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: Thu 16 Jan at 17:17:04 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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| 2188 | 2011 Dec 27
Tue 1215
| Jolly Holly Jog 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-103031 | | online entry seems to be preferred; starts one hour later than in previous years; "race limit 700"; although the cd is Dec22, the race was full in 2010 on Dec24, in 2009 on Nov30, and in 2008 on Dec01; "entries received before Dec15 will be posted - later entries need to go to the Race HQ on the day"; "this year the Race HQ with limited parking is the Ripon Rugby Club (Mallorie Park Drive, HG4 2QD)"; "parking is also available at Ripon Cricket Club (HG4 2QH); "the start of the race is five minutes brisk walk from the car park"; one-lap scenic multi-terrain course"; "trail shoes are recommended"; "the race follows the revised course introduced recently"; "it is an undulating route mainly on footpaths through parkland - the race starts on Hell Wath Nature Reserve, goes up Whitcliffe Lane onto public footpaths through Mackershaw Woods and Studley Roger Deer Park - it returns to Hell Wath Nature Reserve over Rose Bridge and past Hell Wath Cottage"; 1.5M off-road fun run (at 1100) as well |
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| 2187 | 2011 Dec 27
Tue 1100
| Hot Toddy
5.8M
| UKA_2011-103170 | | "all numbers to be collected on the day"; "start/finish in Todmorden’s town centre conservation area next to canal"; "see the delights of Todmorden from the tarmac! - after 5.8 hilly and scenic miles you'll be ready for a steaming cup of our unique hot toddy - brewed in secret to a recipe that our Uncle Barry guards jealously"; 1M off-road fun run as well (at 1030) |
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| 2186 | 2011 Dec 26
Mon 1100
| Braithwell Turkey Trot
10K
| UKA_2011-103142 | | venue is the Butchers Arms; what's the length of this race? I've seen 4.2M, 5M and 10K; how accurate is this map? if you have any information about this race, please e-mail me |
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| 2185 | 2011 Dec 26
Mon 1100
| Chevin Chase
7M
| UKA_2011-102826 | | RACE FULL; the race was full in 2011 before Nov29, in 2010 on Nov27, in 2009 on Nov26 and in 2008 on Nov27; "a seven mile run over Otley Chevin, starting and finishing in Guiseley"; "multi-terrain" |
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| 2184 | 2011 Dec 26
Mon 1100
| East Hull Boxing Day 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-103261 | | "collect race number at Registration on the day"; "the course is Saltshouse Road, Holderness Road, Ganstead-Swine-Old Railway, Sutton, Howdale Road, Dunvegan Road and Saltshouse Road"; "technical T-shirt" |
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| 2183 | 2011 Dec 26
Mon 1100
| Pica Boxing Day Race
4.7M
| | "4.7M road loop from the Wilson Park open cast mine, west of the old Greyhound Inn pub at Pica"; "the route passes through Gilgarran en-route"; "free entry"; "bring a prize, get a prize" |
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| 2182 | 2011 Dec 26
Mon 1100
| 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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| 2181 | 2011 Dec 26
Mon 1130
| Ward Green Six
6M
| UKA_2011-102914 | | "changing, showers and start at Genn Lane Community Centre"; "two lap course"; "presentation and bar in Ward Green WMC"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2180 | 2011 Dec 26
Mon 1030
| Woodlawn Boxing Day Pudding Run
3.5M
| | "race entry fees are payable on the day"; here is a link to a document giving further information about the Run; at the end of the document, you are requested to e-mail the organisers with your details if you are thinking of entering; "car parking available at Bournemouth Gardens"; "starts and finishes on the Links at the War Memorial opposite Spanish City"; "certificate and Christmas Pudding"; "having had to postpone and cancel the last two Runs because of the weather we are determined to have one this year and have a frost plan - if the forecast indicates icy footpaths might be a problem, the Run will take place on the beach (we have checked the tide times) - the Run will be harder but shorter and, sadly, unsuitable for wheelchairs - however if the police and forecasters advise against travelling then we will understand and expect runners to use common sense" |
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| 2179 | 2011 Dec 18
Sun 1030
| The Travellers 6
6M
| UKA_2011-103015 | | venue is Denby Dale Pie Hall; "numbers issued for the 2010 race (which was cancelled due to snow) are valid this year - see our web site for a list of the 2010 entries which have been carried over"; "limit of 300 runners - so enter early to avoid disappointment"; "entries accepted on the day from 0930 only if race limit is not reached - see our web site for updates on whether the limit has been reached"; "challenging, rural course"; "free sandwiches" |
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| 2178 | 2011 Dec 18
Sun 1100
| Santa's Special
4.5M
| UKA_2011-102993 | | "venue is the Millmoor Juniors Football Club, Grange Park, Droppingwell Road"; "registration is from 1000"; if you have any other information about this race, please e-mail me |
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| 2177 | 2011 Dec 18
Sun 1100
| Loftus Poultry Run
8M
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| 2176 | 2011 Dec 18
Sun 1100
| Wooler Festive Fun Run
5K
| | the venue is Wooler Golf course which is near to Doddington which is about 3M from Wooler; "signposted from Doddington village (B6525)"; "off road measured course"; "serious runners, fun runners and walkers welcome"; "mince pies, mulled punch and spot prizes included"; "raffle" |
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| 2175 | 2011 Dec 17
Sat 1230
| Saltwell 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102766 | | "the oldest road race in Britain"; "the Saltwell Road Race has been run every year since 1911, excluding the war years" and so this year they are celebrating 100 years; "registration will be in Saltwell Park"; "please collect your race number at registration"; "race numbers will not be posted out"; "starts at the South end of East Park Road with the finish in Saltwell Park"; "traffic free"; "engraved glass and a whisky miniature"; "you can enjoy a post race swim and sauna for 1 pound on production of your race number at Gateshead Leisure Centre - this offer is valid on race day only"; u13 1.5M (at 1130), u15 1.5M (at 1145) and u17 3M (at 1200) races as well |
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| 2174 | 2011 Dec 11
Sun 1200
| Sun Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | 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 1100) |
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| 2173 | 2011 Dec 11
Sun 1000
| Epilepsy Action Reindeer Stampede
5K
| | "5K festive fun run starting/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"; "reindeer antlers can be purchased at 2.50 pounds each and will be available for collection on the day"; "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"; children’s fun run as well |
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| 2172 | 2011 Dec 10
Sat 1200
| Sat Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | 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 1100) |
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| 2171 | 2011 Dec 04
Sun 1130
| Blyth Sands Race
5M
| UKA_2011-103064 | | "later start time owing to tide conditions"; "5 miles (approx) handicap race along the sands from Blyth Harbour to Seaton Sluice Harbour 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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| 2170 | 2011 Dec 04
Sun 1030
| RNLI Reindeer Run
10K, 5K
| | "the RNLI Reindeer Run promises to be a feast of festive fun for all the family; "there's a 10K (age 16+) and a 5K (age 10+) race through the beautiful private parkland of Bramham Park, and a 2.5K Santa Saunter walk that's open to all ages (under 5's go free)"; "all entrants will receive FREE reindeer antlers to run/walk in, and there will be lots of Christmas fun on the day for everyone involved, including refreshments, games and Christmas competitions"; "this year, all runners will get a FREE exclusive RNLI Reindeer Run T-shirt when they check in on the day, as well as an RNLI Reindeer Run medal on crossing the line"; there are also RNLI Reindeer Runs elsewhere in the UK |
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| 2169 | 2011 Dec 04
Sun 0930
| Edinburgh Christmas Run
5K
| | the 5K run starts and finishes in Inverleith Park; here is the map used for 2010; here are also a 6M walk (at 1100), and Golden Tinsel Mile Walks walking 1M, 2M or 3M (at 1130); following Santa's arrival in Inverleith Park at 1230, there is a Santa Toddle (at approx. 1300) |
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| 2168 | 2011 Dec 04
Sun 0930
| Percy Pud 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102888 | | RACE FULL; "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"; I do not know how accurate the map is; "chip timing"; "spot prizes"; "Christmas pudding" |
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| 2167 | 2011 Dec 04
Sun 1100
| Ulverston Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102536 | | "memento"; I do not now how accurate the map is; 1M fun run as well (at 1105) |
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| 2166 | 2011 Dec 03
Sat 1400
| Norman Woodcock Memorial
5M
| UKA_2011-102715 | | on Nov29, the Elswick Harriers web site got updated to say that "postal entries are now closed - if you wish to enter online, you can do so until Friday - entries on the day up till 1330"; fast, flat course of three laps of the ambulance track inside the racecourse, entirely on road"; "the Race H/Q is opposite the Border Minstrel Public House in High Gosforth Park" |
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| 2165 | 2011 Nov 27
Sun 1100
| Chillingham Castle 10K
10K
| | "starting and finishing at the castle, the flat route leaves the grounds and progresses along quiet country roads"; "the castle has kindly agreed to open to competitors and families on the day - the castle tea room will also be open to purchase refreshments"; 10K walk and a junior 2M run (both at 1030) as well |
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| 2164 | 2011 Nov 26
Sat 1030
| Ilkley 5 Mile Race
5M
| UKA_2011-102979 | | "online entry coming soon"; "collect your race number on the day"; "scenic course to the North of Ilkley"; "mostly road, short section of bridleway" |
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| 2163 | 2011 Nov 26
Sat 1330
| Ravenstonedale 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-103059 | | "numbers strictly limited to 200"; "amazing prize list with the usual spot prize of incredible value for the main race, SOUP and a roll also!"; "if conditions make the race unviable there will be a challenge event over mixed terrain, there will be no refunds"; fun run at 1200 with great spot prizes! |
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| 2162 | 2011 Nov 26
Sat 1030
| Silkstone Shuffle Race 4
4.5M
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| 2161 | 2011 Nov 20
Sun 1030
| Barnsley 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102954 | | "a potential road pb course starting in Royston Park and finishing at Royston Leisure Centre"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt"; 1M fun run as well (at 0945) |
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| 2160 | 2011 Nov 20
Sun -------
| Leeds Abbey Dash
10K
| UKA_2011-102925 | | "fast and flat, perfect for both beginners and seasoned runners striving for a personal best"; "music and entertainment along the route"; "T-shirt"; unsure about 2011 but in previous years chip timing has been used; this year there will also be a "Junior Race ahead of the main race, with 300 youngsters setting off from the Start Line on the Headrow - they will complete a 2K course, finishing in front of the Town Hall" |
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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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| 2159 | 2011 Nov 20
Sun 1100
| Lightwater Valley Challenge
10K
| UKA_2011-102320 | | "limited entries on the day - these will not be timed and will not count for trophies"; "multi-terrain race that takes you through the Lightwater Valley Theme Park and into the surrounding countryside"; "it follows gravel paths with 1M of road running"; "overall the race is undulating"; "mile markers"; "medal"; 3K fun run (at 1000) and under 9s field run (at 1115) as well |
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| 2158 | 2011 Nov 20
Sun 1100
| Thirsk 10
10M
| UKA_2011-102585 | | on October 27th, www.ukresults.net reports RACE CANCELLED - "due to poor entry numbers"; "incorporating the North Yorkshire County Championships"; online entries preferred; "chip timing"; "T-shirt"; wheelchairs race (at 1050) and 2M fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 2157 | 2011 Nov 20
Sun 1000
| West Cumbrian Run
20K, 10K
| | The West Cumbrian Run's web site says the RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED; there are 20K and 10K events; the 20K route is two laps of the 10K route; "online entries close at midnight on November 10th"; venue is the Workington Cricket Ground; "here is a link to the proposed route"; "chip timing"; "medal, T-shirt, goody bag" |
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| 2156 | 2011 Nov 19
Sat 1230
| Brampton to Carlisle Road Race
10M
| UKA_2011-102627 | | parking at the Sands Centre car park is 3.60 pounds for 4 hours or 4.50 pounds for 6 hours; buses from C to B are from 1000 to 1045 (and it costs 4 pounds on the day); 10% discount for block entries of 10 or more runners from athletic clubs; "chip timing"; "collect chips on the day"; mainly flat course with a downhill finish; "T-shirt to all finishers" |
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| 2155 | 2011 Nov 16
Wed 1230
| Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 1
5K
| UKA_2011-103080 | | one of four lunchtime races taking place on November 16th, December 14th, January 18th and February 22nd; "a 5K race around Saltwell Park, Gateshead's award winning Victorian park"; "for each race a handicap system provides the opportunity for success at all levels from the international to the jogger"; "entries on the day must arrive early" |
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| 2154 | 2011 Nov 13
Sun 1030
| Ilkley Lido Relays
2.9M
| UKA_2011-103016 | | "online entry coming soon"; "teams of three runners, prize classes: M/F U20, Senior, V40+, V50+ for prizes (other combinations welcome but no prizes)"; "prize for fastest M/F leg"; "the race is centred around the famous Ilkley Lido, and changeovers will take place within the grounds"; "the route is 2.9M - 1M flat, 1M climb then a fast descent to the change-over"; "the route runs anticlockwise so all turns are left hand turns" |
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| 2153 | 2011 Nov 13
Sun 1102
| The Dalby Dash
10K
| UKA_2011-102071 | | the inaugural race was held in 2010; it may be 1M from the car park to the start; "assemble outside the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre at 1050"; "from the Visitor Centre, the first 1.5M is a challenging uphill climb on a private tarmac road along House Dale and then at the top of the hill we turn right as the track levels off - the first runners to this summit get the King (and Queen) of the Hill prize! - the surface continues as a compacted stone trail (uneven!) - the track turns right - now begins the fast and furious decent as we head down Heck Dale - at the bottom, a right turn takes you along Dalby Beck and down the trail back to Low Dalby and the finish"; "prize"; "cafe" |
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| 2152 | 2011 Nov 13
Sun 1100
| Town Moor Memorial 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102369 | | "traffic free course on footpaths around the Town Moor with the start and finish in Exhibition Park"; junior races and 'mini-minor' fun run as well (from 0950) |
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| 2151 | 2011 Nov 12
Sat -------
| Braid Hills Cross Country
6M, 3M
| | "very popular with local club runners and a regular in the calendar for much of our alumni membership and our peers at universities countrywide"; "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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| 2150 | 2011 Nov 06
Sun 1000
| Gibside Fruit Bowl Trail Race
6M
| UKA_2011-102086 | | RACE NOW FULL; "enter early as it's usually oversubscribed"; the race was full in 2011 on October 19th and in 2009 on October 6th; "not flat" [sic]; "on good tracks and paths and estate roads"; "very scenic, passing all the estate's landmarks including the monument, octagonal pond and Gibside Hall"; "goody bag" |
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| 2149 | 2011 Nov 06
Sun -------
| Ullswater Trail Race
13K
| | "a beautiful half hour cruise aboard the Ullswater Steamer 'Raven', whilst being serenaded by singer/songwriter Pete Lashley, brings you to the start in the hamlet of Howtown"; "the course along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways follows the lake shore, giving panoramic views of Hellvelyn and the surrounding peaks"; "much of the course passes through ancient woodland, which will be at it's autumnal best"; "underfoot conditions can be tricky at times, especially if wet"; "the trail is quite rocky in places and great care is needed if running fast"; as well as three 13K events (starting at different times) there are three fun trails for children under 8, under 10 and under 12 |
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| 2148 | 2011 Nov 06
Sun 1200
| Derwentwater 10
10M
| UKA_2011-102567 | | "no booking fee for online entries "; "race numbers to be collected on the day"; "race HQ is Keswick School"; "start is in the Market Place (800 yards from School)"; "chip timing"; "spectacular 10 mile clockwise circuit around Derwentwater" |
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| 2147 | 2011 Nov 06
Sun 1100
| Maltby Road Race
7M
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| 2146 | 2011 Nov 06
Sun 1030
| Guy Fawkes 10
10M
| UKA_2011-102911 | | "an extra loop has been added onto the course near Tang to allow for the shorter run through the village and Ripley Estate" |
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| 2145 | 2011 Nov 05
Sat -------
| Helvellyn Trail Races
15K, 10K
| | there are two 15K events and a 10K event; there are also fun trails for children under 12 |
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| 2144 | 2011 Nov 03
Thu -------
| Canal Race
see comments
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| 2143 | 2011 Oct 30
Sun -------
| BHF Winter Warmer
10K, 5K
| | "we ask all joggers to raise as much sponsorship money as possible and have a suggested minimum target of 20 pounds per person"; "the 10K starts at 1100 after mass warm up at 1050"; "the 5K starts at 1120 after mass warm up at 1110"; "you can run, jog or walk either route which is entirely traffic free"; "the 5K route is a spectacular loop of Arthur's seat at Holyrood Park with spectacular views of the city of Edinburgh and beyond"; "the 10K route is a challenging double loop of the park, hill training a must!"; "medal"; "hot refreshments and spectator cheering areas available onsite for family and friends" |
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| 2142 | 2011 Oct 30
Sun 1100
| Haltemprice 10K
10K
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| 2141 | 2011 Oct 30
Sun 0930
| Holmfirth 15
15M
| UKA_2011-102180 | | "the course consists of two anti-clockwise laps of the circuit shown on the course map, with a 0.75M loop at the start and on completion of the second lap to the finish in the school grounds - there are two gradual uphill sections of approximately 1M in length coming out of Honley on the A6024 and out of Holmfirth on the A635"; "drinks stations will be placed at approximately 4M, 8M and 11M"; "souvenir" |
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| 2140 | 2011 Oct 30
Sun 1100
| Jedburgh Half Marathon and 10K
half marathon, 10K
| "under UK Athletic Rules and Scottish athletics Permit " | | there are Half Marathon and 10K events both starting at 1100; the organisers encourage runners to use online entry; "reduced entry fee if entry is made at a Run 4 It shop in Edinburgh"; "chips"; "goody bag with a commemorative medal"; "spot prizes"; T-shirt is extra; wheelchair race as well (at 1030); after doing the Half in 2003, I wrote "mainly flat, some uninteresting long straight roads" but it's where I got my PB |
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| 2139 | 2011 Oct 30
Sun 0930
| Newcastle Town Moor Marathon
marathon
| UKA_2011-101826 | | 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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| 2138 | 2011 Oct 30
Sun 1000
| Yorkshire Coast 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102869 | | "a traffic free, flat course"; "the race will once again start from the newly refurbished Spa Complex"; "it then continues onto South Bay foreshore, Sandside, Marine Drive and around the Castle Headland - continue to the Peasholm Gap roundabout and then through Northstead Manor Gardens, through the fantastic new open air theatre and out onto the North Bay promenade - the turn point is just after the Sea Life Centre - proceed back along North Bay promenade to the Spa Complex"; "chips (from start to finish)"; "to encourage teams to enter, we have the created the Workplace Team Challenge and the Emergency Services Team Challenge"; 2.5K fun run (at 1130) as well; "to encourage youngsters, we have created the Schools Challenge" |
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| 2137 | 2011 Oct 30
Sun 1000
| Sheffield Endcliffe Park 10K
10K
| "under UKA rules" | | "closing date for online entries is Oct15"; "numbers and race timing chips will be picked up from the registration desk"; "T-shirt and race pack"; "spot prizes"; |
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| 2136 | 2011 Oct 29
Sat 0830
| The 2011 Trail-athon
26.2K
| race permit applied for | | a web page at esrunning.co.uk says "EVENT CANCELLED - full refunds to be applied to those that have already entered the race"; "if a half marathon is too short and a marathon is too long, then why not try 26.2K instead of 26.2M?" "an approximate 26.2K (16.2M) off-road run, using Rother Valley Country Park and the Trans Pennine Trail"; "the start/finish line is in the Rother Valley Country Park"; "race limit of 100"; "spot prizes"; "medal, goody bag" |
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| 2135 | 2011 Oct 26
Wed 1100
| Border Reivers Half Marathon
half marathon
| | like 2010, the 2011 race is being held on a Wednesday rather than on a Thursday; "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"; id (e.g., passport or driving licence) is required; "photography is restricted to the start/finish line"; if entering on the day, "please notify the organisers of intended numbers in advance" |
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| 2134 | 2011 Oct 23
Sun 1030
| Bradley Woodland Challenge
10K
| UKA_2011-102758 | | online closing date is Oct08; "a brand new location this year: we start and finish at Bradley Woods Scout Camp near Brighouse, a beautiful location with excellent on-site facilities"; "a bigger race with space for twice the number of runners"; "there’s a change of scenery: this year we won’t just give you woodland, you’ll be running alongside canals, through some of West Yorkshire’s industrial heritage, sweating along scenic trails and even getting across the M62 (don’t worry there’s a bridge)"; "chip and race number to be collected on the day"; "spot prizes"; "goody bag"; "T-shirt"; 1M fun run (at 0930) as well; although the Scout Camp has a postcode of HD6 3TU, a postcode of HD6 3TT seems to work better |
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| 2133 | 2011 Oct 23
Sun 1100
| Big Fun Run 5K Edinburgh
5K
| | in 2011 the race switches from July to October; "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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| 2132 | 2011 Oct 23
Sun 1100
| Pickering and Moors 10K Run
10K
| UKA_2011-102660 | | 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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| 2131 | 2011 Oct 23
Sun 1100
| Wistow 10
10M
| UKA_2011-102356 | | online entry closes at 12noon on Oct19; "the race route starts at the village of Wistow and follows a flat figure of eight course"; "narrow lanes"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2130 | 2011 Oct 22
Sat 1100
| Rother Valley Trail Run
6M
| UKA_2011-102534 | | "a challenging and scenic run within the park, taking in the trails through the woods, nature reserve and around the lakes"; "please note that there are usually delays getting into the park so arrive early" |
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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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| 2129 | 2011 Oct 16
Sun 1200
| Rod's Run 10K Multi-Terrain Race
10K
| UKA_2011-102972 | | "registration will be at Spittal Bowling Club, Sea Road, Spittal, TD15 1RN between 1015 and 1145"; "the race entry is limited to 200"; "multi-terrain run that starts from the Spittal Point car park"; raising money for a cancer research; "medal" |
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| 2128 | 2011 Oct 16
Sun 1200
| Bridlington Half
half marathon
| UKA_2011-102075 | | "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 along the Prom as well (at 1115) |
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| 2127 | 2011 Oct 16
Sun 1100
| Richmond Castle 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102324 | | on October 13th, www.ukresults.net reports the RACE IS FULL and that there will be no entries on the day; "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 Richmond Castle 10K hat manufactured by Hilly"; "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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| 2126 | 2011 Oct 09
Sun 1100
| Ambleside Marafun
5.2M
| | "THE EVENT HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED"; "an event for teams of 5 runners", "it's your chance to participate in a marathon without running 26.2 miles!"; "starting from Ambleside Rothay Park, each team member runs one 5.2M lap, through magnificent Lake District scenery"; "teams can be male, female or mixed - Club or fun runners"; "team entry is only 35 pounds, but teams are required to raise at least 150 pounds in sponsorship for our charities"; the following link provides information about the route |
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| 2125 | 2011 Oct 09
Sun 1300
| Ampleforth 7 Mile Run
7M
| | "a scenic off road race through woodland and forest which forms part of the Ampleforth Estate"; "goody bag"; 2.5M fun run as well (at 1200) |
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| 2124 | 2011 Oct 09
Sun 1100
| Shaun Lee Johnstone Memorial Multi Terrain 10
10M
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| 2123 | 2011 Oct 09
Sun 1030
| Bramham Park Fun Run
10K, 5K
| | there are both 10K and 5K events; "a variety of terrains using tarmac roads, paths and farm tracks through the park"; "the 10K offers a challenge for serious runners, the 5K is particularly suited to occasional runners and families who want to walk"; not to be confused with the The Great Bramham Run |
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| 2122 | 2011 Oct 09
Sun 0900
| Huddersfield Half Marathon
half marathon
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| 2121 | 2011 Oct 09
Sun -------
| Kielder Marathon
marathon
| UKA_2011-101732 | | "the inaugural event was held last year"; "the spectacular and challenging course follows the 27M shoreline of Kielder Water"; "there will be no ballot; entries will be strictly on a first come first served basis"; "all successful entrants are entitled to free car parking on the day"; all well as the web site, there is also a Facebook page; there is a 10K race on the day before |
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| 2120 | 2011 Oct 09
Sun 1100
| 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"; "race HQ is at the Lowther Parish Hall in Hackthorpe Village"; 4K family fun run as well (at 1105) |
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| 2119 | 2011 Oct 09
Sun -------
| Great Yorkshire Run
10K
| UKA_2011-102867 | | "city centre course starting and finishing on Arundel Gate"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt, medal, finisher's pack"; "the race features running's version of the War of the Roses, with all participants invited to represent either Yorkshire or Lancashire when entering - in 2010 runners from Yorkshire recorded a slightly faster average time"; "the Bupa Junior and Mini Great Yorkshire Run take place on the same day - the Mini run is for 3-8yrs and is 1.5K, whilst the Junior Run is for 9-15yrs and is 2.5K" |
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| 2118 | 2011 Oct 09
Sun 1000
| Hellhole Multi Terrain 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102287 | | "the Race HQ is the Louisa Centre"; "multi-terrain on country roads, public footpaths and passing through Hellhole Wood"; "memento" |
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| 2117 | 2011 Oct 08
Sat 1100
| British Energy Dunbar 10 Mile Race
10M
| under UK Athletics Rules; scottishathletics permit event | | closing date for online entries is October 1st; "the Start is very close to Hallhill and the grass running track and playing fields offer excellent opportunities for warm up"; "a mixture of road and trail (with a little hill thrown in) this race offers something for everyone"; "this year the race has been moved back one week from its usual space in the race calendar - this is to coincide with the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Dunbar Running Club" |
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| 2116 | 2011 Oct 08
Sat 1300
| Kielder 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102919 | | this is "a new event taking place as part of the Kielder Marathon weekend of events"; "course is almost exclusively run on the Lakeside Way and circumnavigates the spectacular Bull Crag Peninsula with stunning views of Kielder Water"; "car parking is free for all participants" |
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| 2115 | 2011 Oct 05
Wed 1830
| Bunny Run 3
5K
| under UKA rules and TRA permit | | I've been told that this race will now be at 1830 and NOT 1900 nor 1930; "a series of three midweek 5K races on September 7th, September 21st and October 5th"; "the Race HQ will be opposite the Blue House roundabout"; "proceeds from this race will be donated to the appeal for the famine in the Horn of Africa" |
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| 2114 | 2011 Oct 02
Sun -------
| Bradford City Run
half marathon
| UKA_2011-102962 | | "early bird special - get an extra 2 pounds off the entry fee for the Half Marathon - simply book before midnight Sunday May 22nd"; it seems that you can get the postal entry form by sending an e-mail; "starting in the centre of Bradford at the iconic Alhambra Theatre, the half marathon takes you through Bradford City before wending its way through iconic Bronte countryside, finally finishing in front of the crowds back in the beautiful Lister Park"; fun run as well - "the course of the fun run is designed as loops around Lister Park so ideal for fancy dress and supporters!"; "the Event Village will also be held in Lister Park so there is something for everyone - come on down!"; "the Schools trophy will once again be awarded to the school with the most participants" |
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| 2113 | 2011 Oct 02
Sun 1000
| Great Cumbrian Run
half marathon
| UKA_2011-102035 | | 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 for a grand finish at the Sheepmount Stadium"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2112 | 2011 Oct 02
Sun 1100
| Cusworth 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-101638 | | "roads on the route of the race are bound by farmers fields and woodlands"; "undulating"; "T-shirt"; 1M fun run as well (at 1015) |
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| 2111 | 2011 Oct 02
Sun -------
| Great Edinburgh Run
10K
| | this year, the race takes place in October rather than in May; "the course includes famous landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, The Scott Monument, The Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace"; "chip timing, T-shirt, medal" |
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| 2110 | 2011 Oct 02
Sun 1130
| Liz Smithies 10K
10K
| | venue is the Heath Rugby Union Club (Stainland Road); "please join us to celebrate the life of Liz whilst raising funds for Breast Cancer Care"; "memento"; 3K fun run/walk as well (at 1100); "food and refreshments available after runs" |
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| 2109 | 2011 Oct 02
Sun 1035
| Harewood Trail Races
10M, 5M
| UKA_2011-102951 | | there are 10M and 5M events; "footpaths and bridle paths including parts of the Leeds Country Way, Dales Way and Ebor Way"; "route is traffic-free through Harewood House grounds and past Emmerdale Village"; "it includes a circuit of Eccup Reservoir"; "the 5M and 10M both start at 1035 - the route will divert just after 3M - anyone entering the 10M and not reaching the 3M marker within 45 minutes will be asked to run the 5M route"; "bottle of beer"; 2M fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 2108 | 2011 Oct 02
Sun 1030
| CHIN-UP Santa Run
10K
| | the entry form and the information sheet for runners have the wrong start time - they say 1000 whereas I understand the race starts at 1030 which is the time given on a CHIN-UP web page; "after the unfortunate cancellation in 2010, the Santa Fun Run has been brought forward, in an attempt to beat the weather"; "a 10K beach fun run for charity from Seahouses to Bamburgh and back"; "dress up as Santa for an early start to the festive season"; here is a link to the information sheet for runners |
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| 2107 | 2011 Oct 02
Sun 1130
| Foston and Thornton-le-Clay 10K and 6K
10K, 6K
| UKA_2011-102133 | | there are 10K and 6K events both starting at 1130; "K markers"; "starting at the School field, you will be directed immediately right up High Street gently climbing for the first 1.5K before a left turn junction where you gently descend with great views to York Minster - turn left at a crossroads towards the village of Flaxton where, upon sight of the Thompsons Arms, you turn left again to return to Thornton-le-Clay - as you pass the 6K mark, the 6K runners will be directed to the finish line while 10K runners will continue down to the neighbouring village of Foston - take care with the right turn in Foston on to a farm lane where the route covers 3K on well made up tracks through Blue Coat Farm - you return to the road where you have a final push to the finish in the school field"; "memento"; 1K dash (at 1030) as well |
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| 2106 | 2011 Oct 01
Sat -------
| Coniston Trail Race
15K
| | "starting and finishing at John Ruskin School in Coniston village, the 15K circuit along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in panoramic views of Lake Coniston and the surrounding peaks of the Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crags"; "underfoot conditions are generally good for those used to off road running, although there is one short 200m section after approx 4K which only agile mountain goats will be able to run"; as well as two 15K events, there are fun trails for children under 12 |
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| 2105 | 2011 Oct 01
Sat 1100
| Snape 10K and 5K fun run
10K, 5K
| | there is a multi-terrain 10K race and a 5K cross country run; "medal"; "this is our 23rd year"; "a feature of the day is the home cooking on sale in the Institute after the run - have an enjoyable day with the whole family in this attractive and historic village" |
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| 2104 | 2011 Oct 01
Sat 0900
| Round Ripon Ultra 35
35M
| | "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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| 2103 | 2011 Sep 25
Sun 1000
| Horsforth 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-101655 | | "starts and finishes in Apperley Bridge"; "run on road and canal towpath"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2102 | 2011 Sep 25
Sun 1000
| Dearne Way Relay
6M
| | EVENT CANCELLED; "leg 1 is from Pie Hall (Denby Dale) to Bretton Park, leg 2 is from Bretton Park back to Pie Hall, leg 3 is from Pie Hall to Birds Edge and back"; each leg is 6M; the route is on first map and second map; "spot prizes"; "food available" ; |
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| 2101 | 2011 Sep 25
Sun 1100
| Dumfries Half Marathon
half marathon
| "under Scottish Athletics/UKA Rules" | | "online entry closing date is Sep22"; "starting in the historic Crichton grounds (DG1 4ZZ), the route heads along the Bankend road towards Caerlaverock Castle turning right towards Glencaple to enjoy a great view of the Criffel Hill - the race then follows the banks of the river Nith to finish at Kingholm Park (DG1 4SU), close to the race start"; "T-shirt, medal", "spot prizes" |
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| 2100 | 2011 Sep 25
Sun 1030
| Filey 10K Beach Race
10K
| UKA_2011-102580 | | "entrants need to sign in at registration and collect their Race Number between 0900 and 1000"; "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! there's a short (0.5K) steep climb then a final loop around the headland (0.5K) to the finish line" |
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| 2099 | 2011 Sep 25
Sun 0945
| Harewood House Trail Races
10K
| UKA_2011-102871 | | 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) |
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| 2098 | 2011 Sep 25
Sun 1130
| Race for Grace
5K
| | "fun run/walk"; "T-shirt, medal and goody bag"; mascot race (at 1100) as well |
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| 2097 | 2011 Sep 25
Sun 1115
| Netherthong 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102321 | | "medal"; "spot prizes"; over 8s 2K run (at 1015) and under 8s fun run (at 1020) as well |
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| 2096 | 2011 Sep 25
Sun 1200
| Norham 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102774 | | "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; in previous years you collect your number on the day from the Village Hall; "memento"; excellent atmosphere when I did this in 2001 and 2004; you will see from the course map that the start is some way away from the Village Hall: I nearly missed the start the first time I did it! scenic 2K fun run as well (at 1130) |
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| 2095 | 2011 Sep 25
Sun 1200
| Sutton Park 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102617 | | this "new 10K route" is "replacing the Sutton Seven"; "the race starts and finishes in the playing field of the picturesque North Yorkshire village of Sutton on the Forest"; flat rural course on country and unmade roads and parkland tracks through Sutton Park and Forest"; "quiet roads and parts of a former airfield"; "memento" |
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| 2094 | 2011 Sep 25
Sun 1100
| Carps 5
5M
| | "registration on the day at the Carpenters Arms (Rotherham Road) from 1000"; "run starts and finishes on Water Lane"; "the route is just shy of 5M and goes in the opposite direction to our other two events, taking in Tickhill, Styrup and Harworth"; "the terrain is mainly off road and traffic free"; "presentation and food afterwards at the pub" |
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| 2093 | 2011 Sep 24
Sat 1200
| Great Langdale Half Marathon and Marathon
marathon, half marathon
| | there's a marathon and a half marathon both starting at 1200; "certificate and T-shirt"; "mile markers"; venue is the Sticklebarn Tavern; 3K flat, family fun run (at 1100) as well |
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| 2092 | 2011 Sep 24
Sat 1400
| Orton Autumn Fair Fell Race
10K
| | Orton is between Shap and Tebay, a few miles from Junction 28 of the M6; although the name of the race says "Fell Race", the course is "fully flagged and well marshalled" and "no map or compass is needed"; "a mixed fell/road/track race" that includes "258m of ascent"; a previous competitor (JA) has said "the race makes a great introduction to fell running, and the short sections which were too steep (for me) to run gave a great opportunity to look around and enjoy the magnificent scenery"; the 10K starts at approx 1400; there are also a 1M race for U11 and a 2M race for U14 and U16 all at about 1300; I understand that AW once said “Orton enjoys a quiet rural life in a setting of unique charm and ranks amongst the loveliest villages in the county” |
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| 2091 | 2011 Sep 21
Wed 1900
| Bunny Run 2
5K
| under UKA rules and TRA permit | | I've been told that this race will be at 1900 and NOT 1930; "a series of three midweek 5K races on September 7th, September 21st and October 5th"; "the Race HQ will be opposite the Blue House roundabout"; "proceeds from this race will be donated to the appeal for the famine in the Horn of Africa" |
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| 2090 | 2011 Sep 18
Sun -------
| Penchrise Pen Hill Race
see comments
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| 2089 | 2011 Sep 18
Sun 1000
| Kirkstall Abbey 7
7M
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| 2088 | 2011 Sep 18
Sun -------
| Great North Run
half marathon
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| 2087 | 2011 Sep 17
Sat 1000
| Rombalds Romp Race
7M
| UKA_2011-102937 | | "Race HQ will be located in the car park on Wells Road, Ilkley at grid reference SE117472"; "one race, two routes: choose either ‘fell’ or ‘trail’, both the same distance - if you want bog, tussocks and a bit of the hard stuff then try the fell route, if not and want a good run over scenic Ilkley Moor on (mostly) more amenable paths then do the trail route"; "commemorative bottle of beer"; the map link has maps for the two routes |
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| 2086 | 2011 Sep 17
Sat 1030
| Silkstone Shuffle Race 3
4.5M
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| 2085 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 1030
| Bawtry Forest Trail Run
7M
| UKA_2011-102835 | | the postcode is approximate: the venue is described as "end of Martin Lane"; "a superb multi-terrain trail run of approximately 7M that's run entirely within the beautiful Bawtry Forest"; "memento"; family 2M run (at 1045) as well |
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| 2084 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 1100
| Burton-in-Kendal 10K and Fun Run
10K
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| 2083 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 1000
| 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; 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; use the following link to see a list of frequently asked questions |
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| 2082 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 1100
| Mileta Spen 10K
10K
| "UKA licence applied for" | | www.ukresults.net reports that this RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to a lack of entries; date of the race has changed from Sep18 to Sep11; "2M from junction 26 M62"; "a one lap race over 10K from the Princess Mary Athletics Stadium"; "memento" |
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| 2081 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 1100
| The Cumberland Ale 10
10M
| UKA_2011-101619 | | "road race"; "start and finish at the Jennings Brewery"; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races |
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| 2080 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 1000
| Kielder 10Km Road Race
10K
| "under UK Athletics Rules: TRA Permit applied" | | "scenic, undulating 10K road race"; "prizes to all finishers" |
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| 2079 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 1000
| Major Stone Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA_2011-102828 | | "rural undulating course on Yorkshire Wolds country roads"; "one pound refreshments voucher to all entrants"; "technical T shirt for all finishers" |
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| 2078 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 1045
| Saltaire Festival Fun Run and YVAA Relay
4.6K
| UKA_2011-102202 | | "Roberts Park is the setting for a morning of Victorian-style racing - kicking off with the Yorkshire Veterans Association Road Relay at 1045, followed by Titus Salt School Junior Challenges starting at 1215"; "the relay takes place in and around Roberts Park - change-overs will take place along the central promenade of the park - the route is fast and flat and approximately 4.6K (2.9M) in length on tarmac or hard gravel paths - the route runs anticlockwise, so involves almost entirely left-hand turns"; either 4 or 3 members per team depending on gender and age; "there is free entry on the day for the Junior races: an Under-11s Challenge and an Under-15s Challenge - registration for the Junior races is from 1115"; a perfect family day out … once you’ve worked up an appetite you can pick up your picnic lunch from the Half Moon Cafe – order your picnics (order forms can be printed off from www.sportsshare.org/events)" |
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| 2077 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 0930
| Sandal Castle 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102696 | | in 2011 the 10K starts 30 minutes earlier than last year's 10K race; "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"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt"; there is also a 10K Challenge Race (at 0930), 2.5K fun run (at 1100) and a Relay Race (at 1115) |
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| 2076 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 1030
| Sedgefield Serpentine Race
6.5M
| | "scenic and undulating off-road route of approximately 6.5M on beautiful paths around Hardwick Park and Bishop Middleham"; "free gift"; "followed by a Barbeque in the club grounds – family and friends welcome" |
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| 2075 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 0945
| Run Northumberland Wallington 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102600 | | "taking online entries up to September 10th"; "scenic 10K road race on quiet country roads from Wallington (National Trust Estate), along the river Wansbeck, left to Scots Gap and to Cambo, finally turning downhill back to the Hall where the race will finish under the Clocktower" |
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| 2074 | 2011 Sep 11
Sun 1400
| Wetherby Run
10K
| UKA_2011-101686 | | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "although classed as a trail race, the off road section is on a good farm track of level surface and just about 2K"; "K markers"; "scenic, well marshalled and quite level"; "chips"; 1.8M Mini Marathon Fun Run as well (at 1245) |
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| 2073 | 2011 Sep 10
Sat 1330
| Bowes Agricultural Show 10K Trail Race
10K
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| 2072 | 2011 Sep 10
Sat 1330
| Castleton Show Run
6M
| UKA_2011-102713 | | "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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| 2071 | 2011 Sep 10
Sat 1430
| The Great Westmorland Trail Race
7M
| | "scenic 7M marked route over rolling fell land on trails and footpaths with stunning views of both the Eden and Lune Valley, starting and finishing in the sleepy village of Crosby Garrett near Kirkby Stephen"; "spot prizes"; "a handsome afternoon tea will be served to all finishers"; "each entrant will receive a 5 pounds voucher to use against any meal taken at The Fat Lamb"; junior races for 9 and over, U12, U16 and U18 (from 1330) as well |
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| 2070 | 2011 Sep 10
Sat -------
| Kielder Challenge
25.3M
| | "the third Kielder Challenge Walk enables walkers and runners to cover the whole length of the multi million pound Lakeside Way"; "this has 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"; "starting time is between 0800 and 0900"; "T-shirt"; limit of 200 |
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links to race information and entry forms
other links
link to the results
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| 2069 | 2011 Sep 10
Sat 1100
| Penistone Show 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102423 | | "new start time"; "free entry to show for runners"; "technical T-shirt" |
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| 2068 | 2011 Sep 07
Wed 1900
| Gallovidian Dumfries 10K
10K
| "under UK Athletics Rules" | | "start and finish at the David Keswick Athletic Centre"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2067 | 2011 Sep 07
Wed 1930
| Bunny Run 1
5K
| "under UKA rules and TRA permit" | | "a series of three midweek 5K races on September 7th, September 21st and October 5th"; "the Race HQ will be opposite the Blue House roundabout" |
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| 2066 | 2011 Sep 07
Wed 1900
| Autumn Coast Road 5K
5K
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| 2065 | 2011 Sep 06
Tue 1830
| Gosforth 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102876 | | "mile markers"; "the race will start in Gosforth on the road alongside the Playing Field"; "runners run up the road to the crossroads, turn left down the A595 to Greengarth, turn left there along the road to Santon Village - turn left at Santon Village and return to Gosforth, through Gosforth to the Playing Field where the finish is near the Pavilion"; "memento" |
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| 2064 | 2011 Sep 04
Sun 0800
| Leeds Country Way
see comments
| UKA_2011-102695 | | 12 runners per team; 2 runners per leg, where each leg is between 9.7M and 11.75M; the total is about 64M; "a total time of around 7 hours"; "club colours must be worn by NOEAA registered teams - other teams must wear matching colours"; "route descriptions are given to each team, but teams are encouraged to check out the routes before the race - you'll need to know exactly where you are going on the day, as there are only time keepers at baton check points"; "memento"; "if you have the energy left, there's food laid on too!" |
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| 2063 | 2011 Sep 04
Sun 1100
| Tynedale 10 Mile Jelly Road Race
10M
| UKA_2011-101589 | | bus to Hexham from Ovingham before start costs two pounds - if required, this must be booked; "undulating, scenic, rural route mostly on closed roads (approx 8.5M out of the 10M)"; free jelly and sandwich afterwards; reduction if you enter both this race and the Tynedale 10K |
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| 2062 | 2011 Sep 04
Sun 1100
| Blacksticks Blue 10K
10K
| | "undulating scenic route with fast downhill finish"; "commemorative Blacksticks Blue Cheese"; "part of the Fork Fest weekend"; "once you’ve finished your run, don’t forget to come and join us on the Playing Fields in the town and enjoy the festival"; 5K run as well (at 1115) |
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| 2061 | 2011 Sep 04
Sun 0930
| Ryedale 10M Run
10M
| UKA_2011-102886 | | as in 2010, this is starting one hour earlier than previous years; "this will now be a measured 10 mile course"; "a virtually flat course starting near 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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| 2060 | 2011 Sep 04
Sun -------
| Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-101557 | | "one of the most popular events in Middlesbrough and brings together serious athletes, fun-runners, fundraisers and families in a safe, fun atmosphere"; "the course is one lap, flat and marked at each kilometre"; "there will be full road closures which make it ideal for all including those attempting a personal best"; 3K fun run as well |
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| 2059 | 2011 Sep 04
Sun 1030
| Alice's Run
10K
| | "set in the heart of Yorkshire’s stunning Calder Valley this race is perfect for serious runners and first-timers alike"; "starts in Brearley field and finishes at Calder High School"; "mile markers"; "T-shirt and goody bag"; "children’s Fun Run (at 1045) as well |
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| 2058 | 2011 Sep 04
Sun 1030
| Stainland 7
7M
| UKA_2011-102771 | | "numbers will be available to pick up on race day"; "scenic 7 mile undulating road race starting and finishing at The Red Lion Pub"; "quality gift" |
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| 2057 | 2011 Sep 04
Sun 1100
| Tholthorpe 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102129 | | "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"; "mug"; 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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| 2056 | 2011 Sep 04
Sun 1400
| Ulverston Charter 5K
5K
| UKA_2011-102535 | | 1M fun run as well (at 1405); both races are starting at different times than last year |
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| 2055 | 2011 Sep 03
Sat 1230
| High Pike Fell Race
7M
| | "the race forms part of the Hesket Newmarket Agricultural Show"; "venue is the Showfield between Hesket Newmarket and Caldbeck (grid reference NY331395) - postcode CA7 8HE"; "the Senior race is just over 7 miles long and involves a circular route on road, track and fell paths from the show field through Hudscales, over the top of High Pike and back through Nether Row"; "the route is flagged throughout (more flags through the SSSI and on the descent this year)"; there is a Junior race for 11 to 15 yrs (at 1245) as well |
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| 2054 | 2011 Sep 03
Sat -------
| Derwentwater Trail Race
14K
| | "14K circuit along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in panoramic views of Lake Derwentwater and the surrounding peaks of the Skiddaw and Blencathra range and the northern lakeland fells"; "underfoot conditions are generally good for those used to trail running, but expect a bit of everything!" as well as two 14K events, there are fun trails for children under 12 |
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| 2053 | 2011 Sep 03
Sat 1600
| Kirkby Stephen GS-Howgill Harriers 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102854 | | "starting and finishing from Kirkby Stephen Grammar School"; "taking in the lanes and roads around Kirkby Stephen, Waitby and Smardale"; "spot prizes"; "refreshments for all competitors at the finish"; fun run/walk around the school cross country course for all ages (at 1300) as well |
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| 2052 | 2011 Sep 01
Thu 1830
| Marie Curie 5K Charity Trail Run
5K
| | "the Marie Curie 5K Charity Trail Run welcomes anyone from a complete novice to an experienced runner"; "this timed trail run will be very enjoyable, scenic and is completely off road"; "the cost of the run is 3 pounds with ALL monies raised going to charity"; "registration is from 1800 at the Main Hall"; "spot prizes"; "a raffle will take place with some good prizes"; "cafe and toilet facilities will be available" |
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| 2051 | 2011 Aug 29
Mon 1330
| Spofforth Gala Trail Race 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102673 | | "stunning 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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| 2050 | 2011 Aug 28
Sun 1300
| Teviotdale Harriers 10K
10K
| | "medal"; 2M fun run (at 1230) as well |
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| 2049 | 2011 Aug 24
Wed 1900
| Hyde Park Harriers Summer Mile
1M
| UKA_2011-102770 | | "inaugural one mile run on tarmac paths in Woodhouse Moor (aka Hyde Park)"; "tell us your expected time and we will allocate you to a 'wave', matching you with 10-15 people of around your speed in a race-within-a-race"; "wave 1 sets off at 1900, with the final wave setting off just before 2000"; "race numbers and wave numbers will be allocated on the night from 1800 - please allow at least 30 minutes for registration"; "prizes for overall winners and spot prizes in each wave"; "memento" |
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| 2048 | 2011 Aug 24
Wed 1845
| Sedgefield 5K Trail Race
5K
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| 2047 | 2011 Aug 24
Wed 1900
| Watergate 5K
5K
| UKA_2011-101950 | | "collect numbers on race day"; "incorporating the VAANE 5K championship for which entries have to be submitted by Aug13"; "online entries close 48hrs before the event"; "young athletes 2K race (at 1840) as well; one of the Low Fell Running Club Race Series |
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| 2046 | 2011 Aug 21
Sun 1000
| Northumberland Coast Marathon
marathon
| | "60 entrants only"; "over 18 years only"; "the start and finish is Alnmouth Beach, near the river mouth"; "it is an out and back route, along the scenic Northumberland Coastal Path from Alnmouth to Long Nanny bridge, south of Beadnell and return"; "the route is totally off-road using the Coastal Path with sections of trail and beach"; "follow the Coastal Path signposts, keeping the sea as close as possible to your right when heading North and to your left on return"; "a route map will be sent to all entrants"; "post race is in Red Lion beer garden" |
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| 2045 | 2011 Aug 21
Sun 1100
| Ray Harrison Memorial 10K Road Race
10K
| UKA_2011-102059 | | "starting and finishing at the Billingham Synthonia Stadium"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2044 | 2011 Aug 21
Sun 1100
| Escrick 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102326 | | "numbers will be issued on the day"; "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"; "BBQ and refreshments available" |
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| 2043 | 2011 Aug 20
Sat 1430
| Burnsall Feast Sports 10
10M
| "under BAF and FRA rules" | | "via Hartlington, Hebden, Grassington, Threshfield, Swinden Corner, Linton, Thorpe"; fell race (at 1630) and junior fell races (at 1600) as well; "brass band parade"; "children's races, side shows, raffles, tombola, fly casting, punch and judy, coconut shies and much more" |
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| 2042 | 2011 Aug 20
Sat 1400
| Haddington Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "The half marathon race is on country 'B' class roads to the south of Haddington. This is a very scenic, undulating route with a sharp hill at 0.25 miles, a long hill at 3.5 miles, a sharp hill at 7 and 9.5 miles. There are long flat sections. Although the course is described as undulating it boasts one of the fastest times in the country with a course record of 63 min 31 sec. Both races start and finish at Nielson Park, Haddington. Registration and entry on the day are also in Neilson Park. Numbers to be collected on the day from Nielson Park, Haddington." "Haddington is located just off the A1 approximately 12 miles south east of Edinburgh." |
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| 2041 | 2011 Aug 17
Wed 1900
| Newlands Valley Round
6.8M
| UKA_2011-102565 | | date changed from July 20th to August 17th; "collect number from registration on race day"; "a 6.8M road running race"; "start and finish at Keswick School"; "an undulating course into the Newlands Valley" |
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| 2040 | 2011 Aug 17
Wed 1900
| The Cinnamon Lodge Chase
6M
| "under UKA Rules and permit TBA" | | "new course for 2011"; "one lap course on tracks and trails around Meltham taking in excellent views of Meltham, South Crosland and the surrounding area" |
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| 2039 | 2011 Aug 16
Tue 1900
| York Millennium Bridge 5K
5K
| UKA_2011-102478 | | this year the race is on a Tuesday rather than on a Wednesday"; "from St Georges Field car park (near York Castle)"; "flat, fast and attractive"; "two races"; "the ‘Fast One’ is at 1910 whereas the ‘Slower One’ is at 1925"; "the ‘Fast One’ is for Men up to age 59 and Women up to age 54"; "the ‘Slower One’ is for Women aged 55+ and Men 60+ plus other runners expecting to take longer than 24 minutes"; 2.5K race as well (at 1900) for runners age 11 and older and a 1M fun run (at 1850) |
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| 2038 | 2011 Aug 15
Mon 1915
| Robin Hood 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102208 | | "approximate 10K multi-terrain race mainly on tarmac footpaths through 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"; "free 'Pie and Peas' supper to all competitors"; junior 2K fun run as well (at 1845) |
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| 2037 | 2011 Aug 14
Sun -------
| Askern 10
10M
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| 2036 | 2011 Aug 14
Sun 1030
| Darlington 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-101865 | | as in 2010, there will be "no entries on the day for the 10K and the 3K junior race"; "two lap traffic free course"; "chips"; "T-shirt"; family fun run (at 0900) and a 3K junior race (at 0930) as well - use this link for online entries to the 3K junior race |
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| 2035 | 2011 Aug 14
Sun 1100
| The Ripley Show Boar Chase
7K
| | this race forms part of the Ripley Show; "entry to the show is free if your entry is in before July 31st"; "on paths and tracks on the picturesque Ripley Estate" |
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| 2034 | 2011 Aug 13
Sat 1330
| Arncliffe Fete 4
4M
| UKA_2011-102605 | | "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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| 2033 | 2011 Aug 13
Sat 1100
| Big Fun Run 5K Leeds
5K
| | "the venue is Roundhay Park, a 700 acre park of rolling parklands, lakes, woods and gardens - resplendent with sites that make for a scenic run, the run starts and finishes a short distance from the Historic Estate Mansion House - the course follows Carriage Drive and completes a lap of Waterloo Lake - runners will be challenged to not stop to enjoy the views - the route is predominantly flat throughout with a majority of the course being on tarred pathways, or otherwise gravelled paths - please note that the route may be subject to change" |
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| 2032 | 2011 Aug 13
Sat 1000
| RNLI Summer Series South Shields 10K
10K
| | "there won’t be a results service, but a clock will be provided at the start/finish line so that runners can note their own time"; 5K race as well (also at 1000); "the course is a 5K loop along Sandhaven beach and back and then up onto The Leas, to be repeated for the 10K event"; "both runs take part on the sand, and so if you aren’t used to sand running, you should practice in advance, as it is different to road or multi terrain running"; "T-shirt, medal" |
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| 2031 | 2011 Aug 11
Thu 1915
| Wynyard Woodland Park Handicap Tees Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Trail Race Series; "mixed terrain"; "registration is from 1830"; although you have to enter on the night, you can download an entry form; "everyone who has done 2 races will be given a handicap - anyone who has only done 1 race will need to contact Roy Bradley if they are attending"; "limited edition mugs will be given to anyone completing 3 or more races as well as to helpers" |
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| 2030 | 2011 Aug 10
Wed 1915
| Ulverston Summer 10K
10K
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| 2029 | 2011 Aug 10
Wed 1900
| Lee Coldwell Memorial 5K Fun Run
5K
| | 1M fun run as well (at 1830) |
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| 2028 | 2011 Aug 07
Sun 1030
| Idle Trail Race
10K
| UKA_2011-102181 | | "scenic route on towpath, bridleway, paths and private road"; "memento"; "spot prizes" |
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| 2027 | 2011 Aug 07
Sun 1000
| Jim Dingwall 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102204 | | "a fast, flat 10k run on the rural roads around Elloughton and Brantingham"; I think it's two laps; "kit bag filled with SiS sports nutrition products"; 1M fun run as well (at 0930); there's a Facebook page |
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| 2026 | 2011 Aug 07
Sun 1315
| Saltburn Sandblaster 10K
10K
| UKA_2011-102588 | | I've received an e-mail to say that THIS RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED |
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| 2025 | 2011 Aug 07
Sun 1100
| Big Fun Run 5K Sheffield
5K
| | "the run is staged within Graves Park, Sheffield's largest public park - with 83.45 hectares of mixed woodland and open spaces the route is sure to be varied - the run will start adjacent to the main pavilion -from there participants descend through woodland before a short ascent which leads to the west gate of the Park on Charles Ashmore Road - the course ventures around the cricket oval before taking in the fields of the animal farm - thereafter runners are taken past the pond within the centre of the park before finally returning to the start area to complete the 5K course - runners will complete a beautifully scenic course with the majority of the route being on gravelled pathways" |
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| 2024 | 2011 Aug 03
Wed 1845
| Barnard Castle 5K Trail Race
5K
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| 2023 | 2011 Aug 03
Wed 1915
| Ellenborough 10K
10K
| | "free if you are over 70"; "start, finish, registration and changing at the Netherhall Rugby Club"; "undulating" |
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| 2022 | 2011 Aug 02
Tue 1930
| Morpeth 10K
10K
| | "two lap circuit around Tranwell Woods (south west of Morpeth)"; "first 300 entries will receive commemorative mugs"; collect race number on the night |
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| 2021 | 2011 Jul 31
Sun 1100
| James Herriot Country Trail Run
14K
| | "over moorland tracks and paths near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale in aid of Rotary charities"; "the start/finish is in a field close to the Castle Bolton car park"; "traffic free"; "organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale under UK Athletics Rules" |
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| 2020 | 2011 Jul 31
Sun 1230
| 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 is also a 1.5M race (for 17 yrs and under) and a 1M race (for 14 yrs and under) |
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| 2019 | 2011 Jul 31
Sun 0900
| Jane Tomlinson's Run For All York 10K
10K
| | venue is The Knavesmire at York Racecourse; discount for entries into all three Run For All events (Hull, Leeds, York) is 24 pounds before December 31st and 14 pounds afterwards |
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| 2018 | 2011 Jul 27
Wed 1900
| Laxton 10K
10K
| | "a flat, fast course great for PBs"; "race numbers given out on the night" |
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| 2017 | 2011 Jul 27
Wed 1915
| Elswick Cup
5K
| | "numbers will be issued on the night"; "goody bag" |
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| 2016 | 2011 Jul 25
Mon 1845
| Chester-le-Street 5K Trail Race
5K
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| 2015 | 2011 Jul 24
Sun 1230
| Cross Bay Challenge Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "as the only race in the world to cross a tidal bay, this half marathon is truly one of a kind and will lead you through sea (yes, literally!), across sand and county borders starting in Cumbria and finishing in Lancashire"; 6M walk as well |
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| 2014 | 2011 Jul 24
Sun 1030
| Harrogate Town Centre 10K
10K
| | "goody bag"; "great atmosphere" |
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| 2013 | 2011 Jul 24
Sun 1015
| Victorian 10K
10K
| | venue is the 'The Mermaid' (Redcar Lane); "6 inch ceramic coaster"; "time limit of 10 minute mile pace"; use this link to enter the Series of three 5Ks and two 10Ks; "entries for the Series need to arrive no later than April 6th" and you "get a 5 pounds reduction and a souvenir towel" |
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| 2012 | 2011 Jul 24
Sun 1045
| Pudsey 10K
10K
| | "no extra charge is made by entering online through RunBritain"; "scenic, undulating, one lap course on public roads and tracks"; "technical T-shirt"; "goody bag"; "K markers"; 2M family fun run (at 1000) and park fun run (at 0930) as well |
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| 2011 | 2011 Jul 23
Sat 1120
| Bingley Show Trail Race
3M
| | "scenic trail race of approx 3M and 575' on public footpaths around Bingley and St Ives"; "runners who have pre-entered will gain free access to the show field (worth over 7 pounds) by showing their race number"; "free entry to the show is not provided for those who enter on day"; "a junior agility challenge will also be run from 1000" |
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| 2010 | 2011 Jul 20
Wed 1915
| Prince in the Park
5K
| | I think the race HQ is the Prince of Wales in Greasbrough and I think the race starts at the Coach Road gate of Wentworth Park in Church Street"; if you see any information on the web about this race on, please e-mail me |
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location of race
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other links
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| 2009 | 2011 Jul 20
Wed 1930
| John Lunn 5K
5K
| | "formally known as Hyde Park 5K (single race this year)"; "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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| 2008 | 2011 Jul 20
Wed 1915
| The Priory Five
5M
| | "two 2.5M laps over grassland and country paths within the grounds of historic National Trust property, Nostell Priory"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2007 | 2011 Jul 20
Wed 1915
| 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"; "spot prizes" |
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| 2006 | 2011 Jul 17
Sun 1030
| Northumberland Coastal Run
14M
| | "NO MORE ENTRIES BEING ACCEPTED FOR THIS RACE"; entries opened in the early hours of Saturday January 22nd; the race seemed to become full at about 6p.m. on Sunday January 23rd; "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" |
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| 2005 | 2011 Jul 17
Sun 1100
| The Great Bramham Run
10K
| | "the event offers a choice of 5K and 10K circuits covering a variety of terrains using tarmac roads, paths and farm tracks through the park"; "both routes use paths entirely within the park and offer beautiful surroundings and views, and are suitable for pushchairs"; "the 10K run offers a challenge for the more serious runner (with times available after the race for all competitors), whereas the 5K route is suitable for all - runners, fun runners and those wishing to take a more gentle stroll through the beautiful parklands of the estate"; "breakfast from 1000, BBQ, teas, stalls, live music and kids activities available during and after the race until 1500"; not to be confused with the Bramham Park Fun Run |
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| 2004 | 2011 Jul 17
Sun 1430
| Burton Leonard 10K
10K
| | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "memento and drinks"; "testing one lap course over paths and country lanes"; "halfway drinks station"; "refreshments and tombola"; in 2004, I wrote: "mainly off-road, seems to more up than down!"; 2M fun run as well (at 1330) |
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| 2003 | 2011 Jul 17
Sun -------
| Bupa Great North 10K
10K
| | after two years in Sunderland, for 2011 the Great North 10K moves to Gateshead; "chips"; "T-shirt, medal and finisher’s pack"; "subject to the relevant approvals, the proposed route will start outside Gateshead International Stadium and take runners down onto the Quayside - the course then takes in some of the finest buildings the North East has to offer, including BALTIC The Centre for Contemporary Art and Gateshead Millennium Bridge on one side and The Sage Gateshead on the other - runners then head under the Tyne Bridge, east along the river before turning around and heading back to the stadium, finishing in front of the main stand to the applause of friends and family alike" |
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| 2002 | 2011 Jul 17
Sun 1100
| Old Monks Race
5.5M
| | "Alf Walsh Testimonial Race"; venue is Hart Village Hall; "undulating course through woods and fields, on public footpaths and bridleways" |
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| 2001 | 2011 Jul 17
Sun -------
| Kelso 10K
10K
| | "the first 200m is run on grass, starting at the Cobby, an area on the banks of the river Tweed - on leaving the Cobby there is a short uphill section followed by a 1K section which is a gentle uphill to the entrance to the Floors estate - the next 4K is flat apart from a short downhill section at the 4K marker - the final uphill section at 6K is followed immediately by a downhill section on rough track - the last 3K of the course is either flat or downhill and should result in a fast finish back on the grass on the Cobby"; "some 9K of the course is run in the grounds of the Floors estate"; "the course is best described as a mixture of road and trail - some sections are uneven and there may be some loose stones or broken patches in places - after heavy rain the ground may be soft in places" |
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| 2000 | 2011 Jul 17
Sun 1010
| KYEOTB 10K
10K
| | "Keep your eye on the ball"; "T-shirt"; "medal"; 5K run (at 1000) as well |
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| 1999 | 2011 Jul 16
Sat 1000
| 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"; fun run as well (at 1010) |
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| 1998 | 2011 Jul 14
Thu 1915
| Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park Tees Trail Race
5K
| | one of the NYMAC Tees Trail Race Series; "registration from 1830"; "mixed terrain"; although you have to enter on the night, you can download an entry form |
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| 1997 | 2011 Jul 14
Thu 1930
| Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 4
5K
| | this year the races are on Thursdays rather than on Mondays; "closing date is 3 days before race"; "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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| 1996 | 2011 Jul 13
Wed 2000
| Berwick Wall's Curfew Run
1.2M
| | "the course is one lap (1.2M) around the Old Walls"; "the Curfew bell rings continuously for 13 minutes"; "the challenge is to finish before the Curfew Bell stops ringing"; "entries will be open from 1830 at the Parade outside Berwick Barracks"; "medal"; here is a link to a poster advertising the run |
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| 1995 | 2011 Jul 13
Wed -------
| Doncaster Town Centre Races
5K
| | "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"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1994 | 2011 Jul 13
Wed 1900
| Eaglesfield Paddle 5K
5K
| | "it is 1M from registration to the start"; "undulating anti-clockwise loop"; "K markers are on the road in temporary orange paint" |
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| 1993 | 2011 Jul 13
Wed 1930
| Endmoor 10K
10K
| | registration is at the Village Hall; "the race climbs quite steeply for about 4K and then follows an undulating course before dropping back into Endmoor"; one of a series of four Wednesday night 10Ks - use the following link to enter the series online |
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| 1992 | 2011 Jul 12
Tue 1915
| Moffat Gala Festival of Running
15K
| under UK Athletic Rules | | "the first 3.75M undulates with a subtle but gradual rise of 350 feet - this is followed by the most challenging part of the route, just under 1M of steep track rising 550 feet - care should be taken here with the track being stony and uneven in places - on reaching the top, there is a 4.6M downhill run back into Moffat town centre on the A701"; "T-shirt, coaster, goody bag"; "a key feature of the town’s annual Gala Week" |
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| 1991 | 2011 Jul 11
Mon 1930
| Anita Nott Women Only Jesmond Dene Run
5.4K
| | "a ladies only event"; "race HQ is at the new Millfield House cafe within Jesmond Dene (next to Pets Corner)"; "memento"; "this popular event first entered the local athletics calendar in 1991 - it is run on much the same course as our Jesmond Dene Handicap series but, as it is a scratch race rather than a handicap, the wider section through Armstrong and Heaton Parks is done before the Dene section - the course covers roughly 3.41 miles, a scenic and undulating course passing through Jesmond Dene, Armstrong Park and Heaton Park - in the early years of this event, the course started and finished at the old Heaton Library on Heaton Park View - these days it starts in Armstrong Park, close to Armstrong Bridge, and finishes about half way across Armstrong Bridge" |
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| 1990 | 2011 Jul 10
Sun 0930
| Eccup 10 Mile
10M
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| 1989 | 2011 Jul 10
Sun 1400
| Kilburn Feast
7M
| | "Kilburn is 20M north of York and 6M east of Thirsk in the North York Moors National Park"; "an undulating,scenic route overlooked by the White Horse"; "the race passes through historic Coxwold – Lawrence Sterne’s Shandy Hall on your left, the Norman Church on your right – the Cistercian Byland Abbey – the picturesque village of Oldstead – back to Kilburn with its Robert Thompson ‘ Mouseman’ Workshops, Museum and Cafe, plus the Norman Church and 12th century Forresters Arms"; "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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| 1988 | 2011 Jul 10
Sun 1100
| Run in the Park
10K
| | "the run starts and finishes outside the main pavilion near the Cobnar Road and Derbyshire Lane entrance of Graves Park"; "the route is two laps of Graves Park, starting and finishing outside the main Pavilion"; "this is a slightly undulating course with a multi-surface terrain course of grass, gravel and tarmac"; "K markers"; "water stations every 2.5K"; "T-shirt, goody bag"; 3K fun run as well (at 1000) |
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| 1987 | 2011 Jul 10
Sun 1100
| Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity 10K
10K
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| 1986 | 2011 Jul 10
Sun 1030
| Watergate Trail Race
10K
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| 1985 | 2011 Jul 09
Sat 1415
| Baildon Carnival Canter
3.5M
| | venue seems to be the Baildon Cricket and Rugby Sports Club in Jenny Lane; "an off-road race with a scenic climb over Baildon Moor to the trig point on Hope Hill and a good 'lets go for it' descent to the finish"; 1M family fun run (at 1515) as well |
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| 1984 | 2011 Jul 08
Fri 1930
| Walkington 10K
10K
| | "entry to 10K is online only"; "rural undulating circular route from Walkington returning via Little Weighton"; "chips"; "80 minute race time limit"; "technical T-shirt"; 1.75M family fun run as well (at 1845) |
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| 1983 | 2011 Jul 06
Wed 1930
| Darlington Pit Stop 10K
10K
| | "flat and fast traffic free course"; 3 laps of the Croft motor racing circuit; "memento"; wheelchair race (at 1915) and junior (8-16) 2K fun run (at 1845) as well |
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| 1982 | 2011 Jul 06
Wed 1930
| Helen Windsor 10K
10K
| | "a single lap course around open moorland roads"; "a popular summer's evening 10K road race now with a new improved and faster route for 2011"; "very scenic and always attracts a large field"; "the limit is 300"; "allow 5 minutes to get to the start as the race starts below the Sportsman pub"; "memento" |
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| 1981 | 2011 Jul 06
Wed -------
| 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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| 1980 | 2011 Jul 06
Wed 1930
| Tynedale 10K
10K
| | "flat rural, along minor roads and tracks - most of the roads are closed"; 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; 2 pounds reduction if you enter both this race and the Tynedale 10M Jelly Road Race |
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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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| 1979 | 2011 Jul 05
Tue 1900
| The 'Hay-O' Trail Race
6K
| | "multi-terrain"; "start and finish at Cockermouth School"; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races |
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| 1978 | 2011 Jul 05
Tue 1930
| The Jane Tomlinson 5K Canal Race
5K
| | "registration is at the Ex-Service Mens Club"; 1.5M fun run as well (at 1900); cake competition (running theme) as well |
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| 1977 | 2011 Jul 03
Sun 1000
| Brinsworth 10K
10K
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| 1976 | 2011 Jul 03
Sun 1300
| Burn Valley Run
half marathon
| UKA_2011-101744 | | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "course takes you through the grounds of the magnificent Swinton Park Castle Hotel, and into the stunning countryside of Colsterdale and the Burn Valley"; "the race is run on undulating rural roads and across picturesque moorland roads"; "printed Kit Bag"; "all runners are eligible for a post race tea"; in 2004, I wrote "good water and sponge stations and a good tea afterwards"; 2M off-road fun run for under 16s as well (at 1130) |
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| 1975 | 2011 Jul 03
Sun -------
| Coniston Marathon Trail Race
marathon
| | "starting and finishing at John Ruskin School in Coniston village, the 42.2K Coniston Marathon Trail Race and Challenge takes in a complete circuit of Coniston Water along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways"; "it also takes in the idyllic beauty spot of Tarn Hows, and the elevated Beacon Tarn"; "the whole course gives panoramic views of Lake Coniston and the surrounding peaks of the Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crags"; "underfoot conditions are generally good for those used to off road running"; as well as two marathon events there are also fun trails for children under 12 and a 14K trail run |
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| 1974 | 2011 Jul 03
Sun 1100
| The Birdsedge Challenge
6M
| | "start and finish on Birdsedge Lane, off the A629 Huddersfield-Sheffield Road"; "challenging, multi-terrain rural course"; "course is approximately 3M of road and 3M of tracks and footpaths, with views over the scenic Holme Valley"; "weather permitting, refreshments will be on sale throughout the morning" |
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| 1973 | 2011 Jul 03
Sun 1130
| Lune Valley and Howgill 10 Mile
10M
| | www.ukresults.net says this RACE has been CANCELLED; 45 minutes later than last year; "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 after race refreshments"; "bar and barbecue also available after race"; "kids fun run also taking place on the day" |
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| 1972 | 2011 Jul 03
Sun -------
| Withernsea 5
5M
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| 1971 | 2011 Jun 29
Wed 1900
| Sunshine Run
5K
| | "whether you want to run, walk or jog, anyone can help make a difference to a child’s life here in the region by signing up to take part in the 10th Anniversary Sunshine Run"; "in a bid to make the evening as fun as possible, a host of entertainment has been organised to spur the runners on as they take on the 5K route that takes in the iconic sights of Newcastle and Gateshead’s Quayside" |
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| 1970 | 2011 Jun 29
Wed 1900
| Summer Coast Road 5K
5K
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| 1969 | 2011 Jun 29
Wed 1900
| The Weetslade Relay
see comments
| | this race is not open to unattached runners as it is "a closed race limited to up to 40 teams from UKA affiliated clubs only"; "3 x 2.5M approx traffic-free multi-terrain course"; "each team must include a veteran and a woman"; "takes place in the Weetslade Country Park with the start/finish at the Wideopen Football Club"; I've been advised that this map is "based on the course of last year and that this year's course has one very minor amendment" |
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| 1968 | 2011 Jun 28
Tue -------
| Dam Flask Relays
3.5M
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| 1967 | 2011 Jun 26
Sun 0930
| Run Northumberland Bamburgh 10K
10K
| | "online entries will be taken up to Thursday June 23rd"; "scenic 10K road race on quiet country roads from Bamburgh looping back to village finishing close to the Castle" |
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| 1966 | 2011 Jun 26
Sun 1000
| Hepworth Dryad 5M
5M
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| 1965 | 2011 Jun 26
Sun 1000
| Humber Bridge Half Marathon
half marathon
| | in 2011 the race and the fun run will start 30 minutes earlier; "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"; "in 2011, the outward leg over the bridge will be run on the carriageway and not the footpath - so less congestion, whilst keeping the fabulous views over the river"; "chips"; "mile markers"; "medal and T-shirt" (to be confirmed); "spot prizes"; family 2.5M fun run as well (at 0900) |
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| 1964 | 2011 Jun 26
Sun 1145
| Rainton 10K
10K
| | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; limit has been "reached well before the date in all the last 10 years "; off-road 2M fun run as well (at 1030) |
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| 1963 | 2011 Jun 26
Sun 1030
| Sunderland City 10K
10K
| | the run starts and finishes at the Stadium of Light; it visits both sides of the river taking in Fawcett Street, Mowbray Park, the Marina and Roker Park; "the route is predominantly flat and perfect for any first time 10K runners"; "chip timing"; there is a web page giving answers to frequently asked questions; just before the 10K, there will be "a mile race for elite men and women through the city centre and finishing at the Stadium of Light - some of the UK’s top milers will be taking on international milers"; "there will also be children’s age group races involving schools from around the city, giving youngsters a chance to join in the fun on the day"; "a festival atmosphere will ensure an exciting day"; the race has a twitter page |
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| 1962 | 2011 Jun 25
Sat 1300
| Galtres Fun Runs
6M
| | "medal"; 3M and 1.5M Fun Runs as well (at 1300) |
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| 1961 | 2011 Jun 25
Sat 1400
| Gibson Grind
14K
| | 14K fell race; "spot prizes"; 400m fun run ("Gibson Gallop") for primary school aged runners as well |
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| 1960 | 2011 Jun 23
Thu -------
| Castle Bank Challenge Time Trial
6K
| | "run as a time trial with runners starting every 15 seconds"; "first runner away at 1915"; "within the village"; "from the village green, out to the West to the top of the Castle Bank, back the same way and then North along the Pedwell to the river - east along the riverbank to the steps up to the road - west through the village back to the top of the Castle Bank - return to finish back at the green"; 4K race as well (for 11 - 12 years) |
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| 1959 | 2011 Jun 23
Thu 1915
| Preston Hall Park Tees Trail Race
5K
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| 1958 | 2011 Jun 22
Wed 1930
| Hawkshead 10K
10K
| | registration is at the Village Hall; "set around Esthwaite Water and starts and finishes in Hawkshead and is an undulating course"; "followed by a BBQ"; one of a series of four Wednesday night 10Ks - use the following link to enter the series online |
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| 1957 | 2011 Jun 22
Wed 1930
| Newburn River Run
6.5M
| | "early postal entry suggested as course limit reached in previous years"; "venue is the Newburn Activity Centre"; "mainly off road", "very flat, scenic tracks crossing the Tyne at both Wylam and Newburn bridges"; "free buffet supper" |
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| 1956 | 2011 Jun 21
Tue 1900
| Midsummer Mad Dash
5M
| | "venue is the Packhorse Inn"; "entry fee (4 pounds) payable on the night"; "a challenging 5M trail race through undulating woodlands"; "5 pounds Sweatshop voucher for every runner" |
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| 1955 | 2011 Jun 19
Sun 1030
| Kielder Forest Wild Race
12K
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| 1954 | 2011 Jun 19
Sun 0900
| Jane Tomlinson's Leeds 10K
10K
| | "the race will begin at 0900 from Leeds Town Hall on The Headrow (at its junction with Park Row, Leeds City Centre)" |
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| 1953 | 2011 Jun 19
Sun 1000
| Newton Aycliffe 10K
10K
| | "fast and flat 3-lap course on the outskirts of Newton Aycliffe"; "K-markers"; "technical T-shirt"; the Race HQ is the Oak Leaf Centre which I think is different from previous years; "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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| 1952 | 2011 Jun 19
Sun 1200
| Beltane 10K Trail Race
10K
| | "a completely traffic-free trail race, taking in some of the most scenic parts of the Tweed Valley west of Peebles"; 2.5K junior race as well (at 1130) |
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| 1951 | 2011 Jun 19
Sun 1100
| Chase4Life
5K
| | this is a men only race; "run/jog or walk" |
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| 1950 | 2011 Jun 19
Sun 1100
| Staveley Stampede
10M
| | "starts and finishes in Staveley Village"; "very scenic"; "this mainly flat route, with only a couple of undulations, will take you on a tour of the beautiful rural roads and trails around the village of Staveley and Copgrove"; "spot prizes"; "memento"; free kids dash (at 1105) as well |
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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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| 1949 | 2011 Jun 19
Sun 0930
| R U Taking the P...2?
5K
| | men only 5K race; earlier start than last year; "all proceeds in aid of prostate and male cancers"; "a good way to start Father's Day and raise funds for this very vital research!" "the venue is Rowntree Park"; in 2010, the run took place on the cycle and footpaths alongside the river and encompassed crossings of Skeldergate and Millennium Bridges as well as passing through the park itself; "T-shirt" |
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| 1948 | 2011 Jun 18
Sat 0930
| Run Northumberland Cragside 10K
10K
| | "online entries will be taken up to Thursday June 16th."; "scenic 10K race on traffic free National Trust road around the Cragside estate"; "starts near the 19th century home of Lord Armstrong and loops through the 1000 acre estate - finishing at the Visitor Centre" |
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| 1947 | 2011 Jun 18
Sat 1200
| Darrington 5M
5M
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| 1946 | 2011 Jun 18
Sat -------
| Great Langdale Trail Half Marathon and 10K
see comments
| | new for 2011, there are two events: a half marathon at 1200 and a 10K trail run at 1230; "the Half Marathon has more climbing and is over much more varied terrain than the 10K and good trail shoes and clothing are highly recommended for this run"; "whilst most average runners would expect to complete the Half Marathon between 2 - 2.30 hrs the cut of time is 3.30 hrs so you have plenty of time to enjoy the run, even if you are a little slower, enjoy yourself, it's suppose to be FUN !!"; "water at 5K, 10K, 15K and Finish"; "the 10K run is an excellent introduction to Trail running and is suitable for all levels of runners which can be walked if you prefer (cut of time 2.30 hrs)" |
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| 1945 | 2011 Jun 18
Sat 1100
| 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"; 2.5K measured flat fun run as well (at 1030) and this incorporates the Inter Schools Cup |
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| 1944 | 2011 Jun 18
Sat 1030
| Three Lakes Classic
15M
| | "start/finish in the Rother Valley Country Park (Sheffield)"; "entry fee to the Park is 3.50 pounds"; "80% off road run; "route is well signed and marshalled"; "moved from Sunday at 1100 to Saturday at 1030" |
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| 1943 | 2011 Jun 18
Sat 1030
| Silkstone Shuffle Race 2
4.5M
| | "off road trail course"; "four races in April, June, September and November"; "enter all four races in advance for a T-shirt"; mini shuffle (at 0945) for juniors as well |
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| 1942 | 2011 Jun 16
Thu 1930
| Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 3
5K
| | this year the races are on Thursdays rather than on Mondays; "closing date is 3 days before race"; "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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| 1941 | 2011 Jun 15
Wed 1930
| Sandall Beat 10K Trail Race
10K
| | "Sandall Beat Wood is a popular woodland in Doncaster - it was established in the early 1800s and it is recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Local Nature Reserve -it covers 140 acres"; "the surface conditions are in general, well made trails, grass, stone and a few hundred meters of tarmac pavement towards the finish - depending on the amount of rainfall some areas can be wet and muddy underfoot - the route is free of obstructions such as stiles and bridges"; "T-shirt"; 1M fun run as well (at 1900) |
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| 1940 | 2011 Jun 15
Wed 1900
| Gosforth 10
10M
| | "the course starts at Wellington and finishes on the playing field, taking in Holmrook, Irton Levels, Santon Bridge and Santon"; "mile markers"; "memento"; "during the main race, a fun run takes place around Gosforth for the children and not so adventurous adults" |
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| 1939 | 2011 Jun 15
Wed 1900
| Kimmy Kanter
4.5M
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| 1938 | 2011 Jun 15
Wed 1930
| Oughtibridge Gala Chase
3.25M
| | "course starts in Coronation Park, proceeds uphill by road to Wharncliffe Woods, loops through the wood and then returns by road to the park"; although entries are made on the night, here is an entry form; children's events start at 1830 |
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| 1937 | 2011 Jun 15
Wed 1915
| 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 woman 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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| 1936 | 2011 Jun 12
Sun 0800
| Bradford Millennium Way Relay
76K
| | "maximum of 50 teams"; "5 legs with 2 runners per leg, i.e., 10 runners per team"; "footpaths along becks and through woods, tracks across fields, tracks across heather moorlands; very undulating"; "sandstone rocks and peat on moors"; "at this time of the year the ground should be mainly dry and not boggy"; "memento and refreshments at the finish" |
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| 1935 | 2011 Jun 12
Sun 1115
| Burton Pidsea 10K
10K
| | "rural undulating course on country roads"; "T-shirt"; "BBQ"; 2M fun run as well (at 1000) |
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| 1934 | 2011 Jun 12
Sun 1115
| Castle Howard 10K Trail Race
10K
| | 6K trail race (at 1000) and a 1K kids dash (at 1005) as well |
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| 1933 | 2011 Jun 12
Sun 1100
| Grasmere Gallop
10K
| | this is the "re-launch of the Grasmere Gallop Trail Race"; "we have reduced the length of the race this year to a 10k event - the main advantage of this being the loss of the busy A591 road section between Pelter Bridge and White Moss Common"; "the route covers a mixture of terrain - the first section climbing steadily along the Red Bank Road leaving Grasmere behind and then onto the spectacular Loughrigg Terrace, an occasionally rocky path across Loughrigg Fell passing the famous Rydal Caves along the way - you then return via the shore lines of both Rydal and Grasmere, with an optional 'water dash' for those of you who are willing, before returning to Grasmere village via the Red Bank Road, for a 'grand stand' finish on the Grasmere Sports Field"; Teddy Dash (for under 5s) and a 5.7K Family Fun Run/Walk as well (at 1300) |
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| 1932 | 2011 Jun 12
Sun 1100
| Pants in the Park
5K
| | venue is Roundhay Park; "run, skip or jog your way around the course in your colourful pants to raise awareness and funds to beat prostate disease"; "medal" |
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| 1931 | 2011 Jun 12
Sun -------
| Mabie Forest 10K Trail Race
10K
| | "venue is the Mabie Forest, which is 4M south of Dumfries, off the A710"; "beautiful trails and paths"; "goody bag and free tea/coffee and biscuits at the 'shed' to all finishers"; "the Mabie Forest also offers superb facilities for Mountain Biking, Forest Walks and Picnics" |
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| 1930 | 2011 Jun 12
Sun 1000
| Redcar Half Marathon
half marathon
| | aka "Tees Valley Half Marathon"; this year the race is 30 minutes earlier than last year's race; online entry is encouraged and is open until June 9th; use the following link for details about entering on the day; "fast, accurately measured, all tarmac course - come and attack your personal best"; "chips"; "T-shirt and goody bag"; family fun run as well (at 1025) |
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| 1929 | 2011 Jun 11
Sat 1400
| Bendrigg 10K
10K
| | "award"; 2M fun run (at 1410) and a summer fete as well |
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| 1928 | 2011 Jun 09
Thu ?1915
| Blaydon Race
5.9M
| | RACE FULL; the 2000 online entries filled between 0100 and 1000 on Monday February 14th and the 2000 postal entries filled in 4 days; the race has "an expected 7.15p.m. start"; "every finisher will receive a special bottle of proper beer, brewed by Wylam Brewery in Heddon-on-the-Wall, the home village of the Blaydon Race founder, Jim Dewar"; "certificate, T-shirt, local food, crisps and soft drink"; "not all of the tired finishers are tempted by the black pudding, tripe and pickled onions always on offer!" "spot prizes"; "music and dance at the start, along the course and at the finish and the funnels will be graced by Hazel Raysons Can-Can Troupe"; note: use www.blaydonrace.co.uk in preference to www.blaydonrace.org because www.blaydonrace.org sometimes has the information for 2010 |
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| 1927 | 2011 Jun 09
Thu 1930
| The Full Bronte
5M
| | "from (a new venue) Haworth Cricket Club"; "fast and furious"; "if you also want to enter the Yorkshire Vets 5M championship, you must enter by the closing date" |
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| 1926 | 2011 Jun 09
Thu 1915
| Pinchinthorpe Tees Trail Race
5K
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| 1925 | 2011 Jun 08
Wed 1930
| Spen Greenway 10K
10K
| | "limit of 200 so early booking is advised"; "venue is the Princess Mary Athletics Stadium (2 miles from junction 26 M62)"; "starts on the Greenway by Primrose Lane and is an out and back course to Low Moor"; "a potentially fast PB course"; "memento/gift to everyone completing the race" |
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| 1924 | 2011 Jun 08
Wed 1900
| Milton 6
6M
| | this race is organised by the Milton Arms; "entry this year is limited to 200"; "gift"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1923 | 2011 Jun 08
Wed 1930
| Otley 10
10M
| | venue is the Otley Cricket Club; "the course has been re-measured following a slight amendment to the start and finish of the race" - see the 'map' link; "bottle of beer from Copper Dragon Brewery, Skipton"; "BBQ, refreshments and a bar" |
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| 1922 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun 1330
| Abbeytown 10 mile Road Run
10M
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| 1921 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun 1330
| Allerthorpe Half Marathon
half marathon
| | inaugural race; "flat, fast, scenic run on quiet country lanes"; "drinks stations are situated around the course"; "cafe and refreshment facilities are available at the venue as well as a children’s play area"; "nature walks around the lake offer plenty of opportunity to observe the wildlife"; "sprint triathlon (at 0900) as well" |
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| 1920 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun 1130
| Beat the Clock 4M Beach Race
4M
| | part of the Bridlington Festival of Running, a weekend of events; "a 4M race along Bridlington’s spectacular South Sands"; "the race clock will be set to 48 minutes at the race start and will count down to 0:00 - it is up to you when you set off: the later you leave it, the less time you have to complete the course before the clock runs down - the winner will be the last runner to set off and get back before the clock reaches zero - runners who fail to ‘beat the clock’ will automatically be placed behind all those who finish before the time runs out"; "chips"; 3K fun run (at 1030) as well - online entry for the 3K fun run |
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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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| 1919 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun 0930
| Run for Scotland 5K
5K
| | "a 5K fun run around Edinburgh's Holyrood Park"; "medal, completion certificate and goody bag"; 12M walk, 6M walk and 1M walk as well |
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| 1918 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun 1100
| Goole River Bank Challenge
8.74M
| | "along the banks of the River Ouse"; "from the Westfield Sports Complex"; "approx. one third of a marathon"; "spot prizes"; "memento"; 2M fun run as well (at 1000); here is a link to the web site of the Goole Viking Striders |
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| 1917 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun -------
| Harewood House Chase
10K
| | the women's race is at 1030 and the men's race is at 1100; "scenic course (trail and road) mainly inside the grounds of the beautiful Harewood estate"; "mile markers" |
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| 1916 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun 1100
| Humber Bridge 10K
10K
| | "scenic 10K race, start and finish at Hessle Rugby Club and crossing the Humber Bridge"; "T-shirt and Seven Seas product"; 2K fun run as well (at 1000) |
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| 1915 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun 1100
| The Mulgrave Run
14.2K
| | RACE CANCELLED as unfortunately there was insufficient interest; this is the 3rd time this race has taken place; "multi-terrain course"; "start and finish at the Sports Pavilion"; 1M U11 race (at 1000) and 1.75M U17 race (at 1020) as well |
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| 1914 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun 1000
| Marsden 10M Challenge
10M
| | "a circular route around the Colne valley"; "this wonderful multi-terrain route takes in Deer Hill, Meltham Moor, Wessenden Head, Wessenden Valley and of course Marsden"; "route (80% off road) will be marked and water available en route"; "walk, run or jog"; "the entry fee to include post event refreshments"; the inaugural Challenge was held in 2010 |
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| 1913 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun 1100
| Roberttown 7
7M
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| 1912 | 2011 Jun 05
Sun 1000
| Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "the race is a circular route of not less than half marathon distance along a section of the Wall with outstanding views of this World Heritage Site"; "mixed terrain of grass path, forest track and approx 1.5M of road"; "undulating in nature with the only significant climbs being along the wall itself"; "Race HQ and parking is at the Winshields Camp Site with the start approx 1K away"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1911 | 2011 Jun 04
Sat 1400
| Allendale 8
7.7M
| | "technical T-shirt"; "scenic course through an area of outstanding natural beauty"; "undulating"; "collect number on the day"; "held in conjunction with Allendale Fair"; junior 1M fun run as well (at 1300) |
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| 1910 | 2011 Jun 04
Sat 1600
| Grand Yorkshire 10K
10K
| | part of the Bridlington Festival of Running, a weekend of events; the 10K starts "on North Marine Drive, alongside the North Sands"; "the traffic-free ‘out and back’ route takes you towards the village of Sewerby, then turns inland to Marton before heading out towards Flamborough - you will then return to Bridlington, with the race finishing on the promenade"; "fast"; "chips"; "quality technical running shirt, a medal and a goody bag"; junior races as well: 1M (at 1500) and 2M (at 1520) - online entry for the junior races |
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| 1909 | 2011 Jun 04
Sat 1400
| Kirkby Malzeard 10K
10K
| | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "undulating"; "all on road"; "race fee includes refreshments"; "all runners must register 30 minutes before the race starts"; 2K fun run as well (at 1300) |
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| 1908 | 2011 Jun 04
Sat -------
| Kentmere Trail Race
see comments
| | "starting in Staveley village, the courses follow along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways taking in panoramic views of most of the southern Lakeland fells"; "the trails 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"; races are 10K and 17K long; "fun trails as well" |
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| 1907 | 2011 Jun 02
Thu 1915
| 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 |
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| 1906 | 2011 Jun 01
Wed 1915
| 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"; "refreshments available" |
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| 1905 | 2011 Jun 01
Wed 1930
| Levens 10K
10K
| | registration is at the Village Hall; "starts in Levens Village and then moves out onto the flat plains of the Lyth Valley for about 4K before starting the climb up into Brigsteer and around the village before climbing once more through Brigsteer Woods and back to Levens"; one of a series of four Wednesday night 10Ks - use the following link to enter the series online |
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| 1904 | 2011 May 30
Mon 1130
| Ilkley Harriers Trail Race
6.9M
| | the date of this race has been moved from May 29th to May 30th; this race was new in 2008; "FRA CM (Category C, Medium) fell race - 6.9 miles, 700' 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 from 1000: under 8s 0.5K, ages 8-13 1M, ages 14-18 2M |
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| 1903 | 2011 May 29
Sun 1100
| Driffield Mucky Duck
8.5M
| | "scenic 8.5M multi terrain course"; "technical t-shirt"; "spot prizes"; flat, 1M family fun run as well (at 1000) |
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| 1902 | 2011 May 29
Sun 0900
| Druridge Bay 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; "10 pounds from each entry goes direct to RNLI"; 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" |
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| 1901 | 2011 May 29
Sun 1130
| Melmerby (Ripon) 10K
10K
| | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "undulating one lap course"; "medal"; although described as "undulating", I think it's a flatish type of "undulating" (as the OS heights vary just between 34 and 48 metres); 2.25M fun run as well (at 1030 with a cd of 1000) |
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| 1900 | 2011 May 29
Sun 1115
| Raby Castle 10K
10K
| | "scenic 2 lap traffic-free route in the grounds of Raby Castle with some off-road sections"; "memento"; "parking may be 15 minutes walk to start"; 5K fun run as well at 1030 - use the following link for online entries for the fun run |
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| 1899 | 2011 May 29
Sun 1000
| Run for Japan 10K
10K
| | "numbers to be collected on the day"; "two laps on fast, flat traffic free roads around the UK's biggest car plant"; "while many runs can claim to be scenic, not many take place around such a unique 750-acre industrial setting, on roads weaving around the factory and featuring sights including: thousands of cars waiting for shipment from Nissan’s export compound - the new 200 million pounds electric vehicle battery plant - ten wind turbines and Nissan’s parts logistics warehouse"; "it will also be the first run in the UK to feature the 100% electric Nissan LEAF as a pace car - with no exhaust fumes to trouble the runners"; "raising money for the Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal" |
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| 1898 | 2011 May 28
Sat 1030
| Meanwood Valley Trail
7.5M
| | part of the "Airedale Triple"; in 2011 "all entries on day will be accepted"; "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"; "on footpaths along and near the Meanwood Valley Trail"; "bottle of Meanwood Meander 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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| 1897 | 2011 May 26
Thu 1930
| Apperley Bridge Canter
10K
| | "on tracks, paths, canal towpath with a bit of road"; "memento/prize" |
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| 1896 | 2011 May 26
Thu 1930
| Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 2
5K
| | this year the races are on Thursdays rather than on Mondays; "closing date is 3 days before race"; "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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| 1895 | 2011 May 25
Wed 1915
| The Temple of Doom 5K Trail Race
5K
| | "an out and back scenic, undulating and challenging trail run taking in Black Dick's Temple"; "venue is the Lepton Highlanders Sports Club" |
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| 1894 | 2011 May 25
Wed -------
| Maltby Memorial Race
unknown
| | "starts at the Wesley centre in Maltby"; is this an open race? |
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| 1893 | 2011 May 24
Tue 1900
| Lambfoot Loop 10K
10K
| | "road race"; "start and finish at Cockermouth School"; "goes up everyone's favourite hill"; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races |
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| 1892 | 2011 May 24
Tue 1915
| Glendue Fell Race
6K
| | venue is the Knarsdale New Hall which is on the A686 about 1K north of Slaggyford"; "a single lap of approximately 6K following the Pennine Way from Knarsdale to Glendue Bridge and returning via the South Tyne trail"; "the race is an entry-level multi-terrain race for ages 14 and over"; "suitable for beginners"; "the course is on fell trails and tracks over Glendue fell"; "the return is much easier terrain following a dismantled railway"; "there are stunning views over the South Tyne Valley and beyond"; "there is no entry fee"; "all entrants should bring a prize (approx value 3 or 4 pounds)"; "refreshments" |
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| 1891 | 2011 May 23
Mon 1915
| George Ogle Memorial Race
6M
| | "multi-terrain", including "a couple of kissing gates"; "approximately 6M up the Derwent Valley, starting from Swalwell Visitor Centre"; "the Visitor Centre is about 200m from the Race HQ which is at Swalwell Cricket Club"; "T-shirt"; use the following link to get information about the race; use the following link to get other information about the race |
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| 1890 | 2011 May 22
Sun 0800
| EMF Half Marathon
half marathon
| | the half marathon "will start at 08:00 with the marathon starting later at 10:00, ensuring only one set of runners on the course at any one time, but it will still capture the big race excitement of the Edinburgh Marathon and the grandstand finish at Musselburgh Racecourse"; "EMF Half runner bus ticket (3.50 pounds extra) brings the runner from the finish in Musselburgh back to the city centre AFTER the race"; part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival which consists of the Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relay, 10K, 5K, Junior Race and International Breakfast Run. |
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| 1889 | 2011 May 22
Sun -------
| Borrowdale Trail Run
see comments
| | "held in conjunction with the Keswick Mountain Festival"; there are 20K and 11K trail runs; the 20K run "starts at Hawse End Bay after a short ferry crossing across Derwentwater"; "the route initially follows the lakeshore trail through mixed woodland to the picturesque village of Grange, before winding its way past Castle Crag to Rosthwaite"; "a steady climb out of Rosthwaite following the bridleway leads to the hamlet of Watendlath"; "the trail continues along the beautiful Watendlath valley before descending to Ashness Bridge via a short road section"; "a singletrack traverse below Falcon Crags is followed by a gradual descent into Great Wood"; "cross the Borrowdale road back to the lakeshore past Friars Crag and follow the path skirting the shore of the bay back into the finish at Crow Park"; "a mixture of off road terrain following footpaths and bridleways, including woodland trails and rocky singletrack" and "there are also two short road sections"; "the highest point of the course is 330m"; the route includes "1760 feet of ascent" |
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| 1888 | 2011 May 22
Sun 1000
| Pier to Pier Run
7.5M
| | each runner gets a "thermo bag with flask and cups"; "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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| 1887 | 2011 May 22
Sun 1300
| Candlelighters Family Fun Run
5K
| | "venue is the Wetherby Rugby Club in Grange Park"; "lots of fun activities for supporters including bungee runs, laser quest and a children's disco"; 2K run as well |
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| 1886 | 2011 May 22
Sun 1030
| Brathay Windermere Marathon
marathon
| | "by entering this event runners make a commitment to raising a minimum of 200 pounds for Brathay Trust - the charity that transforms young people's lives"; "in doing so you will be helping to improve the wellbeing of some of the most underprivileged children and young people in the UK"; 3 pounds early bird discount until December 31st 2010; 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"; "medal"; "chip timing" |
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| 1885 | 2011 May 21
Sat 0930
| Kirklees 10K Challenge
10K
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| 1884 | 2011 May 21
Sat 1100
| Sowerby Scorcher
10K
| | venue is the St Peter's Community Centre; race is just over 10K long"; "lanes, bridleways and footpaths over the hills and moors of Sowerby"; "panoramic views over beautiful Pennine hills; "some steep sections, some muddy parts and some occasional stiles"; "about 40% is off-road"; "memento" |
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| 1883 | 2011 May 19
Thu 1915
| Prissick Tees Trail Race
5K
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| 1882 | 2011 May 18
Wed 1900
| Askern 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; "refreshments on sale during and after the race" at the Askern Miners Welfare Club |
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| 1881 | 2011 May 18
Wed 1930
| John Carr 5K Race 3
5K
| | one of a series of 3 races; "due to the increasing popularity of this series, entries WILL NOT be accepted on the night"; "race HQ is the Esholt Sports and Social Club"; "there is a 10 minute jog to the start"; "mainly on private roads through the Yorkshire Water estate but finishing on the quiet mainly traffic free roads of the village"; "fairly flat, fast course"; "runners completing all 3 races will receive a memento" |
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| 1880 | 2011 May 17
Tue 1900
| Moorclose 10K
10K
| | "out and back course along the Workington to Whitehaven cycleway"; don't forget to add your signature and date at the bottom of the entry form |
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| 1879 | 2011 May 15
Sun 1030
| Bowderdale Wild Race
18K
| | I think the venue is about 1K to the west of CA17 4NB; 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; "prizes"; one of the series of three Wild Races taking place at Hamsterley Forest, Bowderdale and Kielder Forest; free T-shirt if you enter all three races |
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| 1878 | 2011 May 15
Sun 0900
| Druridge Bay Marathon
marathon
| | venue is the Druridge Bay Country Park; "limit of 60 entrants"; "course consists of 3 circuits around the lakes plus a section of beach and road - this is followed by a shorter circuit around the lakes only"; "course map sent to entrants"; "central drinks station passed regularly"; "memento" |
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| 1877 | 2011 May 15
Sun 0900
| Jane Tomlinson's Run For All Hull 10K
10K
| | "the race will begin at 0900 from the Guildhall on Alfred Gelder Street (at its junction with Lowgate, Hull City Centre)" |
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| 1876 | 2011 May 15
Sun 1015
| Middlesbrough 5K
5K
| | "suitable for runners of all ages and abilities the race route takes in famous Middlesbrough landmarks including the Transporter Bridge, Riverside Stadium and Temenos"; T-shirt and medal (but not guaranteed for EODs); "chips"; 2K fun run as well (at 1110) |
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| 1875 | 2011 May 15
Sun 0930
| 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 |
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| 1874 | 2011 May 15
Sun 1030
| Yorkshire 10K Run
10K
| | the times of the two races have been changed on the www.cftrust.org.uk web site; "medal"; "this is a multi-terrain 10K through the breathtaking, private estate of Newby Hall"; 2K fun run as well (at 1000); "two for one entry to Newby Hall and Gardens" |
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| 1873 | 2011 May 15
Sun 1030
| The Tough 10
10M
| | "rural, scenic, rather hilly"; "running T-shirt" |
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| 1872 | 2011 May 15
Sun 1030
| off TRAC 10
10M
| | "single lap of scenic countryside through Stancil, Rossington and Wellingley"; "mainly on tracks, footpaths and fields"; "there is a 0.5M walk to the start line"; "memento" |
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| 1871 | 2011 May 11
Wed 1930
| John Carr 5K Race 2
5K
| | one of a series of 3 races; "due to the increasing popularity of this series, entries WILL NOT be accepted on the night"; "race HQ is the Esholt Sports and Social Club"; "there is a 10 minute jog to the start"; "mainly on private roads through the Yorkshire Water estate but finishing on the quiet mainly traffic free roads of the village"; "fairly flat, fast course"; "runners completing all 3 races will receive a memento" |
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| 1870 | 2011 May 11
Wed 1930
| Kendal 10K
10K
| | registration is at the Kendal Leisure Centre"; "starts near the Leisure Centre and then travels through the villages of Natland and Sedgwick before taking a short loop and returning through Natland once more and finishing in Kendal and is a generally undulating course"; one of a series of four Wednesday night 10Ks - use the following link to enter the series online |
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| 1869 | 2011 May 11
Wed 1915
| Clive Cookson 10K
10K
| | "start and finish at Monkseaton High School"; "please arrive early on the night to collect your race number"; "fast, two lap course on road and trail"; "More Mile T-shirt"; 5K fun run as well (at 1830) |
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| 1868 | 2011 May 10
Tue 1930
| 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"; "prize for all finishers"; 3K junior fun run as well (at 1830) |
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| 1867 | 2011 May 10
Tue 1900
| Holywood Stroll 5
5M
| | "flat, fast course on quiet rural roads" |
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| 1866 | 2011 May 08
Sun 1115
| Beverley 10K
10K
| | RACE FULL; in 2011 the race was full by March 5th; in 2010 the race was full in March; "starts outside the Minster, passes through North Bar, crosses the Westwood towards Walkington and then returns to the Market Place"; "limit of 80 minutes"; "1200 entrants"; "technical T-shirt";the 10K can only be entered online; 2K Fun Run as well (at 1015) |
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| 1865 | 2011 May 08
Sun 1100
| Gala Harriers 10K
10K
| | "numbers will not be posted out, but can be collected on race day"; "refreshments available after the race"; 3K fun run as well (at 1000) - here is a link to the form for the 3K fun run |
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| 1864 | 2011 May 08
Sun 1100
| Knaresborough Fun Run
10K
| | there are two events: "a 10K Trail Run (at 1100) and a 2.5M Fun Run (at 1200); "entry to the 10K includes free entry to the 2.5M Fun Run"; both races are starting at times different from last year; "Army Assault Course, Laser Zone, House Competitions, Music from Riverside Jazz, Hot food on sale, Stalls and Sideshows, Beat the goalie, Car Boot Sale, and loads more..."; use this link for further information |
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| 1863 | 2011 May 08
Sun -------
| The Lambton Run - 10K and 5K
see comments
| | two events: "the 10K is at 1000 and the 5K is at 1030"; "both the 10K and 5K will be run on a traffic free, mixed terrain course within the grounds of Lambton Estate"; "medal and goody bag"; "Lambton Park is an historic estate situated between Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne"; "Lord Durham is pleased to open the estate for the occasion of the inaugural Lambton Runs to raise funds for The Rainbow Trust and Willow Burn Hospice"; I've seen this map and profile for the 10K |
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| 1862 | 2011 May 08
Sun 1130
| Muckletoon Doctor's Run
8M
| | "starts and finishes in Langholm and takes you across various terrain and follows the path of the River Esk"; "mementoes and medals (only guaranteed for pre-registered entries)"; 1M junior fun run (at 1300) and 5M walk (at 1045) as well |
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| 1861 | 2011 May 08
Sun 0930
| Leeds Half Marathon
half marathon
| | medal, T-shirt; mile markers; as well as a half marathon there are two free events: "a 1.5K Mini Run for 3-8yr olds (who must be accompanied by an adult) and a 2.5K Junior run for children aged between 9-14yrs" |
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| 1860 | 2011 May 08
Sun 1030
| Ripon 10M
10M
| | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "entries received before April 30th will be posted to you - any received later will be available at the Race HQ on the morning of the race"; "parking and facilities at Ripon Cricket Club (HG4 2QH)"; "starts and finishes in the Hell Wath Nature Reserve in Ripon - it goes through the grounds of Studley Park and surrounding roads then back to to the area round Lower Fountain Hall, followed by the half mile long steep drag up to Whitcliffe Lane - then it is mainly downhill on a narrow country road to the finish" |
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| 1859 | 2011 May 08
Sun 1030
| CHIN-UP Beach Run
10K
| | CANCELLED; "start and finish on the beach about 800metres to the North of Seahouses Harbour; "it’s an out and back course, so if you meet other runners coming towards you 'go left'"; "entirely on the beach"; "tide will be well out"; "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"; "there will be a marked turning point at half way, just past Bamburgh Castle"; there's more about CHIN-UP at www.chin-up-charity.org.uk |
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| 1858 | 2011 May 08
Sun 0930
| Sheffield Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "half marathon through the city centre"; "advice dated February 9th: with the current entry at 4290, it would appear that the closure date could be about February 20th - runners would be advised to place their entry soon to be sure of securing a place, as closure will occur at 5500 whenever that occurs"; "chips"; "medal, T-shirt"; 3K fun run as well (at 0940) on pathways in and around the Don Valley Stadium |
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| 1857 | 2011 May 08
Sun 0800
| Calderdale Way Relay
50M
| | a Halifax Harriers's web page says the race which was postponed from Dec12 will now take place on May08; this race was full on Nov14; it was full 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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| 1856 | 2011 May 07
Sat 1100
| Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 mile Road Race
20M
| | "this is a point-to-point race starting on the Promenade in Portobello (EH15 1DR) and finishing on Beach Road in the centre of North Berwick (EH39 4AF)"; "a time limit of three and a half hours has been set for this race - after this has elapsed, runners can continue on the course - however they will be responsible for their own well-being and safety"; "the start is approximately 0.5M from the Registration back up the promenade towards Seafield"; "a bus is provided for transporting runners from the finish back to Portobello - the cost is 5 pounds - spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first serve basis" |
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| 1855 | 2011 May 07
Sat -------
| Hawkshead Trail Race
15K
| | RACE FULL; the race was full in 2011 on Apr18, in 2010 on Mar 15 and in 2008 on Feb14; "a circuit along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in panoramic 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, for those used to off-road running"; "fun runs for children as well" |
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| 1854 | 2011 May 05
Thu 1930
| Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 1
5K
| | this year the races are on Thursdays rather than on Mondays; "closing date is 3 days before race"; "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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| 1853 | 2011 May 04
Wed 1930
| John Carr 5K Race 1
5K
| | one of a series of 3 races; "due to the increasing popularity of this series, entries WILL NOT be accepted on the night"; "race HQ is the Esholt Sports and Social Club"; "there is a 10 minute jog to the start"; "mainly on private roads through the Yorkshire Water estate but finishing on the quiet mainly traffic free roads of the village"; "fairly flat, fast course"; "runners completing all 3 races will receive a memento" |
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| 1852 | 2011 May 04
Wed 1930
| Gordon Smith Memorial Relays
see comments
| | a relay event for teams from clubs; each team has three runners who each run approximately 2M; venue is the Hadrian's Way cycle path near the Segedunum Museum in Wallsend; "a largely traffic-free course"; "magnificent river views" |
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| 1851 | 2011 May 02
Mon 0930
| Rothwell 10K
10K
| | race full in 2008 on Mar11, in 2007 before Mar24 and in 2006 by first week in April; using chips for the first time; collect your chip on the day; |
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| 1850 | 2011 May 02
Mon 1030
| Tees Barrage 10K
10K
| | RACE FULL; "this race has sold out prior to race day every year"; T-shirt |
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| 1849 | 2011 May 01
Sun 1100
| Fountains 10K
10K
| | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "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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| 1848 | 2011 May 01
Sun 1130
| Keswick Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "the start is at Portinscale, approximately 15 minutes walk from the rugby club"; "around Derwentwater with a loop into the Newlands valley"; in previous years there have been 1.5K and 3.2K fun runs as well; other information is available at www.keswickhalfmarathon.co.uk |
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| 1847 | 2011 May 01
Sun 1400
| Kirkbymoorside 10K
10K
| | as in 2009 and 2010, there will be no entries on the day; "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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| 1846 | 2011 May 01
Sun 1100
| Dallam Dash 10K
10K
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| 1845 | 2011 May 01
Sun 1000
| Bluebell Trail 10
10.3M
| | "race numbers to be collected on the day"; as in 2010 and 2009, there will be no entries on the day; "quality gift and goody bag"; "multi-terrain"; "trails, tracks, minor roads and the beautiful bluebell woods in the heart of Yorkshire - with its ups and downs and unique river crossing you're guaranteed to finish with a splash in this race of true Yorkshire grit" |
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| 1844 | 2011 Apr 29
Fri 1915
| Dalton Charter 10K
10K
| | this is on the day of the Royal Wedding; "T-shirt to first 150 finishers" |
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| 1843 | 2011 Apr 28
Thu 1915
| Newham Grange Tees Trail Race
5K
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| 1842 | 2011 Apr 24
Sun 1030
| Guiseley Gallop
10K
| | part of the "Airedale Triple"; "tracks, paths, Leeds-Liverpool canal towpath, road"; "past Emmerdale's Woolpack in Esholt"; 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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| 1841 | 2011 Apr 24
Sun 1000
| Helmsley 10K
10K
| | the inaugural race was held in 2010; "multi-terrain"; "variety of surfaces" |
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| 1840 | 2011 Apr 24
Sun 1000
| North Tyneside 10K
10K
| | from The Parks Sports Centre NS to NS Fish Quay, Tynemouth Castle, St Mary's Lighthouse; "bag, T-shirt"; unlike previous years, in 2011 "there are NO entries on the day" |
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| 1839 | 2011 Apr 24
Sun 1130
| Graves Easter Dash
5M
| | closing date changed from Feb28 to Mar31; "approximately 5M on paths and grass set in a superb traffic free park"; "chips"; "Easter egg"; 1.3M Graves Easter Bunny Fun Run as well (at 1045) |
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| 1838 | 2011 Apr 23
Sat 1100
| The Isel Cross
5.5M
| | "multi-terrain"; "start and finish at Cockermouth School"; "Easter Egg"; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races |
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| 1837 | 2011 Apr 22
Fri 1000
| Brantingham Hill Race
7.3M
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| 1836 | 2011 Apr 22
Fri 1015
| Mermaid 10K
10K
| | venue is the 'The Mermaid' (Redcar Lane); "goody bag"; "time limit of 10 minute mile pace"; use this link to enter the Series of three 5Ks and two 10Ks; "entries for the Series need to arrive no later than April 6th" and you "get a 5 pounds reduction and a souvenir towel" |
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| 1835 | 2011 Apr 22
Fri -------
| Elswick Good Friday Road Races
see comments
| | seven races: 1100 U13 Girls (1.8M), 1115 U13 Boys (1.8M), 1130 U15 Girls (1.8M), 1145 U17, Sen and Vet Women (2.28M), 1200 Sen and Vet Men Relays (teams of 4 each to run 2.28M), 1250 U15 Boys (2.28M), 1310 U17 Men (2.28M) |
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| 1834 | 2011 Apr 20
Wed 1845
| Neptune Relays
1.7M
| | "four stage relays"; "open to teams of four runners for teams of men, women and juniors (13+)"; "corporate teams welcome"; "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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| 1833 | 2011 Apr 17
Sun 1200
| Sunday St. George's Day 10K
10K
| | as in 2010 and 2009, there is a race on both Saturday and Sunday; "5 pounds entry fee for runners who entered the cancelled Christmas Pudding 10K"; "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 1100) |
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| 1832 | 2011 Apr 17
Sun -------
| Virgin London Marathon
marathon
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| 1831 | 2011 Apr 17
Sun 1000
| Neurocare Head Start 5K
5K
| | the route is "around two lakes"; "it is flat almost all the way around and it is wheelchair, pushchair and doggy friendly"; "medal"; "parking is 3.50 pounds"; here is a link to a page giving other information about the race |
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| 1830 | 2011 Apr 17
Sun 1030
| Sheffield Lord Mayor's 10K
10K
| | part of the Sheffield Festival of Athletics; "the course is accurately measured and flat, based on the track and pathways in and around Don Valley Stadium"; "the start and finish will be within the stadium -The course leaves and enters the stadium several time making it ideal for spectators"; "memento", "T-shirt"; 3K fun run as well (at 0930) |
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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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| 1829 | 2011 Apr 17
Sun 1030
| 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 |
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| 1828 | 2011 Apr 16
Sat 1200
| Saturday St. George's Day 10K
10K
| | as in 2010 and 2009, there is a race on both Saturday and Sunday; "5 pounds entry fee for runners who entered the cancelled Christmas Pudding 10K"; "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 1100) |
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| 1827 | 2011 Apr 13
Wed 1900
| Keswick Round the Houses
5.3M
| | "through the streets of Keswick"; enter on the night; here is a link to the entry form |
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| 1826 | 2011 Apr 10
Sun -------
| Baildon Boundary Way
half marathon
| | Here is some information from the organisers's web site. The event also incorporates a non competitive walk but please note that the online entry system is for runners only. Entries for the walk will be by post only. When the online capacity for runners has been reached, we will place separate entry forms for runners and walkers on our website and will accept a limited number of entries by post for runners but would encourage runners to enter online. Entries for the walk will have no restriction on numbers.. Last year's race became full for runners on Dec30; "sweatshirt"; part of the "Airedale Triple"; 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 |
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| 1825 | 2011 Apr 10
Sun 0930
| Overgate Hospice 10K
10K
| | inaugural race; "due to the overwhelming amount of interest we only have a limited number of places available - therefore registration on the day WILL NOT be available - if you have a registration form please complete and return this with the payment asap to avoid disappointment"; "flat course on road and canal path and finish on grass"; "running vest" |
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| 1824 | 2011 Apr 10
Sun 0900
| Edinburgh Half Marathon
half marathon
| | there is a shuttle bus which "will provide transport from the finish back to start after the race"; "chips"; "medal, New Balance technical T-shirt, goody bag" |
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| 1823 | 2011 Apr 10
Sun -------
| Gibside Fun Run
5M
| | a fun run at Gibside (Rowlands Gill) to help raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign"; the inaugural run was held in 2010; "T-shirt"; "further details to follow"; in 2010, the runners/walkers started between 10am and 12 noon with runners being set off every 15 minutes |
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| 1822 | 2011 Apr 10
Sun 1100
| Sand Dancer 10K
10K
| | aka "South Shields Multi-Terrain 10K"; "incorporating the VAA-NE 10K MT championship"; start at Gypsies Green Stadium; "held on the Leas"; "collect numbers on the day"; "spot prizes"; "soup and bun"; 4K fun run as well (at 1030) |
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| 1821 | 2011 Apr 09
Sat 1100
| Coniston 14 Plus
16.7M
| | in 2010 the route was 16.7M instead of the normal 13.875M because of a problem with a bridge; the organiser's web site says the damage to the bridge on the course of the race has not been completed and will not resume till next spring because of the potential damage to fish life - therefore we will reluctantly run the race on the course we used last year; last year the organisers wrote 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; the race was full in 2008 on Jan18, in 2007 before Jan28 and in 2005 on Feb03; "hilly route follows the road that circles Coniston water"; "stunning views of the surrounding mountains" |
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| 1820 | 2011 Apr 06
Wed 1900
| Spring Coast Road 5K
5K
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| 1819 | 2011 Apr 03
Sun 1100
| Arkendale 10K
10K
| | the race was full in 2009 on Feb23 and in 2008 it was full by the closing date; "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"; "we will have all the usual attractions for you on the day, including 'Meet a Sheep' and the ever popular home made cakes and teas ..."; "for anybody who has completed the 4 previous Arkendale runs please let us know on your entry form or by e-mail, and we will refund your race entry fee for this years race on the day"; "we will be printing a list of all those who we believe qualify on this site as we go on"; free kids dash (at 1105) as well |
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| 1818 | 2011 Apr 03
Sun 1000
| Blyth Valley 10K
10K
| | "incorporating the NECAA 10K Road Championships"; "start is 0.75M from the Blyth Sports Centre"; "on public footpath and cycle ways from Blyth Quayside to Seaton Sluice and return"; "fast, flat"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1817 | 2011 Apr 03
Sun 1100
| Hornsea 1/3rd Marathon
8.74M
| | "rural undulating course on country lanes"; "pre-entries receive a race pack including a Nike running vest from Marie Curie"; "numbers to be collected on the day"; junior race and fun run as well |
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| 1816 | 2011 Apr 03
Sun 0900
| Keighley BigK 10K
10K
| | "challenging run/walk on an undulating multi terrain 10K route"; "the route links the four superb parks in the town: Lund Park, Devonshire Park, Cliffe Castle and Victoria Park via roads and footpaths"; "complementary branded Big K 10K reusable water bottle"; "held on Mother's Day"; EODs are 6 pounds extra |
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| 1815 | 2011 Apr 03
Sun 0900
| Wakefield Hospice City 10K
10K
| | this race starts 50 minutes earlier than the 2010 race |
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| 1814 | 2011 Apr 02
Sat -------
| Cartmel Trail Race
see comments
| | "sticky toffee pudding"; "along waymarked footpaths and bridleways, giving panoramic views of both Morecambe Bay and the surrounding peaks"; "underfoot conditions are variable with a bit of everything"; "good fast sections, but it can be very sticky in places, especially if wet"; "the events are 10K and 18K long"; there are fun runs for children as well |
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| 1813 | 2011 Apr 02
Sat 1100
| Belhaven Best Dunbar 10K
10K
| | "race numbers will be issued from 0930 from the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre"; "runners must collect their number no later than 1045"; "route is mainly on quiet, public, unclassified roads and even quieter farm roads" |
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| 1812 | 2011 Apr 02
Sat -------
| Jolly Holly Jog 10K
10K
| | this is the race that was postponed from December 28th 2010; my understanding is that the race is full |
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| 1811 | 2011 Apr 02
Sat 1200
| Rother Valley 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; I do not know how accurate the map is; fun run as well (at 1100) |
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| 1810 | 2011 Apr 02
Sat 1030
| Silkstone Shuffle Race 1
4.5M
| | "off road trail course"; "four races in April, June, September and November"; "enter all four races in advance for a T-shirt"; mini shuffle (at 0945) for juniors as well |
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| 1809 | 2011 Mar 27
Sun 1200
| Devil Take the Hindmost 5K
5K
| | "5K track race over 12.5 laps in which the last runner drops out in each lap (except for laps 1 and 11)"; "while some entries can be taken on the day, it is preferable to pre-enter"; if like me you are puzzled about "12.5", it seems the Stadium has a 400m track and 12.5 times 400m amounts to 5K |
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| 1808 | 2011 Mar 27
Sun 1300
| 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 for all runners"; 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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| 1807 | 2011 Mar 27
Sun 1030
| Hamsterley Forest Wild Race
12K
| | I think the venue is about 2K to the east of DL13 3NL; "prizes"; one of the series of three Wild Races taking place at Hamsterley Forest, Bowderdale and Kielder Forest; free T-shirt if you enter all three races |
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| 1806 | 2011 Mar 27
Sun 1030
| Hartlepool Marina 5
5M
| | "fast and flat course starting and finishing at the Hartlepool Maritime Experience"; "incorporating the VAANE 5M championship" |
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| 1805 | 2011 Mar 27
Sun 1100
| Thirsk 10
10M
| | this is the re-running of the race that did not take place in November because of unsafe road conditions; ukresults says entrants who were allocated numbers for the cancelled November 2010 race should note that these are still valid and should be used in this race; online entry is preferred and is available at no extra charge; "chips"; "T-shirt"; ukresults also advises that there will be no fun run at this event on this date |
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| 1804 | 2011 Mar 27
Sun 1100
| Royal Oak 5
unknown
| | "the route is mainly off road, taking in the fields and dirt tracks surrounding Tickhill"; "the race was formerly held at the beginning of July as part of the Tickhill gala activities - in 2010 the race was moved to March as it became part of the KMRT series of races" |
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| 1803 | 2011 Mar 27
Sun 0935
| Run Northumberland Half Marathon
half marathon
| | the date of this race has changed to March 27th; T-shirt; free refreshments; from Wallington the race first goes eastwards along the valley of the River Wansbeck to Middleton and Hartburn; it returns using the valley of the Hart Burn to Scot's Gap and Hartington Hall before going via Cambo back to Wallington; enter this race and you get a 2 pounds discount on the Bamburgh 10K and the Wallington 10K |
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| 1802 | 2011 Mar 20
Sun 1030
| South Yorkshire Half Marathon
half marathon
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| 1801 | 2011 Mar 20
Sun 0900
| Epilepsy Action Bradford 10K
10K
| | start/finish in Centenary Square; "predominately flat and closed to traffic making it a fantastic race for beginners and those in search of their personal bests!"; "chip timing"; "K markers"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1800 | 2011 Mar 20
Sun 1000
| East Hull 20
20M
| | "entry restricted to 400"; "fast flat course"; "mile markers"; "sections of the course include the old railway track which is inaccessible to vehicles"; I do not know how accurate the map is. |
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| 1799 | 2011 Mar 20
Sun 1000
| Barnardo's Big 5K Fun Run
5K
| | venue is the John Charles Centre for Sport, aka the South Leeds Stadium; "warm up by British Military Fitness"; "traffic-free"; "weave around the trees and greenery of the park with family and friends, before a grandstand finish in the stadium"; "clock so you can see your time"; 1K kids run as well (at 0930) |
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| 1798 | 2011 Mar 13
Sun 1000
| Spen 20
20M
| | "two loop race from Princess Mary Athletics Stadium"; "a motorway bridge just after the 2M point is being replaced and the work is not due to be completed until after the race date - the route will therefore be diverted for this race only from just before the 2M point to just after the 3M point - this will involve a little extra descent and ascent and running 0.8M on a well packed gravel track"; the new "course has been measured in accordance with the licence requirement"; "maps of the new course will be prominently displayed around the pavilion on the morning of the race"; "drink stations (water) situated at the 7M, 11.5M and 17M points"; "mile markers"; "memento"; the organisers's web site is at www.spenac.co.uk |
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| 1797 | 2011 Mar 12
Sat 1300
| Dentdale Run
14.2153M
| | "free refreshments for runners" |
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| 1796 | 2011 Mar 12
Sat 1300
| KB5
5M
| | "the annual Edinburgh University 'KB' 5 Mile Road Race takes place round the scenic streets of South Edinburgh"; "the one lap course is fairly undulating and is always popular with local club runners"; "online entry is available until March 11th"; "however there is still the opportunity to enter on the day"; "registration, number collection and entries on the day will be in KB House, at King's Buildings (West Mains Road), from 1100 until 1240" |
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| 1795 | 2011 Mar 06
Sun 1130
| Haweswater Half Marathon
half marathon
| | RACE FULL; the race was full in 2011 on Feb09 and in 2010 on Feb08; "New Balance discount voucher and a race memento"; "out and back course from Bampton village and passes along shores of Haweswater in a remote and dramatic mountain valley"; "hilly course offers an exhilarating run"; 1.6M junior road race (at 1145) as well, form for junior race, numbers for the junior race will be issued on the day |
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| 1794 | 2011 Mar 06
Sun 1400
| Santa Was Snowed In
4K
| | this is the Santa Run (organised by the Sunshine Fund) that was postponed from December 5th; "runners are asked to meet at 1330"; "hundreds of bearded, red-coated and black-booted Santas are due to embrace the postponed holiday spirit by running, walking and jogging through the park. " |
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| 1793 | 2011 Mar 06
Sun 1100
| Norton 9
9M
| | "scenic, rural"; "T-shirt"; I'm not sure whether the venue is DN6 9ER (as indicated by the map), DN6 9DG (the School mentioned on the onlineEntry page) or DN6 9EG (the Royal Hotel mentioned on the postal entry form); 5K fun run (at 1015) as well |
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| 1792 | 2011 Mar 02
Wed 1230
| Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 4
5K
| | postponed from December 22nd; 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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| 1791 | 2011 Feb 27
Sun 1100
| Huddersfield 10K
10K
| | in 2010, the race became 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 |
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| 1790 | 2011 Feb 27
Sun 1100
| Malcolm MacDougall Memorial Netherhall 10
10M
| | "anticlockwise course starting and finishing in Maryport, passing through Dearham, Bulgill and Crosby on the West Cumbrian coast" |
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| 1789 | 2011 Feb 27
Sun 1100
| Snake Lane 10
10M
| | RACE FULL; the 2011 race became full in 30 days; the 2010 race became full in 21 days; "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" |
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| 1788 | 2011 Feb 20
Sun 1000
| Wombwell 5
5M
| | "challenging but a good PB course"; "the route takes you from the Wombwell Recreation Ground and takes in the sights and sounds of Darfield and that dreaded Snape Hill"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; 1M fun run for under 15s (at 1010) as well |
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| 1787 | 2011 Feb 16
Wed 1230
| Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 3
5K
| | 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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| 1786 | 2011 Feb 13
Sun 1100
| Ann Johnson Absent Friends Trail Run
5M
| | "at Cowpen Bewley Country Park"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1785 | 2011 Feb 13
Sun 1100
| Keswick/Buttermere 34K
34K
| | "a tough 34K route from Keswick Moot Hall via Borrowdale, Honister Pass, Buttermere, Newlands Pass and to the finish at Keswick Cricket Pavilion"; "way-marked and with drink stations every 5K"; both this map and this map look accurate |
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| 1784 | 2011 Feb 13
Sun -------
| Loftus Poultry Run
8M
| | this is the race that was postponed from December 19th; a Loftus web page says that "new entries will be accepted and entries will also be accepted on the day"; "multi-terrain course"; "long sleeved Christmas T-shirt"; often there are two sections that are muddy |
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| 1783 | 2011 Feb 13
Sun 1200
| St Wilfrid's Muddy Boots 10K
10K
| | "multi-terrain"; "over undulating farmland and through picturesque countryside "; "includes road, footpaths and trails"; "wear suitable footwear"; fun run (around the school field) as well (at 1100) |
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| 1782 | 2011 Feb 13
Sun 1100
| Liversedge Half Marathon
half marathon
| | RACE FULL; the race was full in 2011 and in 2010 on Jan 05, in 2009 and 2008 on Jan15 and in 2007 on Jan24; in 2011 the race starts one hour earlier than in previous years; "mile markers"; "long sleeved T-shirt" |
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| 1781 | 2011 Feb 12
Sat 1030
| Durham 5KM Charity Run
5K
| | "entries are accepted from individuals or from relay teams of 5"; "all participants are requested to report to the Race Desk on the track by 1000 to pick up race numbers"; "entries are accepted on the day at the Race Desk"; "on the Friday over 1000 children from local primary schools take part and run round a mini course - the children are also given sponsorship packs in the hope that they will be able to raise additional money for the cause"; "on the Saturday approximately 800 students and members of the local community run the full course"; "the Fun Run raises approximately 4000 pounds for Sport in Action Zambia on an annual basis" |
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| 1780 | 2011 Feb 06
Sun 0900
| Dewsbury 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; when I ran it in 2002 I wrote "as boring as the Leeds Abbey Dash, too early [in the morning], headwind; some K markers (people!)" but I got a fast time |
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| 1779 | 2011 Jan 30
Sun 1100
| Ferriby 10
10M
| | "scenic 10M road race starting and finishing at Skidby Windmill"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1778 | 2011 Jan 30
Sun 1100
| Lightwater Santa Fun Run or Stroll
5K
| | this is the run that was postponed from December 19th; "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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| 1777 | 2011 Jan 30
Sun 0930
| Meltham 10K
10K
| | "new, faster revised course for 2011, missing out one BIG descent and one BIG climb"; "memento to first 300"; found this hard work with many, many, hills when I did it in 2002 and so one less would be good! |
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| 1776 | 2011 Jan 29
Sat 0800
| Yorkshire Ultra - Frostbite 50
see comments
| | two events: 50 mile and marathon; "starts and finishes at Whitby Abbey and follows the Coastal Path to Robin Hood’s Bay then heads inland for a loop of some of the North York Moors before returning to the Coastal Path and back to Whitby Abbey"; "trail and off road with a small amount of tarmac"; "likely to be snowy, uneven"; "steep ascents"; "fully insured event, marshalled and marked route"; "aid stations throughout"; "race T-shirt and goody bag, prizes"; |
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| 1775 | 2011 Jan 23
Sun -------
| Durham Cathedral Cross Country Relays
see comments
| | these relay races are only open to runners attached to a running club; although the entry form says the closing date is January 8th, the race organiser says it is now January 15th; "all races are for teams of 3, each runner completing 2 laps of a fast, flat, grass course of approximately 1500m"; there are three races: at 1015 veteran men, at 1055 senior women/veteran women and at 1135 senior men; venue is the Durham University Cricket Pavilion on the Racecourse Sports Fields alongside Green Lane |
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| 1774 | 2011 Jan 23
Sun 1000
| Brass Monkey Run
half marathon
| | online entries opened at 0858 on Saturday October 30th but closed at about 1400 as the race was full; the Knavesmire Harriers's web site says that all entries will be online; "chip timing will be used"; "chips will be issued on the day"; "fast, flat and rural"; for 2006 I wrote "the race starts at York racecourse and then heads south taking in Bishopthorpe, Acaster Malbis, Stonebridge Farm, Acaster Selby, westwards to Appleton Roebuck, and then northwards to Woolas Hall Farm, Acaster Malbis, Bishopthorpe, and finishing at York racecourse, it's a sort of upside down letter P" |
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| 1773 | 2011 Jan 19
Wed 1230
| Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 2
5K
| | "Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 2"; 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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| 1772 | 2011 Jan 15
Sat 1000
| Gerry Kearsley Winter Handicap
6.5M
| | "an undulating and very scenic multi-terrain run with plenty of interest, from Fishburn and around Bishop Middleham near Sedgefield"; "mostly off-road on trails and old railway routes"; "parts of the route may be soft, wet or muddy underfoot"; "handicapping is based on best personal 10K time in the previous 12 months"; "free to enter"; use this link to find other information about the event and how you can pre-enter; 1M junior event over a cross-country course as well (at 0930) |
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| 1771 | 2011 Jan 09
Sun 1100
| Old Monks 6
6M
| | it is on the 9th rather than my earlier guess of the 2nd; venue is Hart Village Hall; "undulating course through woods and fields, on public footpaths and bridleways" |
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| 1770 | 2011 Jan 09
Sun 0930
| Pennine 10K
10K
| | a Halifax Harriers web page says that the race will go ahead; there are more details on the Halifax Harriers web page; "commemorative engraved glass" |
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