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: Wed 12 Oct at 12:32:12 BST
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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| 2655 | 2012 Dec 30
Sun 1100
| Jolly Holly Jog 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104571 | | "race limit 700"; although the cd is Dec21, the race was full in 2010 on Dec24, in 2009 on Nov30, and in 2008 on Dec01; "collect race number on the day"; "parking is at Ripon Cricket Club (HG4 2QH)"; "one-lap scenic multi-terrain course"; "trail shoes are recommended"; "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"; 1M off road fun run around the cricket and rugby pitches (at 1000) as well |
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| 2654 | 2012 Dec 30
Sun 1100
| Hot Toddy
8.9K
| UKA 2012-105006 | | "Race HQ is Todmorden Cricket Club, Burnley Road, OL14 7BS"; "numbers to be collected on the day"; "start/finish in Todmorden’s town centre conservation area next to the canal" ("Dale Street") (OL14 5QG); "after the race 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 fun run through Todmorden Park as well (at 1000 which is earlier than last year) |
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| 2653 | 2012 Dec 30
Sun 1130
| Ward Green Six
6M
| UKA 2012-103678 | | unusually, this year the race is on December 30th rather than Boxing Day; "changing, showers and start at Genn Lane Community Centre"; "two lap course"; "presentation and bar and food in Ward Green WMC"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2652 | 2012 Dec 29
Sat 1100
| York New Year Relay
3M, 1.5M
| | "venue is the Hamilton Panthers FC Pavilion at the Tadcaster Road end of the Knavesmire" - it's not far from YO24 1DJ; "for teams of 3 runners, running 3M, 1.5M, 3M - teams can enter together, or individuals can be made into teams on the day"; "on grass, suitable for spikes"; "bring safety pins for your race number"; "an informal event, suitable for all ages and standards"; "the growth of this event in recent years has made taking all entries on the day difficult, and delaying the start - if you have a team arranged, please use the e-mail address given in this document to pre-enter your team - otherwise enter on the day by 1040"; there is also a run of just under 1M for primary age children (i.e. year 6 and younger) (at 1045 - enter by 1030) |
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| 2651 | 2012 Dec 26
Wed 1100
| Braithwell Turkey Trot
4M
| UKA 2012-103626 | | 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; I've received an e-mail from JD saying that this map is accurate - that would make it 4.27M; if you have other information about this race, please e-mail me |
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| 2650 | 2012 Dec 26
Wed 1100
| Chevin Chase
7M
| UKA 2012-104667 | | 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"; "it is a hilly multi-terrain event which incorporates quiet country lanes, bridleways, rough tracks, paths, fields and stiles (and usually mud)" |
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| 2649 | 2012 Dec 26
Wed 1000
| East Hull Boxing Day 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104777 | | there is a limit of 200 and 146 finished last year; "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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| 2648 | 2012 Dec 26
Wed 1100
| Pica Boxing Day Race
4.7M
| | "everyone is invited to join in our annual Boxing Day run at Pica at 11:00am - no charge to run - bring a prize take a prize"; in 2011, I discovered that this was a "4.7M road loop from the Wilson Park open cast mine, west of the old Greyhound Inn pub at Pica with the route passing through Gilgarran en-route" |
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| 2647 | 2012 Dec 26
Wed 1030
| Portobello Christmas 5K Pie Plod
5K
| | "course will be set up within Portobello Park - it is a field run! - come along with the family for a wee jogging around the park on a lazy boxing day"; "we serve hot drink and cake after the race" |
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| 2646 | 2012 Dec 26
Wed 1100
| Stainland Boxing Day Fun Run
5K
| | "Boxing Day fancy dress 5K fun run and charity auction"; "registration from 0930"; "from the 1885 Pub (formerly the Red Lion)"; "children, pushchairs, wheelchairs and dogs welcome"; "prizes for best fancy dress"; "hot drinks and cakes on sale"; "please bring unwanted Christmas gifts, booze, chocolates etc for the auction" |
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| 2645 | 2012 Dec 26
Wed 1030
| Woodlawn Boxing Day Pudding Run
3.25M
| | "car parking available at Bournemouth Gardens"; "starts and finishes on the Links at the War Memorial opposite Spanish City"; "if the forecast indicates icy footpaths might be a problem, the Run will take place on the beach" |
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| 2644 | 2012 Dec 22
Sat 1230
| Saltwell 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104730 | | "we have closed the online entry - there will be no entries taken on the day for the Senior 10K - in the likely event of some pre entry runners not turning up on the day, we will accept postal entries up until Thursday December 20th at the very latest - please don't ask to enter the race after this date"; "the oldest road race in Britain"; "the Saltwell Road Race has been run every year since 1911, excluding the war 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"; junior races (1.5M and 3M) at 1130, 1145 and 1200 as well |
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| 2643 | 2012 Dec 16
Sun 1030
| The Travellers 6
6M
| UKA 2012-104774 | | venue is Denby Dale Pie Hall; "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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| 2642 | 2012 Dec 16
Sun 1200
| Sun Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | the race is taking place on both Saturday and Sunday; in 2012, the race was full and online entries seem to have closed about 10 days before the race - my advice is to enter well before the closing date; venue is the Sticklebarn Tavern (LA22 9JU) near to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel at the end of the B5343 at about 6 miles from Ambleside; "fast, undulating"; "large Christmas pudding and mince pie"; 3K flat fun run as well (at 1100) |
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| 2641 | 2012 Dec 16
Sun -------
| Santa's Special
4.5M
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| 2640 | 2012 Dec 16
Sun 1100
| Loftus Poultry Run
8M
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| 2639 | 2012 Dec 16
Sun 1000
| Stockton Winter 5K Trail Race 3: Preston
5K
| one of the six Stockton Winter 5K Trail Races; venue is Preston Park (Cafe);
register on the day; registration opens at 0915 |
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| 2638 | 2012 Dec 15
Sat 1400
| Sticky Chocolate Trail Run
10K, 5K
| | "the races follow a course along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways giving panoramic views of Morecambe Bay and the surrounding peaks"; "underfoot conditions are variable, with a bit of everything, with good fast sections, along with very sticky sections, especially if wet"; "sticky chocolate pudding"; "spot prizes"; children's Fun Trails for under 12s as well; "end of season party with live music, real ales and a buffet take place in the evening" |
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| 2637 | 2012 Dec 15
Sat 1200
| Sat Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | the race is taking place on both Saturday and Sunday; in 2012, the race was full and online entries seem to have closed about 10 days before the race - my advice is to enter well before the closing date; venue is the Sticklebarn Tavern (LA22 9JU) near to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel at the end of the B5343 at about 6 miles from Ambleside; "fast undulating"; "large Christmas pudding and mince pie"; 3K flat fun run as well (at 1100) |
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| 2636 | 2012 Dec 15
Sat 1410
| EHH Winter League Race 4 Christmas Handicap
6M
| | "staggered start"; "runners who are not EHH runners should let the organiser know one week before race for handicap purposes"; "all cross country"; one of a series of 8 races "open to all runners whether attached to a club or not"; runners who are not EHH runners "will not feature in the league itself but can take part in the races"; "there is no entry fee just turn up on the day"; here is a link to more information about the 8 races |
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| 2635 | 2012 Dec 09
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 600,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK"; reindeer antlers can be purchased on the entry form; "a mince pie and finishers medal for all runners"; "race times will not be recorded" but there will be a "timing clock"; children’s fun run as well |
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| 2634 | 2012 Dec 02
Sun 1100
| Blyth Sands Race
5M
| UKA 2012-104752 | | this year the race is back to its normal start time of 1100; "venue is the Promenade, South Beach, Blyth"; "5 miles (approx) handicap race along the sands from Blyth Harbour to Seaton Sluice Harbour and return"; "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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| 2633 | 2012 Dec 02
Sun 1000
| Bradford City Run
10K, 5K
| UKA 2012-104654 | | this year this race is in December rather than in October and the venue has also changed; "the run is through Bradford's city centre, starting and finishing in City Park"; "chip timing"; "chips collected on the day"; "commemorative gift" |
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| 2632 | 2012 Dec 02
Sun 0930
| Edinburgh Christmas Run
5K
| | "the 5K run starts and finishes in Inverleith Park"; "no time but your positions will be recorded"; "there are also a 6M walk (at 1100), Golden Tinsel Mile Walks walking 1M, 2M or 3M (at 1130) and a Santa Toddle; there is more information in the race brochure |
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| 2631 | 2012 Dec 02
Sun 0930
| Percy Pud 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104182 | | although the closing date is Oct 17th, the "limit of 1800 is always reached by the end of September"; "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; "20th anniversary"; "T-shirt"; "Christmas pudding" |
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| 2630 | 2012 Dec 02
Sun 1100
| Leeds Christmas 10K (aka Santa or Scrooge 10K)
10K
| UKA 2012-104630 | | the closing date seems to be Nov20 for postal entries and Nov29 for online entries; "pick up your race number and timing chip on the day"; "the venue is the John Charles Centre for Sport (aka the South Leeds Stadium)"; "the route has a stadium start and finish and the compulsory up and down hill section just to keep it truly Yorkshire"; "this multi terrain route will have you dashing through the trees on woodland paths and speeding down Middleton park tarmac paths on the two lap course"; there's also a "corporate team challenge (3 people per team) - unaffliated runners only" |
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| 2629 | 2012 Dec 02
Sun 1100
| Ulverston Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104489 | | venue is the Glaxo Sports Club; I do not now how accurate the map is; fun run as well (at 1105) |
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| 2628 | 2012 Dec 01
Sat 1030
| Silkstone Shuffle Race 4
4.5M
| UKA 2012-103315 | | "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 |
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| 2627 | 2012 Nov 25
Sun 1000
| Stockton Winter 5K Trail Race 2: Cowpen
5K
| | one of the six Stockton Winter 5K Trail Races; venue is the Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park (Visitors Centre); register on the day; registration opens at 0915 |
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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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| 2626 | 2012 Nov 24
Sat 1400
| Norman Woodcock Memorial
5M
| UKA 2012-104459 | | "postal entries close on Nov 17 and online entries close on Nov 22; "the Race H/Q is opposite the Border Minstrel pub in High Gosforth Park"; "mainly flat course incorporating three laps of the ambulance Track inside the racecourse, but entirely on roads"; "this race has been held since 1974 in memory of Norman Woodcock who kept the club afloat after the Second World War"; "originally a 10K race held at Westerhope, the club was forced to change the course due to Metro extensions, and from 1989 the event has been held in High Gosforth Park"; "the Race over the years has had many famous winners including Brendan Foster, Steve Cram, Paul Davies-Hale, and Mike Mcleod who has won it on no less than ten occasions" |
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| 2625 | 2012 Nov 24
Sat 1330
| Ravenstonedale 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104864 | | "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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| 2624 | 2012 Nov 18
Sun 1030
| Barnsley 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104075 | | "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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| 2623 | 2012 Nov 18
Sun 1130
| Brampton to Carlisle 10M Road Race
10M
| UKA 2012-104079 | | online entry closes on Nov14; previously this race has been held on a Saturday but this year it will be held on a Sunday; parking at the Sands Centre car park seems to be 3.30 pounds for 4 hours or 4 pounds for 6 hours; buses from C to B are from 0930 to 1015 (and it costs 4 pounds payable on the day); 10% discount for block entries of 10 or more runners from athletic clubs; mainly flat course with a downhill finish; "award to all finishers" |
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| 2622 | 2012 Nov 18
Sun -------
| Leeds Abbey Dash
10K
| UKA 2012-104687 | | "now in its 28th fantastic year, join 8000 other runners in one of the flattest, fastest 10K races in the country"; although I've obtained this map from Age UK, I understand that this map is more accurate - please e-mail me if this is incorrect |
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| 2621 | 2012 Nov 17
Sat 1410
| EHH Winter League Race 3 Cross Country
3M
| | "staggered start"; "runners who are not EHH runners should let the organiser know one week before race for handicap purposes"; "mostly grass and fields"; one of a series of 8 races "open to all runners whether attached to a club or not"; runners who are not EHH runners "will not feature in the league itself but can take part in the races"; "there is no entry fee just turn up on the day"; here is a link to more information about the 8 races |
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| 2620 | 2012 Nov 11
Sun 1102
| The Dalby Dash
10K
| UKA 2012-104183 | | 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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| 2619 | 2012 Nov 11
Sun 1100
| Maltby Road Race
7M
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| 2618 | 2012 Nov 11
Sun 1100
| Town Moor Memorial 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104703 | | RACE FULL; "online entry is preferred"; although the form says "very limited late entries will only be accepted up to 1030 if race limit is not reached", this is not possible as the RACE IS FULL; "venue is the Exhibition Park Cafe"; "race numbers and timing chips to be collected on the day by 1030"; "scenic and traffic free course on footpaths around the Town Moor with the start and finish in Exhibition Park"; junior races and 'mini-minor' run as well (from 0945) |
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| 2617 | 2012 Nov 10
Sat -------
| Braid Hills Cross Country
6M, 3M
| | this race is NOT on the 17th but on the 10th; "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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| 2616 | 2012 Nov 05
Mon -------
| Gunpowder Plod 5K
5K
| | the event lasts from 1600 to midnight; the 5K takes place "over level ground, in the dark, accompanied by your very own fireworks show, special effects and pyrotechnic installations and performers every kilometre - the emphasis is on fun and spectacle and the run is as competitive as you want to make it - run for fun, run for results or simply run because you’re curious as to how it’ll look and feel on the night!"; "save 5 pounds off the online price by signing up for the run in-store at Clifton Moor"; "free parking for one car is included per runner"; "chip timing"; "technical T-shirt, medal, sparkler, finish-line photo memento with Guy Fawkes"; "access to the Fireworks Festival is included for all runners"; "most of the other activities are free, including all the kids’ activities, the bouncy castles, the bungee trampolines, the treasure trail, story-telling, face-painting and even the climbing tower!" |
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| 2615 | 2012 Nov 04
Sun 1000
| Locke Park 10k Charity Charge
10K
| | "the race route will be on paths and grassland within the Locke Park Boundary"; "fancy dress is recommended but this is not essential" |
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| 2614 | 2012 Nov 04
Sun -------
| Ullswater Trail Race
14K, 10K
| | "the 14K Ullswater Trail (Race and Challenge), and the NEW! 10K Ullswater Trail Run follow a stunning course along 'the most scenic lakeside trail in the UK'"; this is on the day after the Helvellyn Trail Race; "there are children's Fun Trails too for under 12's - short laps around the finish arena for all abilities" |
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| 2613 | 2012 Nov 04
Sun 1200
| Derwentwater 10
10M
| UKA 2012-103676 | | "race HQ is Keswick School"; "collect numbers on race day"; "spectacular 10 mile clockwise circuit around Derwentwater" |
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| 2612 | 2012 Nov 04
Sun 1030
| Guy Fawkes 10
10M
| UKA 2012-104448 | | "all numbers must be collected on the day so please arrive early"; "10 miles accurately measured on a hilly course with first and last miles on forest trail bridleways"; "stunning finish in the Castle courtyard"; "quality technical T-shirt, goody bag" |
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| 2611 | 2012 Nov 04
Sun 1000
| Stockton Winter 5K Trail Race 1: Wynyard
5K
| | one of the six Stockton Winter 5K Trail Races; venue is the Wynyard Woodland Park (Carriage); register on the day; registration opens at 0915 |
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| 2610 | 2012 Nov 03
Sat -------
| Helvellyn Trail Race
15K, 10K
| | "stunning 15K or 10K course taking in dramatic mountain views skirting the slopes of Helvellyn"; "this course will both test and exhilarate you"; "why not make a dirty trail running weekend of it and enter Sunday's Ullswater Trail Race too and take part in the 'Dirty Double'"; "there are children's Fun Trails too for under 12's - short laps around the finish arena for all abilities" |
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| 2609 | 2012 Oct 28
Sun 1100
| Haltemprice 10K
10K
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| 2608 | 2012 Oct 28
Sun 1035
| Harewood Trail Races
10M, 5M
| UKA 2012-104868 | | the date of this event has changed to October 28th; 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"; "both races 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 for the 10M" and a "medal for the 5M"; 2M fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 2607 | 2012 Oct 28
Sun -------
| Holmfirth 15
15M
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| 2606 | 2012 Oct 28
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; "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 |
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| 2605 | 2012 Oct 28
Sun 0930
| Newcastle Town Moor Marathon
marathon
| UKA 2012-103172 | | the inaugural Newcastle Town Moor Marathon took place in 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!" online entry preferred; there is a limit of 200 runners; "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" |
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| 2604 | 2012 Oct 28
Sun 1100
| Pickering and Moors 10K Run
10K
| UKA 2012-104156 | | 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 |
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| 2603 | 2012 Oct 28
Sun 1100
| Canal Race
3M
| UKA 2012-103952 | | venue is the "Cutlers Arms in Westgate from 1000"; "4 pounds entry"; "everyone welcome" |
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| 2602 | 2012 Oct 28
Sun 1000
| Yorkshire Coast 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104348 | | "start at the Spa Complex, onto South Bay foreshore, Sandside, Marine Drive and around the Castle Headland - continue to the Peasholm Gap roundabout and then through Northstead Manor Gardens (past the miniature railway station), through the fantastic new open air theatre and out onto the North Bay promenade and on to the Sealife Centre - the turn point is just after the Sea Life Centre and proceed back directly along North Bay promenade (past the brightly coloured beach chalets), along Marine Drive and back to the Spa Complex"; "chip timing (from the start to the finish)"; "T-shirt"; Team Challenge; 2.5K fun run as well (including a Schools Challenge) |
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| 2601 | 2012 Oct 24
Wed 1100
| Border Reivers Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "limit of 100"; if entering on the day, "please notify the organisers of intended numbers in advance"; "you will be refused entry into RAF Spadeadam if you cannot provide suitable identification (e.g., passport or driving licence)"; "course briefing is at 1035"; "photography is restricted to the start/finish line"; "mixture of tarmac and forest tracks in and around RAF Spadeadam"; "undulating"; "T-shirt and a medal"; "food and refreshments will be served in the bar after the race and the bar will be open"; in previous years, results (apart from winners) have not been published; here is a link to the race information |
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| 2600 | 2012 Oct 21
Sun 1100
| Shaun Lee Johnstone Memorial Multi Terrain 10
10M
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| 2599 | 2012 Oct 21
Sun 1200
| Bridlington Half
half marathon
| UKA 2012-104085 | | "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) |
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| 2598 | 2012 Oct 21
Sun 1030
| Bradley Woodland Challenge
10K
| UKA 2012-104771 | | although the postal entry form says "strictly no entries on the day", the main web page says "we're now accepting entries on the day of the race"; it also says "there are 600 places available but don't delay - previous incarnations of the Woodland Challenge have filled up very quickly!"; online closing date is Oct14; "start and finish at Bradley Woods Scout Camp near Brighouse, a beautiful location with excellent on-site facilities"; "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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| 2597 | 2012 Oct 21
Sun 1030
| Ennerdale Trail Run
25K, 10K
| | "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) |
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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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| 2596 | 2012 Oct 21
Sun 1000
| Gibside Fruit Bowl Trail Race
6M
| UKA 2012-103753 | | "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" |
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| 2595 | 2012 Oct 21
Sun 1030
| CHIN-UP Halloween Fun Run
10K
| | RACE CANCELLED; "a 10K beach fun run for charity from Seahouses to Bamburgh and back"; "10K fancy dress"; there is a 5K Halloween Fun Walk as well; here is a link to a poster for the event |
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| 2594 | 2012 Oct 14
Sun 1100
| Penrith Rotary Club 10K
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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| 2593 | 2012 Oct 14
Sun 0945
| Run Northumberland Matfen 5K and 10K
10K, 5K
| UKA licence number not yet known | | "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" |
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| 2592 | 2012 Oct 14
Sun 1100
| Richmond Castle 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103097 | | "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'" |
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| 2591 | 2012 Oct 14
Sun 1000
| Hellhole Multi Terrain 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103988 | | "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" |
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| 2590 | 2012 Oct 14
Sun 1000
| EHH Winter League Race 2 Wawne
7.5M
| | just a guess at the postcode; "from Wawne to Swine and back"; one of a series of 8 races "open to all runners whether attached to a club or not"; runners who are not EHH runners "will not feature in the league itself but can take part in the races"; "there is no entry fee just turn up on the day"; here is a link to lots of photos of the route showing the terrain - this takes some time to open; here is a link to more information about the 8 races |
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| 2589 | 2012 Oct 14
Sun 1100
| Wistow 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104336 | | "race numbers will be collected on the day, please arrive by 1015"; "venue is the Jubilee Hall"; "the race route starts at the village of Wistow and follows a flat figure of eight course"; "finish line goodies to all finishers " |
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| 2588 | 2012 Oct 13
Sat 1000
| Howick 5K Fun Run
5K
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| 2587 | 2012 Oct 13
Sat 1100
| Rother Valley Trail Run
6M
| UKA 2012-104501 | | "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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| 2586 | 2012 Oct 07
Sun 1100
| Rod Rutherford Memorial 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104721 | | one hour earlier than last year; "race entry is limited to 250"; "registration and race numbers to be collected on the day from 0900 at the Spittal Bowling Club House (next to the Fun Centre on the Promenade)"; "multi-terrain run that starts from the Spittal Point car park"; "one of the most scenic runs on the Northumberland coast with views of the old walled town of Berwick and the Castles of Holy Island and Bamburgh seen from the top Spring Hill the highest point on the run" |
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| 2585 | 2012 Oct 07
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" |
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| 2584 | 2012 Oct 07
Sun 1000
| Great Cumbrian Run
half marathon
| UKA 2012-103567 | | 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 |
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| 2583 | 2012 Oct 07
Sun 1030
| Cusworth 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103791 | | "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) |
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| 2582 | 2012 Oct 07
Sun -------
| Great Edinburgh Run
10K
| |
| 2581 | 2012 Oct 07
Sun -------
| Great Edinburgh 5K
5K
| | "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"; "entrants receive a 5 pounds discount into January 5th's Great Winter Run (5K)"; there are three other events as well: a 10K, a Junior Great Edinburgh Run and a Mini Great Edinburgh Run |
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| 2580 | 2012 Oct 07
Sun 0930
| Huddersfield Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "urban and rural"; "we have made some amendments to the 2011 course but you will be pleased to know that we have kept the challenging element which really makes this event stand out"; "complete as an individual to run/walk or as a corporate team of 6 (to participate in a 6 x 2 mile relay)"; family fun run as well |
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| 2579 | 2012 Oct 07
Sun -------
| Kielder Marathon
marathon
| UKA 2012-103777 | | 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 |
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| 2578 | 2012 Oct 07
Sun 0930
| Neurocare Fox Trot Trail
8K
| | the entry at Runners World says there are entries on the day; although advertised as 0930, the race seems to start at 1000; "runners and walkers will meet at the Fox House in Longshaw, for teas and coffees and a bacon butty and then set off"; "an 8K out and back run/walk that boasts stunning views"; "tracks and paths"; "challenge yourself and friends to a race, or just enjoy the scenery! - there will be light refreshments on the course"; "whether you just want a walk to take in the views, or to take your first steps in fell running, it promises to be a great day!" |
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| 2577 | 2012 Oct 07
Sun 1200
| Sutton Park 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104628 | | in 2011, this 10K replaced 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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| 2576 | 2012 Oct 06
Sat -------
| Coniston Trail Race
15K, 10K
| | "now in it's 8th year, the 15K Coniston Trail Race and 15K Coniston Trail Challenge is an unbelievably scenic course through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Lake District"; "NEW for 2012! - a shorter distance 10K Coniston Trail Run taking place in the morning, for those wanting a shorter (and less hilly) option"; "there are children's Fun Trails too for under 12's - short laps around the finish arena for all abilities" |
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| 2575 | 2012 Oct 06
Sat 1100
| Dunbar 10 Mile Race
10M
| under UK Athletic Rules and Scottish Athletics Permit | | "aka as the Doon Hill race"; "the start is very close to the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre 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"; "there will be soup and sandwiches at the end of the race" |
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| 2574 | 2012 Oct 06
Sat -------
| Kielder 10K
10K
| |
| 2573 | 2012 Oct 06
Sat 1100
| Big Fun Run 5K Newcastle
5K
| | "please note that the route may be subject to change"; "untimed run" |
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| 2572 | 2012 Sep 30
Sun 1000
| Horsforth 10K
10K
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| 2571 | 2012 Sep 30
Sun 1030
| Filey 10K Beach Race
10K
| UKA 2012-104366 | | "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"; "souvenir" |
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| 2570 | 2012 Sep 30
Sun 1145
| EHH Winter League Race 1 Hornsea Beach Run
5.6M
| | "from Hornsea to Mappleton and back"; one of a series of 8 races "open to all runners whether attached to a club or not"; runners who are not EHH runners "will not feature in the league itself but can take part in the races"; "there is no entry fee just turn up on the day"; here is a link to more information about the 8 races |
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| 2569 | 2012 Sep 30
Sun -------
| Norham 10K
10K
| |
| 2568 | 2012 Sep 30
Sun 1000
| Redcar Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-103649 | | 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" |
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| 2567 | 2012 Sep 29
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 U12 and a 2M race for U14 and U16 at 1300; "held in conjunction with Orton School Autumn Fair - available on the day will also be games, stalls and afternoon tea"; 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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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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| 2566 | 2012 Sep 29
Sat 1500
| Run for the World Sheffield
5K
| | "we're joining with 1000s of runners all on the same day" doing a 5K at various places around the world; "free if aged under 18 years on the day of the run"; "registration in advance is preferred but you can register on the day if you arrive at the registration desk by 1430"; "venue is Graves Park"; "a two lap run which is almost all on tarmac or gravel paths with a very short section on grass"; "walk, jog or run" |
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| 2565 | 2012 Sep 29
Sat 1130
| Stocksbridge Chase
10K
| UKA 2012-103961 | | "a scenic-2 lap course on road and paths"; "mug"; 4K Fun Run as well (at 1030) |
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| 2564 | 2012 Sep 23
Sun 1100
| Spen Greenway 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104728 | | although last year this was on a Wednesday evening, it's now on a Sunday morning; "limit of 200 so early booking is advised"; "venue is the Princess Mary Athletics Stadium (2M from junction 26 of the M62)"; "starts on the Greenway by Primrose Lane and is an out and back course to Low Moor"; "run on the disused railway line and is therefore flat and a potentially fast course capable of recording a PB" |
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| 2563 | 2012 Sep 23
Sun 1100
| Dumfries Half Marathon
half marathon
| under SAL/UK Athletics Rules | | "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" |
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| 2562 | 2012 Sep 23
Sun 0945
| Harewood House Trail Races
10K
| UKA 2012-104750 | | 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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| 2561 | 2012 Sep 23
Sun 1130
| Race for Grace
5K
| | "one for all the family"; "medal and goody bag"; "walkers and runners are expected to raise additional sponsorship money"; Mascot Race as well (at 1100) |
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| 2560 | 2012 Sep 23
Sun 1100
| Round Table Run for It
5K
| | "based on the the 'Race for Life' format ...but for men"; "blokes - you don't have to do it alone - bring along your lad, dad, brother and your work mates"; if you pay online, you still need to complete the postal form |
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| 2559 | 2012 Sep 23
Sun 1000
| Kirkstall Abbey 7
7M
| UKA 2012-104627 | | "venue is the Visitor Centre in the Abbey Grounds"; "multi terrain"; "spot prizes"; "memento"; there is also "The Mad Monk Meander", a 0.5M family fun run around the Abbey for children under 10 (at 0900), and the "Kirkstall Abbey Junior Race", a 2M course for young people under the age of 17 (at 0925) |
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| 2558 | 2012 Sep 23
Sun 1115
| Netherthong 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103974 | | "collect your race number on the day"; "venue is the Netherthong Primary School"; "medal"; "spot prizes"; 2K run "on fields and road" (at 1015) and under 8s fun run (at 1020) as well |
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| 2557 | 2012 Sep 23
Sun 1000
| Sheffield Endcliffe Park 10K
10K
| | aka "TenTenTen"; "closing date for online entries is Sep15"; "there is parking at S10 3FA and S11 8TD"; "numbers and race timing chips will be picked up from the registration desk"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; |
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| 2556 | 2012 Sep 23
Sun 1130
| Foston and Thornton-le-Clay 10K and 6K
10K, 6K
| UKA 2012-104600 | | 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"; 1K dash (at 1030) as well; use the following link for other race information |
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| 2555 | 2012 Sep 22
Sat 1200
| Great Langdale Half Marathon and Marathon
marathon, half marathon
| | RACE FULL on Sep05; in both 2012 and 2011 the entry form has said "if there are any place left on the day a surcharge of 2 pounds will apply" - however, in both 2012 and 2011 there were no entries on the day; venue is the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel; there's a marathon and a half marathon both starting at 1200; "mile markers"; "T-shirt"; "certificate"; 3K flat, family fun run (at 1100) as well |
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| 2554 | 2012 Sep 22
Sat 0930
| The Folkin' Reservoir Ramble
20M, 14M
| | "walk/run"; "the entry fee is three pounds more if you wish to have a T-shirt"; "online entries close September 20th"; "expect a hilly but picturesque clockwise route taking in part of the Six Dales Trail and the Washburn Valley via Clifton, Dob Park and three reservoirs of Fewston, Swinsty and Lindley before returning back to Otley via Farnley and Clifton"; "route fully and clearly signposted"; "drinks and refreshments on route"; "a light hot meal will be provided at the finish with vegetarian option available"; "the event is being held to coincide with the famous Otley Folk Festival" |
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| 2553 | 2012 Sep 16
Sun ?1100
| Zoca Active Womens 5K
5K
| | "this is a Fun event -you can choose to: Race it, Run it, Jog it, Stroll it ..."; when I last looked four people had entered; "the first 10 women to register will receive a ZOCA top, either in Aquamove (technical fabric) or in Bamboo (with performance benefits) - RRP 50 pounds for free - you will be asked to provide feedback and answer some questions on your experience of wearing the garment on your return"; "goody bag and light refreshments" |
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| 2552 | 2012 Sep 16
Sun -------
| Great North Run
half marathon
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| 2551 | 2012 Sep 15
Sat 1000
| Rombalds Romp Race
7M
| UKA 2012-104232 | | "Race HQ will be in the car park on Wells Road (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" |
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| 2550 | 2012 Sep 15
Sat 1100
| Big Fun Run 5K East Lothian
5K
| | "please note that the route may be subject to change"; "untimed run" |
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| 2549 | 2012 Sep 15
Sat -------
| Great North 5K
5K
| | "part of a great weekend of running in the North East including the Bupa Junior and Mini Great North Run and the Bupa Great North Run, this is a 5K route taking in the beautiful Newcastle-Gateshead Quayside, including the Sage Gateshead, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and the Millennium Bridge"; "suitable for runners of all abilities"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt, medal, finisher's pack" |
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| 2548 | 2012 Sep 15
Sat 1030
| Silkstone Shuffle Race 3
4.5M
| UKA 2012-103315 | | "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 |
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| 2547 | 2012 Sep 15
Sat 1800
| Whitehaven Harbour 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-104692 | | "venue is the Whitehaven Sports Centre"; "Sports Centre facilities are only available before the race"; "parking is available at the Sports Centre, multi-car park or Harbour-side"; "allow 10 minutes from the Sports Centre to the start"; "from Harbour-side end near Tesco"; "out and back course along the Harbour to the Beacon and Haigh Pit" |
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| 2546 | 2012 Sep 12
Wed 1900
| Maria and Lee's Memorial Charity Trail 5K
5K
| | "the course starts at the Wombwell Recreation Ground"; "out and back course along the Trans-Pennine Trail"; 1M children's run (at 1830) as well |
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| 2545 | 2012 Sep 09
Sun 1030
| Bawtry Forest Trail Run
7M
| UKA 2012-103911 | | the venue is at the "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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| 2544 | 2012 Sep 09
Sun 1100
| Burton-in-Kendal 10K and Fun Run
10K
| | "hilly"; "medal, spot prizes"; 3.5K fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 2543 | 2012 Sep 09
Sun 1100
| Paras' 10 Endurance Run
10M
| | the 2012 race is starting one hour later than previous years; "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; "medals and T-shirts will be awarded to all who finish the course" |
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| 2542 | 2012 Sep 09
Sun 1100
| The Cumberland Ale 10
10M
| UKA 2012-103563 | | "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 |
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| 2541 | 2012 Sep 09
Sun -------
| Kielder 10K Road Race
10K
| |
| 2540 | 2012 Sep 09
Sun 1000
| Major Stone Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-104103 | | "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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| 2539 | 2012 Sep 09
Sun 1030
| Sedgefield Serpentine Race
6.5M
| UKA 2012-104510 | | "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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| 2538 | 2012 Sep 09
Sun 1430
| Ulverston Charter 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-104666 | | venue is the Coronation Hall; fun run as well (at 1400); both races are starting at different times than last year |
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| 2537 | 2012 Sep 09
Sun 0945
| Run Northumberland Wallington 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104746 | | "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" |
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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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| 2536 | 2012 Sep 09
Sun 1400
| Wetherby Run
10K
| UKA 2012-103614 | | "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) |
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| 2535 | 2012 Sep 08
Sat 1330
| Bowes Agricultural Show 10K Trail Race
10K
| | "an undulating course over tracks, paths and a short section of moorland in the beautiful landscape surrounding Bowes and the Greta Valley"; 4K fun run (at 1320) as well |
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| 2534 | 2012 Sep 08
Sat 1330
| Castleton Show Run
6M
| UKA 2012-104592 | | "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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| 2533 | 2012 Sep 08
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 u9 (over 6), u12, u16 and u18 (from 1315) as well |
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| 2532 | 2012 Sep 08
Sat -------
| Kielder Challenge
25.3M
| | "starting time is between 0800 and 0900 at the Hawkhope Car Park"; "the 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"; "limit of 200 entrants"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2531 | 2012 Sep 08
Sat 1100
| Snape 10K and 5K fun run
10K, 5K
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| 2530 | 2012 Sep 08
Sat 1100
| Wentworth Castle 5M Trail Race
5M
| under UK Athletic Laws | | "entry limit is 200"; "entries on the day will be from the Cafe area at Wentworth Castle (SE320033)" |
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| 2529 | 2012 Sep 05
Wed 1900
| Spencers Arms Dash - Race 6
3.7M
| UKA 2012-103249 | | "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 1st and September 5th - these are the dates at www.runbritain.com; "the start is at the Spencers Arms"; "an accurately measured course with points awarded for finishing position and personal best times"; "the series is done on a points system with awards at the end of the series" |
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| 2528 | 2012 Sep 05
Wed 1900
| Gallovidian Dumfries 10K
10K
| under UKA rules | | "start and finish at the David Keswick Athletic Centre"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2527 | 2012 Sep 05
Wed 1900
| Autumn Coast Road 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-103691 | | "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 |
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| 2526 | 2012 Sep 04
Tue 1830
| Gosforth 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104639 | | "online entrants collect their number from the Pavilion"; "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"; "mile markers"; "memento" |
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| 2525 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun 0800
| Leeds Country Way
11.75M, 11.15M, 9.8M, 11.5M, 10.06M, 9.7M
| under UKA Rules - permit applied for | | 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, and teams are encouraged to run or walk the routes before the race - this will help on the day as there will be stewards at baton check points, but not along the route itself"; "commemorative piece of pottery"; "if you have the energy left, there's food laid on too!" |
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| 2524 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun 1100
| Tynedale 10 Mile Jelly Road Race
10M
| UKA 2012-103431 | | "IMPORTANT: due to the bad weather there will be no parking at the School in Ovingham - if you were planning to park at the finish, alternative parking will be on the Prudhoe industrial estate on the south side of the river - here is a link to a map - please allow extra time - especially if you are
catching the buses, which will still leave from the School" - here is a link to the organiser's important information; 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; 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 |
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| 2523 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun 1030
| Kirkwood Hospice 25th Anniversary 10K Trail Run
10K
| | "venue is the Leeds Road Sports Complex"; "T-shirt, medal"; 1M children's fun run (at 0930) as well |
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| 2522 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun 0930
| Ryedale 10M Run
10M
| North of England A.A Permit | | "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" |
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| 2521 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun 1045
| Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103873 | | there's a wheelchair 10K race (1035) and a 3K fun run (at 0915) as well |
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| 2520 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun 1030
| Alice's Run
10K
| | "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 |
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| 2519 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun -------
| Sandal Castle 10K
10K
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| 2518 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun -------
| Great Yorkshire Run
10K
| UKA 2012-104582 | | "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" |
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| 2517 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun 1030
| Stainland 7
7M
| UKA 2012-104621 | | "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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| 2516 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun 1100
| Tholthorpe 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103928 | | "now in its 17th year"; the course goes 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 by the duck pond"; the "ups and downs" are shown on the map; although described as "couple of 'ups and downs' with a downhill last 200 yards", I found it reasonably flat; the course record is 30m36s |
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| 2515 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun 1100
| Scarbs Dash
5M
| | I think this race was originally scheduled for September 23rd; previously based at the Carpenters Arms and known as the Carps 5, this year the race is taking place at the Scarborough Arms (and so its name has changed); "registration is open from 1000 at the Scarborough Arms"; "the start is scheduled for 1100 from Tickhill Duck Pond"; "mainly off road and traffic free" |
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| 2514 | 2012 Sep 02
Sun 1230
| The Rougemont Chase
7.4K
| | because of bad weather, the organisers moved the Show and the Chase from July 29th to September 2nd; however, because of continuing bad weather, the 2012 RACE IS NOW CANCELLED; "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) |
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| 2513 | 2012 Sep 01
Sat -------
| Derwentwater Trail Race
15K, 10K
| | "now in it's 7th year, the 15K Derwentwater Trail (Race and Challenge) follow well marked and marshalled courses through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Lake District"; "new for 2012 - a shorter distance 10K Derwentwater Trail Run for those new to off road running"; "there are children's Derwentwater Fun Trails too for under 12's for all abilities" |
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| 2512 | 2012 Aug 30
Thu 1910
| Watergate 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-103241 | | 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 |
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| 2511 | 2012 Aug 29
Wed 1845
| Hamsterley Forest Trail Race
5K
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| 2510 | 2012 Aug 27
Mon 1030
| Askern 10
10M
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| 2509 | 2012 Aug 27
Mon 1330
| Spofforth Gala Trail Race 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104421 | | "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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| 2508 | 2012 Aug 26
Sun 1300
| Teviotdale Harriers 10K
10K
| | "cake and candy stall"; 5K fun run (at 1230) as well |
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| 2507 | 2012 Aug 26
Sun 1100
| Melrose 13.1K Road Race
13.1K
| | "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" |
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| 2506 | 2012 Aug 25
Sat 1430
| Burnsall Feast Sports 10
10M
| | "via Hartlington, Hebden, Grassington, Threshfield, Swinden Corner, Linton, Thorpe"; fell race (at 1630) and junior fell races (at 1600) as well; "brass band parade"; "Tombola, Coconut Shy, Greasy Pole, Fly Casting Competition, Local and Open children's races, Children's fairground....and lots more" |
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| 2505 | 2012 Aug 23
Thu 1915
| The Reindeer Romp Race 4
3M
| | "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" |
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| 2504 | 2012 Aug 23
Thu 1930
| Sessay Swift 6K
6K
| UKA 2012-104326 | | "a flat, fast one lap road race"; just a guess at the postcode |
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| 2503 | 2012 Aug 22
Wed 1900
| Brodsworth Open 5 Mile Road Race
5M
| UKA 2012-103591 | | because of a waterlogged path, this race has been moved from 1930 on June 20th to 1900 on August 22nd; 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 |
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| 2502 | 2012 Aug 22
Wed 1915
| Newham Grange Tees Trail Handicap Race
5K
| | "there will be NO new registrations at this race"; "it is an invitation event for runners who have competed in at least one race in the series"; "entry fee will be 1 pound (attached runners) or 2 pounds (unattached runners)"; "if you have only competed in one race you MUST contact the organisers (roy@teestrailraces.org) so a 'fair' assessment can be made of your likely finishing time"; "this year's Tees Trail Mug will be available at the Handicap Race - all those who've completed 3 races and anyone who's marshalled or helped out are eligible for a mug" |
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| 2501 | 2012 Aug 19
Sun 0930
| Northumberland Coast Marathon
marathon
| | "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" |
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| 2500 | 2012 Aug 19
Sun 1030
| Ray Harrison Memorial 10K Road Race
10K
| UKA 2012-104203 | | usually this race starts and finishes at the Billingham Synthonia Stadium; T-shirt" |
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| 2499 | 2012 Aug 19
Sun 1100
| Escrick 10K
10K
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| 2498 | 2012 Aug 19
Sun 1100
| Penistone 10K
10K
| was UKA 2012-104139 before change of date and course | | this is in August rather than in September because "the race is no longer associated with the Penistone Show"; "start and finish at the Penistone Church Football Club (Memorial Ground, Church View Road)"; "new course"; "mixture of road and trail"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2497 | 2012 Aug 15
Wed -------
| Newlands Valley Round
6.8M
| | there is no information about the 2012 race on the Keswick AC web site; has the race been cancelled? - please e-mail me if you can confirm this |
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| 2496 | 2012 Aug 15
Wed 1900
| Hyde Park Harriers Summer Mile
1M
| UKA 2012-104435 | | "1M 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"; "spot prizes in each wave"; "goody bag, post-race food" |
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| 2495 | 2012 Aug 15
Wed 1900
| The Cinnamon Lodge Chase
6M
| under UK Athletic Rules; permit TBA | | "one lap course on tracks and trails around Meltham"; "spot prizes" |
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| 2494 | 2012 Aug 15
Wed 1915
| Ulverston Summer 10K
10K
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| 2493 | 2012 Aug 14
Tue 1910
| York Millennium Bridge 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-104479 | | as in 2011 the race is on a Tuesday rather than on a Wednesday; "two 5K races - the ‘Fast One’ is at 1910 whereas the ‘Slower One’ is at 1930"; "minimum age 12 on race day - the 'Fast One' is for runners expecting to take less than 24 minutes, the 'Slower One' for runners expecting to take longer than 24 minutes - however, prize winners for men age 60 and over and for women age 55 and over will be taken from the 'Slower One' - under 13's should also run in the 'Slower One'"; "it is quite likely that the 5K races will fill up before race day"; 2.5K race as well (at 1900) for runners age 11 and older and a 1M fun run (at 1850) |
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| 2492 | 2012 Aug 12
Sun 1000
| Cannon Hall Run
10K
| UKA 2012-104358 | "challenging route linking the winding town centre streets to the open, hilly countryside, and finishing at the famous Cannon Hall"; "there is a shuttle bus service to get people from Cannon Hall back to the town centre after the race - make sure you tick the box on the form if you need this"; when I last looked, the web site for the Run was unavailable; here are links to Google's cached version of some of the sites's pages:
the main page for the Run
the race information
the Run's FAQ
the course map
note that the links on these cached pages do not work; the pages were cached days ago and so they may be out-of-date and the cached pages look bare as they do not contain images; however, the text on these pages may be useful |
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| 2491 | 2012 Aug 12
Sun 1000
| Darlington 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103874 | | 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"; use one of these links for online entries to the 10K: 18 and older and 15 to 17; "chip timing"; "T-shirt"; family fun run as well |
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| 2490 | 2012 Aug 12
Sun 1400
| 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"; "coaches depart Hest Bank, Lancashire (finish line and parking) from 1100 to 1200"; 6M walk as well |
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| 2489 | 2012 Aug 12
Sun 1100
| Big Fun Run 5K Leeds
5K
| | 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" |
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| 2488 | 2012 Aug 12
Sun 1100
| The Ripley Show Boar Chase
7K
| | this race forms part of the Ripley Show; "show entry tickets and chase numbers will be delivered approx 1 week prior to the show, on all bookings made through our website and postal entries"; "if you enter on the day you will also have to pay for entry into the Show"; "on paths and tracks on the picturesque Ripley Estate" |
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| 2487 | 2012 Aug 11
Sat 1330
| Arncliffe Fete 4
4M
| UKA 2012-104516 | | "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." |
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| 2486 | 2012 Aug 05
Sun 1100
| Big Fun Run 5K Sheffield
5K
| | 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" |
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| 2485 | 2012 Aug 05
Sun 0900
| Jane Tomlinson's Run For All York 10K
10K
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| 2484 | 2012 Aug 04
Sat 1300
| Powburn Show Hill Race
4M
| | part of the "Powburn Show"; "entries are taken on the day on the showfield at the Secretary's Caravan"; "an out and back run from the showfield covering fields and grass tracks to the summit of Ewe Hill (440m)"; "the route is well marked and is suitable for all abilities"; the Powburn Show is a "traditional rural show with many attractions, including Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, children's sports, Archery display, country displays and classes"; "the Show gates open at 0900 and the admission at the gate is 4 pounds (children 2 pounds)"; having paid for the entrance to the Show, "the Hill Race is free!" |
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| 2483 | 2012 Aug 01
Wed 1900
| Spencers Arms Dash - Race 5
3.7M
| UKA 2012-103248 | | "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 1st and September 5th - these are the dates at www.runbritain.com; "the start is at the Spencers Arms"; "an accurately measured course with points awarded for finishing position and personal best times"; "the series is done on a points system with awards at the end of the series" |
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| 2482 | 2012 Aug 01
Wed 1915
| Ellenborough 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104297 | | "free if you are over 70"; "start, finish, registration and changing at the Netherhall Rugby Club"; "undulating" |
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| 2481 | 2012 Jul 31
Tue 1930
| Morpeth 10K
10K
| ARC permit applied for | | "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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| 2480 | 2012 Jul 30
Mon 1930
| Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 4
5K
| UKA 2012-103573 | | 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" |
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| 2479 | 2012 Jul 29
Sun 1030
| Idle Trail Race
10K
| UKA 2012-103630 | | "scenic route on towpath, bridleway, paths and private road"; "memento"; "spot prizes" |
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| 2478 | 2012 Jul 29
Sun 1100
| James Herriot Country Trail Run
14K
| | "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" |
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| 2477 | 2012 Jul 29
Sun 1000
| Jim Dingwall 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104107 | | "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 |
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link to the results
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| 2476 | 2012 Jul 29
Sun 1030
| Saltburn Phoenix 10K Road Run
10K
| UKA 2012-103201 | | "this race follows on from the popular Saltburn Sandblaster event usually held in August"; the race is at 1030 whereas the Sandblaster used to be at 1315; "entries on the day will be accepted - please be advised that late entries will not qualify for any prizes - late entrants race numbers will have a red cross placed on them - late entrants will be timed just like all other runners and appear in results but no medals will be awarded at the finishing line - if any medals are left over then these will be awarded to late entrants at the presentation based on their finishing times"; "the course is well known to produce fast times"; "we do three laps of Saltburn Town Centre and then two dog legs along the road adjacent to the railway line and caravans"; "undulating but there are many long fast stretches"; "numbers are distributed from the hotel on the morning of the event"; "all finishers receive a good quality medal but under 38 minutes qualifies for a first class standard medal and under 40 minutes for second class" |
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| 2475 | 2012 Jul 28
Sat 1100
| Big Fun Run 5K Borders
5K
| | "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" |
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| 2474 | 2012 Jul 26
Thu 1915
| The Reindeer Romp Race 3
3M
| | "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" |
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| 2473 | 2012 Jul 25
Wed 1930
| Laxton 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104230 | | 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" |
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| 2472 | 2012 Jul 25
Wed 1915
| Elswick Cup
5K
| UKA 2012-104240 | | "numbers will be issued on the night"; "late entries until 1845"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2471 | 2012 Jul 25
Wed 1845
| Sedgefield 5K Trail Race
5K
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| 2470 | 2012 Jul 24
Tue 1915
| EHH Summer League Race 8 Hedon 4
4M
| UKA 2012-103821 | | 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" |
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| 2469 | 2012 Jul 22
Sun 1030
| Northumberland Coastal Run
14M
| UKA 2012-102918 | | the real website for the results is www.alnwickharriers.co.uk but currently there's a problem with that website; 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" |
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| 2468 | 2012 Jul 22
Sun 1100
| Bentham Beagles Bash 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104048 | | "inaugural race"; "scenic, rural, hilly on country roads with stunning views over Wenningdale towards Ingleborough"; "memento" |
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| 2467 | 2012 Jul 22
Sun -------
| Bupa Great North 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104253 | | 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" |
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| 2466 | 2012 Jul 22
Sun 1030
| Harrogate Town Centre 10K
10K
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| 2465 | 2012 Jul 22
Sun 1015
| Victorian 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103691 | | 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 |
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| 2464 | 2012 Jul 22
Sun 1045
| Pudsey 10K
10K
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| 2463 | 2012 Jul 21
Sat 1100
| Bingley Show Trail Race
3M
| | RACE CANCELLED because Myrtle Park is waterlogged; "start time to be confirmed"; "runners who have pre-entered will gain free access to the show field (worth 8 pounds) by showing their race number"; "free entry to the show is not provided for those who enter on day"; "scenic trail race of approx 3M and 575' on public footpaths around Bingley and St Ives"; "this year will ascend the steps from Altar Lane into the St Ives Estate then continuing the loop in a clockwise direction before descending via Altar Lane - the new route is likely to be safer should conditions be wet"; "junior agility challenge" as well |
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| 2462 | 2012 Jul 21
Sat 1000
| Yorkshire Wolds Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-104517 | | normally part of the "Bishop Wilton Show and Craft Fair"; the Bishop Wilton Show website says that "due to severe wet weather the show field is too wet for use to host this year’s show. - the Half Marathon will run as previously arranged including car parking and start-finishing times"; "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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| 2461 | 2012 Jul 18
Wed 1915
| Prince in the Park
5K
| UKA 2012-103963 | | 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 |
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| 2460 | 2012 Jul 18
Wed 1900
| Priory 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104285 | | 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" |
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| 2459 | 2012 Jul 18
Wed 1915
| Sunderland 5K Road Race
5K
| UKA 2012-103301 | | "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 |
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| 2458 | 2012 Jul 18
Wed 1915
| Wynyard Woodland Park Tees Trail Race
5K
| | one of the Tees Trail Race Series; "this year the races are on Wednesdays rather than on Thursdays"; this is the rescheduled date for the race that was to have taken place on July 4th; "registration will be in the railway carriage adjacent to the Castle Eden Walkway car park"; "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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| 2457 | 2012 Jul 15
Sun 1430
| Burton Leonard 10K
10K
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| 2456 | 2012 Jul 15
Sun 1045
| Burton Pidsea 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104381 | | the 10K is 30 minutes earlier than last year; "rural undulating course on country roads"; "gift"; "technical T-shirt is 5 pounds extra"; 2M fun run as well (at 0945) |
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| 2455 | 2012 Jul 15
Sun 0930
| Eccup 10 Mile
10M
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| 2454 | 2012 Jul 15
Sun 1100
| Big Fun Run 5K Edinburgh
5K
| | 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" |
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| 2453 | 2012 Jul 15
Sun 1030
| Hamsterley Forest 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103579 | | "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"; use this link for more information |
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| 2452 | 2012 Jul 15
Sun 1100
| Kelso 10K
10K
| race registered with Scottish Athletics | | 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 |
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| 2451 | 2012 Jul 15
Sun 0930
| Prudhoe Miners' Race
5M
| UKA 2012-104373 | | 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 |
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| 2450 | 2012 Jul 14
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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| 2449 | 2012 Jul 11
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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| 2448 | 2012 Jul 11
Wed 1930
| Doncaster Town Centre 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-103590 | | "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" |
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| 2447 | 2012 Jul 11
Wed 1930
| Endmoor 10K
10K
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| 2446 | 2012 Jul 11
Wed 1915
| Preston Hall Park Tees Trail Race
5K
| | 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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| 2445 | 2012 Jul 10
Tue 1915
| Moffat Gala Festival of Running
15K
| | "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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| 2444 | 2012 Jul 10
Tue 1915
| Bridges of the Tyne 5M Road Race
5M
| UKA 2012-103726 | | RACE FULL; limit reached within 8 weeks; 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" |
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| 2443 | 2012 Jul 10
Tue 1915
| EHH Summer League Race 7 Skirlaugh 8
8M
| UKA 2012-104231 | | 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" |
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| 2442 | 2012 Jul 09
Mon 1930
| Anita Nott Women Only Jesmond Dene Run
5.4K
| UKA 2012-104300 | | "a ladies only event"; "race HQ is at the new Millfield House cafe (NE7 7BQ) within Jesmond Dene (next to Pets Corner)"; "race numbers to be collected on the night"; "start and finish is at the Jesmond Dene entrance, off Armstrong Bridge (A1058 Coast Road)"; "the course consists of a 5.4K loop around Jesmond Dene - if you have done the Heaton Harriers summer handicap series you will recognise it as the same course but in reverse - it will be well marked and marshalled so you will not get lost" |
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| 2441 | 2012 Jul 08
Sun 1100
| The Birdsedge Challenge
6M
| under EA rules - permit applied for | | "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" |
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| 2440 | 2012 Jul 08
Sun 1100
| The South Lakes Half Marathon
half marathon
| ARC Permit ARC 12/221 | | "start/finish will be next to the Allithwaite Community Centre"; "race starts in Allithwaite, passing through Grange-over-Sands, Lindale, Field Broughton and Cartmel, before finishing back in Allithwaite"; "the course terrain is undulating - mostly road with a few stretches off-road"; "goody bag" |
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| 2439 | 2012 Jul 08
Sun 1400
| Kilburn Feast
7M
| UKA 2012-103519 | | "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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| 2438 | 2012 Jul 08
Sun 0900
| Jane Tomlinson's Run For All Leeds 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-102913 | | "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 |
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| 2437 | 2012 Jul 08
Sun 1000
| Watergate Trail Race
10K
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| 2436 | 2012 Jul 06
Fri 1930
| Walkington 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103196 | | "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 |
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| 2435 | 2012 Jul 04
Wed 1900
| Spencers Arms Dash - Race 4
3.7M
| UKA 2012-103247 | | "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 1st and September 5th - these are the dates at www.runbritain.com; "the start is at the Spencers Arms"; "an accurately measured course with points awarded for finishing position and personal best times"; "the series is done on a points system with awards at the end of the series" |
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| 2434 | 2012 Jul 04
Wed 1930
| Pitstop 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104084 | | "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 |
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| 2433 | 2012 Jul 04
Wed 1930
| Helen Windsor 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103435 | | venue is the Greetland All Rounders Sports Club (Rochdale Road); "the route includes a loop back to the start after 1M, it then follows the old route to the crossroads of Scammonden Road and the B6113 (just after 3M on the old course) - instead of turning right here runners will now turn left and head straight back to the finish - this eliminates the many tricky road crossings we had plus the hill at 4M so this should also be a faster course"; "memento" |
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| 2432 | 2012 Jul 04
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"; "entries on the day 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"; here is a link to a facebook page |
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| 2431 | 2012 Jul 04
Wed 1900
| Roche Abbey Dash
7M
| UKA 2012-103627 | | 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 |
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| 2430 | 2012 Jul 04
Wed 1930
| Tynedale 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103433 | | "due to the recent wet weather there will be no parking on the Ovingham Middle School playing field - parking will be on the industrial estate on the south side of the river - you will need to allow time for walking up to 1.5 miles to registration/changing etc at the school, as well the approx 1 mile walk to the start - here is a link to more details - the map link has the position of the parking; 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 |
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| 2429 | 2012 Jul 04
Wed 1915
| Wynyard Woodland Park Tees Trail Race
5K
| | RACE POSTPONED; 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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| 2428 | 2012 Jul 03
Tue 1900
| The 'Hay-O' Trail Race
6K
| UKA 2012-103564 | | "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 |
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| 2427 | 2012 Jul 03
Tue 1930
| The Jane Tomlinson 5K Canal Race
5K
| permit applied for | | "registration is at the Ex-Service Mens Club (Main Street)"; 1.5M fun run as well (at 1900); cake competition (running theme) as well |
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| 2426 | 2012 Jul 01
Sun 1000
| Brinsworth 10K
10K
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| 2425 | 2012 Jul 01
Sun 1300
| Burn Valley Run
half marathon
| UKA 2012-102895 | | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "pick up number on race day"; "race starts and finishes on the historic Masham Market"; "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"; "medal"; "spot prizes"; "all runners are eligible for a post race tea"; 2M off-road fun run for 16 yrs and under (at 1100) as well |
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| 2424 | 2012 Jul 01
Sun -------
| Coniston Marathon and Half Marathon Trail Races
marathon, half 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 is also a half marathon; discount for booking early and discount for booking multiple events; children's fun trails for under 12s as well |
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| 2423 | 2012 Jul 01
Sun 1100
| Brooksbank Centenary 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-104266 | | "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 |
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| 2422 | 2012 Jul 01
Sun 0930
| Hamsterley Forest Marathon
marathon
| | "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" |
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| 2421 | 2012 Jul 01
Sun 1100
| Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103382 | | 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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| 2420 | 2012 Jul 01
Sun 1100
| Run in the Park
10K
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| 2419 | 2012 Jul 01
Sun 1045
| Withernsea 5
5M
| UKA 2012-104284 | | "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" |
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| 2418 | 2012 Jun 30
Sat 1030
| Eaglesfield Paddle 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-103171 | | in 2012, this race is moving from a Wednesday evening to a Saturday morning; "collect numbers on the day"; "start at the entrance to Threlkeld Leys on the Brandlingill road (1M from registration)"; "K markers are on the road in temporary orange paint"; "undulating anti-clockwise loop"; "run on road turning left at each junction"; "finish on road approaching Paddle School, approximately 1/3 mile from School" |
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| 2417 | 2012 Jun 30
Sat 1300
| Galtres Fun Runs
6M
| | "medal"; 3M and 1.5M Fun Runs as well (at 1300) - maps for these are available at www.easingwold.org |
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| 2416 | 2012 Jun 28
Thu 1915
| Castle Bank Challenge Time Trial
6K
| under UKA Rules | | MD says this was cancelled because of the weather; "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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| 2415 | 2012 Jun 28
Thu 1915
| The Reindeer Romp Race 2
3M
| | "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" |
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| 2414 | 2012 Jun 27
Wed 1900
| Summer Coast Road 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-103691 | | "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 |
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| 2413 | 2012 Jun 27
Wed 1900
| Wild Boar 1.5M Relay Race
1.5M
| UKA 2012-104354 | | "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)" |
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| 2412 | 2012 Jun 27
Wed 1900
| The Weetslade Relay
2.5M
| UKA 2012-103388 | | 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 |
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| 2411 | 2012 Jun 26
Tue 1915
| EHH Summer League Race 6 Coniston 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103822 | | 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" |
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| 2410 | 2012 Jun 26
Tue -------
| Dam Flask Relays
3.5M
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| 2409 | 2012 Jun 25
Mon 1930
| Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 3
5K
| UKA 2012-103573 | | 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" |
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| 2408 | 2012 Jun 24
Sun 1030
| Run Alnwick Half Marathon and 10K
half marathon, 10K
| UKA 2012-104169 | | start time has been changed from 1100 to 1030; 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 |
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| 2407 | 2012 Jun 24
Sun 0930
| Run for Scotland 5K
5K
| | "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) |
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| 2406 | 2012 Jun 24
Sun 1000
| Hepworth Dryad 5M
5M
| UKA 2012-103998 | | "the start is in Foster Place (close to the Junior School)"; "multi-terrain", "spot prizes" |
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| 2405 | 2012 Jun 24
Sun 0900
| Humber Bridge Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-103234 | | "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) " |
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| 2404 | 2012 Jun 24
Sun 1000
| The Lambton Run
10K
| UKA 2012-103070 | | "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) |
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| 2403 | 2012 Jun 24
Sun 1145
| Rainton 10K
10K
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| 2402 | 2012 Jun 24
Sun 1100
| Staveley Stampede
10K
| UKA 2012-104049 | | 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 |
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| 2401 | 2012 Jun 24
Sun 1000
| Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-103090 | | RACE CANCELLED because of flooding; "race limit of 300"; "Race HQ and parking is at the Winshields Camp Site with the start approx 1K away - shuttle bus available for those that pre-book - it costs 1.50 pounds"; "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 2M of road"; "undulating in nature with the only significant climbs being along the Wall itself"; "suitable for road running and trail shoes"; "technical T-shirt"; "spot prizes" |
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| 2400 | 2012 Jun 23
Sat 1200
| Darrington 5M
5M
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| 2399 | 2012 Jun 20
Wed 1930
| Hawkshead 10K
10K
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| 2398 | 2012 Jun 20
Wed 1930
| Newburn River Run
6.5M
| UKA 2012-103692 | | "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" |
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| 2397 | 2012 Jun 20
Wed -------
| Sunshine Run
5K
| UKA 2012-103787 | | "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" |
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| 2396 | 2012 Jun 20
Wed 1930
| Oughtibridge Gala Chase
6K
| under UK Athletic Rules | | "if you wish to enter, please complete the entry form and bring it along with your entry fee on the night - registration is from 1830"; "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" |
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| 2395 | 2012 Jun 20
Wed 1915
| Ulley Res
5M
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| 2394 | 2012 Jun 19
Tue 1900
| Midsummer Mad Dash
5M
| Race Licence 2012 104154 | | "this race is not open to unattached runners"; "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"; "spot prizes" |
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| 2393 | 2012 Jun 18
Mon 0545
| Middlesbrough 5K Dawn Run
5K
| | "the Olympic Torch departs from the Transporter Bridge on Monday June 18th at 6.30am - to give it a good send off there is a free 5K run prior to its departure!"; the first 300 to register will each receive a free commemorative T-shirt"; "it is essential for runners to be 16 or over on the day of the event and must be able to complete 5K in 45 minutes or less"; "in order to select participants' priority will be given to those who fall into one of the following criteria: (a) have taken part in the runmiddlesbrough programme over the last 5 years, this includes the 2,3,5 and 10K, (b) have registered on the Albert Park Run, (c) who are presently residing in St Hilda's or CIAC (Community In A Cube)"; "if you fit the above criteria you have until Monday June 11th to apply after which it will be open to anyone aged 16 or above and can complete the course in under 45 minutes"; "places will be issued on a first come first served basis"; "there are 4 sizes of T-shirts with limited numbers in each - these will be issued on a first come first served basis - however they will not be distributed till the morning of the event - every runner MUST wear the shirt for both the run and the departure of the torch"; "the route will be contained north of the railway station 'Over the Border' - starting and finishing near the Transporter Bridge and passing Middlesbrough College and the Riverside Stadium" |
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| 2392 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 0930
| Run Northumberland Bamburgh 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104437 | | "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" |
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| 2391 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 1115
| Castle Howard 10K Trail Race
10K
| UKA 2012-103917 | | 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 |
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| 2390 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 1200
| Dalbeattie Civic Half Marathon
half marathon
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| 2389 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 1000
| Dalbeattie Civic 10K
10K
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| 2388 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 1100
| Humber Bridge 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103979 | | "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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| 2387 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 1100
| Kendal Mayor's Charity 3M Race
3M
| UKA 2012-104063 | | 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 |
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| 2386 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 1000
| Karrimor Great Trail Challenge
marathon, half marathon, 10K
| UKA 2012-104221 | | 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" |
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| 2385 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 1030
| Kielder Forest Wild Race
18K
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| 2384 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 1000
| Newton Aycliffe 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103422 | | "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) |
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| 2383 | 2012 Jun 17
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"; "medal"; junior race as well (at 1130) which is either 2.5/3K |
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| 2382 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 1000
| Chase4Life
5K
| | one hour earlier than last year; this is a men only race |
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| 2381 | 2012 Jun 17
Sun 0930
| R U Taking the P...3?
5K
| UKA 2012-103806 | | "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" |
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| 2380 | 2012 Jun 16
Sat 1200
| Great Langdale Trail Races
20K, 10K
| | in 2012, there are two events: a 20K trail run at 1200 and a 10K trail run at 1230; "both the 10K and the 20K races are run over varied trail terrain keeping the runners off the main highways to enjoy the exceptional scenery of the famous twin valleys of Great and Little Langdale"; "once you have entered, your payments will be checked and notification of race number will be sent to you - pick up your number and timing chip at the start of the race so allow plenty of time before the race to do this"; "parking is free for competitors entering online before the event" |
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| 2379 | 2012 Jun 16
Sat 1100
| The Stray 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-104431 | | 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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| 2378 | 2012 Jun 16
Sat 1400
| Bendrigg 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103677 | | "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!" |
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| 2377 | 2012 Jun 16
Sat 1030
| Three Lakes Classic
15M
| UKA 2012-103459 | | as in 2011, this race is on a Saturday at 1030 rather than on a Sunday at 1100; "start/finish in Rother Valley Country Park"; "entry fee to the Park is 3 pounds"; the three lakes are at "Rother Valley, Treeton and Ulley"; "80% off-road run"; "the run is signed and marked with tape plus marshals in positions to aid navigation"; "there is a time limit of 3hr 15min" |
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| 2376 | 2012 Jun 16
Sat 1030
| Silkstone Shuffle Race 2
4.5M
| UKA 2012-103315 | | "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 |
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| 2375 | 2012 Jun 13
Wed 1915
| Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park Tees Trail Race
5K
| | 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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| 2374 | 2012 Jun 13
Wed 1930
| Sandall Beat 10K Trail Race
10K
| UKA 2012-103593 | | "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) |
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| 2373 | 2012 Jun 13
Wed 1900
| Gosforth 10
10M
| UKA 2012-104212 | | "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) |
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| 2372 | 2012 Jun 13
Wed 1930
| Otley 10
10M
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| 2371 | 2012 Jun 13
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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| 2370 | 2012 Jun 12
Tue 1930
| Festival of Alnwick Les Allcorn 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103473 | | "there is a limit of 250 runners"; no SAE as you "pick up your number at the race"; "10 minute walk from registration to the start"; "a multi-terrain event on private roads and tracks in the stunningly scenic Hulne Park"; in 2012 this race will form part of the Festival of Alnwick; "prize for all finishers"; 3K junior fun run as well (at 1830) |
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| 2369 | 2012 Jun 12
Tue 1900
| Kimmy Kanter
4.5M
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| 2368 | 2012 Jun 12
Tue 1915
| EHH Summer League Race 5 Sproatley 7
7M
| UKA 2012-103823 | | 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" |
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| 2367 | 2012 Jun 10
Sun 0800
| Bradford Millennium Way Relay
16.2K, 15.6K, 12.9K, 13.8K, 17.6K
| UKA 2012-103765 | | "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" |
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| 2366 | 2012 Jun 10
Sun 1100
| Goole River Bank Challenge
8.74M
| UKA 2012-103445 | | "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) |
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| 2365 | 2012 Jun 10
Sun -------
| Harewood House Chase
10K
| | RACE CANCELLED; a Bingley Harriers web page says "the club regrets to announce we will not be staging this event for the foreseeable future" |
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| 2364 | 2012 Jun 10
Sun 1100
| Dechmont Law 10K Trail Race
10K
| | "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) |
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| 2363 | 2012 Jun 10
Sun 1100
| Mabie Forest 10K Trail Race
10K
| under UKA rules - SAL Permit Event | | "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" |
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| 2362 | 2012 Jun 10
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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| 2361 | 2012 Jun 09
Sat ?1800
| Blaydon Race
5.9M
| UKA 2012-103361 | | 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" |
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| 2360 | 2012 Jun 09
Sat -------
| Grasmere Gallop
10K
| | the Grasmere Gallop was re-launched in 2011; the 2012 race is on a Saturday rather than on a Sunday; "you will receive your race number at registration"; here's a description of the 2011 route: "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 their teddies), a 5.7K Fun Run and a 10K Nordic Walk as well |
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| 2359 | 2012 Jun 07
Thu 1930
| The Full Bronte
5M
| UKA 2012-104166 | | "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" |
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| 2358 | 2012 Jun 06
Wed 1900
| Spencers Arms Dash - Race 3
3.7M
| UKA 2012-103246 | | "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 1st and September 5th - these are the dates at www.runbritain.com; "the start is at the Spencers Arms"; "an accurately measured course with points awarded for finishing position and personal best times"; "the series is done on a points system with awards at the end of the series" |
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| 2357 | 2012 Jun 06
Wed 1915
| Carlisle Tri 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104378 | | 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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| 2356 | 2012 Jun 04
Mon 1130
| Ilkley Trail Race
6.9M
| | "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 |
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| 2355 | 2012 Jun 04
Mon 1930
| Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 2
5K
| UKA 2012-103573 | | 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" |
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| 2354 | 2012 Jun 03
Sun 1030
| Druridge Bay 10K
10K
| | "pay and display parking available"; "the course is the same for runners, joggers and walkers - could participants please keep to the right of the path to enable people to pass you on your left"; "the route takes you across multi terrain including gravel path, road and sand sections" |
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| 2353 | 2012 Jun 03
Sun 0900
| Jane Tomlinson's Run For All Hull 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-102819 | | "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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| 2352 | 2012 Jun 03
Sun 1100
| Hillside Rural Activities Park 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104265 | | "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" |
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| 2351 | 2012 Jun 03
Sun 1100
| Mulgrave Castle 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103888 | | "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 |
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| 2350 | 2012 Jun 03
Sun 1030
| Queen's Jubilee Run
10K, 5K
| under UKA rules and TRA permit | | "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" |
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| 2349 | 2012 Jun 02
Sat 1100
| Allendale 8
7.7M
| | "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" |
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| 2348 | 2012 Jun 02
Sat 1400
| Kirkby Malzeard 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103709 | | 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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| 2347 | 2012 Jun 02
Sat 1100
| Dallam Dash 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104149 | | 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 |
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| 2346 | 2012 May 31
Thu 1915
| The Angel View Run
5M
| UKA 2012-103243 | | "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) |
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| 2345 | 2012 May 31
Thu 1930
| Apperley Bridge Canter
10K
| UKA 2012-103410 | | "venue is the Woodhouse Grove School"; "multi-terrain"; "on tracks, paths, canal towpath with a bit of road"; "memento/prize" |
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| 2344 | 2012 May 31
Thu 1915
| The Reindeer Romp Race 1
3M
| | "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" |
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| 2343 | 2012 May 30
Wed 1930
| Levens 10K
10K
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| 2342 | 2012 May 30
Wed 1930
| Post Hill 5K Challenge
5K
| UKA 2012-103698 | | "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 |
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| 2341 | 2012 May 30
Wed 1915
| George Ogle Memorial Race
6M
| UKA 2012-103180 | | "race limit is 200"; "multi-terrain"; "approximately 6M up the Derwent Valley, starting from Swalwell Cricket Club"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2340 | 2012 May 29
Tue 1915
| EHH Summer League Race 4 Leven 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103825 | | 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" |
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| 2339 | 2012 May 27
Sun 1100
| Driffield Mucky Duck
8.5M
| UKA 2012-103829 | | "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 |
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| 2338 | 2012 May 27
Sun -------
| Edinburgh Marathon and EMF Half Marathon
marathon, half marathon
| under Scottish Athletics rules | | "fast and flat"; "chip timing"; here are links to a map for the Edinburgh Marathon and a map of the EMF Half Marathon; "technical T-shirt, medal, personal certificate, goody bag"; part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival which consists of a Marathon, a Half Marathon, a Team Relay, a 10K, a 5K, two Junior Races, an International Breakfast Run, a Mascot Race, a 5k wheelchair and a 5k hand-bike race |
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| 2337 | 2012 May 27
Sun 1400
| Howgill Harriers 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103929 | | "starting and finishing at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School"; "undulating"; "spot prizes"; junior races for under 10/14/16 boy/girl (at 1300) as well |
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| 2336 | 2012 May 27
Sun 1130
| Melmerby (Ripon) 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104025 | | 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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| 2335 | 2012 May 27
Sun 1115
| Raby Castle 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103488 | | "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 |
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| 2334 | 2012 May 27
Sun 0900
| Sheffield Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-102970 | | this race has been moved from April 29th to May 27th; the postal entry form says there are NO entries on the day - it also says entries after the closing date are permitted but cost 3 pounds more; "venue is the Don Valley Stadium"; "half marathon through the city centre"; "chip timing"; "medal, T-shirt"; "Team Challenge for groups of four individuals from organisations which are not athletics clubs" - separate entry form for the Team Challenge; 3K fun run as well on pathways in and around the Stadium |
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| 2333 | 2012 May 26
Sat -------
| EMF 10K and EMF 5K
10K, 5K
| under Scottish Athletics rules | | "chip timing"; "technical T-shirt, medal, personal certificate, goody bag"; part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival which consists of a Marathon, a Half Marathon, a Team Relay, a 10K, a 5K, two Junior Races, an International Breakfast Run, a Mascot Race, a 5k wheelchair and a 5k hand-bike race |
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| 2332 | 2012 May 26
Sat 1000
| Kirklees 10K Challenge
10K
| | "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 |
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| 2331 | 2012 May 26
Sat -------
| Kentmere Trail Races
17K, 10K
| | "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 17K and 10K long; ; discount for booking early and discount for booking multiple events; children's fun trails for under 12s as well |
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| 2330 | 2012 May 23
Wed 1845
| Chester-le-Street 5K Trail Race
5K
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| 2329 | 2012 May 23
Wed 1915
| Newham Grange Tees Trail Race
5K
| | 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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| 2328 | 2012 May 23
Wed 1900
| Maltby Memorial Race
6.5M
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| 2327 | 2012 May 23
Wed 1915
| Clive Cookson 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104082 | | "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) |
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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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| 2326 | 2012 May 22
Tue 1900
| Lambfoot Loop 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103565 | | "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 |
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| 2325 | 2012 May 22
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)"; "pie and peas supper"; "limited (bar)" |
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| 2324 | 2012 May 20
Sun -------
| Beat the Clock 4M Beach Race
4M
| | I think this is not taking place in 2012 but will return in 2013 |
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| 2323 | 2012 May 20
Sun 0930
| Druridge Bay Half Marathon
half marathon
| | 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"; "limit of 50 entrants for the Half Marathon"; the course will be two laps for the Half Marathon; "memento"; there is a Marathon as well |
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| 2322 | 2012 May 20
Sun 0930
| Druridge Bay Marathon
marathon
| | 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"; "limit of 100 entrants for the Marathon"; "online entry is preferred"; the course will be four laps for the 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"; there is a Half Marathon as well |
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| 2321 | 2012 May 20
Sun 1100
| Borrowdale Trail Run
21K, 13K
| | "held in conjunction with the Keswick Mountain Festival"; there is a 21K 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" |
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| 2320 | 2012 May 20
Sun 1030
| Penistone Boundary Race
16M, 5.5M
| | "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"; |
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| 2319 | 2012 May 20
Sun -------
| Yorkshire 10K Run
10K
| | "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" |
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| 2318 | 2012 May 20
Sun 1100
| Run in the Park
5K
| | "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" |
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| 2317 | 2012 May 20
Sun 1000
| Pier to Pier Run
7.5M
| UKA 2012-102669 | | there is a bus from Roker to SS between 0800 and 0900 provided you prepay - although that's possible on the postal entry form, I don't know whether that's possible with online entry; "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"; "runners back pack to all finishers" |
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| 2316 | 2012 May 20
Sun 1030
| Brathay Windermere Marathon
marathon
| UKA 2012-103096 | | 3 pounds early bird discount until December 31st 2011; re-established in 2007 after a break since 1986; "starting and finishing at Brathay Hall"; "runs anti-clockwise, passing through Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside"; "7 refreshment stations"; "chip timing"; "goody bag"; "medal"; "in 2011 almost 1000 runners enjoyed the stunning scenery around the challenging 26.2M course - we are hoping for 1300 runners in 2012"; "parking for one car and access for runners and their families to the Brathay Hall Family Fun Day"; "there will be everything from a jazz band, local brewery beer tent, BBQ, high ropes challenge course, canoeing, children's activities and plenty more to keep everyone busy throughout the day"; "you must confirm your entry for the marathon and collect your timing chip and number from the event registration centre on the morning of the race or on Saturday May 19th" |
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| 2315 | 2012 May 19
Sat -------
| Grand Yorkshire 10K
10K
| | I think this is not taking place in 2012 but will return in 2013 |
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| 2314 | 2012 May 19
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"; "race numbers are issued on the day"; on the forum of the FRA, Tussockface says that in 2010, "the route went from Sowerby Towngate>Steep Lane>Moor Bottom> Water Stalls> left over stile opp. Catherine House track (Calderdale Way leg 1)> Cottonstones> Otter Lee> Sowerby - probably about 65% road, 30% stony track, 5% footpath" |
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| 2313 | 2012 May 16
Wed 1900
| Askern 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103662 | | "T-shirt"; "refreshments on sale during and after the race" at the Askern Miners Welfare Club |
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| 2312 | 2012 May 16
Wed 1930
| John Carr 5K Race 3
5K
| UKA 2012-103766 | | one of a series of three races on Wednesdays: May 2nd, May 9th and May 16th; "due to the increasing popularity of this series, entries will NOT be accepted on the night"; "the 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 three races will receive a memento" |
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| 2311 | 2012 May 15
Tue 1915
| EHH Summer League Race 3 East Park 4
4M
| UKA 2012-103826 | | venue is East Park; 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" |
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| 2310 | 2012 May 15
Tue 1900
| Moorclose 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104115 | | "venue is the Moorclose Sports Centre"; in previous years this has been an out and back course along the Workington to Whitehaven cycleway |
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| 2309 | 2012 May 13
Sun 1115
| Beverley 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103197 | | already (January 17th), after just a week, 504 people have entered the 10K - there is a limit of 1200; in 2011, the "10K was full by February 24th 2011"; "the 10K starts outside the Minster, passes through North Bar, crosses the Westwood towards Walkington and then returns to the Market Place"; there were "1200 10K entrants in 2011 (inc. 940 who were not athletic club members)"; "technical T-shirt"; 2K Fun Run as well (at 1015) - use this link to enter the 2K Fun Run; this year, both races can only be entered online; more details about the races are available in the entry information |
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| 2308 | 2012 May 13
Sun 1030
| Bowderdale Wild Race
18K
| | "online entries at www.raceentry.co.uk" but it's not there yet; 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; "spot 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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| 2307 | 2012 May 13
Sun 0930
| Run Doncaster 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103345 | | "a flat and fast route takes in the famous racecourse, passing Town Fields and the centre of Doncaster before returning to the racecourse"; "chip timing"; "walk, jog or run"; "technical T-shirt, goody bag"; "corporate team challenge cup"; "music and entertainment on the course"; fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 2306 | 2012 May 13
Sun 1100
| Gala Harriers 10K
10K
| under UK Athletics Rules | | "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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| 2305 | 2012 May 13
Sun -------
| Children's Cancer Run
5M
| | "minimum age for the 5M run is 7 years"; "the course is cross country - parts are uneven and may be slippery"; "medal, T-shirt and a Greggs picnic for all participants!"; 1M mini run for under 7s |
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| 2304 | 2012 May 13
Sun 1045
| Knaresborough 10K
10K
| | there are two events: "a 10K Trail Run (at 1045) and a 2.5M Fun Run (at 1200); "entry to the 10K includes free entry to the 2.5M Fun Run"; "entertainment, stalls and food from 1030" |
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| 2303 | 2012 May 13
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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| 2302 | 2012 May 13
Sun 0930
| Leeds Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-103061 | | "challenging 13.1M course through the streets of Leeds starting on the Headrow and finishing on Millennium Square": Race HQ is in the Millennium Square; "chip timing"; there is also a Corporate Challenge Relay - "each team consists of 6 runners - each of the first 5 runners will run 2M and the 6th runner covers the 3.1M to the finish - all runners must be bona fide employees of the same company - transport from the race HQ to the changeover points and returning to the City Centre will be provided"; although online entries are now open for individuals, "entries for the corporate challenge will open later in November - there is a limit of 75 teams - use this link to register your interest for the Corporate Challenge Relay" |
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| 2301 | 2012 May 13
Sun 1400
| Long Marton 10K
10K
| | the real title of the race is the "Long Marton Helm Winds 3 Villages Road/Ghyll 10K Run"; here's a link to a map but I don't know how accurate it is; junior races as well (at 1300) |
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| 2300 | 2012 May 13
Sun -------
| Middlesbrough 5K Riverside Run
5K
| UKA 2012-103341 | | "there will be a new twist to this year's 5K event as the race will start and finish pitchside at the Riverside Stadium"; 2K fun run as well; here is a link to a map of the routes of both the 5K and the 2K |
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| 2299 | 2012 May 13
Sun 1030
| Ripon 10M
10M
| UKA 2012-103743 | | although this race was originally on May 6th, it has been moved to May 13th; "parking and facilities at Ripon Cricket Club"; "collect race number on the day"; "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"; one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series |
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| 2298 | 2012 May 13
Sun 1030
| The Tough 10
10M
| UKA 2012-103346 | | RACE POSTPONED; "rural, scenic, rather hilly"; "running T-shirt" |
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| 2297 | 2012 May 13
Sun 1030
| off TRAC 10
10M
| | "race HQ and post-race buffet are at the Scarborough Arms"; "start and finish in Paper Mill Lane"; "single lap of scenic countryside through Stancil, Rossington and Wellingley"; "multi terrain"; "mainly on tracks, footpaths and fields"; "post-race buffet" |
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| 2296 | 2012 May 13
Sun 0800
| Calderdale Way Relay
10.55M, 8.46M, 4.8M, 9.36M, 7.55M, 10M
| | a relay race of about 50M divided into 6 stages varying between about 4.8M and 10.6M each; each team has to provide two runners for each stage; here is a link to some race instructions; "to overcome major logistical and organisational problems", Halifax Harriers have decided to swap the dates of the Calderdale Way Relay and Mytholmroyd Fell Race - so the next CWR will be on May 13th 2012 (and the MFR was on December 11th 2011); this web page does not normally include fell races - however, for historical reasons this one is included |
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| 2295 | 2012 May 12
Sat 1400
| Grizedale Gallop
10M
| under UK Athletics Rules of Competition | | RACE CANCELLED; "race numbers are collected on the day"; "a totally tarmac-free and traffic-free 10M route in and around the Grizedale Forest - the course undulates, following a challenging mix of forest tracks and single track bridleways - en route competitors will find themselves travelling through dense evergreen forest and over open moorland, with breathtaking views, before plunging back into the forest and descending to the finish"; "approximately 10M with around 350m of ascent"; "no drinks stations will be available"; "medal"; "goody bag of local produce and items of interest to a runner or walker"; "free hot drink and cake"; 10M challenge event for non-competitive runners and walkers (at 1300) as well |
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| 2294 | 2012 May 09
Wed 1930
| John Carr 5K Race 2
5K
| UKA 2012-103766 | | one of a series of three races on Wednesdays: May 2nd, May 9th and May 16th; "due to the increasing popularity of this series, entries will NOT be accepted on the night"; "the 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 three races will receive a memento" |
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| 2293 | 2012 May 09
Wed 1930
| Kendal 10K
10K
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| 2292 | 2012 May 09
Wed 1915
| Preston Hall Park Tees Trail Race
5K
| | 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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| 2291 | 2012 May 08
Tue 1900
| Holywood Stroll
5M
| | "registration is at the Dumfries Sports Club (Nunholm Road) from 1815"; "flat, fast course on quiet rural roads" |
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| 2290 | 2012 May 07
Mon 1930
| Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 1
5K
| UKA 2012-103573 | | 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" |
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| 2289 | 2012 May 07
Mon 0930
| Rothwell 10K
10K
| under UKA rules - permit applied for | | RACE CANCELLED - see www.rothwellharriers.org.uk' "parking is at Royds School"; "race starts just outside the Rothwell Sports Centre (Wakefield Road)"; "fast, accurately measured course"; "chip timing"; "collect your chip on the day" |
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| 2288 | 2012 May 06
Sun 1130
| Keswick Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-103423 | | "collect race number on the day if your postal application arrives after April 22nd"; "the start is at Portinscale, approximately 15 to 20 minutes walk from the rugby club"; "around Derwentwater with a loop into the Newlands valley"; there are two fun runs as well: 1.5K for 12yrs and younger and 2.5K for 13yrs - 17yrs |
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| 2287 | 2012 May 06
Sun 1400
| Kirkbymoorside 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103296 | | "chip timing"; "no race numbers or chips will be posted - collect race numbers and chips on the day at the Kirkbymoorside Memorial Hall"; "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"; "mug" |
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| 2286 | 2012 May 06
Sun 0915
| Marathon of the North
marathon
| UKA 2012-103148 | | "the inaugural Marathon of The North will be the first major road marathon in the North East region"; "early-bird entry fee is available until November 30th"; "start time is provisional"; "the race will start and finish at the Stadium of Light"; "the course will incorporate the acclaimed 10K route and will provide a great opportunity for good race times as well as stunning coastal views"; "medal, technical T-shirt and a goody bag"; "pasta party for all runners and their supporters on the evening before"; "the Marathon will be run as part of the festival weekend which incorporates the Junior Run and the Sunderland City 10K" |
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| 2285 | 2012 May 06
Sun 1015
| Sunderland City 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103147 | | 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; "medal, technical t-shirt and goody bag"; "the 10K will be run as part of the festival weekend which incorporates the Junior Run and the inaugural Marathon of the North" |
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| 2284 | 2012 May 06
Sun 1000
| Bluebell Trail 10
10.3M
| UKA 2012-103762 | | "multi-terrain race through woodland, canal towpaths, tracks, trails, cobbled streets and the beautiful bluebell woods"; "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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| 2283 | 2012 May 05
Sat 1100
| Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 mile Road Race
20M
| | "the race starts on the promenade in Portobello (EH15 1DR)"; "the starting point is approximately 0.5M from the Registration back up the promenade towards Seafield"; "a time limit of three and a half hours has been set for this race - after this has elapsed runners will be asked to withdraw from the race - a sweeper vehicle will be available"; "the race finishes on Beach Road in the centre of North Berwick (EH39 4AF)"; "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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| 2282 | 2012 May 05
Sat 0830
| North Duffield Big Weekend off road 10K
10K
| | "venue is the car park on King Rudding Lane" - this is close to YO19 6QL; "race numbers and packs will provided on the day"; "the run is based on trails through the Skipwith common part of the Escrick Estates - this is an area of local woodland and marsh conservation area"; "medal"; "goody bag"; "this is the first time permission has been granted for the run and the organisers hope to make this an annual event" |
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| 2281 | 2012 May 04
Fri 1915
| Dalton Charter 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103930 | | "T-shirt to first 150 finishers"; 1M fun run as well (at 1925) |
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| 2280 | 2012 May 02
Wed 1900
| Spencers Arms Dash - Race 2
3.7M
| UKA 2012-103245 | | "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 1st and September 5th - these are the dates at www.runbritain.com; "the start is at the Spencers Arms"; "an accurately measured course with points awarded for finishing position and personal best times"; "the series is done on a points system with awards at the end of the series" |
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| 2279 | 2012 May 02
Wed 1930
| John Carr 5K Race 1
5K
| UKA 2012-103766 | | one of a series of three races on Wednesdays: May 2nd, May 9th and May 16th; "due to the increasing popularity of this series, entries will NOT be accepted on the night"; "the 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 three races will receive a memento" |
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| 2278 | 2012 May 02
Wed 1930
| Gordon Smith Memorial Relays
2M
| UKA 2012-103788 | | 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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| 2277 | 2012 May 01
Tue 1915
| EHH Summer League Race 2 Sproatley 6
6M
| UKA 2012-103827 | | 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" |
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| 2276 | 2012 Apr 29
Sun 1100
| Fountains 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103098 | | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "venue is the Fountains CE Primary School"; "race numbers to be collected at registration"; "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"; "spot prizes"; "free post-race refreshments"; when I last did it, I found the off-road bit to be about 2K long and at the end of the race there was a 0.5M killer hill |
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| 2275 | 2012 Apr 29
Sun 0930
| Ravenscar Coastal Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "starts and finishes outside Ravenscar Village Hall (Church Road"; "the race is along the coastal section of Cleveland way to Petard Point then threading across to disused railway, then heading south to Cloughton Wyke, here you rejoin the coastal path going north past Hayburn Wyke, to return to Ravenscar"; "the route uses 95% footpaths and trails"; "four drink/first aid points"; "drink and flapjack at finish"; people who are doing the race are asked to sign in when they arrive for the race; entries on the day are from 0730 to 0830 provided the race is not full |
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| 2274 | 2012 Apr 28
Sat -------
| Hawkshead Trail Races
17K, 10K
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| 2273 | 2012 Apr 25
Wed 1900
| Spring Coast Road 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-103691 | | "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 |
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| 2272 | 2012 Apr 25
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 historic gem of Hardwick Country Park near Sedgefield"; "it would be a help if you could advise entries/teams in advance"; "2 pounds per runner" |
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| 2271 | 2012 Apr 22
Sun 1000
| Gibside 5 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" |
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| 2270 | 2012 Apr 22
Sun 1200
| Sunday St. George's Day 10K
10K
| | as in previous years, there are races on both Saturday and Sunday; "beautiful undulating run along England's most beautiful valley"; "T-shirt"; 3K fun run as well (at 1100) |
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| 2269 | 2012 Apr 22
Sun 1030
| Hamsterley Forest Wild Race
18K
| under UKA rules and TRA | | "online entries at www.raceentry.co.uk" but it's not there yet; I think the venue is about 2K to the east of DL13 3NL; "new longer route"; "spot 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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| 2268 | 2012 Apr 22
Sun -------
| Virgin London Marathon
marathon
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| 2267 | 2012 Apr 22
Sun 1030
| Sheffield Lord Mayor's 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103598 | | 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"; "T-shirt"; 3K fun run as well (at 0930) |
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| 2266 | 2012 Apr 22
Sun 1000
| Wallsend Harriers Terry O'Gara Memorial 5K
5K
| UKA 2012-103580 | | aka the "Wallsend Harriers Segedunum 5K"; "registration and collection of numbers is at the Segedunum Visitor Centre in Wallsend"; "the race is limited to 250"; "it's a new race based on the '“Gordon Smith Relays' route"; "a largely traffic-free course using the Hadrian’s Way Cycle Path (see map)"; so it's "fast and flat"; magnificent river views; "T-shirt" |
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| 2265 | 2012 Apr 21
Sat 1200
| Saturday St. George's Day 10K
10K
| | as in previous years, there are races on both Saturday and Sunday; "beautiful undulating run along England's most beautiful valley"; "T-shirt"; 3K fun run as well (at 1100) |
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| 2264 | 2012 Apr 17
Tue 1900
| EHH Summer League Race 1 Ellerby 5
5M
| UKA 2012-103828 | | venue is the Railway Inn; 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" |
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| 2263 | 2012 Apr 15
Sun -------
| Overgate Hospice 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103831 | | the inaugural race was in 2011; "starts from the Copley Cricket Club"; "the course is flat on either road or canal path finishing on grass" |
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| 2262 | 2012 Apr 15
Sun 0900
| Edinburgh Half Marathon
half marathon
| | early bird discount; "race pack, including timing chip and race number will not be mailed - runners pick up their race packs at the Health and Fitness Expo"; "live, local bands along the course"; "technical T-shirt, runner bag, medal" |
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| 2261 | 2012 Apr 15
Sun 1000
| Neurocare Head Start 5K
5K
| | "parking is 3.50 pounds per car - set by Rother Valley Country Park payable on entry to park"; "distance is approx 5K around two lakes"; "we’ll be taking our BBQ for afterwards, why not join us with yours!" |
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| 2260 | 2012 Apr 15
Sun 1100
| Sand Dancer 6M
6M
| UKA 2012-103432 | | this seems to be changing from 10K to "6 mile (approx)"; venue is the Gypsies Green Stadium; "collect numbers on the day"; "held on the Leas"; "spot prizes"; "soup and bun"; "incorporating the VAA-NE 6M MT championship"; 4K fun run as well (at 1030) |
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| 2259 | 2012 Apr 15
Sun 0900
| Wakefield Hospice City 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103206 | | "late entries will be required to collect numbers and chips from registration"; "registration, start and finish will be close together"; "registration opens at 0800 and closes at 0850"; "an out and back route from Clarence Park along Horbury Road"; "traffic free course"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt"; 1K fun run (at 1015) as well; use this link for the final race details |
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| 2258 | 2012 Apr 14
Sat 0930
| Run Northumberland Cragside 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-104022 | | "entries close on March 31st - if space is available, entries after this date will be subject to an additional late admin fee of 5 pounds"; "starting near the Visitor Centre at Cragside National Trust Estate, the race takes the estate road around through forest and picturesque gardens and past the historic House - finishing at the Visitor Centre"; 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" |
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| 2257 | 2012 Apr 14
Sat 1030
| Meanwood Valley Trail
7.5M
| UKA 2012-103999 | | part of the "Airedale Triple"; "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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| 2256 | 2012 Apr 08
Sun 1030
| Guiseley Gallop
10K
| UKA Permit | | 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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| 2255 | 2012 Apr 08
Sun 1000
| Helmsley 10K Multi Terrain Challenge
10K
| UKA 2012-103306 | | the inaugural race was held in 2010; "multi terrain race partly on road, partly on forestry track and footpaths and fields"; "the total distance is 10.3K with the 10K point clearly marked"; "first 300 adult finishers will receive an Easter Egg and a commemorative T-shirt"; "new for 2012: children’s race on the sports field for children aged 5 - 11: there will be 3 races, one each for school year groups 1 - 2, 3 - 4 and 5 - 6 |
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| 2254 | 2012 Apr 08
Sun 0900
| Hull Marathon
marathon
| UKA 2012-103129 | | two pounds discount for the first 250 to enter; "start and finish will take place on Alfred Gelder Street "; "closed roads"; "predominantly road"; "technical T shirt"; "medal"; junior 5K and kids sprint as well |
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| 2253 | 2012 Apr 07
Sat 1100
| The Isel Cross
5.5M
| UKA 2012-103562 | | "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"; "Easter Egg"; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races |
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| 2252 | 2012 Apr 07
Sat 1100
| Belhaven Best Dunbar 10K
10K
| under UK Athletics Rules; scottishathletics permit event | | "race numbers will be issued from 0930 from the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre"; "runners must collect their number no later than 1045"; "clear route maps will be posted at Registration - the route is well signposted, and some of it is on public roads"; "memento"; "tea, coffee and sandwiches available free to all runners after the race" |
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| 2251 | 2012 Apr 06
Fri 1000
| Brantingham Hill Race
7.3M
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| 2250 | 2012 Apr 06
Fri 1030
| Bridlington Easter 5 Mile Dash
5M
| UKA 2012-103667 | | "held in the spectacular grounds of Sewerby Hall"; "set in acres of beautiful countryside, with breathtaking views of the Yorkshire coast, the hall and gardens have something for everyone"; "medal and Easter Eggs to all finishers - plus plenty of goodies at the finish"; 1M Easter Egg scurry for adults and children as well |
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| 2249 | 2012 Apr 06
Fri 1015
| Mermaid 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103691 | | venue is the 'The Mermaid' (Redcar Road); "time limit of 10 minute mile pace"; "goody bag"; 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 |
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| 2248 | 2012 Apr 06
Fri 1100
| Elswick Good Friday Road Races
2.28M
| UKA 2012-103384 | | venue is the "Newburn Riverside Park, Bells Close, Lemington"; "any club wishing to enter a team can use the following link to download information about the races"; "closing date for postal entries is March 28th, with late entries on day"; there are five races: 1100 U13 Boys and Girls (1.8M), 1120 U15 Boys and Girls (1.8M), 1140 Sen and Vet Men Relays (teams of 4 each to run 2.28M), 1143 Sen and Vet Women Relays (teams of 3 each to run 2.28M), 1230 U17 Men and Women (2.28M); qualifying date is August 31st 2011 |
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| 2247 | 2012 Apr 04
Wed 1900
| Spencers Arms Dash - Race 1
3.7M
| UKA 2012-103244 | | "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 1st and September 5th - these are the dates at www.runbritain.com; "the start is at the Spencers Arms"; "an accurately measured course with points awarded for finishing position and personal best times"; "the series is done on a points system with awards at the end of the series" |
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| 2246 | 2012 Apr 01
Sun -------
| Arkendale 10K
10K
| | my understanding is that the last Arkendale 10K took place in 2011, i.e., there will be no race in 2012 |
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| 2245 | 2012 Apr 01
Sun 0930
| Baildon Boundary Way
half marathon
| UKA 2012-103137 | | RUNNERS RACE IS FULL; "for runners, online entries closed on December 1st and paper entries on January 11th"; "however, you are still able to enter the non-competitive walk"; runners start at 0930 and the walkers start at 0830; "T-shirt"; 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 back in 2003 |
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| 2244 | 2012 Apr 01
Sun 1000
| Blyth Valley 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103438 | | "limited entries on the day will be taken at ‘The Quay’ pub" (67 Bridge Street, NE24 2AP); "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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| 2243 | 2012 Apr 01
Sun 1030
| Crummock Trail Run
16K
| | "venue is Croft Farm"; "based in the beautiful Buttermere valley set amidst a dramatic landscape of high fells, this is a circular route around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water"; "undulating course with a combination of off road running terrain ranging from hard-packed rocky trails, grassy tracks and woodland single track"; "the initial section follows the southwest shoreline of Buttermere Lake through the beautiful setting of Burtness Wood at the base of Red Pike and High Stile - returning through the woodland, the route then passes the spectacular waterfall of Sourmilk Gill before contouring along the western shoreline of Crummock Water at the base of Melbreak - savour the views down the whole valley from the pine clad northern shoreline of Lanthwaite Woods before returning along the eastern shores via the base of Rannerdale Knotts"; "hydration and feed stations"; "well marked route"; "memento, refreshments at finish (tea, hot chocolate, coffee and cakes)" |
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| 2242 | 2012 Apr 01
Sun 1030
| Hartlepool Marina 5
5M
| UKA 2012-103660 | | "fast and flat course starting and finishing at the Hartlepool Maritime Experience"; "incorporating Veterans Athletics Association-North East of England 5M Championship" |
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| 2241 | 2012 Apr 01
Sun 1100
| Hornsea 1/3rd Marathon
8.74M
| UKA 2012-103050 | | "non club entries are welcome, especially Team Entries - prize for winning team of 4 runners"; "pre-entries can receive a race pack including a Nike running vest from Marie Curie"; "numbers to be collected on the day"; "rural undulating course on country lanes"; wheelchair race (at 1040) as well; in previous years there have also been a junior race and fun run as well |
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| 2240 | 2012 Mar 31
Sat 1100
| Coniston 14
13.875M
| UKA 2012-102878 | | in 2012, the Coniston 14 is reverting to the 13.875M route that was used in the years before there was a problem with a bridge between Water Yeat and Nibthwaite that was caused by floods; 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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| 2239 | 2012 Mar 31
Sat 1030
| Silkstone Shuffle Race 1
4.5M
| UKA 2012-103315 | | "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 |
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| 2238 | 2012 Mar 25
Sun 0900
| Epilepsy Action Bradford 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-102499 | | 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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| 2237 | 2012 Mar 25
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"; "mug" (not guaranteed for entries on the day); "refreshments available"; 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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| 2236 | 2012 Mar 25
Sun 1030
| Sheffield Varsity 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103288 | | "the race starts at Don Valley Stadium and runners will complete a three lap route twisting in and around this world class facility - the course includes a couple of short sharp inclines but nothing compared to the hills in and around our fabulous city"; "all entrants will receive a free University of Sheffield or Sheffield Hallam University T-shirt to wear at the race so please specify this on your booking form - non-University runners are also very welcome" |
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| 2235 | 2012 Mar 25
Sun 1100
| Thirsk 10
10M
| UKA 2012-103365 | | "this is the rescheduled date following cancellation of the race on November 20th"; "online entry preferred"; "T-shirt"; I guess the race will have chip timing; wheelchairs race (at 1050) and a fun run (2M?) (at 1000) as well |
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| 2234 | 2012 Mar 25
Sun 1100
| The Oak 5
5M
| UKA 2012-104023 | | "start is at the Tithes Lane Recreation ground and the finish is in The Oak Beer Garden"; "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"; aka "Not the Gala Run" |
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| 2233 | 2012 Mar 25
Sun 0930
| Run Northumberland Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-102921 | | "entries close on March 16th (if space is available entries after this date will be subject to an additional late admin fee of 5 pounds)"; "goodie bag with a T-shirt, Energy drink, and vouchers for our other races as well as sportswear by a leading brand"; 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" |
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| 2232 | 2012 Mar 24
Sat 1100
| Lorton School 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103331 | | "an undulating anti-clockwise loop starting at the crossroads beside Winder Hall" (CA13 9UP) - cross the River Cocker at Low Lorton Bridge and turn left - take first left after [i.e., about 2K South of] Thackthwaite then left to cross Scale Hill Bridge - turn right at Low Lorton to finish in the school field"; "the outward part of the course is mildly (by Cumbrian standards) undulating but with a relatively level finish and fantastic views of Mellbreak, Grasmoor and Whiteside"; "K markers"; "hot meals and home baking will be available, as well as games and activities to interest children. |
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| 2231 | 2012 Mar 24
Sat 1200
| Rother Valley 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103373 | | the entry form has a postcode of S26 5PQ whereas I think the Park is at S26 5RN; "T-shirt"; I do not know how accurate the map is; 3K fun run as well (at 1100) |
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| 2230 | 2012 Mar 18
Sun 1030
| South Yorkshire Half Marathon
half marathon
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| 2229 | 2012 Mar 18
Sun -------
| Wrap Up and Run Harewood House 10K
10K
| | "join one of six 10K runs taking place in March 2012 around the country to get fit and raise some vital funds for your local Age UK - all funds raised will go towards our winter Spread the Warmth campaign - looking after older people at a time of year when things can really become a struggle"; "just outside Leeds, beautiful Harewood House is the setting for a unique 10K experience - bring your whole family and take in the views of the stunning country house for a brilliant day out on Mother's Day" |
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| 2228 | 2012 Mar 18
Sun 0900
| Run for Pounds - Huddersfield 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103600 | | this is a new race and not the traditional Huddersfield 10K; "if you require parking facilities you are advised to use the Pay and Display"; "you should arrive at the Stadium between 0800 and 0830 in order to pick up your race number and chip"; "limit of 1000"; at the start, "runners will be placed into groups of similar ability"; "the route will start and finish at the Stadium - you will be emailed a copy of the route nearer the time with final preparation details"; "T-shirt" |
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| 2227 | 2012 Mar 18
Sun 1000
| East Hull 20
20M
| UKA 2012-103003 | | "entry restricted to 400"; "race numbers to be collected at Registration"; "fast flat course"; "sections of the course include the old railway track which is inaccessible to vehicles"; "mile markers"; I do not know how accurate the map is |
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| 2226 | 2012 Mar 18
Sun 0900
| Keighley BigK 10K
10K
| | "challenging run/walk on an undulating multi terrain 10K route"; "the route links the four superb parks: Lund Park, Devonshire Park, Cliffe Castle and Victoria Park via roads and footpaths"; "no obligation to raise sponsorship - those who raise over 50 pounds in sponsorship get complementary entry into the following year's event"; "branded Big K 10K draw string kit bag"; "as it's held on Mother's Day, every mother also receives a Carnation"; as well as normal online entry, there are also online entry for 16 years and under and online entry for the Corporate Challenge 5 person entry |
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| 2225 | 2012 Mar 17
Sat -------
| Cartmel Trail Races
18K, 10K
| | "the events are 18K and 10K long"; "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"; "T-shirt, memento"; children's Fun Trails for under 12s as well; discount for booking this event early and discount for booking multiple events |
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| 2224 | 2012 Mar 17
Sat 1130
| Leprechaun Leap
3K
| | "venue is the Centre Square"; "registration from 1030 for 1130 start"; "registration fee includes your hat and beard"; "open to Leprechauns of any age (children 11 and under are free and must be accompanied by a paying adult)"; "followed by an 'After Leap' party at O'Connell's" |
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| 2223 | 2012 Mar 11
Sun 1000
| Spen 20
20M
| UKA 2012-103534 | | "two loop race from Princess Mary Athletics Stadium"; in 2011 the course was altered slightly - "following the opening of the Whitechapel Bridge over the M62, the course reverts to its normal route"; "runners information will be available at www.spenac.co.uk"; "memento" |
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| 2222 | 2012 Mar 11
Sun ?1100
| Resolution Run Leeds
15K, 10K, 5K
| | you can use this form for entering on the day; "the course at Roundhay Park is perfect for novices to try running, walking or jogging, or for a seasoned runner to warm up for longer distances in the future"; "with three distances to choose from, you decide the distance and set your Resolution challenge" |
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| 2221 | 2012 Mar 10
Sat 1300
| Dentdale Run
14.2153M
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| 2220 | 2012 Mar 10
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"; "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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| 2219 | 2012 Mar 04
Sun 0900
| Dewsbury 10K
10K
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| 2218 | 2012 Mar 04
Sun 1130
| Haweswater Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-103735 | | the race was full in 2011 on Feb09 and in 2010 on Feb08; "out and back course from Bampton village"; "passes along the shores of Haweswater in a remote and dramatic mountain valley"; "hilly course offers an exhilarating run"; junior 2.5K fun run as well (starting just after the main race); "New Balance discount voucher and a race memento" |
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| 2217 | 2012 Mar 04
Sun 1100
| Norton 9
9M
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| 2216 | 2012 Mar 03
Sat 1000
| Durham 5KM Charity Run
5K
| | "arrive early to register"; here is a link to a flyer advertising the Charity Run and here is a link to a sponsorship form; "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 Charity Run raises approximately 4000 pounds for Sport in Action Zambia on an annual basis" |
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| 2215 | 2012 Feb 26
Sun 1100
| Huddersfield 10K
10K
| | RACE FULL; the race was full in 2012 on the cd and in 2010 on Feb10; "the course is undulating (Yorkshire Style) - what do you expect in the Pennines - but with a fast finish"; "T-shirt"; my opinion (from when I did it in 2003 and 2004) is that the "Yorkshire Style" of "undulating" is what I would call "hilly" but I did enjoy the fast downhill finish! |
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| 2214 | 2012 Feb 26
Sun 1100
| Malcolm MacDougall Memorial Netherhall 10
10M
| UKA 2012-103768 | | "anticlockwise course starting and finishing in Maryport, passing through Dearham, Bulgill and Crosby on the West Cumbrian coast" |
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| 2213 | 2012 Feb 26
Sun 1100
| Snake Lane 10
10M
| UKA 2012-102932 | | ukresults.net says the RACE IS FULL; the race became full for the 2012 race in about 32 days, for the 2011 race in 30 days and for the 2010 race in 21 days; "the race starts on Garths End in Pocklington and runs through Meltonby, Bishop Wilton, Bolton and Yapham Mill before returning to the Market Place in Pockington"; "flat, rural"; "memento" |
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| 2212 | 2012 Feb 22
Wed 1230
| Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 4
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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| 2211 | 2012 Feb 19
Sun 1000
| Wombwell 5
5M
| UKA 2012-103267 | | "the course starts at the Wombwell Recreation Ground - it takes in the sights and sounds of Darfield and the dreaded Snape Hill"; "T-shirt"; 1M fun run (at 1010) as well |
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| 2210 | 2012 Feb 15
Wed 1900
| Dorothy Hyman Track Winter Series Race 4
3K
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| 2209 | 2012 Feb 12
Sun 1100
| Ann Johnson Absent Friends Trail Run
5M
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| 2208 | 2012 Feb 12
Sun 1100
| Keswick/Buttermere 34K
34K
| UKA 2012-103332 | | "entries limited to experienced Senior Club runners only"; "runners must be "aged over 20 yrs"; "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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| 2207 | 2012 Feb 12
Sun 1100
| Kimmy Killer 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103289 | | this is the date at www.runbritain.com; venue is either the Winterhill School (S61 2BD) or the Colin pub (S61&1NQ); one web page says it's "a 3 lap affair, taking in a slight incline from Blackburn (near M1/Tinsley junction)"; if you have any information about this race, please e-mail me |
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location of race
postcode and maps to postcode
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other links
link to the results
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| 2206 | 2012 Feb 12
Sun 1100
| Liversedge Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-102985 | | RACE FULL; the race was full in 2012 before Jan05, in 2011 on Jan05, in 2010 on Jan05 and in 2009 on Jan15; "mile markers"; "long sleeved T-shirt" |
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| 2205 | 2012 Feb 08
Wed 1900
| Dorothy Hyman Track Winter Series Race 3
10K
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| 2204 | 2012 Feb 05
Sun 0900
| Dewsbury 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103169 | | RACE CANCELLED - "the intention is to re-schedule the race later this year - more to follow soon"; "start and finish, Dewsbury Ring Road"; "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 (held by people!)" but I got a fast time |
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| 2203 | 2012 Feb 05
Sun 1100
| St Wilfrid's Muddy Boots 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103191 | | the start time of both races is one hour earlier in than previous years; venue is St Wilfrid's RC Primary School; "multi-terrain"; "over undulating farmland and through picturesque countryside "; "includes road, footpaths and trails"; "wear suitable footwear as the course is notoriously 'muddy' in places"; 'Golden Mile' fun run (around the school field) as well (at 1000) |
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| 2202 | 2012 Jan 29
Sun 1100
| Ferriby 10
10M
| UKA 2012-103011 | | "Race HQ and parking is at Cottingham High School"; "scenic 10M road race starting and finishing at Skidby Windmill"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes" |
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| 2201 | 2012 Jan 29
Sun 0930
| Meltham 10K
10K
| UKA 2012-103403 | | unlike previous years, in 2012 there will be "no entries on the day"; "using the new, faster revised course devised for 2011 that misses 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 hill would be good! |
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| 2200 | 2012 Jan 25
Wed 1900
| Dorothy Hyman Track Winter Series Race 2
2M
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| 2199 | 2012 Jan 22
Sun -------
| Durham Cathedral Cross Country Relays
3K
| | these relay races are only open to runners attached to a running club; venue is the Durham University Cricket Pavilion on the Racecourse Sports Fields alongside Green Lane; "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; the races for veterans form the VAANE Open Relay Championships |
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| 2198 | 2012 Jan 22
Sun 1000
| Brass Monkey Half Marathon
half marathon
| UKA 2012-102903 | | RACE FULL; on October 19th, it was announced that entries into the race would open at 1000 on October 26th - however, entries were accepted earlier than this; last year the race filled in 6 hours - this year it filled in about 3 hours; "in early January, race numbers, timing chips and key race information will be posted"; "fast, flat and rural"; "chip timing"; "gift"; "we should have use of the inside of the County Stand for the provision of refreshments, seating and the awards ceremony"; 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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| 2197 | 2012 Jan 18
Wed 1230
| Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 3
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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| 2196 | 2012 Jan 15
Sun 1000
| Gerry Kearsley Winter Handicap
6.5M
| | in 2012 the race is on a Sunday rather than on a Saturday; "an undulating and very scenic multi-terrain run with plenty of interest"; the race is "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"; "there is no entry fee"; use this link to find other information about the event and how you can pre-enter; I don't know how accurate this map is; 1M junior event over a cross-country course as well (at 0930) |
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| 2195 | 2012 Jan 11
Wed 1900
| Dorothy Hyman Track Winter Series Race 1
5K
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| 2194 | 2012 Jan 08
Sun 1100
| Old Monks 6
5.5M
| UKA 2012-103282 | | "starts from Hart Village Hall"; "undulating course through woods and fields, on public footpaths and bridleways" |
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| 2193 | 2012 Jan 08
Sun -------
| Pennine 10K
10K
| | RACE CANCELLED; a Halifax Harriers web page says there will be no Pennine 10K in 2012 due to safety concerns - the committee are considering options for relocating or replacing this race |
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| 2192 | 2012 Jan 08
Sun 1030
| Run for Bob
8M
| UKA 2012-103434 | | "register on the day in the Club headquarters on Churchill Playing Fields between 0945 and 1020"; "allow about 10 minutes to get to the start of the run"; "scenic trail run along a coastal path and through Holywell Dene"; "this is a run, not a race"; "there will be no timekeepers and no results"; "tea/coffee and cakes will be available" |
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| 2191 | 2012 Jan 07
Sat -------
| Great Winter Run
5K
| | "5K road run for all abilities in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, the perfect way to kick start your New Year" |
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| 2190 | 2012 Jan 01
Sun 1300
| Morpeth 11K
11K
| | "attractive, scenic"; out via "Mitford to Mitford Steads and then a return leg by the Whalton Road and the Sun Inn to finish on the Stanners after negotiating Carlisle Park"; "numbers are to be collected on the day" |
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| 2189 | 2012 Jan 01
Sun 1200
| Resolution Run
10K
| under UKA rules and TRA permit | | "online entries at www.raceentry.co.uk" but it's not there yet; "two laps"; "race HQ is in the field opposite the Exhibition Park pond" |
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