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October 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 - Jul - Aug - Sep - Nov - Dec |
| Saturday 4 October from 10.00am | Lakeland Trails Festival, Coniston Hall Showground Coniston, Cumbria 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. Evening Lakeland Trails series prize giving and Party Night with live bands and late bar. Puma Coniston Challenge 15km at 11.00am (over 16) - 400 limit - 30% full as at Jan 08. Puma Coniston Trail Race 15km at 12 noon (over 16), 600 limit - 40% full as at Jan 08 Coniston Sport Trail 5km at 10.00m (12 and over) - 200 limit Coniston Fun Trails 0.3km (under 8), 0.6km (under 10), 0.9km (under 12) at 2.30pm (tbc) 2008 entry fees: £see web site Contact: Graham Patten - tel. 01539 723435 - Event web site |
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| Sunday 4 October 11.00am | Foston & Thornton-le-Clay White Swan 10k, Thornton-le-Clay Village Hall, Low Street, Thornton-le-Clay, near Castle Howard, North Yorkshire YO60 7TG 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 (payable to "Foston and Thornton le Clay Village Institute") c/d 19/9 Contact: Race Secretary, Stone Croft, Low Street, Thornton-le-Clay, York YO60 7TG - tel. 01653 619297 - Email - Easingwold RC web site - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 5 October 10.00am | Lafarge Helwith Bridge Duathlon, Helwith Bridge, near Settle, North Yorkshire Totally based at Helwith Bridge Inn, nr. Settle. Distances are 4 mile run - 23 mile bike - 4 mile run approx. 2008 entry fees: Individual £15 (Lafarge Employees £10), Relay team £20 (Lafarge Employee relay teams £15) (payable to "VLA Events") Contact: Helwith Bridge Duathlon, 8 Butler Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancs BL0 9PG - tel 01706 821277 - VLA Events web site - Venue map 2007 & 2008 race photos 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 5 October 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 |
| Sunday 5 October 11.00am | Burnley Fire Station 7, Burnley Fire Station, Belvedere Road, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 3AA Also Fun Run around Queen's Park, Burnley, at 11.15am, £2 (+£1 on the day) 2008 entry fees: £4 att or Fire Brigade personnel/£6 unatt +£1 on the day (payable to 'Burnley Fire Station 7') Min age 16. c/d 26/9/08 Contact: Fire Service 7, Burnley Fire Station, Belvedere Road, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 3AA - Venue map |
| Sunday 5 October 11.00am | Bronte Way, Wycoller Country Park, nr. Trawden, Lancashire GR 933393 South Pennines Point to point 8 mile trail/fell race across the Bronte Moors, finishing at the Fleece Inn, Haworth Coach transport from Haworth to start must be pre-booked by 28/9. Coach departs 09.30am. Late entries or entries on the day cannot use this transport. Entry fees: £7 (pay "Keighley & Craven AC"). All numbers to be collected at registration (Wycoller) Contact: John Preston, Bronte Way, The Coach House, Springhead, Tim Lane, Oakworth BD22 7SP - tel. 01535 646695 - Club web site |
| Sunday 5 October 11.00am | Wirral Seaside Run (8/8), 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 |
| Sunday 5 October 11.00am | Shaun Lee Johnstone Memorial Multi Terrain 10, Brooms Farm, Whincup Lane, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire Distance approx, run over public footpaths and bridleways with only a small section on a public road. 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 - no entries on the day (pay "SDBTT Shaun Lee Johnstone Fund") Contact: Ray Johnstone, 9 New Row, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire YO51 9AX - tel. 01423 325394 - Email - Ripon Runners web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 5 October 10.35am | Harewood 10 Mile Trail Race, Harewood House, between Leeds and Harrogate at intersection of A61 and A659 Free parking just inside main gates to Harewood House - it is not necessary to pay the admission fees to Harewood House and Gardens! Also 2 Mile Junior Race and adult fun run starting at 10.00am - juniors £3, adults £5 both +£2 on the day 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 + £2 on the day (pay "Lineham Farm Children's Centre") Contact: Bob Jackson, 4 Malthouse Close, Scarcroft, Leeds LS14 3DS - tel. 0113 289 2830 - Email - Event web site |
| Sunday 05 October 10.30am | Whalton Autumn Classic 5 Mile Road Race, Whalton Village Hall, Whalton, between Belsay, Ponteland and Morpeth, Northumberland Includes V.A.A.N.E. 5 Mile Road Race Championship - no entry for Champs on the day - c/d 27/9/08 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 late and on day if limit not reached (pay "Morpeth Harriers") c/d 27/9 Contact: Race Secretary, 39 Kingswell, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2TY - tel. 07710 438426 - Club web site 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 5 October 9.30am | Congleton Half Marathon, Congleton High School, Box Lane, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4NS Also Quarter Marathon (£5/£7) +£1 on the day (09:30) and Fun Run (£2) +£1 on the day, approx 09:35 Entry fees: (Half Marathon) £12/£14 +£1 on the day (pay "Congleton Lions Club") Contact: Congleton Half Marathon, 9 Higginson Close, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 3SU - tel. 01260 297222 - Email - Congleton Harriers web site - Venue map 2008 Race photos (Bryan Dale) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 5 October from 10.00am | Sandstone Trail Races, Delamere Forest, Cheshire Choice of two distances - 27.5k (17.1 miles) 655m climb starting at 10:00am or 17.0k (10.6 miles) 288m climb starting at 11:00am. You can book coach transport to the start at £4 additional cost. 2008 entry fees: £6 short race, £8 long race (pay "Deeside Orienteering Club"). Limit is 190 per race. There are no entries after 20/9 (postal) or 30/9 (online) and NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY Contact: Jill Barnes, 111 Station Road, Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2HZ - tel. (Geoff Shaw) 07919 191995 - Email enquiries - Event web site |
| Sunday 5 October 10.00am | 48th Geoff Moulden Wimbledon 10 Mile Road Race, Wimbledon Park Arena, London SW19 2008 entry fees: £10/£12 - all £15 on the day if places remain ("Hercules Wimbledon AC") Limit 500. Contact: Richard Xerri, 181 Crowborough Road, Tooting, London SW17 9QD - Web site for info 1999 - 2000 - 2002 - 2005 - 2006 |
| Saturday 11 October 2.00pm | The Manchester Cross Country Relays, The University Playing Fields, Willenhall Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0BD 6 per team for men, 3 per team for women. Men's race at 2pm, women at 2.15 2008 entry fees: £20 men's teams +£5 per team on the day, £12 women's teams +£3 per team on the day (pay "MUCCC") Contact: MUCCC Relays, Mike Holden, 84 Heyscroft Road, Withington, Manchester M20 4UZ- Email - Venue map |
| Saturday 11 October from 12 noon | Cumbria Cross Country League, Cockermouth (near school) Cumbria A series of Cross Country races open to all ages and abilities. Senior event will be run in packs. First race 12 noon, U17 and senior races not before 1.10pm. Min age U11 9 on the day, other ages at 1/9/07. All over 17 run in senior race Categories (distances approx): U/11 B&G, 1500m; U/13 B&G, 2300m; U/15 B&G, 3000m; U17 M&W, 4000m; Senior Men and Ladies 8000m Entry £1.50 per race payable on the day (£5 for 4 races) Unattached levy of £2 applies for seniors. Contact: Noel Hakeman - tel. 01434 321385 2006 - 2007 - Jan 2008 - Oct 2008 |
| Sunday 12 October 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, 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 May 2004 - Oct 2004 - May 2005 - Oct 2005 - May 2006 - Oct 2006 - Apr 2007 - Oct 2007 - Apr 2008 - Oct 2008 |
| Sunday 12 October 11.00am prov.date | Waddington 10k Road Race, Waddington Village Hall, near Clitheroe, Lancs (start 10 mins jog from registration) 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on the day (pay "Red Rose Runners"). Min age 15. c/d 4/10/08 Contact: Carolyn Douglass, 23 Sheratoin Park, Ingol, Preston PR2 7AZ - tel. 01772 736754 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 12 October 10.00am | Pier to Pier 15km Road Race, North Pier, Blackpool, Lancs (finishes at Fleetwood Pier) Free bus service from Fleetwood to Blackpool at 8.30 and 9.00am. 2008 entry fees: £12/£14 +£2 on the day if limit not reached (payable to 'SRH Promotions') Limit 400. c/d 4/10 Contact: SRH Running Promotions, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS - Run Blackpool web site Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 12 October 11.00am | Veterans 10 Mile Road Race, Fire Station, St. Andrews Road North, St Annes, FY8 2JQ Includes Northern Veterans AC Championships (closes 28/9/08) 2008 entry fees: £5 BMAF club members/£6 UK Affiliated club members/£8 unattached - no entries on the day - (pay "N.V.A.C.") Limit 400. Contact: Dave Waywell, 114 Ashfield Road, Blackpool FY2 0EN - tel. (Dave) 01253 357637 or 07762 283626 - Email - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 12 October 10.00am | Everybody 10k Race Series (4/4), Town Centre, 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 |
| Sunday 12 October 10.30am | Woodland Challenge 6 Miles (approx), Storthes Hall Park, Storthes Hall Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0WA This was a new event in 2007 - 2 laps of a woodland course Also 1 mile fun run at 9.30am, £2 on the day 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 - NO on the day entries (payable to "Stadium Runners"). Limit 300. c/d 10/10/08 Contact: Woodland Challenge, c/o Inspiration Computers, 48 Shop Lane, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield HD5 0DB - tel. Saul 07840 892151 - Club web site - Event web site |
| Sunday 12 October 10.25am | Kirkby Overblow 10k Trail Race, All Saints School, Main Street, Kirkby Overblow, nr. Harrogate, N. Yorkshire HG3 1HD Also 5k Trail Race (starts with 10k) and 1 mile (approx) Children's Fun Run at 10.00am, £2 Entry fees: (both 10k and 5k) £8 +£2 on the day (Pay "Kirkby Overblow School PTA") Min age 10k/5k 13 years Contact: All Saints C of E Primary School, Main Street, Kirkby Overblow, Harrogate HG3 1HD - Email enquiries - Venue map 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 12 October from 11.00am | Cutlers Relay, Graves Park Pavilion, Hemsworth Road, Sheffield S8 8QE Incorporating the South Yorkshire County AA Cross Country Relay Championships. All Age Groups. 3 legs Junior teams & Women, 4 legs Men. Open to all clubs. Medals for junior races, prizes for leading senior teams and universities. Championship medals for South Yorkshire clubs. 2008 entry fees: Junior races - £9/team. Senior & Veteran Women - £12/team. Senior & Veteran Men - £16/team (payable to Sheffield Running Club) Contact: Mike Levery, 25 Hill Top Rise, Grenoside, Sheffield S35 8PD - tel 0114 257 8282 - Email Mike - Web site 2008 |
| Sunday 12 October 10:00am | Forest of Dean Triathlon Series Race 4/4, Forest Duathlon, Five Acres, Gloucestershire Run 5km Bike 20k, Run 5k 2008 entry fees: £17 BTA, £19 non-BTA, £22 relay (payable to "Tri Coaching UK"). Contact: Tri Coaching UK, 2 The Log Cabin, Huntley, Glos. GL19 3EX - tel. Trev 01594 860454 - Black Sheep Sports web site |
| Sunday 19 October 11.00am | Green Drive Five, Lytham C of E School, Park View Road, Lytham FY8 4HA (Parking at St. Bede's School, Talbot Road, Lytham) Accurately measured, flat 5 mile route. 2007 incorporates the Lancashire AA 5 Mile Championships (additional fee payable) 2008 entry fees: £7 (£7.50 LAA Champs)/£9 unattached, all +£1 on the day (payable to 'Lytham St. Annes Road Runners') Contact: Angela Ashworth, GD5, 15 Laverton Road, St. Anne's, Lancashire FY8 1EW - tel 01253 640746 - Email - Lytham SARR Web site - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 19 October 11.00am | Natterjack Seaside 10k Road Race, Victoria Park, Southport Also Fun Run at 10:00am, £5 adult, £3 child +£1 on the day 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the day (pay "Race Secretary") c/d 12/10 Contact: Ann Eggington, c/o Natterjack Running Centre, 159 Eastbank Street, Southport PR8 1EE - Natterjack web site - Venue map 2006 - 2008 |
| Sunday 19 October 11.00am | Hilly Clothing Company Richmond Castle Run 10k, Market Place, Richmond (HQ at DL10 4QL) 2008 entry fees: £8.50/£10.50 +£1.50 on the day (if limit of 500 not reached) (payable to 'Swaledale Road Runners') Contact: Peter Richardson, 7 Mastil Close, Little Crakehall, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1HL - tel. 01677 427657 - Swaledale Road Runners web site - Venue map 2006 and earlier - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 19 October 12 noon | Bridlington Half Marathon, Sea Front near Leisure World, Bridlington Includes Yorkshire Veterans Championship (must pre-enter) Also Family 1 Mile Fun Run along the prom at 11.15 £2 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the day (late entries not eligible for prizes) (payable to 'Bridlington Road Runners') c/d 13/10 Contact: Mrs. Denise Clifton, 28 Pinfold Grove, Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO16 7GU - tel 01262 606792 - Bridlington RR web site - Venue map 2000 - 2003 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 19 October tba | Kirklees Council & NHS 10k Challenge, Batley Sports & Tennis Centre, West Yorkshire Also under 8's Fun Run and age 8+ fun Run, all £3 2008 entry fees: £7/£9/Corporate Challenge £12 per team of 3 (on the day entries WILL be accepted) (payable to 'Kirklees Council') c/d 12/10. 10k limit 500 Contact: Kirklees Council & NHS 10k Challenge, PO Box 512, Cheadle, Staffs ST10 4RJ - tel 01484 234012 (office hours)- Event web site |
| Saturday 25 October 2.30pm | Standish Hall Trail Race, Hesketh Arms, Shevington Moor, nr Wigan WN6 0SE (off J27 M6) Please allow 10 minutes to get from registration to the start 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the day ("Wigan Phoenix") (min. age 16) You can enter this and the February 2009 race together on the form for £6/£10 u/a, saving £2. Contact: Paul Carroll, 21 Pilgrims Way, Standish, Wigan WN6 0AJ - tel. 01257 426166 weekday evenings and weeekends only please - Email Wigan Phoenix web site - Venue map (note that this is registration only - the start is off Arbour Lane shown bottom right of the map) 2003 (Oct) - 2004 (Feb) - 2004 (Oct) - 2005 (Mar) - 2005 (Oct) - 2006 (Feb) - 2006 (Oct) - 2007 (Feb) - 2007 (Oct) - 2008 (Feb) - 2008 (Oct) |
| Saturday 25 October from 12 noon | Cumbria Cross Country League, Newton Rigg, Penrith, Cumbria A series of Cross Country races open to all ages and abilities. Senior event will be run in packs. First race 12 noon, U17 and senior races not before 1.10pm. Min age U11 9 on the day, other ages at 1/9/07. All over 17 run in senior race Categories (distances approx): U/11 B&G, 1500m; U/13 B&G, 2300m; U/15 B&G, 3000m; U17 M&W, 4000m; Senior Men and Ladies 8000m Entry £1.50 per race payable on the day (£5 for 4 races) Unattached levy of £2 applies for seniors. Contact: Noel Hakeman - tel. 01434 321385 2006 - 2007 - Jan 2008 - Oct 2008 |
| Saturday 25 October from 10.30 | Durham University Past v Present Multi Terrain Race, Houghall College (opposite Graham Sports Centre, Maiden Castle), County Durham DH1 3SG Registration from 9:30am. Women's race 4km approx at 10:30am, men's race 6km approx at 11:30am. All welcome. Entry fee: £1/£3 non club members payable on the day Contact: none given Web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 26 October 10.00am | Accrington 10k Road Race, adjacent to Whittakers Arms, Burnley Road, Accrington Parking, showers, registration at Highams Playing Fields, Thorneyholme Road, Accrington 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1.50 on the day ('Accrington Road Runners') - min. age 17 on the day. Contact: Gerry Bunn, 12 Singleton Avenue, Read, Lancs BB12 7PJ - tel. 01282 771502 - Web site 2007 race photos 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 26 October 09.30am | Halloween Hellraiser 8 Mile MT, Crewe Vagrants, Newcastle Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7EP Also 1 mile Fancy Dress Fun Run at 9.45am, £2 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on the day ("South Cheshire Harriers") - min. age 16 on the day. Contact: Race Secretary, 46 Woodside Avenue, Crewe CW2 8AN - Web site - Venue map 2008 Race photos FR |
| Sunday 26 October 10.30am | Holmfirth 15, Holmfirth High School, Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire inc. Yorkshire County (male and female) and Yorkshire Veterans AA Championships. Must pre-enter to qualify for Champs prizes. 2008 entry fees: £10/£12 (online entry available) +£1 on the day ('Holmfirth Harriers AC') - min. age 17 on the day. Contact: Holmfirth 15, Tony Crowther, 22 Hollybank Avenue, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield HD8 8NY - tel. 01422 374583 - Holmfirth Harriers web site - Venue map 2007 Race photos - 2008 Race photos 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 26 October 10.30am | Worksop Half Marathon, Health Centre & Town Hall, Worksop, Notts Also Worksop Trader Fun Run 2.5 miles at 10.45am. Individual at £2.50 - School or team of 5 at £10 2008 entry fees: £11.50/£13.50 +£1.50 on the day - EOD limited and NOT eligible for prizes ('Worksop Harriers AC') Contact: Worksop Harriers AC, "Crossways", Great North Road, Weston, Newark, Notts NG23 6TP - Worksop Harriers web site 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 26 October 10.30am | Kendal Duathlon, Kentdale Landrover, Shap Road, Kendal 2.5m run, 12m bike, 2.5m run; registration closes at 10.00am. 2008 entry fees: £15 BTA/£18 non-BTA inc Day Licence, on the day £20 - Relay teams £25 BTA/£30 non-BTA, on the day £32 ('Westmorland Triathletes') Absolute closing date is 20/10/07. Min age 17. Contact: S. Edgar, 30 Greengate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 5LJ 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 |
| Sunday 26 October 11.00am | Haltemprice RRC 10k Road Race, Haltemprice Leisure Centre, Springfield Way, Anlaby, nr. Hull HU10 6QJ 2008 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on the day (payable to 'Haltemprice RRC') Limit 400. C/d 19/10 Contact: D.R. Macdonald, 8 Cockpit Close, Anlaby, HU10 7LG - Venue map |
| Sunday 26 October 10:00am | Coed y Brenin Off-Road Duathlon, Visitor Centre, Coed y Brenin, Nr. Dolgellau, (A470), Wales Race in one of the best forests in Wales - 5k Trail Run - 20k Mountain Bike - 5k Trail Run. Just the single race again in 2008 - NEW bike course - now 2 laps! 2008 entry fees: £20 solo or £30 per relay team (2 or 3) +£5 on the day if places remain (pay "VLA Events") c/d 22/10. Limit 150. Contact: Coed y Brenin Duathlon, 8 Butler Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancs BL0 9PG - tel. 01706 821277 - Email - VLA Events site - Venue map 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
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