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July 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 - Apr - May - Jun - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec |
| Tuesday 1 July 7.15pm | Rochdale 10k Road Race, Springfield Park, Bolton Road, Rochdale 2008 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on day ('Rochdale Harriers & AC') Contact: Phil Roberts, 19 Shepherd Street, Norden, Rochdale OL11 5SU - Club web site - Venue map 1980 - 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1984 - 1985 - 1987 - 1988 - 1989 - 1990 - 1991 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
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| Tuesday 1 July 7.00pm | 20 Barriers Race, Carnforth High School, Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancs GR 503703 on OS 97, Explorer OL7 Cat CS, 5 miles, 500ft trail and fell race, under FRA rules. Open to age 16 and over. 2008 entry fees: £2.50 in advance/£5 on the night ("Dallam Running Club") postal c/d 26/6 Contact: David Shinn, 29 Greenways, Over Kellett, Carnforth, Lancashire LA6 1DE - tel 01524 734035 - Dallam RC Web site - Race blog - Venue map 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 2 July 7.30pm | Offerton 10k, Woodbank Stadium, Woodbank Park, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport Also Young Athletes 1 Mile Fun Run at 7.35pm, £1 on night only 2008 entry fees £6/£8 +£1 on night ("Stockport Harriers + AC") - c/d 26/6 Contact: Anthony Ward, 10 Swan Close, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire SK12 1HX - tel. 07736 811334 - Stockport Harriers site 2004 - 2005 - 2006 results link - 2007 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 2 July 7.30pm | Birchwood Forest Park Ladies 5k, Birchwood Forest Park, Gorse Covert, Birchwood, Warrington 2008 entry fees: £5.50/£7.50 + £1 on night ("Spectrum Striders Running Club") c/d 27/6. Min age 15. Contact: Forest Park 5k, 2 Wigmore Close, Gorse Covert, Warrington WA3 6UN - tel. 01925 828290 - Web site - Venue map 2006 - 2007 |
| Wednesday 2 July 7.00pm | Wirral Seaside Run (5/8), 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 |
| Wednesday 2 July 7.30pm | Hyde Park 5k Series (1/3), Cromer Terrace Gym, Leeds University Campus Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 7.00pm, £2 2008 entry fees: £6 (£16 series)/£7 per race (£17 series) - on the night at £5/£7 for 5k ("Leeds City AC") Ages 15+ Contact: Mr. A. Gill, 3 Merrall Close, Oakworth, Keighley, W. Yorkshire BD22 8QG - Email - Leeds City AC Web site 2006 |
| Wednesday 2 July 7.30pm | Helen Windsor 10k Road Race, Greetland All Rounders Club, Rochdale Road, Greetland, Halifax, W. Yorks 2007 entry fees were: £7/£9 +£1 on the day ("Halifax Harriers") Limit 300 Contact: tba Web site 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 02 July 7.00pm | Spencers Dash 3.7 Mile Road Race (4/6), Spencers Arms, Barugh Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire 2008 entry fees £3/£5 on the night (Barnsley AC) Contact: none given |
| Wednesday 2 July 7.30pm | Sudbury Joggers MT 5, AFC Sudbury Football Club, Brundon Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk Also two junior fun runs (1k and 2k) at 7.00pm, £1.50 or £2.50 on the night 2008 entry fees: £5/£7 +£2 on the night ("Sudbury Joggers") 300 limit. Min age 15 Contact: Race Secretary, 3 Glenside, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0HL - Email - Sudbury Joggers web site |
| Thursday 3 July 7.30pm | Caldervale Village Supper Run, near Garstang, Lancashire 4 miles approx - supper to all finishers 2008 entry fee: £3.50 +£1 on the day (pay "Road Races (Caldervale Supper Run)") Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston PR2 1TE - tel. 01772 723264 2008 |
| Friday 4 July 7.00 pm | Sweatshop Chorley Park Series 5k, Astley Park, Chorley (4/4) 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 |
| Friday 4 July 7.15pm | The 3rd Colin Potter Memorial 10k, Derby Rugby Club, Haslams, Haslams Lane, Derby Multi-terrain course through Darley Abbey, Darley Park and Darley Fields. Proceeds to Cancer Research UK 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the night (to "Colin Potter Memorial 10k") c/d 28/6. Limit 500. Sorry, no wheelchairs due to terrain. Contact: John Taylor, "Colin Potter Memorial 10k", 96 Hillsway, Littleover, Derby DE23 3DX - Race web site - Venue map (approx) 2006 - 2007 |
| Saturday 5 July 2.00pm | The Carr Lane Challenge, Wrose Carnival, Shipley, nr. Bradford An updated version of the traditional Carr Lane Run. This is a scenic trail race of approx. 5 miles culminating in a finish running up the notorious and infamous Carr Lane (a hill of approx .6 mile with a 1 in 6 gradient). Starts and finishes at the Wrose Carnival Ground, Bradford. Held in series with the "Baildon Carnival Canter" (12/7) if you want to enter both races. 2008 entry fees: £4.99 (to "Wrose Carnival Committee") No extra on day but race limit is 150. c/d 21/6 Contact: Carr Lane Challenge, Race Secretary, 1B Plumpton Gardens, Wrose, Bradford BD2 1PF - Venue map 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 6 July 3.15pm | 22nd Viga Thirsty Three Multi-Terrain Race, Black Lion Farm, Blackburn Road, Heapey, nr. Chorley Approx 3 miles over canal bank, road and fields Also Under 13 "The Gallop" 1 mile Race at 3.20pm - £2 pre-entry or £3 on day (limit 100) (Runners aged under 10 to be accompanied free of charge by person over 18) Part of Village Fete which starts at 1.15pm - pleasant family day out! 2008 entry fees: £3.50/£5.50 +£2 on day - min age 13 years ("Heapey and Wheelton Village Hall Committee") - c/d 25/6. Limit 200. Contact: Terry Dickenson, 58 Millbrook Close, Wheelton, Chorley, Lancs PR6 8JY - tel. 01254 830591 - Email Terry - Venue map 2000 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 6 July 09.30am | City of Manchester 10k, Regional Athletics Centre, Sport City, Rowsley Street, Manchester M11 3FF 2008 entry fees: £14/£16 NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY (to "Manchester YMCA Harriers"). c/d 30/6 Contact: Graham Jackson, Fern Bank, 4 Kingston Grove, Higher Blackley, Manchester M9 6HD - tel. 0161 740 7277 - Email Graham - Manchester YMCA Harrs site - Venue map |
| Sunday 06 July 11.00am | Winston Runners Ladies 5k Run, Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester Flat course - no roads - well marshalled. Medal, towel and goody bag. 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on the day (payable to "Winston Runners") Contact: Winston Runners 5k, 19 Town Gate Drive, Flixton, Manchester M41 6ER - tel. 0161 749 7926 - Winston Runners web site - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 06 July 11.00am | Thorpe Edge Festival 10k, Festival Showground, off Rockwell Lane, Rowentree Drive, Thorpe Edge, Bradford 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 on the day until 10.00am ("Eccleshill Road Runners"). C/d 30/6 Contact: Race Secretary, 15 Clara Road, Wrose, Bradford BD2 1QE - tel. 01274 587758 - Email - Club web site - Race web site - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 6 July 11.00am | The Birdsedge Challenge, Birdsedge Lane, off A629 Huddersfield-Sheffield Road, near Denby Dale, West Yorkshire (registration at Birdsedge Village Hall) A challenging multi-terrain rural course of about 6 miles 2008 entry fees: £3.50/£5.50 ('Denby Dale Travellers') Limit 200. Contact: Andy Kirby, 1 Nether Road, Silkstone, Barnsley S75 4NN - DDT Web site 2005 - 2006 - 2007 |
| Sunday 6 July 10:45am | The Withernsea 5, Seafront, Withernsea, East Yorkshire Also 3k Fun Run at 9:45am, £2.50 all ages (under 9 runners must be accompanied by an adult) 2008 entry fees: £6/£6 +£1 on the day (to "Withernsea Harriers"). c/d 30/6 Contact: Withernsea 5, c/o Kevin Anholm, 28 Northfield, Withernsea, East Yorkshire HU19 2BA - tel. 01964 613029 - Email Kevin - Withernsea Harriers web site |
| Sunday 6 July 8.00am | Hayle Standard Distance Triathlon, Hayle Swimming Pool, King George V Memorial Walk, Hayle, Cornwall Race 2 in the Hayle Tri Series (see also 18/5 and 3/8) Open Water Swim 1500 metres, Bike 40k, Run 10k approx 2008 entry fees: £35, £50 Relay team (reduction for entering all 3 races together) (pay "Black Sheep Sports") Contact: Black Sheep Sports, 2 The Log Cabin, Ross Road, Huntley, Gloucestershire GL19 3EX - Hayle Tri web site - Venue map 2006 |
| Tuesday 8 July 7.30pm | Jane Tomlinson Canal Run, Ex-Service Men's Club, Main Road, Methley, Leeds Approx 5k race, off-road, alongside canal towpath. Also 1.5 mile Fun Run at 7.25pm, £2 on the night only 2008 entry fees: £3/£5 +£1 on the day (pay "Rothwell Harriers") c/d 26/6 - collect numbers on night if received after this date. Contact: Jane Tomlinson Canal Run, 4 Oast House Croft, Robin Hood, Wakefield WF3 3BS - Rothwell Harriers web site - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 9 July 7.30pm | Haigh Hall Sweatshop 4 Mile (3/4), reg. at Wigan Rugby Club, Wingates Road, off Leyland Mill Lane, Wigan Lane (A449) between Cherry Gardens PH and Wigan Infirmary (WN1 2SJ - location map on entry form) Note that it's a new course and now 4 MILES in 2008, entirely within the park 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 (+£1 on night) or £12/£20 for series entry (£2 extra at first race) ("Wigan Phoenix") - series entrants get free T-shirt Contact: Paul Carroll, 21 Pilgrims Way, Standish, Wigan WN6 0AJ - tel. 01257 426166 evenings & weekends Wigan Phoenix web site - Venue map Results link |
| Wednesday 9 July 7.00pm | Laxton 10k, Village Hall, Station Road, Laxton, East Yorkshire 2008 entry fees: £7/£8 (pay "Laxton Village Hall") c/d 5/7 - collect all numbers on night. Contact: Dan Sweeting, 10 Back Street, Laxton, East Yorkshire DN14 7TP - Venue map |
| Thursday 10 July 7-15pm | Radcliffe AC Bull Hill 5.5 Mile Fell Race, Hawkshaw, Bury 2008 entry fees: £3.00 ON THE NIGHT ONLY Get there early - there is a 12 minute walk to the start at Boardmans Farm, grid ref. 759-166. Hawkshaw Lane is very narrow and there are no turning points or parking areas. Please DO NOT park on Hawkshaw Lane Parking, registration and presentation: Waggon and Horses, Bolton Road West, Hawkshaw, Bury Contact: Alan on 01204 884799 - Email Tom West - Radcliffe AC web site - Venue map (registration, not start) 2008 race photos 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Thursday 10 July 7.30pm | Reebok Manchester 5k Sizzler (2/4), Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester (B5167 accessed from J5 of M60 and M56 Entry fees: £4 (£14 series)/£6 (£20 series) +£1 on night - min age 16 years on the night ("Sale Harriers Manchester") Contact: The Reebok Manchester Sizzlers, 34 Sunnywood Drive, Tottington, Bury, Lancs BL8 3EN - tel. Graham (evening) 0161 962 2625 - Email Fechin McCormick - Venue map Results link |
| Friday 11 July 7.15pm | Lancs Fire Relay Race for teams of 3, at rear of Blackpool Zoo Car Park Note that registration is at Blackpool Fire Station, Forest Gate, from 5.45pm to 6.45pm. Limited changing and showers. Presentation at the Fire Station at approx 8.15pm. No SAE required - collect numbers on the night. This event is for teams of 3 (must be fire service or affiliated club - no unattached runners allowed), approx 2.8 mile lap on Herons Reach Bridle Path, near Blackpool Zoo. 2008 entry fees: £9 per team ("Lancs Fire AC") Contact: Dave Waywell, 114 Ashfield Road, Blackpool FY2 0EN - tel. 01253 357637 or 07762 283626 - Email Dave 2007 - 2008 |
| Friday 11 July 7.00pm | The Barlow Carnival 10k Run, Tickled Trout, Barlow, Derbyshire Friendly, fun race - chip butty to all runners!! 2008 race entry fees: £3.50 +50p on the night (pay "Barlow Carnival"). Collect numbers on the night. Contact: Tommy Crowley, 5 Overlees, Barlow, S18 7TP - tel. 0114 289 0806 - Venue map 2008 |
| Saturday 12 July 2.15pm | The Baildon Carnival Canter, Carnival Show Ground, Baildon Rugby Club, Jenny Lane, Baildon, W. Yorks Described as "an off-road race of approximately 3.4 miles with a scenic climb over Baildon Moor to the trig point on Hope Hill and a good 'lets go for it' accent on the finish". Held in series with the "Carr Lane Challenge 5" (5/7) if you want to enter both races. Also 1 mile (approx) fun run on the edge of the moor, open to all, 3:15pm, £2. 2008 entry fees: £4 (no extra on the day) ("Baildon Runners"). C/d 2/7 Contact: Baildon Runners, 24 Cliffe Avenue, Baildon, Shipley BD17 6PD - Email - Club web site - Venue map |
| Saturday 12 July from 2.00pm | Black Sheep Ripon Triathlon, Race Course, Ripon Swim 1.5km, cycle 44km, run 10km - waves from 2pm 2007 entry fees: £30 BTA members (Must produce current licence)/£35 non-BTA members (to "Ripon Triathlon") Contact: Mark Rees, Beech Grove, 41 Middlecave Road, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 7NE - tel 07736 929874 or Email - NYP Tri website for info - Venue map 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 |
| Sunday 13 July from 10.30am | The Blackburn Celebration 5k Run, Town Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire Entries accepted on the day at the Town Hall. ALL RACE NUMBERS, INCLUDING PRE-ENTRIES, TO BE COLLECTED AT REGISTRATION Timetable of events - 10:30am, Under 12 1 mile race, 10:50am, Under 14 1 Mile race, 11:10, Under 16 2 mile race, 11:45 Elite 5k race, 12:15 Open 5k race, all on closed roads in the town centre 2008 entry fee: £5 for Elite and Open 5k, £2 Junior 2 Mile and Under 12/Under 14 individual entries (pay "Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council") Contact: Blackburn Celebration 5k Run, c/o Ukresults, 1 Sutton Street, Feniscowles, Blackburn BB2 5ES - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 13 July 11.00am | Rosemere 10k Road Race, Village Hall, Catforth, Lancashire New course for 2008 - single lap or country lanes 2008 entry fee: £7/£9 +£1 on the day (pay "Rosemere Cancer Foundation") Limit 300. Min age 15 Contact: Ron McAndrew, Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Radiotherapy Dept, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston PR2 9HT - tel. 01772 522913 - Rosemere Web Site - Venue map 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 13 July 11.00am | St. Annes Carnival 5k Road Race, St. Annes Indoor Swimming Pool, South Promenade, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire Also Family Fun Run at 10:00 - £3, limit 100 2008 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on day (reductions of £1 for concessions - see form) - min age 13 years (pay "Lytham St. Annes Road Runners") - c/d 6/7. Limit 400. Contact: Colin Laidlaw, "St. Annes Carnival 5k", Flat 1, 18 The Crescent, Lytham St. Annes FY8 1SZ - tel. 01253 781449 - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 13 July 10.30am | Cheadle 4 Mile Road Race, Cheadle, Staffs Also short fun run at 10.00am, £2.50 2008 entry fees: £5/£7 +£2 on the day - (pay "Cheadle Running Club") Contact: B. Clutton, 69 Thorley Drive, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 1SF - Cheadle RC Web site 2006 Race Photos 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 13 July 10.00am | Eccup 10 Mile, Adel War Memorial Association, Church Lane, Adel, Leeds 16 Also Fun Run at 9.15am, £4 adults, £2 under 16 Also 2 Mile "Junior Athletes" Road Race (ages 11 to 16) at 10.10am - PRE-ENTRY ONLY £3 - must be able to finish within 20 minutes - Junior race .doc (355k) or Acrobat .pdf (51k) 2008 entry fees: £10/£12 +£1 on day if places remain (EOD qualify for prizes) results +£1 (Pay 'Abbey Runners') c/d 6/7 Contact: R. Wilson, Eccup 10, 20 Ashfield Park, Grove Road, Leeds LS6 2QT - Web site 2008 race photos 2003 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 13 July 2.00pm | Kilburn Feast 7 Mile Road Race, Village Institute, Kilburn, east of Thirsk, North Yorkshire 2008 entry fees: £9/£11 +£1 on day ("Kilburn Feast Road Race") c/d 9/7. Min age 17 on race day (7 miles 321 metres!) Contact: Mr. S.H. Pailor, Brookside, Kilburn, York YO61 4AG - tel. 01347 868642 - Venue map 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 13 July 11:00am | Sea Wall 5 Mile Road Race, Novartis Social Club, Grimsby DN31 2SR This race has been recheduled from March 23. Note the earlier start time of 11:00am. Described as "run partly along the sea wall at Grimsby, a site of special scientific interest, fast and flat". 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on the day (on day not eligible for prizes) (payable to 'Wolds Veteran RC') c/d 7/7. Min age 15 Contact: S. Green, 142 St. Nicholas Drive, Grimsby DN37 9RF - tel. 01472 310861 - Wolds Vets web site - Venue map 2008 race photos 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 13 July 11.00am | Wenlock Olympian Games 7 Mile Road Race, Playing Fields, Wenlock, Shropshire 2008 entry fees: £2/£4 +£1 on the day ("Wenlock Olympian Society") c/d 9/6. Contact: Leigh Robinson, Havenscroft, 9 Homer, Much Welock, Shropshire TF13 6ND - tel. 01952 728404 |
| Sunday 13 July 11.00am | Spilsby Show Six, Showground, Boston Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire Described as "6 mile scenic rural course on roads (4 miles) and bridleway (2 miles)" 2008 entry fees: £5.50/£7.50 (pre-entry by 30/6 includes show entry) late entries and on the day +£2 for entry to show ("Spilsby Show") c/d 30/6. Min age 15 on race day Contact: Angela Shaw, 28 Main Road, Toynton All Saints, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5AE - tel. 01790 753447 - Email - Spilsby Show site (under construction) - Venue map 2006 - 2007 |
| Tuesday 15 July 7.15pm | Waugh's Well Fell Race, Quarry Road, off Rochdale Road, .6 mile from Edenfield (A680) (GR808186). Registration from 6pm at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (GR 806182) for parking and facilities/prizegiving etc. No parking on quarry road (half mile from reg'n). Part marked, navigational skills. 4 mile category A race (1000ft climb). Race 1 of 4 in Rossendale Harriers midweek series sponsored by Ultimate Outdoors. Prizes in the usual categories. Entry fee: £3 on the night only Contact: Cath Hignett - 01706 824097 - Email - Race web site - Venue map (reg'n) 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Tuesday 15 July 7.30pm | Black Knight Charge 6 Mile Trail Race, East Cheshire Harrs &Tameside AC Club House, Richmond Street, Ashton-under-Lyne (start is at Daisy Nook, Basin area, near Visitors Centre - 15 mins walk from registration Also 2 Mile Under 16 race - £1.00 2008 entry fees - £5/£7 - ("East Cheshire & Tameside AC") Contact: Martin McGann, 1 County Avenue, Ashton-u-Lyne OL6 9RP - tel. 0161 343 7063 - Web site 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Tuesday 15 July 7.15pm | The Gun Run, Swythamley and Heaton Community Centre, Swythamley, SK11 0RB (map ref SJ 965 632) Hilly, multi-terrain race over 9km long, in the scenic parish of Swythamley & Heaton, which includes an ascent of "The Gun". Cat C race under FRA Rules Also approx. 4km Fun Run/Junior Run, £2 (min age 12 on 1/1/08) 2008 entry fees: £5/£6 on the night only (min age 16 on 1/1/08) Contact: Graham Anderson - tel 01260 226269 or Alan Weeks on 01260 227683 - Venue map 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 16 July 7.30pm | 'Royton Trail' 5.5 mile (approx) Multi-Terrain Race, Tandle Hill Tavern, Thornham Lane, Oldham 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the night (pay "Royton Road Runners") Contact: B. Lawton, 17 Chichester Crescent, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 0RW - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 16 July 7.30pm | Horwich RMI Jubilee Series 3/4, Rivington Bowling Club, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton Ever popular mid-week 4 race series (see also May, June and August) 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 or £16/£24 series - on the night £1 extra for single race or series entries on first night at £18/£26 - (Cheques payable to "Horwich RMI Harriers") Contact: Mr. S. Westhead, 16 Harrison Crescent, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5EX - tel. 01204 696378 - Horwich RMI Web site - Venue map Link to results |
| Wednesday 16 July 7.30pm | Tony Barnes Sefton Park 5 Miler, Aigburth Peoples Hall, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool Fast and flat over 2 laps, within the park and on the perimeter. T-shirts to all finishers 2008 entry fees: £6.50/£8.50 +£1.50 on the night to 7pm (Cheques payable to "Mossley Hill Athletic Club") c/d 9/7 Contact: Caroline Hull, 63 Aigburth Hall Road, Liverpool L19 9BN - tel. 07870 356116 - Web site - Venue map 2008 race photos |
| Wednesday 16 July 7.00pm | Golden Acre Relay, Golden Acre Park, Leeds 3 leg relay, (2.75 miles per leg) around the park. Entries on the day only at £10 per team. The race proceeds will be going to charity. Please give this your full support. Abbey Runners site for full details 2006 - 2007 |
| Wednesday 16 July from 7.00pm | Doncaster Town Centre Races, S. Yorkshire 2 separate races of 5k - Vets race (both sexes) at 7.30pm then Open plus U/a team race at 8.00pm Also 1 mile Family Fun Run at 7.00 (£2) 2008 entry fees: Club Runners 5k Vets and Open Races - £5/Unattached runners 5k Vets and Open races - £7. Entries on the night +£1 (not Fun Run) but DO NOT QUALIFY for individual or team prizes - (pay "Doncaster Road Races") Contact: Roy Veall, 34 Tickhill Way, Rossington, Doncaster DN11 0FL - tel. 07739 565284 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Thursday 17 July 7.30pm | Cuerden 10k Trail Race (3/4), The Barn, Berkely Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6BY Series of 4 races - also held in May, June and August 2008 entry fee: £5 or £17 for series Contact: Clare Kenny (Lancashire Wildlife Trust) 01772 324129 Lancs Wildlife Trust web site - Venue map 2006 - 2007 |
| Friday 18 July 7.30pm | Walkington 10k, Walkington Playing Fields, nr. Beverley, East Yorkshire Entries are now closed (Also 1.75m Family Fun Run at 6.45, £2.50) 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 NO ENTRIES ON NIGHT FOR EITHER EVENT (to "Beverley AC") min age 15, c/d 5/7/08 or earlier if full. Limits 700 in 10k, 300 in Fun Run Contact: Walkington 10k, 12 Willow Grove, Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 8DS - tel. 07946 521622 - Web site 1999 - 2000 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Friday 18 July 7.15pm | Packwood 10k, Packwood Haugh School, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Oswestry, Shropshire 10k road race. Race 3/5 of the Doug Morris Pentarathon Series (4 races to count) Junior 1 mile fun run at 6.30pm (off road) 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on day (£25 att/£35 Unatt for series) (to 'Oswestry Olympians') Contact: Margaret Morris, 27 Whittington Road, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1JD - Oswestry Olympians Web site |
| Saturday 19 July 10.00am | "Hit the North" 12 Hour Mountain Bike Race, Giants Seat Scout Campsite, Ringley Road, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 1EW 2008 EVENT IS NOW FULL 12 hour endurance event, multi-lap, chip timed, for solo, pairs or teams of 4. Free camping available. 2008 entry fees: Solo £35, Pairs £65, team of 4 £130 (pay "VLA Events Hit the North") Contact: Hit the North, Andrew McHugh, 3 Walter Street, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3HJ - Event web site - Venue map |
| Saturday 19 July 10.05am | Gears and Trainers Off Road Duathlon, Giants Seat Scout Campsite, Ringley Road, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 1EW Run 3 miles, mountain bike 8.4 miles, run 3 miles. This event is run in conjunction with Hit the North (above) 2008 entry fees: solo £18, relay team (2 or 3) £25 (Pay "VLA Events") Contact: VLA Events, 8 Butler Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancs BL0 9PG - tel 01706 821277 - VLA Events web site - Venue map 2008 |
| Saturday 19 July 10.00am | Yorkshire Wolds Half Marathon, Bishop Wilton Show Ground, 14 miles East of York, East Yorkshire GR SE801535 Described as "mostly road, some trail - a scenic and challenging course through the picturesque yorkshire wolds" Also 2 Mile Fun Run at 10:10am, £1 on the day only Entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 after 30/6 and on the day (pay "Bishop Wilton Show 2008") Min age 17. c/d 30/6 Contact: Race Registrar, 7 St. Martin's Close, Fangfoss, York YO41 5RA - tel. 01759 368315 - Venue map 2005 - 2008 |
| Saturday 19 July 2.30pm | Derwent River Relays, Belper Rugby Club, Derbyshire Multi terrain 4-stage relay (each stage approx 3 miles) along footpaths by Derbyshire's beautiful River Derwent Also 1.5 Mile Fun Run at 1.30pm, £2 Entry fees: £14 per team of 4 + £2 per unattached runner who is 18 or over (+£2 on the day) (pay "Belper Harriers") Min age 13. c/d 14/7 Contact: Steve Winfield (Race organiser), 59 Warmwells Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 8JB - tel. 07952 439621 - Belper Harriers site |
| Saturday 19 July 11.00am | Pen Y Fan Fell Race, Cwm Llwch, nr. Brecon, S. Wales (GR 006245) 3.5 miles, 1930 ft 2008 entry fees: £4/£5 or £8/£10 if also enter Fan y Big Horseshoe Race on 20th July (pay "C. Flower") Contact: Crispin Flower - tel. 01874 622000 - Race site - Venue map 2006 |
| Sunday 20 July 10.30am | Gisburn Grind Trail Run, Tosside Village Hall, Gisburn Forest, Trough of Bowland Follows the paths and tracks of Gisburn Forest and starts from Tosside Village Hall, north of Clitheroe, Lancashire Also pushchair friendly 2 mile fun run event, £4 Entry fees: £8/£10 (entries may be available on the day subject to limit of 200) (pay "The EnduranceCoach Ltd") Min age 16. c/d 15/7 Contact: Epic Events, Thatto Cycles, St. Helens, Merseyside WA9 5PL - Web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 20 July 11.00am | The Gravy 6, Hadfield Railway Station, Station Road, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 1AA Off road, fast, flat race around Longdendale Valley. Entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on the day (pay "northernboyslovegravy") Min age 16. Collect numbers on the day. c/d 16/7 Contact: Paul Barrett, Gravy 6, 1 Ventnor Avenue, Sale, Manchester M33 6LA - tel. 0161 912 1462 - Web site - Venue map 2005 - 2006 - 2007 |
| Sunday 20 July 10.00am | Everybody 10k Race Series (2/4), Barony Park, Nantwich, Cheshire Also 7.5k £6/£8 unatt), 5k (£5) and 2.5k Fun Run (£3) 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 in 10k, other prices above (pay "On Your Marks") Contact: On Your Marks, 2 Beaumont Close, Wistaston, Crewe CW2 8BU - Web site 2008 |
| Sunday 20 July 2.00pm | Coniston Country Fair Classic Old Man Fell Race, Coniston Hall, Coniston, Cumbria (GR 332693) Medium AM Fell Race, 6 miles, 2400 ft - min. age 18. All the attractions of a traditional country fair - visit the web site for further details Also Junior Fell Race for over 12 to under 18 @ 2.05pm, 2 miles, 600 ft 2008 entry fees: free race entry on the day - just pay entry to the fair (£5) from 12 noon Contact: David Robinson - tel. 015394 37360 - Country Fair site - Venue map 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 20 July 11.00am | Chasewater 10k Challenge, Chasewater Country Park, nr. Brownhills, Staffs Also 5k race inc. fun run (10.30am) £5/£7 +£1 on day (limit 100) Min age 11 Entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on day ('Chase Harriers') 10k limit 300. Min age 15. c/d 17/7 Contact: Chasewater Race Secretary, 93 Church Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffs WS11 9PQ - tel: 01543 274461 - Web site 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 20 July 11.00am | Worcester Pitchcroft 10k, The Grandstand, Worcester Racecourse Also 2.5k (approx) off road Fun Run at 10.30, £2.50 2008 entry fees: £5/£7 +£2 on the day. Min age 15 ("Worcester AC") Contact: Race Organiser, 26 Battenhall Rise, Worcester WR5 2DE - tel. 01905 358562 - Worcester AC web site - Venue map 2004 - 2005 |
| Monday 21 July 7.00pm | Harold Rothwell 3 Mile Road/Trail Race, Albion Public House, Whitworth Road, Rochdale OL12 0SW (A571 Burnley Road) Approx 3 mile trail race for the benefit of Rochdale and Rossendale Harriers Juniors 2008 entry fees: £3/£5 +£1 on the night (pay "Andems Runners HRR"). Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 - Venue map <2008/harold.html">2008 |
| Sunday 22 July 12 noon | Fan y Big Horseshoe Fell Race, Llanfrynach Village Hall, nr. Brecon, S. Wales 10 miles, 2200 ft of ascent 2008 entry fees: £5/£6 or £8/£10 if also enter Pen y Fan Race on 19th July (pay "C. Flower") Contact: Crispin Flower - tel. 01874 622000 - Race site - Venue map |
| Wednesday 23 July 7.30pm | Harrock Hill Race Series (3/4), Farmers Arms, Bispham (same as for Parbold Hill Race) GR 108/497130 A series of 4 races of 5.3 miles over the tracks and fields of Parbold and Harrock Hills, with virtually no road - under FRA rules Extensive prize list for each race and valuable prizes for the race series (3 to count) 2008 entry fees on the night only - £3 single race, £9 for series of 4 Contact: Andy Quickfall - Email (preferred) - tel. 01257 450339 - Venue map (Race 1 indexed with links): 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 23 July 7.30pm | Lancaster 10k Road Race, Farm House Tavern, Lancaster 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on night (payable to "Lancaster & Morecambe AC") c.d 16/7. Contact: Steve Perry, 10 Parkfield Drive, Lancaster LA1 4BU 1993 - 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Thursday 24 July 7.30pm | Reebok Manchester 5k Sizzler (3/4), Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester (B5167 accessed from J5 of M60 and M56 Entry fees: £4 (£14 series)/£6 (£20 series) +£1 on night - min age 16 years on the night ("Sale Harriers Manchester") Contact: The Reebok Manchester Sizzlers, 34 Sunnywood Drive, Tottington, Bury, Lancs BL8 3EN - tel. Graham (evening) 0161 962 2625 - Email Fechin McCormick - Venue map Results link Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (254k) |
| Saturday 26 July 6.30pm | Lancaster 5k Race Series (3/5), Salt Ayre Track, (near Asda), Lancaster 2008 entry fees: £3.50/£5.50 +£1 on night (payable to "Race Series") Contact: Bill Gardner, 58 Sibsey Street, Lancaster LA1 5DF - tel. 01524 60537 - Venue map 2007 Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (87k) |
| Sunday 27 July 11.00am | The Moonraker 10k, Bowlee Community Park, Heywood Old Road, Middleton M24 4SD (A5045) 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on day ('Middleton Harriers AC') c/d 20/7. Min age 15 Contact: Jack Kirk, 2 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 666323 - Email Jack - Middleton Harriers web site - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (84k) - Enter online |
| Sunday 27 July 10.00 am | Hatfield Sprint Triathlon, Hatfield Water Park, nr. Doncaster 750m open water swim (wetsuits), 20km bike, 5km run 2008 entry fees: £25 BTA members, £28 non-BTA members (pay "Adwick Triathlon Club"). No on day entries. Limit 200. c/d 15/7 Contact: Hatfield Triathlon, Adwick Leisure Centre, Welfare Road, Woodlands, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN6 7QF - Adwick Tri Club web site - Venue map 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 Entry form: Word .doc (139k) - Acrobat .pdf (39k) |
| Sunday 27 July 11.00am | Chernobyl Challenge 10k, Welcome Tavern, Hennel Lane, Walton Park, Walton-le-Dale, Preston Entry fees: £7 +£2 on the day (M&C (Ribble Valley Group)) c/d 22/07/08. Limit 500 Contact: Tony Cowell, 53 The Oaks, Walton Park, Walton-le-Dale, Preston PR5 4LT - tel. 01772 316204 - Email - Venue map 2007 Entry form: Word .doc (47k) - Acrobat .pdf (32k) - Enter online |
| Sunday 27 July 11.00am | James Herriot Country Trail 14k, Castle Bolton, near Leyburn, Wensleydale DL8 4ET 6th running of this event which replaces the old James Herriot Half Marathon. Over moorland tracks and paths and therefore quite scenic!! Min age 18 yrs. Entry fees: £7 +£1 on the day (pay "The Rotary Club of Wensleydale") c/d 19/7/08 Contact: Barrie Whitfield, Hillside House, Patrick Brompton, Bedale DL8 1JN - Race info - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 Entry form: Word .doc (24k) - Acrobat .pdf (6k) |
| Sunday 27 July 10.45am | Pudsey 10k Challenge, Pudsey Leisure Centre, Market Place, Pudsey, Leeds Popular, established, accurate 10k with a mixture of trail and tarmac and featuring "THAT" hill at 4 miles. 393 finishers in 2006. Also 2 mile Family Fun Run at 10.00am - £2 under 16, £4 16+ (no extra on day). Plus Junior (under 8 only) 400m Fun Run in Pudsey Park at 9.30am (£2) (no extra on day) 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on day (eligible for prizes) ("Pudsey Pacers RC") 450 limit. c/d 17/7 Contact: Dave Butler, 6 Apple Close, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 0DZ - tel. 07961 867560 (Mon-Fri 17:00 to 20:00 and weekends) - Club web site - Venue map 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (324k) - Enter online |
| Sunday 27 July 10.30am | Harrogate Town Centre 10k, North Yorkshire 2 lap hilly road course 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the day (pay "Harrogate Harriers") Contact: Race Secretary, 55 St. Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate, HG2 8LS - Harrogate Harriers web site 2006 - 2007 Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (108k) - Enter online |
| Sunday 27 July 12.30pm | Rougemont Chase 4.5 Mile Trail Race, Weeton, nr. Harrogate, North Yorkshire Out and back course - replaces the old Almscliffe Crag Race route. Part of local village show 2008 entry fees: £1.50 on the day only Contact: Race web site 2006 |
| Sunday 27 July 09.30am | Prince Bishops Triathlon, Derwent Reservoir, County Durham 1500m open water swim (wetsuits), 40km bike, 10km run 2008 entry fees: £30 BTA members, £33 non-BTA members (pay "Ryton Tri Club"). Contact: Richard Coates, Prince Bishops Triathlon, 13 Ivy Avenue, Ryton NE40 3PU - tel. 0191 413 6005 - Northern Pulse web site Entry form: Word .doc (36k) - Acrobat .pdf (11k) |
| Tuesday 29 July 7.30pm | Whalley Nab 6.5 Mile Road & Trail Race, The Dog Inn, 55 King Street, Whalley, nr. Clitheroe, Lancashire Start on Moor Lane, Whalley. Min age 15 years. 2008 entry fees: £4.50/£6.50 on the night only (payable to 'Red Rose Road Runners') (use form below to speed up your entry on arrival!) Contact: Richard Packer - tel. 01282 412585 - Venue map (registration) 2006 - 2007 Entry form: Word .doc (45k) - Acrobat .pdf (21k) |
| Wednesday 30 July 7.00pm | Alderley Edge 5 Mile Multi Terrain, Alderley Edge National Trust Car Park, Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the night (payable to 'Wilmslow Running Club') Contact: Alderley Edge Race, 10 Haddon Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7YG - tel. 01625 434235 - Venue Map Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (31k) - Enter online |
| Thursday 31 July 7.15pm | The Joan Rhodes & Fred Norris Memorial 5k Trail Race, Mason's Arms, Sion Street, Radcliffe, Manchester (behind ASDA) 2008 entry fees: £3/£5 collect numbers on the night (payable to 'Jim Rhodes St Annes Hospice') (use form below to speed up your entry on arrival!) Contact: Joan Rhodes Race, 25 Shakespeare Avenue, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 3QZ - tel. 0161 723 5947 Entry form: Word .doc (84k) - Acrobat .pdf (128k) |
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