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April 2008 Race InformationPlease send SAE with all enquiries/requests for entry forms if they are not available online. Remember to use an A5 envelope with a stamp on! unless the organiser specifies otherwise, to keep postage costs down!If available, there will be a link to an entry form or web site on this site. Whilst I take all possible care in compiling this information, you must check details with the race organisers - I cannot accept any responsibility for you turning up at the wrong place on the wrong day!! Based on various publications and event notification from organisers. If you haven't pre-entered, please always check with the organiser before you travel! Jan - Feb - Mar - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec |
| Wednesday 02 April 7.00pm | Brenda Robinson's Running is a Mug's Game 5k Road Race, Falcon Inn, Church Street, Littleborough, nr. Rochdale (A58 Halifax Road) (Park at Railway, Police Station or Health Centre please) 2008 entry fees £3.50/£5.50 (u18 and O/65 £2.50) + £1 on the night (payable to "Andems Runners BR") Contact: A. O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Lower Healey, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel 01706 750620 - Email - Venue map 2008 |
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| Wednesday 2 April 7.00pm | Chester Spring 5, Cheshire County Sports Club, Upton, Chester (GR 421688) Undulating country lanes and considered a fast course. Sorry, but not suitable for wheelchair athletes. Course records - men 23.23, women 27.24; last finisher around 55 mins. 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on day (subject to race limit of 400) (Payable to "West Cheshire AC"). c/d 22/3 Contact: Spring 5, 25 Greeenway Street, Handbridge, Chester CH4 7JS - Web site - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 02 April 7.00pm | Spencers Dash 3.7 Mile Road Race (1/6), Spencers Arms, Barugh Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire 2008 entry fees £3/£5 on the night (Barnsley AC) Contact: none given |
| Saturday 5 April 12 noon | Rother Valley 10k, Rother Valley Country Park, Wales, nr. Sheffield, South Yorkshire (just off M1 exits 30 or 31) Also Fun Run at 11.00am, £4 +£1 on the day 2008 entry fee: £8/£10 +£1 on the day (pay "City of Sheffield AC"). c/d 31/3/08 Contact: RV 10k, 8 Sandygate Park Road, Sheffield S10 5TY - tel. 07979 348530 - Club web site |
| Sunday 6 April 11.00am | Oldham Mayor's Half Marathon, Sports Centre, Lord Street, Oldham 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on the day (payable to 'Oldham Mayoral Appeal') c/d 31/3 Contact: The Mayor's Secretary, PO Box 30, Civic Centre, Oldham OL1 1UJ - Venue map pre-2005 Results link - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 06 April 11.00am | Gin Pit 5, Miners Welfare Club, Gin Pit Village, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 7DW 5 Mile off-road route. Also 2 Mile Fun Run at 10.30am, £2.50 +50p on the day - online entry available soon, see below 2008 entry fees: £5/£7 (online entry available), +£1 on the day (pay "Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners") c/d 2/4 Contact: Gin Pit 5, Gary Stevens, 24 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU - tel. Bob Stevens on 01942 892028 after 7pm - Email - Web site - Venue map 2008 April race photos May 2004 - Oct 2004 - May 2005 - Oct 2005 - May 2006 - Oct 2006 - Apr 2007 - Oct 2007 - Apr 2008 |
| Sunday 6 April 12 noon | Fighting Cancer 5k, Anderton Arms, Fulwood, Preston 2008 entry fees £5/£7 + £1 on the day (payable to "Rosemere Cancer Foundation"). Contact: Ron McAndrew, Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Radiotherapy Department, Royal Preston Hospital, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT - tel 01772 523598 - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 6 April 11.30am | Alexandra Park 5k Fun Run, Alexandra Park, Russell Street, Moss Side, Manchester (off Princess Road) A 5k flat course around the park accessible for all age groups and levels of ability. Registration closes 30 mins before start time 2008 entry fees: £3/£4 u/a or £2 concessions (full-time students, unemployed and pensioners). Pre-entries payable to 'Open Athletics' and send to: Alexandra Park 5k Runs, 8 Cardigan Street, Salford, M6 5QT Enquiries: Dave 077 17 5050 68 or Anna 077 09000436 or Email - FrontRunners web site - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 6 April 11.00am | Five Stars 5k Fun Run, Heaton Park, Manchester Aim of the run is to get loads of sponsorship money to raise funds towards a new scanner for the New Children's Hospital. Raise more than a minimum amount of sponsorship to obtain a refund of the entry fee - see web site for further information 2008 entry fees: Adult £10, under 16 £5 (payable to 'Five Stars Scanner Appeal') Contact: Five Stars Scanner Appeal, 446a Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AZ - tel. 0161 798 8895 - Web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 6 April 11.00am | Lancaster Three Bridges 10k, Salt Ayre Track, (near Asda), Lancaster 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on day (payable to "Lancaster & Morecambe AC") c/d 30/3 Contact: Steve Perry, 10 Parkfield Drive, Lancaster LA1 4BU - tel. 01524 64892 - Venue map 2000 - 2002 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 6 April 10.00am | NSPCC Sandstone Trail 10k, Beeston Cattle Market Car Park, nr. Beeston Castle, Tiverton, Cheshire An accurately measured and timed cross-country race with a mixture of terrains, incorporating part of the scenic Sandstone Trail 2008 entry fees: £10 to 31/3/08 (donations optional) (payable to "NSPCC") Contact: Sandstone Trail Run, c/o Mrs. A. Beaumont, Hand Green House, Hand Green, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9SN - Email - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 6 April 8.30am (walkers) 10.00am (runners) | Baildon Boundary Way, Baildon Cricket & Rugby Club, Jenny Lane, Baildon, nr. Shipley, West Yorkshire (GR SE157400) 2008 entry fees: £10 UKA and LDWA members, £12 unattached, walkers +£1 on the day (walkers only) (payable to "Baildon Boundary Way") Contact: The Entries Secretary, 81 Woodcot Avenue, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD17 6QR - tel. 07968 218177 - Email enquiries - Web site - Venue map 2008 race photos 2003 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 6 April 10.00am | Calderdale Duathlon, Greetland Allrounders Sports Ground, Rochdale Road (B6113), Greetland, Halifax 2008 event is cancelled Run 6.5k, bike 35k, run 3.5k. 2008 entry fees: £18 (BTA licence to be produced for £3 refund) (pay "Calderdale Tri Club"). Contact: Calderdale Duathlon, 13 Tyson Street, Halifax HX1 3TQ - Club Web site 2006 - 2007 |
| Sunday 6 April 9.30am | Arundel Park 10k, Arundel Castle, Mill Road, Arundel, West Sussex 2008 entry fees: £8 (£10 on the day) - online entry available (payable to "1st Arundel Scouts") c/d 2/4/08 - on day reg'n closes 09:00am Contact: Entries Secretary, 30 Torton Hill Road, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9HL - tel. 01903 882482 - Venue map 1999 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 |
| Wednesday 9 April 7.00pm | Wirral Seaside Run (2/8), Leasowe Lighthouse, Wirral, Cheshire 24th year of these road races over 4.92km (3.06 miles) 2008 entry fees: £3/£5 - ENTRIES ON THE DAY ONLY! Limit is 200. Contact: Roy Fisher - tel. 0151 648 7671 - Email enquiries - Event web site - Venue map 2005 - 2006 |
| Saturday 12 April see web site | Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series, Exmoor A series of events in a variety of locations from November 2007 to April 2008. Each date has a marathon, half marathon and 10k. All mixed terrain/trail. Prizes, t-shirt, medal, meal. Entry fee £see web site for details and form. Contact: tel. 01548 853524 - Endurancelife web site |
| Sunday 13 April 09.00am | Bolton 10k Road Race, Leverhulme Park, Long Lane, Bolton BL2 6EB Also Fun Run at 08:30am, £2.50 pre-entry, +50p on the day 2008 entry fees £6/£8 - all £10 on the day (payable to "Bolton United Harriers"). Limit 750 Contact: Bolton 10k, 34 Turton Heights, Bolton, BL2 3DU |
| Sunday 13 April from 1pm | Bolton Junior Duathlon, Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, Lancaster LA1 5JS Varying distances depending on age (from 8 to 16), using the cycle track at Salt Ayre - not that this is NOT held in Bolton! 2008 entry fees £7 BTA members/£8 non members (payable to "Bolton Metro Tri Club"). Contact: BMTC, 188 Bradford Road, Bolton BL3 2HS - Venue map |
| Wednesday 16 April 7.00pm | Steve Rothwell Memorial Road Race (approx 4 miles), Turf Tavern, Edenfield Road, Rochdale (A680) 2008 entry fees £3/£5 + £1 on the night (payable to "Andems Runners SRMR"). Contact: A. O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Lower Healey, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel 01706 750620 - Email 2005 - 2006 - 2007 link - 2008 |
| Wednesday 16 April 7.00pm | Derby Winter Midweek Training Races, Horizons Health & Leisure Club, Raynesway, Derby (Outer Ring Road) Changing, toilets, showers, traffic free, no prizes! Also 5k, at 7.20 2008 entry fee: £3/u16 £1.50 on the night only - fee includes entry into both the 1 mile and the 5k as well Contact: David Denton, 5 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1EF - tel. 01773 880338 or 07747 776233 - Email - Running with David web site |
| Saturday 19 April 12 noon | St. George's Day 10k Road Race, New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel/Stickle Barn, Great Langdale, Cumbria A beautiful, undulating, run along England's most beautiful valley. T-shirt to all finishers. Also 2km Fun Run (flat) £2 entries on the day only 2008 entry fees: £8.50 (to "Langdale Marathon") NO late entries or entries on the day. c/d 10/4/08 Contact: Rod Berry, 27 Greenbank Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9BG - tel. 015394 31048 - Event web site - Venue map 2007 Race photos 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 19 April 11.30am | Salford 5k Road Race, Grand Lodge Entrance (off A665 Bury Old Road), Heaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester Race 1 of 5 in the Reebok City of Manchester Parks Road Race GP Also Under 17 3k race, with U17, U15 and U13 prize categories (ages as at 1/9/08) at 11.00am. Please note that registration is at the same location as the start/finish - no changing or toilet facilities at this location 2008 fees: 5k - £4/£6; 3k - £2 both +£1 on the day ("Salford Harriers") Contact: Mr. Stan Curran, 86 Glenwood Drive, Middleton, Manchester M24 2TW - tel. 0161 654 8712 - Venue map 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 3k results - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 19 April from 10.30am | Lakeland Trails Festival, Hawkshead, Cumbria Brazilian Samba Band - Batala Liverpool, live music, PA commentary, over £2000 worth of cash and Puma product in prizes, beer tent, food stalls, retail stands, exhibition marquee, children's entertainments : bouncy castle, bouncy slide, face painting - a great club or family day out. Hawkshead Sport Trail 4km, at 10.30am (12 and over) - 200 limit Puma Hawkshead Challenge 15km at 12.15pm (over 16) - 400 limit - half full as at Jan 08. Puma Hawkshead Trail Race 15km at 1.00pm (over 16), 600 limit - half full as at Jan 08 Hawkshead Fun Trails 0.3km (under 8), 0.6km (under 10), 0.9km (under 12) at 4.00pm 2008 entry fees: £see web site Contact: Graham Patten - tel. 01539 723435 - Event web site |
| Sunday 20 April 11.00am | Garstang Gallop 10k, Garstang Sports & Social Club, nr. Preston, Lancs 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on the day (to "Garstang Running Club (Gallop)"). Contact: Mrs. H. Mitchell, Snapewood Farm, Cabus, Garstang, Preston PR3 0JP - tel. 01995 603192 - Web site - Venue map 2002 - 2003 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 20 April 10.00am | Rothwell 10k, Rothwell Sports Centre (A642, Oulton, nr. Rothwell, Leeds) This race is generally full before race day - get your entry in soon. Transfer of race numbers IS permitted - please use transfer form below. 2008 entry fees: £7.50/£9.50 (online at no extra charge) +£1.50 on the day if places remain (pay "Rothwell Harriers") c/d 13/4/08 or when full (limit 750). Contact: Rothwell 10k, c/o UK Results, 1 Sutton Street, Feniscowles, Blackburn BB2 5ES - Race info queries to Paul Beresford (before 9pm only) on 0113 282 4724 or visit Rothwell Harriers Web site - Venue map (registration) The following link is for entry/results enquiries ONLY: Entry/Results queries click here 2005 to 2008 Race photos at TA Images - 2008 photos at PhotoboxGallery 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 20 April 10:30am | West Park 5k Fun Run, Gemtec Arena, Hull, East Yorkshire this event has unfortunately been cancelled 2008 entry fees: £5 ("Hull & East Riding Sports Club") Limit 250. C/d 29/3/08 Contact: West Park 5k, c/o David Bell, 61 Richmond Street, Victoria Avenue, Hull HU5 3LD - tel 01482 3418824 |
| Sunday 20 April 09:30am | City of Durham Duathlon, Meadowfield Leisure Centre, Durham, Co. Durham Run 3 miles, bike 16 miles, run 3 miles. Min age 18. 2008 entry fees: £15 BTF/£18 non-BTF +£5 on the day ("City of Durham") Contact: Duathlon, Meadowfield Leisure Centre, John Street North, Meadowfield, Durham DH7 8RS |
| Sunday 20 April 09.30am | DBS Derby 10k, Pride Park, Derby Also 2 Mile Family Fun Run at 11.00am, £3.50 to all runners, +£1.50 on the day 2008 entry fees: £14/£16 - No 10k entries on the day! (Pay "Sporting Futures") Contact: Sporting Futures, Merrill Police Station, Merrill Way, Allenton, Derby DE24 9AJ - tel. 01332 613157 - Web site 2002 |
| Sunday 20 April tba | Conductive Education 5k Road Race, Cannon Hill Park, Moseley, Birmingham B13 Limited changing but no showers! Fast - chance of a PB! 2008 entry fees £6/£8 - no entries on the day (pay "The Foundation for Conductive Education"). Min age 15. Limit 250. Contact: Martin Foster, Race Secretary, 15 Jervoise Drive, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2XL - tel. 07885 807317 - Email 2008 |
| Sunday 20 April 10.30am | Canvey Island 5 Mile Road Race, Canvey County Infant School, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex Also Infant and Junior Sprints on the school field, start 9.45am, entry on the day only at £1, prize to all finishers. 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY ("Road Race Account") - enclose SAE or collect number on day c/d 14/4 Contact: Steve Kemp, 62 Tilburg Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 9ER - Venue map 2008 race photos 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 23 April 7.00pm | Annual Colin Robinson Multi-Terrain Race, Red Lion, The Square, Whitworth, nr. Rochdale Described as "6655 metres around Cowm Reservoir on road and bridle path" - allow 5 minutes from registration to the start! 2007 entry fees: £3/£5 (Over 65 and Under 18 £2.50) +£1 on night ("Andems Runners CRR") Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Lower Healey, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 or Email Andy - Venue map (registration) Photos: 2006 - 2007 - 2008 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Friday 25 April 7.00 pm | Sweatshop Chorley Park Series 5k, Astley Park, Chorley (1/4) Note that this is a race over tarmac and stone tracks and the race distance is approximate 2008 entry fees: £4 per race (£12 series)/£6 per race (£20 series) (to "Chorley Athletic Club") + 50p on night Junior 1 mile (approx) start at 6.30pm - £2 per race or £6 series of 4 Contact: Park Series Co-Ordinator, 11A Wymundsley, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1US - Venue map (Race 1 indexed with links) 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 26 April 1.15pm | Wray Scarecrow 10k, Wray Village, Lune Valley, nr. Lancaster (8 miles east of J34 M6) Part of the Wray Scarecrow Festival and Fair Week 2008 entry fees £3/£5 +£1.00 on the day (payable to "Wray Institute") c/d 19/4. Min age 15 Contact: Robert Partington, 2 Old Bobbin Mill, Wray, Lancaster LA2 8QR - tel 015242 21946 (7pm-9pm best) - Email - Race info - Venue map 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 26 April 2.00pm | Wrexham 10 Mile Road Race, Prysmian Club, Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9PH Incorporates North Wales Champs 2008 entry fees: £5/£6 +£2 on the day (pay "NWCCA"). Contact: D.A. Williams, 82 Pont Adam Crescent, Ruabon, Wrexham LL14 6EE - tel. 01978 820612 2008 |
| Sunday 27 April 10.30am | Radcliffe 10k, Radcliffe High School, School Street, Radcliffe, Gtr. Manchester Slightly fluctuating numbers occasionally affect this generally well regarded 10k race. Good prize list. 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 + £1 on day ("Radcliffe AC") Limit 350 Contact: Radcliffe 10k, 33 Farcroft Avenue, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 9XJ - tel. 0161 723 2879 - Email - Radcliffe AC web site - Venue map Runningpix - 2006 race photos 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - (no 2001 race) - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 27 April tbc | Sorbothane Blackpool Marathon and Half Marathon, Winter Gardens, Blackpool 2008 entry fees: Marathon £22/£24 u/a (NO ENTRIES on the day) Limit 1200 Half Marathon £18/£20 u/a. (NO ENTRIES on the day) Limit 2300 - (pay "Blackpool Marathon") Contact: Blackpool Marathon Race Office, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS - Web site - 2007 race photos by Mick Hall 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 27 April 11.00am | Whitley 10k, Village Hall, Village Lane, Whitley, near Warrington, Cheshire Also 4.7k Fun Run £3 adults/£1 under 16 (no time details supplied) 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 + £1 on the day (pay "Whitley Village Hall"). Contact: Mr. C. Straw, Brook House, Loweer Whitley, Warrington WA4 4ER |
| Sunday 27 April from 12 noon | Bolton Junior Aquathlon, Westhoughton Community Leisure Centre, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3BZ Pool swim, cross country run, various distances for all age groups - see entry form 2008 entry fees: £8 BTA members/£9 non-members (Tots 7 and under free), parents £5 BTA/£6 non-BTA (to "Bolton Metro Triathlon Club"). c/d 16/3 Contact: BMTC, 188 Bradford Road, Bolton BL3 2HS - tel. Steve 07939 461238 - Web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 27 April tbc | Sheffield Half Marathon, Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Also approx 3k Fun Run (all ages) £5 2008 entry fees: before 15/4 £16/£18, +£3 after 15/4 (pay "Sheffield Marathon Ltd"). Contact: Sheffield Half Marathon, 8 Sandygate Park Road, Sheffield S10 5TY - tel. 0114 230 8429 |
| Sunday 27 April 10.30am | Cottingham Headlands 10k Multi-Terrain Race, Cottingham Pavilion Recreation Playing Fields, Cottingham, Hull, East Yorkshire 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on the day (pay "West Hull Ladies"). c/d 20/4. Limit 300. Contact: The Headlands 10k, 21 New Village Road, Cottingham, Hull HU16 4LS - tel. 01482 845291 2008 |
| Monday 28 April 7.00pm | Davina's Birthday Charity Dash, Albion Public House, Whitworth Road, Rochdale OL12 0SW (A571 Burnley Road) Approx 3 mile trail race for Breakthrough Breast Cancer 2008 entry fees: £3/£5 +£1 on the night (pay "Andems Runners DD"). Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 - Venue map 2008 |
| Wednesday 30 April 7.15pm | Lever Park 10k Run, The Crown Hotel, Chorley New Road, Horwich BL6 7QJ (GR SD634118) Also under 17 3k Fun Run at 6.45pm £2, limit 100 2008 entry fee: £5/£7 +£1 on night. (payable to "The Horwich Tour") c/d 25/4. Age limit for 10k is 16 on 1/9/08. Contact: Sweatshop, Next Generation Club, Moss Lane, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 8AB - tel. 01257 269814 - Web site Link to results |
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