 | | Ravenstonedale 10K
10K
| | limit of 150 runners; 2.5M fun run (at 1230) as well |
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| 1735 | | Silkstone Shuffle Race 4
4.5M
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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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| 1734 | | Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 1
5K
| | "Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 1"; one of four races; venue is the Broadwalk South Shelter; "for each race a handicap system provides the opportunity for success at all levels from the international to the jogger"
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| 1733 | | Leeds Abbey Dash
10K
| | "fast and flat, perfect for both beginners and seasoned runners striving for a personal best"; "music and entertainment along the route"; "chips"; "T-shirt given at the finish line" |
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| 1732 | | Newcastle Town Moor Marathon
marathon
| | the inaugural Newcastle Town Moor Marathon was held in November 2009; this is a "flat, traffic-free 5 lap course on good footpaths through and around Newcastle's historic Town Moor"; "for those who don’t mind running their marathons on a multi-lap course!" there is a limit of 200 runners; I guess this will fill quickly; "memento" |
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| 1731 | | Brampton to Carlisle Road Race
10M
| | parking at the Sands Centre car park 3.60 UKP for 4 hours; buses from C to B are from 1030 to 1115 (and it costs 3.00 UKP); mainly flat course with a downhill finish; T-shirts with a list of names of pre-entered runners are extra; 10% discount for block entries of 10 or more runners from athletic clubs |
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| 1730 | | Barnsley 10K
10K
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| 1729 | | The Dalby Dash
10K
| | "inaugural race"; "a 10K along private tarmac road and hard trail"; "'King (and Queen) of the Hill' prize to first up House Dale"; may be 1M from car park to start; "assemble outside visitors centre at 1050"; "prize"; "cafe" |
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| 1728 | | Town Moor Memorial 10K
10K
| | "traffic free course on footpaths around the Town Moor with the start and finish in Exhibition Park"; junior races as well (from 0950) |
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| 1727 | | 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 1330"; "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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| 1726 | | Gibside Fruit Bowl Trail Race
6M
| | "enter early as it's usually oversubscribed"; in 2009, the race was full on Oct06; "not flat" [sic]; "on good tracks, paths and estate roads"; "very scenic, passing all the estate's landmarks including the monument, octagonal pond and Gibside Hall"; I think this is a different route this year as it's about 1M shorter |
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| 1725 | | Ben's Wish to Walk 5M Road Race
5M
| | "scenic course to the North of Ilkley"; "mostly road, short section of bridleway" |
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| 1724 | | Derwentwater 10
10M
| | "spectacular 10 mile clockwise circuit around Derwentwater" |
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| 1723 | | Maltby Road Race
7M
| | "starting and finishing in High Lane, Maltby" |
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| 1722 | | Harewood House Cancer Research UK Run 10K
10K
| | "starting and finishing on the lawn in front the house, this is a beautiful course looping through the picturesque Harewood Estate, including the deer park and a conservation area not normally open to the public"; "there are also views of Harewood lake and the scenic wharfe valley"; "the terrain is mixed and can be rough in places including grass, stone tracks and tarmac"; "the course is hilly with the most demanding climb at around the 8k point"; "this is a challenging but highly rewarding run in a stunning setting" |
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| 1721 | | Holmfirth 15
15M
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| 1720 | | Jedburgh Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "chips"; T-shirt is extra; after the 2003 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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| 1719 | | Guy Fawkes 10
10M
| | the race was full in 2009 on Oct12 and in 2008 on Oct30; unlike previous years "numbers will NOT be handed out on the day - they will be posted out to you"; "hilly course with the first and last miles on forest trail and bridle ways"; "the race finishes in the stunning Ripley Castle Courtyard"; "slightly different course this year with the start being just outside Ripley Castle Courtyard; "as a result we have managed to squeeze in another little hill" |
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| 1718 | | Yorkshire Coast 10K
10K
| | online entry is preferred; second time this race has taken place; "a traffic free, flat course starting at the Scarborough Spa complex and then going along the Scarborough seafront, then along Marine Drive, the new Open Air theatre and the North Bay promenade"; "chips (from start to finish)"; "memento"; 2.5K fun run (at 1130) as well |
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| 1717 | | Border Reivers Half Marathon
half marathon
| | although in previous years the race has been held on a Thursday, this year it is on a Wednesday; "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"; if entering on the day, "please notify the organisers of intended numbers in advance" |
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| 1716 | | Haltemprice 10K
10K
| | organised by Haltemprice Road Runners club |
| | Haltemprice (Hull) | | | | | | - | | - | - | | - | - | | - | - | - | | | - | | results |
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| 1715 | | 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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| 1714 | | Wistow 10
10M
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| 1713 | | Bradford City Run
half marathon
| | the original proposal was to have a route involving 5 rings (as in the logo for the Olympics) and the route would be a marathon; however this year there will be a half marathon, "a 4 x relay of half marathon", a 5K Fun Run, 3K and 1K kids races and a Schools Cup; "the half marathon, with roads closed, will take you through some of the most scenic countryside in the area starting at the famous Alhambra theatre it will wind its way around Thornton and Denholme and to the edge of Bronte land taking in some magnificent views then up to Sandy Lane and Highgate before sailing back down to the glorious Lister Park for a grand finish"; Lister Park "will also host the 5K Fun Run and the kids races" |
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| 1712 | | Bridlington Half
half marathon
| | "the Race HQ is at Leisure World which is approximately 400m from the Start"; "starts on the sea-front then heads off out into the countryside via Sewerby, Flamborough and Bempton before returning to Bridlington; "there is then one more loop out to Sewerby, passing through Sewerby Hall grounds this time, before returning to Bridlington and the sea-front finish"; "souvenir"; family 1M fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 1711 | | Huddersfield Run 10K
10K
| | "starting in the heart of Huddersfield town centre in St George's Square, the course winds through the main shopping streets, passing the Parish Church before looping around the Piazza"; "the course then heads up around the pretty Greenhead Park area of the town before returning to the finish via the Piazza again"; "the terrain is all on road, providing a good quality running surface throughout"; "there are several hills and this is quite a demanding course but provides a very satisfying challenge"; "enter now, get sponsored and help beat cancer"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1710 | | Kielder Marathon
marathon
| | "the course, which is mainly off road, uses the Lakeside Way – a brand new trail that encircles the shoreline of Kielder Water"; "the event looks set to attract runners from across the globe and there will be places for about 1,000 runners on a ballot basis" |
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| 1709 | | Richmond Castle 10K
10K
| | "the race starts in Richmond's cobbled market place and is on all roads apart from a very short section of grass on an area known as the Batts"; "runners pass the spectacular Richmond Falls on the River Swale before crossing the river at Green Bridge and climbing Sleegill"; "a quick look over the shoulder from Sleegill offers fine views of Richmond Castle"; "runners are then taken on a short circuit of Catterick Garrison before returning to Richmond and a great finish within the grounds of the castle"; described as "challenging" in previous years; "each finisher will receive a special commemorative item from Hilly Clothing Company"; "the race also has its own real ale festival which has proved very popular with both runners and their supporters in previous years, and ales can be purchased to take home for enjoyment later" |
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| 1708 | | Ampleforth College 7 mile Race
7M
| | "scenic off road race through woodland and forest"; "goody bag"; fun run (at 1200) as well |
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| 1707 | | Rod Rutherford Memorial 10K Trail Race
10K
| | "multi-terrain run that starts and finishes at Spittal Point, taking in the prom and Hud's Head, passing Borewell Farm, Scremerston and Spring Hill"; "proceeds going to Cancer Research UK"; "medal"; more info at http://www.berwickharriers.moonfruit.com/ |
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| 1706 | | 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; raising money for Brain Tumour Research; use this link for a sponsorship form |
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| 1705 | | Bramham Park Fun Run
10K
| | "a variety of terrains using tarmac roads, paths and farm tracks through the park"; 5K run as well; "the 10K offers a challenge for serious runners, the 5K is particularly suited to occasional runners and families who want to walk" |
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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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| 1704 | | Great Cumbrian Run - Carlisle Half Marathon
half marathon
| | 2 pounds cheaper if you enter by Aug31; "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"; "chips"; "medal, goody bag, T-shirt"; family fun run as well |
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| 1703 | | Houghton Feast 10K Multi Terrain Race
unknown
| | RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED; "one lap multi terrain race; "using country paths and tracks"; "starting and finishing at the picturesque Hetton Lyons Country Park" |
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| 1702 | | Woodland Challenge 6
6M
| | in 2009, the race was full on Sep09 or 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"; "voted 3rd place in the Runners World readers's top 50 races of 2009"; 1M fun run (at 0930) as well |
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| 1701 | | 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"; 4K family fun run as well (at 1105) |
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| 1700 | | Sheffield Endcliffe Park 10K
10K
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| 1699 | | Hellhole Multi Terrain 10K
10K
| | "multi-terrain on country roads, public footpaths and passing through Hellhole Wood"; "memento" |
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| 1698 | | Turning Leaves Trail Series: Lordstones Cafe
unknown
| | THIS RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED; I understand there may be another race in the Series later this month |
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| 1697 | | Harewood 10 mile Trail Race
10M
| | date has been changed from October 10th to October 3rd; "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 Junior Race and Adult Fun Run (with a long hill) as well (at 1000) |
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| 1696 | | Kielder 11K Road Race
11K
| | "new course"; "scenic, undulating 11K road race" |
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| 1695 | | Foston and Thornton-le-Clay 10K
10K
| | "memento"; "K markers"; 1K dash (at 1030) and 6K run (at 1130) as well |
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| 1694 | | 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"; 'this year we return to John Ruskin School for our start and finish venue"; "technical T-shirt"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1693 | | British Energy Dunbar 10 Mile Race
10M
| | "a mixture of road and trail (with a little hill thrown in) this race offers something for everyone" |
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| 1692 | | Round Ripon Ultra 35
35M
| | "Round Ripon Ultra 35"; "starting in the pretty hamlet of Studley Roger with the race HQ in the Village Hall, the race follows the northern section of the Ripon Rowel from Ripon via North Stainley, Hackfall Woods and the river Ure, to Masham for some well earned nourishment"; "then onto Ilton, Sawley and back to Studley Roger providing a very scenic 35 mile (approx) route which includes a world heritage site, pretty Yorkshire villages, woodland tracks, open moorland"; "the race finishes with a wonderful downhill run through Studley Royal deer park and back into Studley Roger"
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| 1691 | | Horsforth 10K
10K
| | "starts and finishes in Apperley Bridge"; "run on road and canal towpath"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1690 | | Cusworth 10K
10K
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| 1689 | | Dumfries Half Marathon
half marathon
| | memento (not guaranteed to EODs) |
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| 1688 | | Filey 10K
10K
| | "starting in Filey's Country Park, the race travels 1K down the road to the beach, the race continues out and back towards Flamborough Head, the sting in the tail is the last K from the beach to the Country Park! short (0.5K) steep climb then a final loop around the headland (0.5K) to the finish line"; "souvenir" |
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| 1687 | | Netherthong 10K
10K
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| 1686 | | Norham 10K
10K
| | "challenging and scenic"; across the Tweed to Scotland and back; the 2nd M has a significant hill (you get a prize if you're first to the top) and 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! "memento"; fun run as well (at 1130) |
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| 1685 | | Sutton Park 10K
10K
| | "replacing the Sutton Seven"; "flat rural course on country and unmade roads and parkland tracks"; "route includes parkland tracks through Sutton Park and Forest, quiet roads and parts of a former airfield"; "memento" |
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| 1684 | | Carps 5
5M
| | "the venue is the Carpenters Arms, Tickhill"; "the route is just shy of 5 miles and goes in the opposite direction to our other 2 events, taking in Tickhill, Styrup and Harworth"; "the terrain is mainly off road and traffic free" |
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| 1683 | | Great Langdale Half Marathon
half marathon
| | in 2010 this race takes place on a Saturday rather than on a Sunday; maybe online entry from April 1st from www.run3.co.uk; "certificate and T-shirt"; "mile markers"; venue is the Sticklebarn Tavern; marathon (at 1200) and 3K family fun run (at 1100) as well |
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| 1682 | | 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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| 1681 | | Harewood House 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"; "K markers"; 2K fun run as well (at 0900); both races are one hour earlier this year |
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| 1680 | | Kirkstall Abbey 7
7M
| | starting in 2010 this is replacing the "Kirkstall Valley Trail Race"; "multi terrain"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1679 | | Great North Run
half marathon
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| 1678 | | Silkstone Shuffle Race 3
4.5M
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| 1677 | | Turning Leaves Trail Series: Clay Bank
7M
| | date to be confirmed; "7 entertaining miles up and down dale, not for the faint hearted"; one of the Turning Leaves Trail Series: 2 pounds discount if you enter all three races of the series |
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| 1676 | | Burton-in-Kendal 10K and Fun Run
10K
| | I think this could be hilly; 3.5K fun run as well |
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| 1675 | | Paras' 10 Endurance Run
10M
| | "uniquely tough run follows the same undulating multi terrain course used in paratrooper selection"; it was open to the public for the first time in 2008; "medal and a T-shirt"; can be run in your usual running kit or you can enter the P Company Challenge where you run with a bergen (rucksack) weighing 35lb (excluding food water) and wearing military style boots |
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date
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name of race
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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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| 1674 | | Mileta Spen 10K
10K
| | RACE CANCELLED; "the annual 10k road race has had to be cancelled for 2010 due to major road works along its route lasting 42 weeks"; "the organisers can assure its regular participants that the event will resume next year" |
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| 1673 | | The Cumberland Ale 10
10M
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| 1672 | | Norland Moor Trail Race
6.35M
| | enter on the day only; this replaces 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 ascent" |
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| 1671 | | Rodley to Keighley 13
13M
| | "Rodley to Keighley 13"; "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"; "walkers and very slow cyclists set off at 9:30am, everyone else set off at 10:30am, the thinking behind this is to get everyone to finish closer together for a FREE barbecue"
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| 1670 | | Sandal Castle 10K
10K
| | "starting and finishing at Pugneys Country Park"; "the route will take you on a scenic one lap course within Pugneys and visiting the 12th Century Sandal Castle"; "95% of the course is off-road"; "T-shirt"; chips (providing gun to chip times); no SAE is required for postal entries; other information is available at www.wakefieldhospice.org; 5K race (at 1010) and 2.5K fun run (at 1130) as well |
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| 1669 | | Sedgefield Serpentine Race
6.5M
| | "undulating off-road route taking in beautiful countryside and local historical landmarks"; "free gift" |
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| 1668 | | Wallington 10K
10K
| | "from historic Wallington, along the River Wansbeck, through Scots Gap and Cambo"; "scenic route through the heart of Northumberland"; "1M race (at 1015) as well"; "free entry to the gardens/grounds for all runners" |
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| 1667 | | Wetherby Run
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; "generally flat course on road and bridleway trails"; start/finish at the Racecourse; "award"; this year there is a "new prize category for the first male/female under 20 years"; 1.8M fun run as well |
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| 1666 | | 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; "make it a family day out - plenty of showfield attractions - exhibitor's marquees, children’s rides, trade and craft stands, children's races, live music, home baking for sale (highly recommended!) etc" |
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| 1665 | | The Great Westmorland Trail Race
7M
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| 1664 | | Penistone Show 10K
10K
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| 1663 | | Snape 10K
10K
| | "multi-terrain"; 5K fun run as well |
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| 1662 | | Orton Autumn Fair Fell Race
10K
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| 1661 | | Watergate 5K
5K
| | "measured course"; "collect numbers on race day"; "incorporating the VAANE 5K championship for which entries have to be submitted by Aug21"; "young athletes 2K race (at 1840) as well; one of the Low Fell Running Club Race Series; discount to competitors that complete all three races of the Series; use this link to enter all three races online |
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| 1660 | | Gosforth 10K
10K
| | "starting and finishing at the playing field, the course takes the runners along the A595 to Greengarth, turning left to Santon and left again back to Gosforth" |
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| 1659 | | Leeds Country Way
64M
| | 12 runners per team; 2 runners per leg, where each leg is between 9.7M and 11.75M; "a total time of around 7 hours"; "memento (piece of pottery)"; "if you have the energy left, food" |
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| 1658 | | Tynedale 10 Mile Jelly Road Race
10M
| | as in 2009 there will be no EODs; reduction if you 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 and sandwich afterwards |
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| 1657 | | 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"; "technical T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; "K markers" |
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| 1656 | | Ryedale 10M Run
10M
| | starting one hour earlier than previous years; "this will now be a measured 10 mile course"; "a virtually flat course starting outside Eden Camp in Old Malton and taking in the beautiful villages of Ryton, Great Habton, Amotherby and finishing in the Market Square in Malton"; "goody bag" |
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| 1655 | | Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10K
10K
| | "everyone agrees that the '10K' is one of the most enjoyable events ever staged in Middlesbrough: it brings together serious athletes, fun-runners, fundraisers and families in an atmosphere of festival and friendship"; "the course is one lap, flat and marked at each kilometer and with full road closures makes it ideal for all including those attempting a personal best"; 3K fun run as well (at 0915) |
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| 1654 | | Alice's Run
10K
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| 1653 | | Great Yorkshire Run
10K
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| 1652 | | Stainland 7
7M
| | "scenic 7 mile undulating road race starting and finishing at The Red Lion Pub"; "quality gift" |
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| 1651 | | Tholthorpe 10K
10K
| | "the course leads out of the village in the direction of Flawith, before turning towards Myton-on-Swale"; "the quiet countryside and roads continue on the way back to Tholthorpe"; "between 5 and 6 miles there are a couple of 'ups and downs' with a downhill last 200 yards to the finish on the Village Green"; although described as "couple of 'ups and downs' with a downhill last 200 yards", in the past I found it reasonably flat: see if you can find many contours on the map! |
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| 1650 | | Ulverston Charter 5K
5K
| | 1M fun run as well (at 1400) |
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| 1649 | | Kielder Challenge
26M
| | "enter the 2010 event in 2009 to receive a 6 pounds discount"; "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"; "held for the first time in 2009"; for "walkers and runners"; "starting time is between 0800 and 0900"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1648 | | Elswick Cup
5K
| | "numbers will be issued on the night"; "goody bag" |
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| 1647 | | Autumn Coast Road 5K
5K
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| 1646 | | York Millennium Bridge 5K
5K
| | "York Millennium Bridge 5K"; "from St Georges Field car park (near York Castle)"; "flat, fast and attractive"; "you need to pay to park (unless you are a York resident)"; "two races"; "the ‘Fast One’ is at 1900 whereas the ‘Slower One’ is at 1915"; "the ‘Fast One’ is for Men up to age 59 and Women up to age 49. Expecting to run Under 24 minutes"; "the ‘Slower One’ is for Women aged 50+ and Men 60+ plus other runners expecting to take longer than 24 minutes"; entries can be e-mailed if you apply after the cd; 2.5K race as well (at 1845) for runners age 11 and older
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| 1645 | | Keepmoat 5M
5M
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| 1644 | | Spofforth Gala Trail Race 10K
10K
| | "new start and finish area in historic castle grounds"; "medal and goody bag"; "enjoy the fun and treats of a traditional village gala, amusements, bar and refreshments and children's races" |
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| 1643 | | Carlisle 10K Run
10K
| | "incorporating the Stephen Unwin memorial trophy"; 1 pound discount for early entries |
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| 1642 | | Teviotdale Harriers 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; 2M fun run (at 1230) as well |
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| 1641 | | 21st Engineer Regiment 10K
10K
| | "course is mainly off road and although it doesn’t actually go through Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon, it is a 2 lap course of the surrounding area from Claro Barracks"; entry is "free if 100 pounds of sponsorship is achieved"; "BBQ is included in the entry for the 10K"; "bouncy castle"; 1M fun run (at 1500) as well |
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| 1640 | | Turning Leaves Trail Series: Cod Beck
3.5M
| | "3.5 undulating miles around the Lake for those folk just finding their running feet"; nym.ac has this map; one of the Turning Leaves Trail Series: 2 pounds discount if you enter all three races of the series |
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| 1639 | | Ray Harrison Memorial 10K Road Race
10K
| | "T-shirt"; as was the case in 2009, this race is being held in late August instead of mid-September of previous years |
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| 1638 | | Escrick 10K
10K
| | this race was full in 2009 on Aug10; "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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| 1637 | | Saltburn Sandblaster 10K
10K
| | 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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| 1636 | | Burnsall Feast Sports 10
10M
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| 1635 | | The Cinnamon Lodge Chase
6M
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| 1634 | | Ulverston Summer 10K
10K
| | 1M fun run as well (at 1920) |
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| 1633 | | Robin Hood 10K
10K
| | "through the King George playing fields behind the Robin Hood pub and restaurant"; "three loops of the fields and is mostly on tarmac footpaths with some sections on grass"; "the Robin Hood pub will be the race HQ and used for post-race presentations"; "the Jarrow Brewery are providing a 'Pie and Peas' supper to all competitors"; junior 2K fun run as well (at 1845) |
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| 1632 | | The Ripley Show Boar Chase
7K
| | this race forms part of the Ripley Show; "entries received before July 31st, 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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| 1631 | | Arncliffe Fete 4
4M
| | "along the beautiful, quiet Yorkshire Dales country lanes of the orginal 'Emmerdale'"; "traditional Dales village fete"; fell races and children's races as well |
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| 1630 | | Askern 10
10M
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| 1629 | | Darlington 10K
10K
| | unlike previous years, in 2010 there will be no entries on the day; 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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| 1628 | | Jim Dingwall Elloughton 10K
10K
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| 1627 | | Lowther Trail Run
13M
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| 1626 | | Hetton Lyons Country Park 4.9K
4.86K
| | one of the Sport in Parks Races; two laps of a 2.43K course; multi-terrain; 2.43K fun run (at 1830) as well |
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| 1625 | | Morpeth 10K
10K
| | "two lap circuit around Tranwell Woods (south west of Morpeth)"; "mug guaranteed to entries received by July 13"; collect race number on the night |
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| 1624 | | Idle Trail Race
10K
| | "scenic route on towpath, bridleway, paths and private road"; "memento"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1623 | | Big Fun Run 5K Sunderland
5K
| | CANCELLED; "the Fun Run starts with a lap of the athletics track before heading past the ski slope and down through the park and along the pathway at the Northern edge of the park"; "participants will then complete a scenic lap of the lake before heading back along the edge of the park"; "they will then head back up through the park where they will finsh the course with a lap of the athletics track" |
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| 1622 | | Jane Tomlinson's York 10K
10K
| | "the stunning York 10K course, which starts and finishes at the Racecourse, takes runners past York Minster, through the historic city centre streets and along the River Ouse, last year sold out all 5,000 places"; "Run For All has applied to increase the 2010 event to 8,000 places" |
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| 1621 | | Big Fun Run 5K Middlesbrough
5K
| | "the run takes place in the scenic Albert Park in the heart of Middlesbrough"; "route starts and finishes in the large open area towards the south of the park" |
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| 1620 | | 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 official entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
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| 1619 | | James Herriot Country Trail Run
14K
| | "moorland tracks and paths"; "traffic free"; "all off road"; "this year there will be three Team Shields: Ladies team of 4, Mens team of 4, Mixed team of 2 men and 1 lady" |
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| 1618 | | 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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| 1617 | | Harrogate Town Centre 10K
10K
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| 1616 | | Victorian 10K
10K
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| 1615 | | 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 |
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| 1614 | | The Rougemont Chase
7.4K
| | "out and back course from show ground to top of Healthwaite Hill"; "quiet road until turning off for track and paths to Rougemont Carr woods - after the wood cross fields on track to Weeton Lane crossing - then climb on track to top of hill - looking back down onto show ground, before retracing steps"; there seems to be 1.5M (for 17 yrs and under) and 1M (for 14 yrs and under) races as well |
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| 1613 | | Newlands Valley Round
6.4M
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| 1612 | | Sunderland 5K Road Race
5K
| | "traffic free course which takes place at the Silksworth Sports Complex"; "two lap course, one small loop alongside the fishing lake then a large loop around the swan's lake before entering the finish straight; "one of the fastest courses in the UK"; "pair of socks"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1611 | | Northumberland Coastal Run
14M
| | RACE FULL (1200 entries) on January 30th; online entry form became available on January 24th; "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) if it is booked during the online entry process"; "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; |
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| 1610 | | 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"; "as part of our 25th Anniversary Race all 10k runners will be entitled to complimentary Pie and Peas in the Village Hall after the Race"; in 2004, I wrote: "mainly off-road, seems to more up than down!"; 2M fun run as well (at 1330) |
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| 1609 | | West Cumbrian Run
10M
| | "10 mile road running race from Cockermouth town centre to Workington (Barker Bridge)" |
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| 1608 | | Bupa Great North 10K
10K
| | the 2nd time this race has taken place; "chips"; "medal"; "T-shirt"; Junior Great Sunderland Run (2.4K) as well |
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| 1607 | | Yorkshire Wolds Half Marathon
half marathon
| | part of the "Bishop Wilton Show and Craft Fair"; "mug"; start/finish at SE801535; "scenic and challenging course through the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds"; 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) |
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| 1606 | | Beverley 5K
5K
| | "four lap race around the centre of Beverley" |
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| 1605 | | Doncaster Town Centre Races
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| | "a fast three lap course around the town centre for 5K runners and one lap for fun runners"; "the races start at 1900 with the Johnymac Family 1M Fun Run"; "the second race is the competitive Vets race starting at 1930 and the final race will be the Open race starting at 2000" |
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| 1604 | | Laxton 10K
10K
| | venue is the Village Hall in Station Road; "collect all numbers on night."; 1M fun run as well (at 1800) |
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| 1603 | | Eccup 10 Mile
10M
| | "mainly on road but about 1 mile will be on good quality paths round the reservoir"; "mile markers"; "memento"; here is a link to info about the race; "fun run and a 2M junior road race as well" |
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| 1602 | | Kielder Forest Wild Race
15K
| | 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"; one of the Wild Races; free T-shirt if you enter at least three races and a discount if you enter all four races; use this link for online entry for the series; spot prizes; free children's fun races |
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| 1601 | | 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)" |
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| 1600 | | Lune Valley and Howgill 10 Mile
10M
| | "one of the most scenic road races in England taking in parts of the Lune Valley and passing through Howgill, Lowgill and Firbank hamlets where the undulating, virtually traffic free single lane road will test the best and most fun loving of road runners"; "mile markers"; "free food to all competitors, free after race refreshments"; "raffle" |
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| 1599 | | 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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| 1598 | | 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; discount to competitors that complete all three races of the Series; use this link to enter all three races online |
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| 1597 | | 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 |
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| 1596 | | Hyde Park 5K Race 1
5K
| | "an accurately measured traffic-free 5K course held on Woodhouse Moor"; "EODs are accepted at Race HQ Gryphon Gym (University of Leeds)"; "a commemorative bottle of Briscoe's fine ale 'Hyde Park Hospitality' will be awarded to every finisher" |
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| 1595 | | Roche Abbey Dash
unknown
| | "starts at the Wesley Centre and takes in the beautiful and historic Roche Abbey"; is this an open race? |
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| 1594 | | Sunshine Run
5K
| | "accompanied by steel band music and cheering crowds, [the runners] make their way along the course on the quayside footpath before crossing the Millennium Bridge to the finish on Baltic Square"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1593 | | Herrington Country Park 5K
5K
| | one of the Sport in Parks Races; one lap course; multi-terrain |
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| 1592 | | Tynedale 10K
10K
| | as in 2009 there will be no EODs; the race was full in 2009; "flat rural, along minor roads and tracks"; reduction if you enter both this race and the Tynedale 10M Jelly Road Race; the race HQ is at Ovingham Middle School; start line is in Ovington which is about 1M from the race HQ; finish is near river bridge in Low Prudhoe; free pie and peas in the School afterwards |
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| 1591 | | Saltwell Harriers Fell Race
5.5M
| | "1000 feet of ascent"; the start is 2 miles N of Stanhope on the B6278 (NY996416) |
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| 1590 | | 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 Peoples Theatre" (Stephenson Road aka Coast Road, NE6 5QF); "memento" |
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| 1589 | | Burn Valley Run
half marathon
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; as in 2009, this race will be on a Sunday rather than on a Saturday; "goody bag"; "run on a scenic, demanding course in Wensleydale"; "all runners are eligible for a post race tea"; in 2004, I wrote "good water and sponge stations and a good tea afterwards"; fun run as well (at 1130) |
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| 1588 | | Eccleshill Turf 10K
unknown
| | formerly known as the "Thorpe Edge Festival 10K"; "sadly there will be no race in 2010" |
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| 1587 | | Jane Tomlinson's Leeds 10K
10K
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| 1586 | | 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 official entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
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| 1585 | | Beamish Tram Challenge
10K
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| 1584 | | Humber Bridge Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "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"; "medal and T-shirt" (to be confirmed); "spot prizes"; family 2.5M fun run as well (at 0930) |
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| 1583 | | Rainton 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; limit has been "reached in the last 10 years well before the date"; off-road 2M fun run as well (at 1030) |
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| 1582 | | Galtres Fun Runs
6M
| | "medal"; 3M and 1.5M Fun Runs as well |
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| 1581 | | Gibson Grind Trail Race
14K
| | I understand that this race has been cancelled. |
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| 1580 | | Wynward Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races; handicap race |
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| 1579 | | Newburn River Run
6.5M
| | "early postal entry suggested as course limit reached in previous years"; "mainly off road", "very flat, scenic tracks crossing the Tyne at both Wylam and Newburn bridges"; "free buffet supper" |
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| 1578 | | Summer Coast Road 5K
5K
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| 1577 | | Killhope Wild Race
12K
| | venue is the Killhope Lead Mine; one of the Wild Races; free T-shirt if you enter at least three races and a discount if you enter all four races; use this link for online entry for the series; spot prizes; free children's fun races |
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| 1576 | | Kirkby Overblow Canter
10.5K
| | the organiser's web site says the RACE IS CANCELLED; "scenic multi-terrain race"; "almost entirely on undulating country footpaths, bridleways and tracks"; "may be muddy/uneven"; "goody bag"; 5K race (at 1035) and children's 1M fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 1575 | | Newton Aycliffe 10K
10K
| | "fast and flat 3-lap course on the outskirts of Newton Aycliffe"; "K-markers"; "spot prizes"; "as the start is about 800m away please allow ample time to get there"; 3K fun run as well (at 0915) |
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| 1574 | | Beltane 10K Trail Race
10K
| | "following feedback from runners and local police, we have modified this year's 10K route to be a completely traffic-free trail race, taking in some of the most scenic parts of the Tweed Valley west of Peebles"; "medal"; 3K junior race as well (at 1130) |
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| 1573 | | Three Lakes Classic 15
15M
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| 1572 | | Staveley Stampede
10M
| | 3rd 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 |
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| 1571 | | R U Taking the P..?
5K
| | men only 5K race; "all proceeds in aid of prostate and male cancers"; "the run will take place on the cycle and footpaths alongside the river and encompass crossings of Skeldergate and Millennium Bridges as well as passing through the park itself"; "if you wish to walk then that is fine!"; "we would like to emphasise that the run is open to all, fancy dress is welcome and we want everyone to enjoy themselves!" |
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| 1570 | | The Stray 5K
5K
| | venue is the grounds of St Aidan's C of E School; "a flat accurately measured course crossing Harrogate's famous stray"; "T-shirt"; 2K fun run as well (at 1030) and this incorporates the Inter Schools Cup |
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| 1569 | | Silkstone Shuffle Race 2
4.5M
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| 1568 | | Gosforth 10
10M
| | "the course starts at Wellington and finishes on the playing field, taking in Holmrook, Irton Levels, Santon Bridge and Santon"; "during the main race, a fun run takes place around Gosforth for the children and not so adventurous adults" |
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| 1567 | | Penshaw Hill Race
3M
| | "undulating off road course; "the race starts at the bottom of the Penshaw Hill with a steady climb round the back of the monument to the top of the hill"; "there is a prize awarded for the first man and the first women to reach the top of the hill"; "the course then takes a steady downhill route to the front of the monument hill"; "from this point the course runs around the base of the monument twice before the final climb to the finish at the top of the hill". |
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| 1566 | | Bradford Millennium Way Relay
76K
| | "maximum of 50 teams"; "5 legs with 2 runners per leg, i.e., 10 runners per team"; "memento and refreshments at the finish" |
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| 1565 | | Castle Howard 10K Trail Race
10K
| | 6K trail race (at 1000) and a kids dash (at 1005) as well |
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| 1564 | | Tees Valley Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "Tees Valley Half Marathon"; aka "Redcar Half Marathon"; online entry rather than postal entry is preferred: "there is an early booking discount for online entries before March"; this year, the race has switched from April to June; new route; "the start and finish is by the sea on The Stray"; "the route heads initially towards Marske, then turns back down The Stray, Esplanade and past the Boating Lake at Coatham to head to the A66"; "turning just before the Lackenby roundabout the route retraces its steps to the finish on The Stray"; "chips"; "exclusive Start Fitness high performance T-shirt, socks and messenger bag (to the value of 20 pounds) plus over 20 pounds worth of Tees Valley Leisure vouchers"; "the family fun run is located entirely within the showfield offering a safe and scenic location"
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| 1563 | | Bendrigg 10K
10K
| | "award"; 2M fun run (at 1410) and a summer fete as well |
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| 1562 | | Newham Grange Trail Race (June 10)
5K
| | originally this was to be at Acklam Grange School but it has been moved to Newham Grange; part of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races |
| |
| 1561 | | Blaydon Race
5.9M
| | RACE FULL; entries became available on February 16th |
| |
| 1560 | | Carlisle Tri 10K
10K
| | venue is the Carlisle Racecourse; "a mixture of quiet country roads which are generally flat or gently undulating"; "road surfaces are generally OK but there are rougher areas especially near some of the junctions"; "the run will finish directly in front of the Racecourse grandstand"; "the bar wil also be open for hot and cold refreshments" |
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| 1559 | | Milton 6
6M
| |
| 1558 | | Run for Scotland 5K
5K
| | "a 5K fun run around Edinburgh's Holyrood Park"; "medal, completion certificate and goody bag"; 12M walk (at 1100), 6M walk (at 1110) and 1M walk (at 1130) as well |
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| 1557 | | Harewood House Chase
10K
| | men's at 1100, women's at 1030; "scenic course mainly inside the grounds of the beautiful Harewood estate" |
| |
| 1556 | | The Mulgrave Run
14.2K
| | second time this race has taken place; this year the race is in June instead of July; "multi-terrain course"; "start and finish at the Sports Pavilion"; "two water stations at marshal point 5 (twice) and at the finish"; 1M U11 race (at 1000) and 1.75M U17 race (at 1020) as well |
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| 1555 | | Roberttown 7
7M
| | in 2008, the race was full on May23; "memento"; "mile markers" |
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| 1554 | | Allendale 8
8M
| | "T-shirt"; "scenic country public roads in an area of outstanding natural beauty"; "undulating"; "collect number on the day"; "held in conjunction with Allendale Village Fair"; children's fun run as well |
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| 1553 | | 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 starts"; 2K fun run as well (at 1300) |
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| 1552 | | Kentmere Trail Race
17K
| | "replacing the longer, tougher Garburn Trail (24K)"; "climbs out from Staveley above the Kentmere valley, before returning along the valley itself past idyllic tarns and through ancient woodland, climbing Reston Scar before the descent back into Staveley village"; "underfoot conditions are quite variable - there's a bit of everything: short sections of tarmac, grassy footpaths, stoney bridleways with some stiles to climb over near the end"; "technical T shirt"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1551 | | 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 official entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
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| 1550 | | Druridge Bay 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; "goodie bag"; 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"; use this link to get a map of the route for a previous year |
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| 1549 | | Ilkley Harriers 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"; Junior Ilkley Trail Races as well |
| |
| 1548 | | 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) |
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| 1547 | | Raby Castle 10K
10K
| | "2 lap traffic-free scenic route in the grounds of Raby Castle"; "memento"; "parking may be 15 minutes walk to start"; 5K fun run as well at 1030 |
| |
| 1546 | | Watergate 10K Trail Race
10K
| |
| 1545 | | Hemlington Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races |
| |
| 1544 | | Maltby Memorial Race
unknown
| | I need to check the postcode and length of race; is this an open race? |
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| 1543 | | Scottish Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "the Scottish Half Marathon will use most of the same route as the Edinburgh Marathon, starting in the city centre before a grandstand finish in Musselburgh Racecourse"; "the Half is planned to start earlier than the Marathon, ensuring only one set of runners on the course at any one time"; "we offer a shuttle bus service for runners back to the city centre after the race"; Edinburgh Marathon and the Hairy Haggis Team Relay as well |
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| 1542 | | Keswick Mountain Festival Trail 10K
10K
| | "a beautiful Trail Run along the side of Catbells with views of the Lake, starting and finishing at Newlands Adventure Centre"; 3K Trail Fun Run as well |
| |
| 1541 | | Askern 10K
10K
| |
| 1540 | | Clive Cookson 10K
10K
| | "fast, two lap course on road and trail"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; "collect numbers on the night"; 5K fun run as well (at 1830) |
| |
| 1539 | | Moorclose 10K
10K
| | "out and back course along the Workington to Whitehaven cycleway" |
| |
| 1538 | | Middlesbrough 5K
5K
| | in 2010, this race will take place in May rather than in March; "chips"; "medal and T-shirt (not guaranteed for EODs)"; 2K fun run as well |
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| 1537 | | Ravenscar Coastal Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "along the coastal section of the Cleveland Way threading along the coastal path south past Hayburn Wyke to Cloughton Wyke and then joining the disused railway to return to Ravenscar"; "the route uses 95% footpaths and trails"; people who are doing the race are asked to sign in when they arrive for the race; raising money for the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team |
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| 1536 | | Yorkshire 10K Run
10K
| | "medal"; "set in the beautiful surroundings of Newby Hall Estate"; "this mainly trail and off road route may not be the fastest or flattest but the feedback from runners is that it is inspiring and the atmosphere superb"; "2K fun run as well"; "two for one entry to Newby Hall and Gardens offered to all runners and their guests on the day" |
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| 1535 | | Pier to Pier Run
7.5M
| | earlier start than last year; "luxury picnic blanket"; "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 0800 and 0900 provided you prepay |
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| 1534 | | 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"; "?goody bag"; "?T-shirt" |
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| 1533 | | Meanwood Valley Trail
7.5M
| | part of the "Airedale Triple"; "in 2009, 370 entries [with a limit of 400] were received prior to the day"; "in 2007, the limit was reached 3 days before the race"; 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 |
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| 1532 | | Newham Grange Trail Race (May 13)
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races |
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| 1531 | | Les Allcorn 10K
10K
| | no SAE as you "pick up your number at the race"; "a multi-terrain event on private roads and tracks in the stunningly scenic Hulne Park"; "10 minute walk from registration to the start"; 3K junior fun run as well (at 1830); both race are 15 minutes later than in previous years |
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| 1530 | | Holywood Stroll 5
5M
| | "flat, fast course on quiet rural roads" |
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| 1529 | | Bowderdale Wild Race
18K
| | 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; one of the Wild Races; free T-shirt if you enter at least three races and a discount if you enter all four races; use this link for online entry for the series; spot prizes; free children's fun races |
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| 1528 | | Hollybush 10K
10K
| | "starting from the Galashiels Academy" |
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| 1527 | | Knaresborough Fun Run
10K
| | 2.5M fun run as well (at 1030) |
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| 1526 | | Leeds Half Marathon
half marathon
| | medal, T-shirt; mile markers; in 2009 there were junior races as well |
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| 1525 | | Ripon 10M
10M
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; "scenic multi terrain course"; this race starts at 1030 (rather than 1100 of years prior to 2009); "collect race number on the day"; "no fun run this year" |
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link to the results
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| 1524 | | Gordon Smith Memorial Relays
see comments
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| 1523 | | 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 official entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
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| 1522 | | Rothwell 10K
10K
| | race full in 2008 on Mar11, in 2007 before Mar24 and in 2006 by first week in April; earlier start time (0930) than in previous years (1000); "new flat and fast course" for 2010 |
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| 1521 | | Tees Barrage 10K
10K
| | in 2009, the race was full on Apr29; "early entry advised" as entering closes when the limit is reached (as happened in 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006); T-shirt |
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| 1520 | | Great Edinburgh Run
10K
| | "the course includes famous landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, The Scott Monument, The Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace" |
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| 1519 | | Keswick Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "around Derwentwater with a loop into the Newlands valley"; in previous years there have been 1.5K and 3.2K fun runs as well |
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| 1518 | | Kirkbymoorside 10K
10K
| | as in 2009, there will be no EODs; "mug"; "a fast and undulating course starting in Kirkbymoorside and running through the beautiful villages of Gillamoor and Fadmoor"; "ending with a superb finish into Kirkbymoorside town centre; |
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| 1517 | | Dallam Dash 10K
10K
| |
| 1516 | | CHIN-UP Beach Run
10K
| | "a beach run from Seahouses to Bamburgh and back"; "the underfoot conditions will be mostly very firm damp sand, but in a couple of places you will be directed away from the water’s edge in order to cross some flat slabs of rock, where they are dry and not slippery with seaweed or algae" |
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| 1515 | | Bluebell Trail 10
10.3M
| | "race numbers to be collected on the day"; as 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"; "voted 36th out of top 50 best races for 2006 by readers of Runners World Magazine" |
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| 1514 | | Guisborough Forest Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races; venue is the Pinchinthorpe Visitors Centre |
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| 1513 | | Blyth Valley 10K
10K
| | aka "Spirit of the Staithes 10K"; "no SAE is required"; "EODs taken at 'The Quay' pub"; start is 0.75M from Blyth Sports Centre; "on public footpath and cycle ways from Blyth Quayside to Seaton Sluice and return"; "fast, flat"; "memento to all finishers" |
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| 1512 | | Gibside Fun Run
5M
| | "a fun run at Gibside (Rowlands Gill) to help raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign"; "runners/walkers start between 10am and 12 noon with runners being set off every 15 minutes"; "up to 1000 runners"; "T-shirt"; "you will be able to register on the day itself but, unfortunately, you won't be eligible for a T-shirt" |
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| 1511 | | Fountains 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; "run over a mixed terrain course including road, trail and moor"; "undulating"; "on the short section that crosses the moor (either side of the 2M mark) it has been known to become very boggy if the weather has been wet"; when I last did it, I found the off-road bit to be about 2K long and there was a 0.5M killer hill at the end; "spot prizes and free post-race refreshments" |
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| 1510 | | Virgin London Marathon
marathon
| |
| 1509 | | Hawkshead Trail Race
15K
| | RACE FULL on Mar15; 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"; "technical T-shirt"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1508 | | Spring Coast Road 5K
5K
| |
| 1507 | | 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" |
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| 1506 | | Sunday St. George's Day 10K
10K
| | as in 2009, there is a race on both Saturday and Sunday; "beautiful undulating run along England's most beautiful valley"; "T-shirt"; "M markers"; "no showers, but beck and waterfall nearby!"; 3K fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 1505 | | Pennine 10K
10K
| | postponed from January 3rd to April 18th; race is FULL; use this link to get more details |
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| 1504 | | Wallsend Rising Sun Multi-Terrain Run
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"; Youths 2K Fun Run (at 1000) as well |
| |
| 1503 | | Saturday St. George's Day 10K
10K
| | as in 2009, there is a race on both Saturday and Sunday; "beautiful undulating run along England's most beautiful valley"; "T-shirt"; "M markers"; "no showers, but beck and waterfall nearby!"; 3K fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 1502 | | Preston Park Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Forest Trail Races |
| |
| 1501 | | Gala Harriers 10K
10K
| | "the course is relatively flat and PBs are generally attainable (if you’ve done the training)"; "numbers will not be posted out, but can be collected on race day"; 3K fun run as well (at 1000) |
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| 1500 | | 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) |
| |
| 1499 | | Guiseley Gallop
10K
| | part of the "Airedale Triple"; "tracks, paths, Leeds-Liverpool canal towpath, road"; "past Emmerdale's Woolpack in Esholt"; use this link to get photos of the route; bottle of beer; because of the varied terrain, it was one of my favourite 10Ks when I was in the North East |
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| 1498 | | Helmsley 10K
10K
| | inaugural running of this race; "variety of surfaces" |
| |
| 1497 | | North Tyneside 10K
10K
| | from The Parks Sports Centre NS to NS Fish Quay, Tynemouth Castle, St Mary's Lighthouse; "bag, T-shirt"; "entries on the day, subject to limit of 2000 entrants closes at 0900 prompt"; however, my view is that the race may fill before the cd |
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| 1496 | | Belhaven Best Dunbar Boundary Race 10K
10K
| | the race was full in 2007 on Mar30 and before cd in 2005; "this year's race will have a new route"; "this new route will reduce the need for road crossings and drastically reduce the time spent in built up areas"; "the race starts at the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre"; usually you get a free bottle of beer |
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| 1495 | | Silkstone Shuffle Race 1
4.5M
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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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| 1494 | | Brantingham Hill Race
7.3M
| |
| 1493 | | Mermaid 10K
10K
| |
| 1492 | | Elswick Good Friday Road Races
see comments
| | please let me know if you see any information about this race |
| |
| 1491 | | Arkendale 10K
10K
| | the race was full in 2009 on Feb23 and in 2008 it was full by cd; "a scenic run consisting of gently undulating rural roads and trails"; "starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Arkendale, North Yorkshire"; "spot prizes"; "memento"; free kids dash (at 1105) as well |
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| 1490 | | Baildon Boundary Way
half marathon
| | RACE FOR RUNNERS IS NOW FULL (Dec30); the race (for runners) became full in 2009 on Jan10, in 2008 on Jan13, in 2007 on Jan05 and in 2006 on Jan12; part of the "Airedale Triple"; "sweatshirt"; 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; "bar and food available" |
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| 1489 | | Great Grizedale Forest Trail Race
10M
| | "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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| 1488 | | Hamsterley Forest Wild Race
12K
| | one of the Wild Races; free T-shirt if you enter at least three races and a discount if you enter all four races; use this link for online entry for the series; spot prizes; free children's fun races |
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| 1487 | | Hartlepool Marina 5
5M
| |
| 1486 | | Wakefield Hospice City 10K
10K
| | "chips"; "this year we are introducing a brand new traffic free course to improve runner safety and aid traffic management in Wakefield city centre"; "it will be an out and back route from Thornes Park"; "T-shirt"; "clocks will move forward one hour on day of race"; wheelchair race (at 0930 approx) as well; 1K and 3K runs as well |
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| 1485 | | Coniston 14 Plus
16.7M
| | note from the race organisers: Damage to the bridge between Water Yeat and Nibthwaite during the floods in November has meant we have had to lengthen the course to make the circuit of Coniston Water. The race will continue beyond Water Yeat to Lowick, cross the bridge and turn back towards Nibthwaite. This will make the total distance 16.7 miles. There will be an extra water station at Nibthwaite. This year's race will be called "The Coniston 14 Plus".; the race was full in 2008 on Jan18, in 2007 before Jan28 and in 2005 on Feb03; "hilly route follows the 13.875 miles of road that circles Coniston water"; "stunning views of the surrounding mountains" |
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| 1484 | | Epilepsy Action Bradford 10K
10K
| | start/finish in Centenary Square; "flat, fast course"; "course closed to traffic"; "chip timing"; "K markers"; "T-shirt" |
| |
| 1483 | | Lightwater Valley Challenge
10K
| | "multi-terrain race that takes you through the Lightwater Valley Theme Park and into the surrounding countryside"; "it follows gravel paths with 1M off-road running"; "overall the race is undulating"; "mile markers"; "medal"; 3K fun run as well (at 1000) within the grounds of the Theme Park |
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| 1482 | | Cartmel Ultimate Trails Race
see comments
| | "T-shirt"; "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"; the events are 8K, 12K and 16K long; the 16K route has "sections of knee deep mud"; "discounted entry for the first 100 online entrants"; there is a 1.5K run and a fun run for children under 12 as well |
| |
| 1481 | | Spen 20
20M
| | "two loop race from Princess Mary Athletics Stadium" |
| |
| 1480 | | Barnardo's Big 5km Fun Run
5K
| | "traffic-free"; venue is the South Leeds Stadium; "short kids run before the main event, for the under 10s" |
| |
| 1479 | | Dentdale Run
14.2153M
| | "free refreshments for runners" |
| |
| 1478 | | Haweswater Half Marathon
half marathon
| | www.ukresults.net reports RACE FULL on Feb08; "New Balance voucher and memento"; "out and back course from Bampton village passes along shores of Haweswater in a remote and dramatic mountain valley"; "hilly course offers an exhilarating run"; there is a Junior Haweswater Run as well - this is 1.6M long and takes place at 1145 |
| |
| 1477 | | Norton 9
9M
| | "scenic, rural"; "T-shirt"; 5K fun run (at 1015) as well |
| |
| 1476 | | KB5
5M
| | "the annual Edinburgh University 'KB' 5 Mile Road Race takes place round the scenic streets of South Edinburgh"; "the 1 lap course is fairly undulating and is always popular with local club runners"; "registration, number collection and entries on the day will be in KB House, at King's Buildings (West Mains Road), from 1130 until 1240" |
| |
| 1475 | | Huddersfield 10K
10K
| | RACE FULL on Feb10; "T-shirt"; "scenic, undulating one lap course with fast finish"; however, my opinion (from when I did it in 2003 and 2004) is that it is hilly rather than undulating but I did enjoy the fast downhill finish |
| |
| 1474 | | Netherhall 10
10M
| | "free post race refreshments"; "collect race numbers on day" |
| |
| 1473 | | Snake Lane 10
10M
| | on Oct19 www.ukresults.net reports the RACE IS FULL (after 21 days); "the race was full in 31 days (on Nov02) in 2009, in 47 days (on Nov18) in 2008 and in 56 days (Nov22) in 2007; "flat, rural"; "it starts on Garths End in Pocklington and finishes in the Market Place and runs through Meltonby, Bishop Wilton, Bolton and Yapham Mill before returning to Pockington"; "memento" |
| |
| 1472 | | Old Monks 6
6M
| | the new date of the Monks 6 is Feb21, the race having been postponed on Jan03 because of ice covering the route; like 2006-2009, the race is "starting from Hart Village Hall (rather than High Hesleden)"; "undulating course through woods and fields, on public footpaths and bridleways" |
| |
| 1471 | | Woodlawn Boxing Day Pudding Run
3.5M
| | because of the bad weather on Dec26, this race has been postponed to Feb21; www.nspoly.co.uk/NSP_News.html has details of what to do if you have already entered but cannot make the new date; "entry forms for the new date will begin to be available/circulated on Monday (Jan11)"; starts on the Links at the War Memorial opposite Spanish City |
| |
| 1470 | | Ann Johnson Absent Friends Trail Run
5M
| | "at Cowpen Bewley Country Park"; "T-shirt" |
| |
| 1469 | | Liversedge Half Marathon
half marathon
| | RACE FULL on Jan05; the race was full in 2009 on Jan15, in 2008 on Jan15 and in 2007 on Jan24; "mile markers"; "long sleeved T-shirt" |
| |
| 1468 | | Durham 5KM Charity Run
5K
| | race starts earlier than in previous years (1000); "race numbers will be handed out on the day"; in 2009, it was cancelled because of bad weather; in 2008, "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" |
| |
| 1467 | | Newcastle Valentines 10K Love Run
10K
| | "chips"; "to be guaranteed a chip you must register"; "entries on the day will not be guaranteed a chip"; 5K untimed family fun run as well |
| |
| 1466 | | Dewsbury 10K
10K
| | on January 23rd, the closing date was extended to January 30th; "T-shirt"; like 2008 and 2009, in 2010 this race will start at 0900 (instead of 0930 of previous years); 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 |
| |
| 1465 | | Helping Haiti Fun Run
5K
| | "enjoy a scenic course around the Valley Gardens"; "run, jog or walk 5K or 1M"; "race numbers will be issued in Windsor House, Cornwall Road" |
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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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| 1464 | | St Wilfrid's Muddy Boots 10K
10K
| | www.riponrunners.co.uk says that the closing date for entries extended by one week: does that mean the CD is now January 31st? "multi-terrain"; "over undulating farmland and through picturesque countryside "; "includes road, footpaths and trails"; "wear suitable footwear"; "medal"; fun run (around the school field) as well (at 1100) |
| |
| 1463 | | Loftus Poultry Run
8M
| | this race did not take place on Dec20 because of bad weather; www.ukresults.net says it WILL NOW BE HELD ON JANUARY 31ST: Issued race numbers remain valid so don't throw them away!; the race organisers's web site says that "any new entries will be taken on the original form"; "multi-terrain winter event with three challenging ascents"; "long sleeved Christmas T-shirt"; often there are two sections that are muddy |
| |
| 1462 | | 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 |
| |
| 1461 | | Brass Monkey Run
half marathon
| | entry form was released on the KH web site on Sunday October 18th; on Tuesday just before 12 noon the organisers altered their web site to say the race is FULL; "encashment of cheque gives confirmation of entry"; for the last two years, the race has become full within 3 days of the release of the entry form; there is a race limit of 1800; "chips will be issued on the day" |
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| 1460 | | Durham Cathedral Cross Country Relays
see comments
| | CANCELLED; "for teams of 3, each runner completing 2 laps of a fast, flat, grass course of approximately 1500m"; "no unattached teams"; races take place at the following times: vet men is at 1015, senior women and vet women is at 1055 and senior men is at 1135; venue is the Cricket Pavilion (Green Lane) |
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| 1459 | | Stainland Cross-Country
4.75M
| | "short but muddy"; I can't find any information about this year's race; is this race taking place? |
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| 1458 | | Great Winter Run
5K
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| 1457 | | Run for Bob
8M
| | the www.nspoly.co.uk site says that "due to the icy condition of the route Sunday's Run for Bob has been POSTPONED, we hope to run it at a later date"; 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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| 1456 | | Morpeth 11K
11K
| | RACE CANCELLED because of bad weather; "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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| 1455 | | Resolution Run
10K
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