Comments: "5K city centre course taking in Edinburgh’s iconic landmarks, including the Scott Monument, Holyrood Palace and the National Art Gallery"; "chip timing, T-shirt, medal"; there are three other events as well: a 10K, a Junior Great Edinburgh Run and a Mini Great Edinburgh Run.

Comments: "the course includes famous landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, The Scott Monument, The Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace"; "chip timing, T-shirt, medal"; there are three other events as well: a 5K, a Junior Great Edinburgh Run and a Mini Great Edinburgh Run.

Comments: 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.

Comments: "no entries on the day unless race limit is not reached"; the 2011 race was full before race day; "the race starts on an area of park land known as 'The Batts' and is all on roads apart from a very short section of grass at the start"; "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"; note that "this year the course has been slightly amended to take account of recommendations from the Council" - in particular, it looks as if the start is different; "all finishers receive an item of clothing 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"; "this race was featured in the December 2011 issue of 'Running Fitness' - in '5 of the UK's best hilly races'".

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: "venue is the Dalbeattie High School"; "M and K markers"; ""some beautiful countryside in the Urr valley with glimpses of the former Paddy Line and motte of Urr"; "medal"; "free refreshments for competitors"; there is also a 10K (at 1000) and a Walk the Half Marathon event (at 0945).

Comments: "venue is the Dalbeattie High School"; "M and K markers"; "some beautiful countryside in the Urr valley with glimpses of the former Paddy Line and motte of Urr"; "medal"; "free refreshments for competitors"; there is also a Half Marathon (at 1200) and a Walk the Half Marathon event (at 0945).

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: "venue is the Newburn Activity Centre"; "mainly off road, fast, flat and scenic", "it passes the birthplace of George Stephenson, crossing the Tyne at both Wylam and Newburn bridges"; "free post run buffet".

Comments: "venue is the Pier Towers"; "seafront start and finish"; "T-shirt"; "voucher for free fish and chips"; there is also a "3K fun run (at 0945) mainly along the promenade, open to all ages and abilities, under 9s must run with an adult".

Comments: "rural road race"; "undulating", "700 foot climb"; "part of the Jubilee Celebrations Field Day"; "entry fee gives entrance to Field Day activities, BBQ, ICE CREAM, BAR, CREAM TEAS, COFFEE, STALLS"; "field opens at 1000".

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com; if you see any web pages giving information about this race, please e-mail me; I think this starts from the Cutlers Arms in Westgate in Rotherham.

Comments: "Pudsey Pacers are proud to present the revival of the infamous Post Hill Race - race to test all abilities from novice to experienced runner - who will be crowned King and Queen of the Hill?"; "race starts from Post Hill - 0.5M from Wickes on Pudsey Road (LS13 4HX) and 0.5M from Troydale Bowling Club (LS28 9LA)"; "collect race numbers on the day"; "gift"; this race is a race in the Leeds Athletics Network 2012 Race Series.

Comments: "the start is 15 minutes walk from the parking area"; "the course is situated in the scenic park land which surrounds Raby Castle - the 10K is two laps of a course which will be mainly on tarmac though part of it is on a section of good woodland trail; "mug"; 5K fun run as well at 1030 - this will do one lap of the course used by the 10K - here is a link to online entry for the 5K fun run.

Comments: "entries taken on the field from 1130"; "approximate start time 1230-1245 subject to horse class completion"; "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 the show ground, before retracing steps"; "medal"; there are also a 1.5M race (for 17 yrs and under), 4 laps of the show ring (?1M) (for 14 yrs and under) and 1 lap of the show ring (for 10 years and under).

Comments: venue is The Knavesmire at York Racecourse; ; enter all three races of the series at a reduced price using the Yorkshire Season Ticket.

Comments: "the race will begin at 0900 from Leeds Town Hall on The Headrow (at its junction with Park Row, Leeds City Centre)"; enter all three races of the series at a reduced price using the Yorkshire Season Ticket.

Comments: "the race will begin at 0900 from the Guildhall on Alfred Gelder Street (at its junction with Lowgate, Hull City Centre)"; enter all three races of the series at a reduced price using the Yorkshire Season Ticket.

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Comments: "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"; there is also "a 1.5K Mini event suitable for children aged 3-8 years and a 2.5K Junior event for 9-15 year olds".

Comments: "venue is Stobs Camp"; ?8K.

Comments: "cake and candy stall"; 5K fun run (at 1230) as well.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com and www.pfrac.co.uk.

Comments: "over moorland tracks and paths near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale"; "the start/finish is in a field close to the Castle Bolton car park"; "traffic free".

Comments: "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"; "chip timing is being introduced this year"; "medal"; family 1M fun run along the Prom as well (at 1115).

Comments: "race HQ is Keswick School"; "collect numbers on race day"; "spectacular 10 mile clockwise circuit around Derwentwater".

Comments: "the course starts at Wellington (adjacent to the old Walkmill Garden Centre) and finishes on the Gosforth Playing Field"; in previous years, the route has visited Holmrook, Irton Levels, Santon Bridge and Santon; "mile markers"; "memento"; fun run as well (at 1920).

Comments: this year the race is a 10K rather than 5M; "an exceptionally scenic multi-terrain race within the beautiful parkland and grounds of Nostell Priory, a National Trust property between Ackworth and Wakefield"; "T-shirt".

Comments: "medal"; 3M and 1.5M Fun Runs as well (at 1300) - maps for these are available at www.easingwold.org.

Comments: "along the beautiful, quiet Yorkshire Dales country lanes of the orginal 'Emmerdale'"; "traditional Dales village fete"; fell races and children's races as well; "amusements, stalls, etc.".

Comments: 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).

Comments: this year the race is being held on a Thursday rather than on a Wednesday; "incorporating the VAANE Trail 5K championship for which entries have to be submitted by Aug21"; "online entries close 48hrs before the event"; "collect numbers on race day"; one of the Low Fell Running Club Race Series; "young athletes race (at 1840) as well.

Comments: "online entries close on Jul06"; "collect numbers on the day"; "use this link to see a slideshow of the route; one of the Low Fell Running Club Race Series; young athletes 2K race as well (at 0930).

Comments: "online entries close 48 hrs before the event"; "collect numbers on race day"; "over undulating cross country and old railway tracks"; one of the Low Fell Running Club Race Series; children's races as well (starting at 1830).

Comments: venue of the race is the Otley Cricket Club; "bottle of beer from Hambleton Ales"; "BBQ, refreshments and a bar"; here is a link to more information about the race; this race is a race in the Leeds Athletics Network 2012 Race Series.

Comments: "entries on the day from 0900"; "medal"; "this is a multi-terrain 10K through the breathtaking, private estate of Newby Hall"; 2K fun run as well; "2 for 1 entry into the 25-acres of award winning gardens, sculpture park, adventure playground and mini-railway".

Comments: venue is the Druridge Bay Country Park which "comprises several miles of beach and sand dunes on the beautiful Northumberland Coast, plus two large freshwater lakes surrounded by woods and meadows"; for the Marathon online entry is preferred - however, postal entry form is possible - closing date is May06; for the Half Marathon, there is a postal entry form - the web site says the closing date is May18; "limit of 100 entrants for the Marathon and 50 entrants for the Half Marathon"; the course will be four laps for the Marathon and two laps for the Half Marathon; "memento"; the Marathon is one of a series of four marathons (the Tour of Northumbria) taking place at Druridge Bay,  Hamsterley Forest,  the Northumberland Coast and Newcastle's Town Moor; online entry for the individual races and for the whole series is at www.madeyarun.com; "special award for anyone completing all four marathons".

Comments: "collect your number on the day"; "challenging course"; "multi terrain race partly on/off road with a testing climb up Blackley Hill"; "fantastic views of the valley"; "first 100 finishers to receive a centenary T-shirt"; two other races as well: juniors (11-14) at 1030 and a fun run at 1110.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.teesbarrage10k.co.uk and www.runbritain.com.

Comments: "this is a men-only running event"; it is the third time this event has taken place; "the first two events raised a total of 28000 pounds in aid of Prostate Cancer awareness and treatment"; "R U Taking the P? starts from Rowntree Park in York, crosses the Millennium Bridge and continues along the side of the River Ouse to Museum Gardens before finishing back at Rowntree Park".

Comments: "flat and fast traffic free course"; 3 laps of the Croft motor racing circuit; 10K wheelchair race (at 1915) and junior (8-16) 2K fun run (at 1845) as well.

Comments: part of the 'Darrington Feast n Fayre'; "start and finish in the event arena on the Village Field"; "medal".

Comments: "starting from the Reindeer Inn opposite the National Mining Museum"; "a scenic, undulating 3M (approx) on trails around the Overton area"; one web page says it's "down the handle, round the pan and back up the handle"; "a race in a series of four races, the final race being a relay consisting of three runners"; "free chip butties".

Comments: "starting from the Reindeer Inn opposite the National Mining Museum"; "a scenic, undulating 3M (approx) on trails around the Overton area"; one web page says it's "down the handle, round the pan and back up the handle"; "a race in a series of four races, the final race (which is this race) being a relay consisting of three runners"; "free chip butties".

Comments: "starting from the Reindeer Inn opposite the National Mining Museum"; "a scenic, undulating 3M (approx) on trails around the Overton area"; one web page says it's "down the handle, round the pan and back up the handle"; "a race in a series of four races, the final race being a relay consisting of three runners"; "free chip butties".

Comments: "starting from the Reindeer Inn opposite the National Mining Museum"; "a scenic, undulating 3M (approx) on trails around the Overton area"; one web page says it's "down the handle, round the pan and back up the handle"; "a race in a series of four races, the final race being a relay consisting of three runners"; "free chip butties".

Comments: one hour earlier than last year; this is a men only race.

Comments: date to be confirmed; here is a link to a facebook page; "formally known as Hyde Park 5K (single race this year)"; "an accurately measured traffic-free 5K course held on Woodhouse Moor".

Comments: "T-shirt".

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Comments: one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "testing one lap course over paths and country lanes"; "halfway drinks station"; "memento and drinks"; use this link to see other information about the race; "refreshments and tombola"; in 2004, I wrote: "mainly off-road, seems to more up than down!"; 2M fun run (at 1330) as well.

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Comments: The following information has been obtained from a report at www.journallive.co.uk; "it was the town council that first suggested reviving the Miners’ Race, which took place between the wars apart from a one-off revival for the 2000 Millennium"; "race organiser Richard Turner, the decathlete chairman of Tynedale Harriers, said the 2012 route was almost identical to the original apart from it's in reverse"; "from the road outside Prudhoe Hospital, it will go along the high street, to the A695, then to Branch End and through Mickley, up past the Blue Bell pub and into Prudhoe finishing at Highfield School"; "race limit is 1000"; the Hospital is at NE42 5NT and Highfield School is at NE42 6EY; use the following link for an earlier report.

Comments: like 2011 the venue is Gateshead; "picturesque 10K course taking in the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside"; "cross the finish line in Gateshead International Stadium"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt, medal and finisher’s pack".

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: "online entry closing date is Sep20"; "venue is the Dumfries and Galloway College which is in Bankend Road (DG1 4FD)"; "the race starts 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".

Comments: the start time has changed from 1900 to 1930; "enter in advance for a GUARANTEED goody bag"; "race numbers given out on the night"; "a flat, fast course great for PBs"; "post race refreshments".

Comments: venue is the Village Hall; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 12 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night".

Comments: date of the race has changed from July 8th to July 1st; "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"; "it 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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Comments: "a fast, flat 10K run on the rural roads around Elloughton and Brantingham"; I think it's two laps; "gift"; 1M fun run as well (around Brantingham Park at 0930); there's a Facebook page.

Comments: "a flat, fast one lap road race"; just a guess at the postcode.

Comments: venue is the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel; there's a marathon and a half marathon both starting at 1200; "certificate and T-shirt"; "mile markers"; 3K flat, family fun run (at 1100) as well.

Comments: 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)"; "pie and peas supper"; "limited (bar)".

Comments: venue is Fitz Park; "the marathon, half-marathon and 10K events will set off in waves, with the first wave starting at approximately 1000 - a full timetable will be available later"; "the course is made up of a long lap, with a slightly shorter lap to accommodate the 10K trail - the half marathon course will consist of one long and one short lap, with the marathon covering two long and two short laps"; "the multi terrain course begins flat along the old Keswick Railway track for about 2M, when the route then separates - the long lap turns right up toward Wescoe Farm and then onto Lonscale Farm, taking the runners to the highest point of 399m - the short lap climbs over the northern shoulder of Latrigg Fell to an ascent of 270m - the two laps then rejoin for a run down the Cumbria Way back to Fitz Park" - see the map for more details; "chip timing"; "medal, T-shirt, finisher's pack".

Comments: registration is at the Kendal Rugby Club on Shap Road (LA9 6DL); fun runs for children on the grounds of the Rugby Club start at 1115.

Comments: "ladies only fun run"; "first took place in 2011"; "registration from 0945 and warm-up from 1045"; "walk, jog, run 1K, 3K, 5K in Hardwick Park's fantastic surroundings; "medal".

Comments: "inaugural race"; "scenic, rural, hilly on country roads with stunning views over Wenningdale towards Ingleborough"; "memento".

Comments: RACE CANCELLED; a Bingley Harriers web page says "the club regrets to announce we will not be staging this event for the foreseeable future".

Comments: "gift"; "great atmosphere".

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Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: one of the Tees Trail Race Series; "this year the races are on Wednesdays rather than on Thursdays"; "registration is from 1815"; although you have to enter on the night, you can download an entry form; "if you enter more than one race, you keep your race number for the whole series"; "spot prizes".

Comments: one of the Tees Trail Race Series; "this year the races are on Wednesdays rather than on Thursdays"; "registration is from 1815"; although you have to enter on the night, you can download an entry form; "if you enter more than one race, you keep your race number for the whole series"; "spot prizes".

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Comments: "traffic free, mixed terrain course within the grounds of the Lambton Estate" (which is not usually open to the public); "T-shirt and goody bag"; prior to the inaugural race in 2011, I saw this map and profile but I don't know how accurate it is; 3K family fun run as well (at 1015).

Comments: although the time given at www.runbritain.com is 1945 www.rotherhamharriers.org says the race starts at 1915; I think the venue is the Whiston Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Churchfields, Rectory Drive (which is S60 4JG); if you see any information on the web about this race, please e-mail me.

Comments: although the time given at www.runbritain.com is 1945 www.rotherhamharriers.org says the race starts at 1915; 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, please e-mail me.

Comments: one of the races of the Durham Trail Race Series taking place at Chester-le-Street, Sedgefield and Hamsterley Forest; registration opens at 1800; venue is the Grove car park (NZ065298).

Comments: one of the races of the Durham Trail Race Series taking place at Chester-le-Street, Sedgefield and Hamsterley Forest; registration opens at 1800; venue is the Hardwick Park Visitor Centre.

Comments: one of the races of the Durham Trail Race Series taking place at Chester-le-Street, Sedgefield and Hamsterley Forest; registration opens at 1800; venue is the Riverside Leisure Complex.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: 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".

Comments: this year the main event seems to be the 'PB Challenge'; "follows a course around the magnificent Lister Park"; "a unique running event using chip timing technology - complete as many (or as few) laps as you can in a maximum of 2 hours - you'll be pitting yourself against the clock and other runners"; "we'll also be turning the park over to an old-style School Sports Day open to all ages, including an 'egg and spoon race', a 'three-legged race' and a 'sack race'.

Comments: "collect numbers on the day"; "scenic woodland trail - mostly firm path - some muddy patches - short tarmac sections"; "memento"; 2.5K fun run as well (at 1030).

Comments: the inaugural Run Alnwick trail race series includes a Half Marathon and a 10K; "these races head out from the start at Alnwick Castle along the banks of the River Aln, before parting on different headings"; "the routes take competitors through Hulne Park along trails showcasing some of Northumberland's finest scenery"; "competitors will have to 'save their best for last' to tackle the final short ascent from the river side to the finish line situated on the picnic area next to Alnwick Castle"; "chip timing"; "medal, T-shirt"; junior races and the Alnwick 5K will take place on the day before.

Comments: "from Haworth Cricket Club in West Lane"; "fast and furious"; "if you also want to enter the Yorkshire Vets 5M championship, you must enter by the closing date".

Comments: in previous years the course has led out of the village in the direction of Flawith, before turning towards Myton-on-Swale - the quiet countryside and roads continued on the way back to Tholthorpe - between 5 and 6 miles there were a couple of 'ups and downs' with a downhill last 200 yards to the finish on the Village Green - although described as "couple of 'ups and downs' with a downhill last 200 yards", in the past I found it reasonably flat.

Comments: "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 u9 (over 6), u12, u16 and u18 (from 1315) as well.

Comments: in 2012, the race is one month later than in previous years; "the venue and the finish is at Dallam School"; "the start is a short walk from there"; "rural undulating course"; 2K fun run as well.

Comments: there are Half Marathon and 10K events both starting at 1100; the organisers encourage runners to use online entry; "chip timing"; "goody bag with a commemorative medal"; "spot prizes"; T-shirt is extra; ultra marathon (38M) (at 0800) and a wheelchair and handbike race (10K) (at 1030) as well; after doing the Half in 2003, I wrote "mainly flat, some uninteresting long straight roads" but it's where I got my PB.

Comments: previously this race has been held on a Saturday but it looks as though this year it will be held on a Sunday; the web page http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2012/index.php originally had Saturday November 17th whereas now both that web page and http://www.runbritain.com/events/event/61st-brampton-to-carlisle-10-mile-road-race-1/2012-11-18/ have Sunday November 18th.

Comments: "a completely traffic-free trail race, taking in some of the most scenic parts of the Tweed Valley west of Peebles"; "medal"; junior race as well (at 1130) which is either 2.5/3K.

Comments: I think this is not taking place in 2012 but will return in 2013.

Comments: I think this is not taking place in 2012 but will return in 2013.

Comments: 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 the 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.

Comments: "this is now a measured 10M 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".

Comments: "venue is the Springhead Park (Rothwell Park)"; "for teams of 4 runners"; "minimum age is 8 years"; "on tracks, paths and grass"; "presentation and food after race at 'Stepping Stones Pub' (LS26 0EX) at about 2030 (2 minutes walk from the park)".

Comments: "approx. one third of a marathon"; "along the banks of the River Ouse"; "from the Westfield Sports Complex"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; 2M fun run as well (at 1000).

Comments: "a one lap, certified course with mile markers on mainly closed roads in Adel, and around Eccup Reservoir"; "T-shirt"; use this link for race information; this race is a race in the Leeds Athletics Network 2012 Race Series; 1M and 2M junior races and a family fun run as well.

Comments: "registration is at the Ex-Service Mens Club (Main Street)"; 1.5M fun run as well (at 1900); cake competition (running theme) as well.

Comments: aka "Tees Valley Half Marathon"; use the following link for details about entering on the day; discount for entering before July 1st; "fast, accurately measured, all tarmac course starting and finishing on the sea front in Redcar"; "chip timing"; "goody bag".

Comments: "fast and flat 3-lap course on the outskirts of Newton Aycliffe"; "K-markers"; "chip timing"; "technical running shirt"; this year, the Race HQ is the Greenfield School; "as the start is about 400m away please allow ample time to get there"; 3K fun run as well (at 0915).

Comments: 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).

Comments: 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).

Comments: www.runbritain.com has the race starting at 1015 but you need to check this; 3K fun run as well.

Comments: in previous years, the race has been 10M but this year it's a 10K; "race numbers will be available on the day"; "starts and finishes at the Village Hall"; "the mainly flat route will take you through a tour of the beautiful roads and countryside, including the nature reserve, around Staveley, Copgrove and Roecliffe"; children's dash as well.

Comments: this year the race starts at 1000 whereas it's been 1030 in previous years; as in 2011 and 2010, there will be "no entries on the day for the 10K"; "chips"; "T-shirt"; use these links for online entries to the 10K: 18 and older, 15 to 17; family fun run as well.

Comments: "scenic, undulating, one lap course on public roads and tracks"; "T-shirt"; "goody bag"; "K markers"; this race is a race in the Leeds Athletics Network 2012 Race Series; 2M fun run (at 1000) and park fun run (at 0930) as well.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: "rural undulating course on Yorkshire Wolds country roads"; "one pound refreshments voucher to all entrants"; "technical T-shirt for all finishers".

Comments: "a 16M race for individuals or teams of 3 to be held alongside the annual Penistone Boundary walk"; "start and finish at Cubley Hall (SE245021)"; "race is in a clockwise direction"; "relay changeovers at Royd Moor (SE215042) and Cooper Lane (SE265056)"; "the course will be marked but not fully marshalled"; "spot prizes, badge"; "team results will be calculated using WMA tables so any gender/age combination can have the chance of winning";.

Comments: "the Race HQ is the Louisa Centre"; "start and finish on corner of Oakeys field"; "the route is an out and back course set in beautiful countryside of roughly 10K distance and incorporates the Coast To Coast route - the Hellhole Wood section follows small footpaths before heading onto firmer terrain and setting back towards Stanley"; "memento".

Comments: "start and finish at Monkseaton High School"; "race numbers to be collected on the night"; "fast, two lap course "; "T-shirt"; 5K fun run as well (at 1830).

Comments: "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).

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: "online entry is preferred"; "last year, the race limit of 1000 was reached"; "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"; "chip timing"; "corporate challenge for teams of three runners"; this race is a race in the Leeds Athletics Network 2012 Race Series; in 2012 this race will not form part of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; 1.8M Mini Marathon Fun Run as well (at 1245).

Comments: "starting and finishing at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School"; "undulating"; "spot prizes"; junior races for under 10/14/16 boy/girl (at 1300) as well.

Comments: "venue is the Driffield Rugby Club"; "scenic multi-terrain race"; "memento"; 1M family fun run which is flat and all within enclosed grounds (at 1000) as well.

Comments: 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"; "T-shirt".

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Comments: "the 3rd Annual Melrose Road Race"; "registration will take place in the Corn Exchange along with a quick race briefing before the short walk to the start"; "this is a hilly course and will not be easy for runners who have not trained running in hills before - please look at the elevation profile of the route; "memento and quality goody bag, bottled water and banana"; "after the race, you will be invited back to the Corn Exchange for a fabulous buffet, tea and coffee".

Comments: "entries close on September 30th (if space is available entries after this date will be subject to an additional late admin fee of 5 pounds)"; lying in the valley of the River Pont, Matfen is about 4K north of Hadrian's Wall, about 5K from the A68 and about 7K from the A69; "our new race for 2012"; "the race takes you from the start in Matfen to Ryal, Great Whittington and finished in Matfen" - I guess that's the route of the 10K - please e-mail me if you know the route of the 5K; here is a link to a form to enter all 5 races of the series - you get a discount of one race and "all those completing the series get a free technical T-shirt and a rucksack" - "series entries close on March 11th".

Comments: "entries close on August 31st (if space is available entries after this date will be subject to an additional late admin fee of 5 pounds)"; "starting in Cambo, the race takes a circuit along side the River Wansbeck on roads, left to Scots Gap and back to Cambo then a nice downhill stretch to the finish in Wallington Hall under the clocktower"; here is a link to a form to enter all 5 races of the series - you get a discount of one race and "all those completing the series get a free technical T-shirt and a rucksack" - "series entries close on March 11th".

Comments: "entries close on June 12th (if space is available entries after this date will be subject to an additional late admin fee of 5 pounds)"; "starting within Bamburgh Castle grounds, the race goes through the village of Bamburgh and does a loop, returning along the main road from Seahouses to Bamburgh, finishing in front of the castle"; here is a link to a form to enter all 5 races of the series - you get a discount of one race and "all those completing the series get a free technical T-shirt and a rucksack" - "series entries close on March 11th".

Comments: "entry to both the 10K and the fun run is online only"; "venue is the Walkington Playing Fields"; "rural undulating circular route from Walkington returning via Little Weighton"; "chip timing"; "80 minute race time limit"; "technical T-shirt"; 1.75M family fun run as well (at 1845) - here is a link to online entry for fun run; further information about both runs.

Comments: "please note that the route may be subject to change"; "untimed run".

Comments: "please note that the route may be subject to change"; "untimed run".

Comments: in 2012, this Run will be on a Sunday rather than on a Saturday; "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"; "untimed run".

Comments: although last year's run was in Graves Park, this year, "the run is being staged within the grounds of Rother Valley Country Park"; "it incorporates a lap of both the North and South Lake"; "gravelled pathways and tared roads"; "scenic course"; "the start/finish area will be located towards the North of the park and will be indicated by a large inflatable archway"; "untimed run".

Comments: "Bowhill sits at the heart of an energetic country estate amidst the stunning scenery of the Yarrow and Ettrick valleys"; "it boasts a vast amount of paths and trails for wildlife enthusiasts and walkers and there is also a woodland adventure playground for the kids"; "please note that the route may be subject to change"; "untimed run".

Comments: in 2011 the race switches back to July from 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"; "untimed run".

Comments: "the start is in Foster Place (close to the Junior School)"; "multi-terrain", "spot prizes".

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com; if you see any web pages giving information about this race, please e-mail me; the postcode of S36 1EP is just the postcode for Stocksbridge.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com; if you see any web pages giving more details about this race, please e-mail me; the postcode of S61 2RB is a guess.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com; if you see any information on the web about this race, please e-mail me.

Comments: previously known as the Carps 5; this year the race will be "based at the Scarborough Arms"; "mainly off road and traffic free"; "entry will be on the day"; "further details to follow".

Comments: "start and finish at the Sports Pavilion"; "the race distance has been reduced [from 14.2K] to 10K but still features the old castle and the Mulgrave woods"; "multi-terrain course"; 1M U11 race (at 1000) and 1.75M U15 race (at 1020) as well.

Comments: 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.

Comments: "venue is the Cusworth Hall"; "roads on the route of the race are bound by farmers fields and woodlands"; "undulating"; "technical T-shirt"; 1M fun run as well (at 0945).

Comments: 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.

Comments: this race is on June 17th and not June 10th; 6K trail race for 13yrs+ (at 1000) and a 1K kids dash for U13yrs (at 1005) as well.

Comments: limit has been "reached well before the date in all the last 10 years "; one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; off-road 2M fun run as well (at 1030).

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"; "each team of three runners is required to include a veteran and a lady"; "takes place in the Weetslade Country Park"; "start/finish is at Lockley Park"; "3 x 2.5M approx"; "scenic multi-terrain course"; here is a link to the map of the course used in a previous year - this year's course may be different.

Comments: "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; "held on one of the fastest courses in the North with many athletes recording personal bests"; in 2011 there were spot prizes.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: "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.

Comments: "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"; "memento to first 300 finishers"; Junior Ilkley Trail Races as well from 1000: under 8s 0.5K, ages 8-13 1M, ages 14-18 2M.

Comments: "enter early as it's usually oversubscribed"; the race was full in 2011 on October 19th and in 2009 on October 6th; "this year you will need a parking pass to bring your car into the estate - it is crucial that runner’s car share to give the maximum number of runners the opportunity to park on site"; "not flat" [sic]; "on good tracks and paths"; "very scenic, passing all the estate's landmarks".

Comments: this year the races are back to Mondays: May 7th, June 4th, June 25th and July 30th; "closing date is 3 days before race"; "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"; "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series".

Comments: this year the races are back to Mondays: May 7th, June 4th, June 25th and July 30th; "closing date is 3 days before race"; "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"; "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series".

Comments: this year the races are back to Mondays: May 7th, June 4th, June 25th and July 30th; "closing date is 3 days before race"; "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"; "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series".

Comments: "numbers will be issued on the day"; "flat, multi terrain 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".

Comments: "on the day entries may be accepted if the participant limit has not been reached, but please check in advance before arriving at Hamsterley Forest"; "approximately 10K through the undulating off-road terrain of Co Durham’s magnificent Hamsterley Forest"; "Hamsterley is a delightful oasis of broadleaved and coniferous woodland, sprawling along the sides of a sheltered valley"; "finishers pack includes a T-shirt"; "refreshments will be provided during and at the end of the race".

Comments: the venue is the Kelso Rugby Club (Poynder Place); "you will be issued with your race number at registration"; "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"; "medal"; "refreshments will be available after the finish and shall be served in the rugby club on production of your number"; here is a link to more information about the race.

Comments: "scenic route on towpath, bridleway, paths and private road"; "memento"; "spot prizes".

Comments: "start and finish on Birdsedge Lane, off the A629 Huddersfield-Sheffield Road"; "challenging, multi-terrain rural course"; "course is approximately 3M of mainly quiet rural roads and 3M of tracks and footpaths, with views over the scenic Holme Valley"; "refreshments will be available throughout the morning on the recreation field".

Comments: venue is the Haven Arms; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 12 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night".

Comments: venue is the Blacksmiths Arms; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 12 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night".

Comments: "registration is at the Village Hall"; "set around Esthwaite Water and starts and finishes in Hawkshead"; "it is an undulating course"; "followed by a BBQ"; here is a link to some race instructions; one of a series of four Wednesday night 10Ks taking place at Kendal, Levens, Hawkshead and Endmoor; discount if you enter all four races - either enter the series using a postal form or enter the series online.

Comments: venue is the Playing Field; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 12 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night".

Comments: venue is the Sports Club; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 12 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night".

Comments: "limit of 100 runners"; "entries on the day at Derwent AC Club House (Kirkgate, behind the Bitter End pub) subject to race limit"; "start and finish at the Jennings Brewery (Brewery Lane)"; "road race"; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races.

Comments: "entries on the day at Derwent AC Club House (Kirkgate, behind the Bitter End pub) subject to race limit"; "start and finish at Cockermouth School"; "multi-terrain"; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races.

Comments: "entries on the day at Derwent AC Club House (Kirkgate, behind the Bitter End pub) subject to race limit"; "start and finish at Cockermouth School"; "road race"; "goes up everyone's favourite hill" - "once you've climbed the hill it's easy..."; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races.

Comments: RACE FULL; online and postal entries opened on Monday February 6th; online entries filled on that day; in 2011, postal entries filled within four days; in 2012, postal entries closed on February 23rd; the www.blaydonrace.co.uk web site says "entries for this year's race will be split between 2000 online entries, and 2000 by post"; "the course will be changed this year, because of planned redevelopment at Blaydon Shopping Centre: the finish will now be on the playing fields at Shibdon Road, a bit further on from the Shopping Centre - the Derwenthaugh Marina section will be reduced in distance so that the total will still be around 5.9M"; "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"; "the Kiddars Blaydon Fun Run, for youngsters from local schools, will take place at Blaydon before the Race".

Comments: "urging runners of all levels to run the 5K scenic route along the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside"; "there will be a presentation for the top three male and female runners and a prize for the largest team entered".

Comments: the inaugural event was held in 2010; "the spectacular and challenging course follows the 27M shoreline of Kielder Water"; Kielder Fun Run as well; there is a 10K race on the day before.

Comments: the inaugural event took place in 2011; Kielder Run Bike Run as well; the 10K is on the day before the Kielder Marathon;.

Comments: "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"; here is a link to some race instructions; one of a series of four Wednesday night 10Ks taking place at Kendal, Levens, Hawkshead and Endmoor; discount if you enter all four races - either enter the series using a postal form or enter the series online.

Comments: "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"; here is a link to some race instructions; one of of a series of four Wednesday night 10Ks taking place at Kendal, Levens, Hawkshead and Endmoor; discount if you enter all four races - either enter the series using a postal form or enter the series online.

Comments: this is the inaugural race - however, the route "will be familiar if you competed in the 2011 South Yorkshire Road League"; "the route starts in Pickburn village, close to the Race HQ at the Pickburn Arms - after a lap of the village runners climb the short hill to '5 lanes end' near Markham Grange Garden Centre before turning left - the route then follows country lanes until, at approximately 3M, runners turn left onto the Forestry Commission’s Brodsworth Community Woodland - the last 2M are all off road on well-made trails and include the short sharp climb, known as the 'Brodsworth Beast' - the finish is approximately 200 metres from the Pickburn Arms where food and drink will be available"; discount if you enter the Sandall Beat 10K Trail Race and the Brodsworth Open 5 Mile Road Race - here's a link to the entry form for both races.

Comments: "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"; "technical T-shirt"; discount if you enter the Sandall Beat 10K Trail Race and the Brodsworth Open 5 Mile Road Race - here's a link to the entry form for both races; 1M fun run as well (at 1900).

Comments: "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"; "technical T-shirt".

Comments: "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"; "T-shirt plus food and drink in the clubhouse after the finish".

Comments: this is the inaugural race; "limit of 300"; "race numbers to be collected on the day"; "race HQ is the Tyne Bar (NE6 1LP)"; "it is a flat fast road race"; "starting on the historic Newcastle Quayside, the route takes runners West on the riverside path, passing seven Bridges of the Tyne before turning at the Newcastle Business Park returning Eastwards to finish on the Quayside adjacent to the mouth of the Ouseburn"; "T-shirt"; "the Ouseburn Valley Brewery will be brewing a Tyne Bridge Harriers Ale for the night".

Comments: -.

Comments: bus to Hexham from Ovingham before start costs three pounds - if required, this must be booked; the start HQ is the Wentworth Leisure Centre (NE46 3PD); the start is about 10 minutes from the Centre (in Ferry Road); "undulating, scenic, rural route mostly on closed roads (approx 8.5M out of the 10M)"; the finish is at Ovingham Middle School (NE42 6DE); free jelly and sandwich afterwards; there is a free car park at the School; this race forms the NECAA and VAANE 10M championships; there is a two pounds reduction if you enter both this race and the Tynedale 10K.

Comments: -.

Comments: race HQ is Ovingham Middle School (NE42 6DE); start line is in Ovington (NE42 6DJ) which is about 1M from the race HQ up a gentle hill; "flat rural, along minor roads and tracks - most of the roads are closed"; finish is near the river bridge in Low Prudhoe; free pie and peas in the School afterwards; there is a two pounds reduction if you enter both this race and the Tynedale 10M Jelly Road Race.

Comments: RACE FULL; online entries for the Northumberland Coastal Run opened early on the morning of Saturday January 21st; at 1230 on Saturday the race was 50% full, by 2025 it was 75% full and by 2316 it was 86% full; at 0921 on the Sunday there were 44 places left and those were taken by 1100; "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".

Comments: "multi-terrain, 10K race set in the stunning countryside of Yorkshire’s Calder Valley"; "starts in Brearley field and finishes at Calder High School"; "T-shirt"; "children’s Fun Run as well" - in 2011, the children’s Fun Run was at 1045.

Comments: "venue is the Mabie Forest, which is 4M south of Dumfries, off the A710"; "free car parking"; "race to be staged on 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".

Comments: "entries received before the end of March will qualify for a free prize draw to win a 50 pounds voucher from Simply Running (Hull)"; in 2012 the Half Marathon will start 1 hour earlier than 2011's race and the fun run will start at 0930; "run over a testing course which includes both an outward and return run across the world famous Humber Bridge"; "chip timing"; "mile markers"; "medal and T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; "corporate team challenge: businesses and organisations are invited to raise teams of 3 or more unaffiliated runners (first 3 to count) to compete for this trophy"; family 2.5M fun run as well (at 0930) ".

Comments: "venue is the Rugby Club (Green Lane); "start/finish is 0.5K from the Rugby Club"; the 2012 race will be on a "changed course due to works being carried out on Sea Defences"; "one lap of road, trail and paved paths"; "flat"; "spot prizes"; use this link for more info about the race; you have to enter this race on the night unless you enter the Series of three 5Ks and two 10Ks; if you enter the Series, you get "a 10 pounds Start Fitness voucher"; before March 30th you can enter the Series using a postal form or online entry.

Comments: "venue is the Rugby Club (Green Lane); "start/finish is 0.5K from the Rugby Club"; the 2012 race will be on a "changed course due to works being carried out on Sea Defences"; "one lap of road, trail and paved paths"; "flat"; "spot prizes"; use this link for more info about the race; you have to enter this race on the night unless you enter the Series of three 5Ks and two 10Ks; if you enter the Series, you get "a 10 pounds Start Fitness voucher"; before March 30th you can enter the Series using a postal form or online entry.

Comments: venue is the 'The Mermaid' (Redcar Road); "time limit of 10 minute mile pace"; "6 inch ceramic coaster for the first 200 finishers"; "goody bag"; "incorporating the VAANE 10K Road Championships"; this race is one of a Series of three 5Ks and two 10Ks; if you enter the Series, you get "a 10 pounds Start Fitness voucher"; before March 30th you can enter the Series using a postal form or online entry.

Comments: "online entries at www.raceentry.co.uk" but it's not there yet; choice of 10K (two laps) and 5K (one lap); "tarmac, trail and tussock"; free junior races (on tarmac) as well: up to 10 yrs (at 1000) and up to 16 yrs (at 1015) - enter on the day for the junior race; "all races start opposite the Exhibition Park lake".

Comments: "limit of 80 entrants"; "it is an out and back route"; "it's along the scenic Northumberland Coastal Path from Almouth beach near the river mouth to Long Nanny bridge which is south of Beadnell, and then 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"; here are links to a route description and a map; "memento"; this is one a series of four marathons (the Tour of Northumbria) taking place at Druridge Bay,  Hamsterley Forest,  the Northumberland Coast and Newcastle's Town Moor; online entry for the individual races and for the whole series is at www.madeyarun.com; "special award for anyone completing all four events".

Comments: "all within the Forest, a tarmac out and back of 1.8M, followed by three laps - the lap is all on very good quality forest roads/tracks, suitable for road shoes - very scenic"; "limit of 100 entrants"; "collect numbers on the day"; "memento"; here is a link to an FAQ; this is one a series of four marathons (the Tour of Northumbria) taking place at Druridge Bay,  Hamsterley Forest,  the Northumberland Coast and Newcastle's Town Moor; online entry for the individual races and for the whole series is at www.madeyarun.com; "special award for anyone completing all four events".

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: "award"; 2M fun run (at 1410) as well; there's also "a summer fete from 1330 to 1630 - abseiling, zip-wire, ropes course, archery, tube slide, bouncy castle, stalls, games, teas: a day out for all the family!".

Comments: "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".

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com.

Comments: this race forms part of the Ripley Show.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com; I think this "starts at the Wesley Centre and takes in the beautiful and historic Roche Abbey"; is this an open race? if you have any information about this race, please e-mail me.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com; I think this "starts at the Wesley centre in Maltby"; is this an open race? if you have any information about this race, please e-mail me.

Comments: this is the date that is given at www.runbritain.com; I think the venue is the Butchers Arms; what's the length of this race? I've seen 4M, 4.2M, 5M and 10K; how accurate is this map? if you have any information about this race, please e-mail me.

Comments: "Ennerdale is a remote valley on the western fringes of the Lake District National Park - it is an enclosed valley surrounded by some of the Lake Districts most iconic mountains; Great Gable, Pillar and Haystacks, providing a natural backdrop full of dramatic ridges and wooded slopes"; venue is the Ennerdale Scout Centre; "both routes are undulating and low level encompassing a great mixture of woodland single track, forest roads and lakeshore trails"; "hydration and feed Stations"; "well marked route"; "memento, refreshments at finish (tea, hot chocolate, coffee and cakes).

Comments: "held in conjunction with the Keswick Mountain Festival"; there is a 22K trail run (at 1100) and a 13K trail run (at 1115); "this year the event will start from Nichol End Marine just outside the village of Portinscale, which is approx. 25-30 minutes walk from event HQ"; "well balanced mix of woodland trails, rocky single tracks and a few testing climbs following footpaths and bridleways"; "well marked route"; "hydration stations"; "memento, cakes and drinks at finish".

Comments: "surface: tarmac and footpath"; "circular course starting and finishing at Cathedral House, following the canal towpath from the end of St. Thomas Road to Linthwaite and back"; were results produced for last year's race? I've been unable to find any: please e-mail me if you know whether any were produced last year.

Comments: 2 pounds cheaper if you enter by July 31st and even cheaper if you enter before/by February 29th; "timing chip can be collected from The Sands Centre from 1400 until 1900 on the day before, and from 0800 until 0915 on the day"; "starts at Carlisle Castle and passes 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"; "quite flat throughout with some undulation sections made up of road and paths"; "T-shirt"; "there is also a relay challenge in which each member of the team runs a leg of approximately 3M"; 1.5M family fun run (at 0900) as well; the relay challenge and the family fun run are also cheaper if you enter before February 29th.

Comments: "the Chase commences in Coronation Park, proceeds uphill by road to Whancliffe Woods, loops through the woods and finishes back in the Park; "the distance is approximately 6K with 180m of ascent"; "the Junior Chase is approximately 3K with 100m of ascent"; children's events start at 1830.

Comments: "four races in March, June, September and December"; "venue is the Silkstone Sports Pavilion (behind Dearnside Garage)"; "off road trail course"; "enter all four races in advance for a T-shirt"; a mini shuffle for juniors (at 0945) as well.

Comments: "four races in March, June, September and December"; "venue is the Silkstone Sports Pavilion (behind Dearnside Garage)"; "off road trail course"; "enter all four races in advance for a T-shirt"; a mini shuffle for juniors (at 0945) as well.

Comments: "four races in March, June, September and December"; "venue is the Silkstone Sports Pavilion (behind Dearnside Garage)"; "off road trail course"; "enter all four races in advance for a T-shirt"; a mini shuffle for juniors (at 0945) as well.

Comments: "a 5K fun run around Edinburgh's Holyrood Park"; "medal, completion certificate and goody bag"; there are also walks (12M, 6M, 3M, 2M and 1M) and the "Toddle for Scotland" (a walk for the "little ones" age 6 years and under).

Comments: "venue is the Woodhouse Grove School"; "multi-terrain"; "on tracks, paths, canal towpath with a bit of road"; "memento/prize".

Comments: "registration is at the St Cuthbert's Church Hall from 0900"; "collect your number at registration - numbers are not posted"; "start and finish is the Allendale Village Market Square"; "scenic course through an area of outstanding natural beauty"; "undulating"; "T-shirt for first 200 entrants"; free junior 1M fun run (at 1030) as well; here is a link to some other information about the races"; "held in conjunction with the Allendale Fair".