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November 2008 Race Information

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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!

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Date
Race details
Saturday 1 November
2.30pm
Langley 7, Langley Methodist Church, Main Road, Langley, nr. Macclesfield, Cheshire
"Approx 7 miles, very scenic and challenging on quiet country lanes".
Entry fees: £5/£7 +£2 on the day (payable to "Macclesfield Harriers")
Contact: Langley 7, 12 Meadow Drive, Prestbury, Cheshire SK10 4EZ - tel. Dave Buxton 07789 798526 - Club web site - Venue map
Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (59k)
Saturday 1 November
1.00pm
Helvellyn Trail Race, Glenridding, Cumbria
Dramatic new 15k trail run through mountain scenery skirting the clopes of one of England's highest mountains. See also Ullswater Trail Race 2nd November
Also Fun Trails for Junior runners
2008 entry fees: see web site for details
Contact: Graham Patten - tel. 01539 723435 - Event web site
Sunday 2 November
10.30am
25th Sweatshop Through the Villages Race, Wheelton, nr. Chorley, Lancs
Consistently well supported race. This is held over the unusually accurate distance of 8 miles 781 yards! Always good prizes, exceeding £1000.
Numbers of prizes always depend on the category pre-entries.
2008 entry fees: £6.50/£8.50 + £2 on the day (pay "Heapey + Wheelton Village Hall Committee") limit 400, c/d 25/10/08. Min age 16.
Contact: Terry Dickenson, 58 Millbrook Close, Wheelton, Nr. Chorley PR6 8JY - Venue map
1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2005 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007
Entry form: - Enter online - Word .doc (43k) - Acrobat .pdf (27k)
Sunday 2 November
11.00am
Ullswater Trail Race, Glenridding, Cumbria
12k trail run through mountain scenery with unique steamer ride to the start. See also Helvellyn Trail Race 1st November
Also Fun Trails for Junior runners
2008 entry fees: see web site for details
Contact: Graham Patten - tel. 01539 723435 - Event web site
Sunday 2 November
11.30am
Alexandra Park 5k 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/£5 u/a or £2 concessions (full-time students, unemployed and senior citizens) (pay "Open Athletics"
Contact: Alexandra Park 5k Runs, 8 Cardigan Street, Salford, M6 5QT - tel. Anna 07709 000436 or Email - Open Athletics web site - Venue map
Entry form: Word .doc (90k) - Acrobat .pdf (185k)
Sunday 2 November
10.30am
Guy Fawkes 10, Ripley, nr. Harrogate, N. Yorks
Described as "a hilly course with first and last miles on forest trail bridleways" - this is a very popular event!
2008 entry fees: £10/£12 + £1 on the day (it's cheaper online - see below) (pay "Nidd Valley Road Runners")
Contact: Mark David, Race Secretary, Flat 6 Graydown Court, 2A Leadhall Drive, Harrogate, N. Yorkshire HG2 9NL - tel. 0161 408 0275 evenings only - Email - Nidd Valley RR site - Venue map
2007
Entry form: Enter online for 75p less! - Acrobat .pdf (89k)
Sunday 2 November
10.30am
Cop Hill Fell Race, Meltham Community Centre, nr. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
7 Miles (2 laps). 2008 incorporates the YCAA 2008 Fell Championships
2008 entry fees: £4/£6 ("Meltham AC")
Contact: Martin Sturdy, 12 Weavers Court, Meltham, Huddersfield HD7 3EQ - tel. 01484 852048 - Meltham AC Club site
2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007
Entry form: Word .doc (300k) - Acrobat .pdf (364k)
Sunday 9 November
11.00am
Lancaster Half Marathon, Club House, Salt Ayre, Lancaster
Lancaster + Morecambe Race Series 4/4
Also Fun Run at 11.15, 2 miles, £2
2008 entry fees: £9/£11 +£1 on the day (series £25/£33) (pay "Race Series")
Contact: Bill Gardner, 58 Sibsey Street, Lancaster LA1 5DF - tel. 01524 60537 - Venue map
2007
Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (453k)
Sunday 9 November
11.00am
Maltby 7 Mile (approx) Road Race, The Pathfinder, Maltby, nr. Thornaby, Teesside
This race was formerly known as the MS Therapy Road Race
2008 entry fees £8/£10 + £2.00 on day (eligible for prizes) (pay to "Road Race") Min age 17.
Contact: Race Secretary, 19 Burniston Drive, Thornaby, Stockton TS17 0HB
2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007
Entry form: Word .doc (144k) - Acrobat .pdf (28k)
Sunday 9 November
11.00am
Mad Jack's Five, Attingham Park, Atcham, nr. Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 4TP
5 Mile Multi-terrain race around the picturesque grounds of Attingahm Park (a National Trust property)
2008 entry fees £7 on day only
Contact: Email enquiries - Shrewsbury AC web site - Venue map
Sunday 16 November
12 noon
Gill Pimblott Memorial 5k Trail Run, Miners Welfare Club, Gin Pit Village, end of Ley Road, Off Princes Avenue, Tyldesley, Greater Manchester M29 7DW
Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 11.30am, £2.50 +50p on the day
2008 entry fees: £4/£6 + £1 on day (online entry available) (to "Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners") c/d 10/11
Contact: Gill Pimblott Memorial 5km, 24 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU - tel. Shaun 01942 740710 after 3pm - Email - Astley & Tyldesley Runners site - Venue map
2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007
Entry form: Word .doc (37k) - Acrobat .pdf (26k) - Enter 5k online - Enter Fun Run online
Sunday 16 November
11.30am
Christine Navan Cowm Reservoir 5k, Cock & Magpie, Cock Hall Lane, Whitworth, nr. Rochdale, Lancashire (off A671 Burnley Road)
Allegedly "pancake flat"! Please park in Cowm Way South.
2008 entry fees: £4/£5 (Junior U/18 £3) (pay "Andems Runners CNR")
Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel 01706 750620 - Email - Venue map
Entry form: Word .doc (22k) - Acrobat .pdf (7k)
Sunday 16 November
10.30am
Thorpe Park 10k Road Race, Thorpe Park Holiday Centre, Humberston, nr. Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire DN35 0PW
2008 entry fees: £7.50/£9.50 - no late entries or entries on the day (pay "Cleethorpes AC") c/d 8/11/07
Contact: Roy Saxby, 69 Itterby Crescent, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire DN35 9QJ - tel 01472 697385 - Email - Race info - Cleethorpes AC site - Venue map
Entry form: Word .doc (62k) - Acrobat .pdf (29k) - Enter online
Sunday 23 November
10.00am
24th Clowne Half Marathon, Community Centre, North Road, Clowne, nr. Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 4PL (5 mins from J30 on M1)
2008 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 on day if not full (pay "Clowne Road Runners") c/d 16/11/08. Limit 700
Contact: Eric Lane, 24 Craigston Road, Carlton in Lindrick, Worksop, Notts S81 9NG - tel. 01909 730652 - Club web site - Venue map
Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (875k)
Sunday 23 November
from 12.30pm
The Tribike "Chilly" Duathlon, Castle Combe Race Circuit, nr. Chippenham, Wiltshire
2008 entry fees: £17 BTF/£19 others (Relay £12 each BTF/£14 each others) (pay "DB Max")
Contact: The Chilly, DB Max Events, 1 Clarendon Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 7BR - tel. 0870 420 1420 - DB Max web site - Venue map
Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (221k)
Saturday 29 November
11.00am
Wesham 10k, BNFL Social Club, Salwick, Preston, Lancs
2008 entry fees: £7/£9 or £10 on the day if available (payable to 'Wesham Road Runners') c/d 22/11 or when full
Contact: Race Secretary, 55 Catforth Avenue, Blackpool FY4 4SF - tel. 01253 767417 or 07788 754483 - Wesham RR web site - Venue map
Course map: Word .doc (93k) - Acrobat .pdf (75k)
2007 race photos at Runningpix
2007
Entry form: Word .doc (410k) - Acrobat .pdf (58k) - Enter online
Sunday 30 November
11.30 am
David Staff Memorial Fell Race 5, The Bandstand (near The Kiosk), Sunnyhurst Wood, Darwen GR SD676227 - registration and presentation at the Kiosk
5.1 miles, 1200ft of climb. Well supported but small local fell race, in memory of young David Staff, a teenage Darwen Dasher, who tragically died during a race in Clitheroe in December 1994. Proceeds to CRY (cardiomyopathy charity for young people).
Registration opens approx. 10am. Run is straight up to Darwen Tower and around in a loop of moorland tracks then back down, basically!
Sunnyhurst Wood can be found off the A666 - from junction 4 on the M65, follow Darwen direction for approx .5 miles. Turn right immediately after pelican crossing with large central island (Earnsdale Road). Please park carefully and with consideration for local residents - car share if possible - no parking at the Kiosk!
2008 entry fees £3 on the day only. PM. Min age 16 on 1/1/08.
Contact: Jonathan Stubbs, 15 Chapels, Darwen BB3 0EE - tel. 01254 773346 - Email - Darwen Dashers web site - Venue map
1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007
Sunday 30 November
11.00 am
City of Salford Women's 5.25 Mile Race, Grosvenor Road School, Barton Road, Swinton, Manchester M27 5LN
A ladies only race with a very friendly atmosphere
2008 entry fees £6/£8 +£2 on day if limit of 500 not reached (payable to "Swinton Running Club")
Contact: Janet Thomas, 7 Coverdale Close, Fairfield Gardens, Platt Bridge, Wigan WN2 5EN - Swinton RC Web site - Vanue map
1999 - Later results link
Entry form: Enter Online - Acrobat .pdf (119k)
Sunday 30 November
11.00am
Thirsk 10 Mile Road Race, Race Course, Thirsk, N. Yorkshire
Suitable for wheelchair athletes. 2008 includes Northern 10 Mile Championships (pre-entry essential).
Also 2 mile Mini-Marathon Fun Run at 10.00am, £4
2008 entry fees: £10/£12 ("Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers"). c/d 7/11/08 - Late entries do not qualify for prizes. Min age 17 for 10 mile race.
Contact: Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers, c/o Yew Tree Cottage, Wass, North Yorkshire YO61 4BE - 01347 868374 - Club web site
Entry form: Word .doc (24k) - Acrobat .pdf (10k)

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