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| December 2009 Race CalendarPlease 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 - Oct - Nov |
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| Saturday 5th December from 12 noon | Cumbria Cross Country League, Keswick (Fitz Park), 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 1/9/09. 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 £2 per race payable on the day (£8 for 5 races) Unattached levy of £2 applies for seniors. Contact: Noel Hakeman - tel. 01434 321385 2006 - 2007 - Jan 2008 - Oct 2008 - Dec 2009 |
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| Sunday 6 December 9.30am | Percy Pud 10k, Loxley Road, Sheffield Popular race which always reaches the race limit of 1750 well before the closing date. Accurately measured, slightly undulating, potential p.b. course along the scenic Loxley Valley. 2009 entry fees: £tba ("Steel City Striders Running Club") Contact: Percy Pud HQ, Fulwood Road, Sheffield S10 3BL - Steel City Striders web site 2006 photos 2000 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 |
| Sunday 6 December 11.00am | Ulverston Christmas Pudding 10k Road Race, GSK Sports Club (signposted from A590), North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9DR Also 1 Mile Fun Run at11.05pm, £2 2009 entry fees: £6/£8 ('GSK Hoad Hill Harriers') c/d 27/11 Contact: Ulverston Xmas Pudding 10k, GSK Sports Club, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9DR - tel. 01229 482320 (9am to 5pm) - Club web site - Venue map 2007 - 2008 - 2009 |
| Sunday 6 December 10.30am | Guy's 10 Mile Road Race, Guy's Thatched Village, Bilsborrow, nr. Garstang, Preston, Lancs PR3 0RS (M6 J32, 4 miles north on A6) 2009 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on day ('Garstang Running Club (Guys 10)') Strict limit of 400. Contact: Mrs. H. Mitchell, Snapewood Farm, Cabus, Garstang, Preston PR3 0JP - tel. 01995 603192 - Garstang RC web site - Venue map 2000 - 2002 - 2006 - 2008 - 2009 |
| Sunday 6 December 11.30am | Alexandra Park 5k Fun Run, Alexandra Park, Russell Street, Moss Side, Manchester M16 7JL (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 2009 entry fees: £3/£5 u/a or £2 concessions (full-time students, unemployed and pensioners). Pre-entries payable to 'Open Athletics' and send to: Alexandra Park 5k Runs, 28 Alexandra Avenue, Manchester M14 7JS - Enquiries: Dave 07948 379851 or Anna 07709 000436 or Email - Open Athletics web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 6 December 11.00am | Helena Tipping Memorial 10k Road Race, The Club House, Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9PH 2009 entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 on the day (pay "Wrexham AAC") c/d 25/11 Contact: Peter Jones, 45 Cherry Tree Road, Bradley, Wrexham LL11 4DN - tel. 01978 756142 - Wrexham RR web site - Wrexham AC web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 6 December 11.00am | The Newcastle Dales Dash, Apedale Community Country Park, Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 7RR 2009 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on the day (pay "Staffordshire County Council") c/d 20/11 Contact: Steve Morris, Apedale Community Country Park, Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 7RR - tel. 01782 566331 - Venue map |
| Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 12.00 noon | Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10k Road Race, Stickle Barn, Great Langdale, nr. Ambleside, Cumbria 2009 again brings you a choice of 10k Christmas Pudding Runs - do the Saturday OR the Sunday OR BOTH! Also 3km Fun Run at 11.15, £2 2008 entry fees were: £9 including free off-road parking - no late entries or on the day except Fun Run! (pay "Langdale Marathon") c/d 8/12/08 Contact: Rod Berry, 27 Greenbank Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9BD - Web site - Venue map 2008 Race photos 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 (Sat) - 2007 (Sun) - 2008 (Sat) - 2008 (Sun) - 2009 (Sat) - 2009 (Sun) |
| Sunday 13 December 11.00am | 26th Longridge 7 Mile Road Race, Civic Hall, off Berry Lane, Longridge, nr. Preston, Lancashire 2009 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on the day (pay "Road Races (Longridge)") Limit 300. Min age 16. c/d 9/12 Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Ashton, Preston, Lancs PR2 1TE - tel. 01772 723264 2009 race photos 2007 - 2008 - 2009 |
| Sunday 13 December 10.00am | Tatton Pud Plod 10k, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire (park, change and showers at Egerton Youth Club, Mereheath Lane, Knutsford, WA16 6SL) Also 5k Fun Run (£6) min age 12 at 12 noon, 3k Fun Run (adult £4, under 16 £3, min age 8) at 11.30am 2009 entry fees: £10/£12 +£1 on the day (pay "Tatton Pud Plod") Min age in 10k is 16. c/d 1/12 Contact: Race Secretary, Brereton Hall Lodge, Brereton Park, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 1RY - Event web site - Venue map (Race HQ) Race photos (Mick Hall) 2009 |
| Sunday 13 December 10.15am | Stockport 10, Woodbank Park Stadium, Turncroft Lane, Stockport, Cheshire SK1 No parking in the park. Enter early - recent events have been full before race day. 2009 entry fees: £11/£13 +£2 on the day if places remain ("Stockport Harriers & AC") Limit 800 c/d 4/12 Contact: Alan Dilkes, 23 Poleacre Lane, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1PH - Web site Results link |
| Sunday 13 December 11.00am | Mortimer Forest Hill Race (10 miles), Moor Park School, Overton, nr. Ludlow, Shropshire Race description: "a challenging course over ten miles of forested hills above Ludlow." 2009 entry fees: £5 +£1 on the day (pay "Ludlow Runners") Min age 18. Contact: Russell Mapp, 44 Clee View, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1HY - tel. 01584 874538 - Club web site - Venue map link 2005 - 2009 |
| Sunday 13 December 11.00am | Prince of Wales Hospice Santa Dash 2.3 Miles, Pontefract Park, Park Side, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 4RA 2009 entry fees: £10 including santa suit (collection) or £12.50 if you want it posting to you if limit not reached (pay "The Prince of Wales Hospice") c/d 2/12. Contact: Santa Dash, The Prince of Wales Hospice, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, W. Yorkshire WF8 4BG - Hospice web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 13 December 11.00am | Dr. Kershaw's Hospice Santa Run, Alexandra Park, Oldham, Lancashire 2009 entry fees: £10 adults. £5 children including santa suit and medal (pay "Dr. Kershaw's Hospice") Contact: Santa Run, Dr. Kershaw's Hospice, Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham OL2 6EU - Hospice web site |
| Sunday 13th December 10.30am | 4th Kent Christmas Cracker 5, Fowlmead, Fowlmead Country Park, Sholden, nr. Deal, Kent CT14 0AR Also 2 Mile Fun Run £3 + £1 on the day and 1 Mile Children's Santa Dash - £3 + 50p on the day 2009 entry fees: £9/£11 +£2 on the day (payable to "Nice Work"). Min age 15. c/d 6/12 Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Unit 4, Malthouse Business Park, The Maltings, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6ST - tel. 01797 230730 - Web site |
| Saturday 19th December 10.30am | 4th Christmas Pudding 5 Mile Dash, Ashburnham Place, Battle, East Sussex "A multi-terrain race ina unique setting!" Also 2 Mile Fun Run £3 + £1 on the day and also 1 Mile Children's Scurry - £3 + 50p on the day 2009 entry fees: £9/£11 +£2 on the day (payable to "Nice Work"). Min age 15. c/d 12/12 Limit 350 Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Unit 4, Malthouse Business Park, The Maltings, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6ST - tel. 01797 230730 - Web site |
| Sunday 20 December 11.00am | Rudolf's Red Nose Race, Blackpool Fire Station, North Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 9RA Described as "Official 5 miles flat - one lap. Footpath, 800m of road, 200m of grassland and 90% trail" 2009 entry fees: £5.50/£7.50 NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY (pay "Wesham Road Runners"). Limit 250. C/d 18/12. Contact: Dave Waywell, 114 Ashfield Road, Blackpool FY2 0EN - tel. 01253 357637 or 07762 283626 - Venue map 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 |
| Sunday 20 December 10.00am | Sweatshop Santa Saunter, Sweatshop @ David LLoyd Tennis Centre, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 8AB Multi terrain course of approx. 4/5 miles 2009 entry fees: £5 +£2 on the day (pay "South Ribble Runners"). Contact: Santa Saunter, 51 Bellis Way, Walton Park, Preston PR5 4NS - tel. 07739 763361 - Venue map |
| Sunday 20 December 11.00am | Christmas Cracker, Tittesworth Reservoir Visitor Centre, nr. Leek, Staffs "A challenging multiterrain event of about 8 miles from Tittesworth Reservoir Visitor Centre, climbing to the top of The Roaches and back, taking in some of the best views the area has to offer - fancy dress encouraged!!" 2009 entry fees: £8/£10 + £1 on the day ("Staffordshire Moorlands AC") Contact: Elizabeth Croft, 74 Wedgwood Road, Cheadle, Stoke on Trent, ST10 1LD - Staffs Moorlands AC Web Site - Venue map 2007, 2008 & 2009 photos (Mick Hall) - 2009 race photos (Bryan Dale) 2008 - 2009 |
| Sunday 20 December from 10.30am | Telford Christmas 10k Road Races, Telford Ice Rink, near Telford Shopping Centre (off M54 junction 5) From the organiser: "The race was cancelled at 7.30am. There was some sleet/rain overnight which has frozen solid in the last few hours. The course was fine to run on yesterday, but I can barely walk on it now, it is very dangerous. The race will be resheduled on January 10th in 3 weeks time, please check club website for details." Elite (sub 40 mins) race at 10:30am (limit of 130), masses (40 to 80 mins) (limit of 500) at 11.15am 2009 entry fees: £6/£8 (less £1 if no medal required) no entries on the day ("Telford AC") Enter early as fills quickly! Contact: Telford 10k, 16 Plant Close, Dawley Bank, Telford, Shropshire TF4 2GT - Telford Ac web site 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 20 December 10.30am | Travellers 6, Denby Dale Pie Hall, nr. Wakefield, West Yorkshire HD8 8RX 2009 entry fees: £3.50/£5.50 (pay "Denby Dale Travellers") Strict limit 250. Contact: Sally Campbell, 2 Bank Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield HD8 8QP - DDT Web Site - Venue map 2009 race photos 2004 - 2005 - 2006 |
| Sunday 20 December 11.00am | Loftus & Whitby AC 26th Poultry Run 8 Miles (approx), Loftus Leisure Centre, Cleveland 2009 race cancelled due to adverse weather - rearranged to 31 January 2010 - see 2010 race calendar!! "Approx 8 miles on multi-terrain." Long sleeved T-shirt to all finishers. All facilities at sports centre. 2009 entry fees: £9.50/£11.50 + £2.50 on the day ("Loftus & Whitby AC") Contact: Brenda Hare, Cowscote Hall, Deepdale, Loftus, Cleveland TS13 4RT - tel. 01287 641116 - Email - Loftus & Whitby AC web site 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 20 December 9.00am | Ronhill Surrey Classic 3 Stage Race (3/3), Information centre, Horton Country Park, Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey 10k Road Race approx 2009 entry fee: £7/£9ua NO ENTRY ON THE DAY (series £17/£19) (pay "D.R. Denton") Contact: David Denton, 5 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1EF - tel. 01773 880338 or 07747 776233 - Running with David web site |
| Wednesday 23 December 7.00pm | Derby Winter Midweek Training Races, Alvaston & Boulton Cricket Club House, Raynesway, Derby (Outer Ring Road) Changing, toilets, showers, traffic free, no prizes! Also 5k, at 7.20 2009 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 2008 |
| Saturday 26 December 11.00am | Boxing Day 10k, Worden Park, Leyland, Lancashire Registration and prizegiving at Eagle & Child Inn, Church Road, Leyland PR25 3AA LEYLAND BOXING DAY 10K IS CANCELLED DUE TO HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS Extremely popular Christmas event - prize for best fancy dress this year! 2009 entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on the day (limit 300) (payable to 'Red Rose Road Runners') postal c/d 18/12 Contact: Carol Douglass, 23 Sheraton Park, Ingol, Preston PR2 7AZ - Venue map 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 26 December 11.00am | Shell Round the Walls Race, Race Course (Roodee), Chester CH1 2LY (postcode directs to parking) Enter early - always fills before race day! Note - start time may be subject to change. Watch this space! Also 1 Mile Fun Run on grass (min age 9 years) at 10.15 (£2 on the day only) This multiterrain race covers approx 4.5 miles, starting on the Race Course (Roodee) at Chester and then running almost the full length of the Roman City walls, on the path along the top of the walls (if suitable), finishing back on the Race Course. Runners of all abilities welcome but regret course is not suitable for wheelchair athletes. Extensive prize list plus awards and seasonal refreshments to all finishers. Race limit 500 - STRICTLY NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY 2008 entry fees were: £6/£8 - online entry available at no extra charge - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY (payable to 'West Cheshire AC Road Races') c/d 29/11 Contact: Shell Chester Walls Race, 6 Pleck Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 6SP - Web site - Venue map 2009 race photos (Mick Hall) 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 |
| Saturday 26 December 11.30am | Ward Green 6, Ward Green WMC, Mount Vernon Road, Ward Green, Barnsley (changing, showers and start at Genn Lane Community Centre) 2009 entry fees: £5/£7 (payable to 'Barnsley AC') Contact: Keith Binney, 11 Burnsway, Wath on Dearne, Rotherham S63 6EE - tel. 01709 876443 (not after 9pm please) - Venue map 2008 |
| Saturday 26 December 11.00am | Boxing Day 3 Mile Fun Run, Red Lion Pub, Stainland, nr. Halifax, W. Yorks HX4 9HU (GR SE 075106) Registration from 9am to 10.30am. Limited parking so arrive early. 3 miles - charity race (local children's hospice and a cancer charity). Fancy dress welcome but bear in mind likely weather conditions for the time of year! 2009 entry fees: £4 adults/£3 children (payable to 'Stainland Lions') Contact: Jon Pridgeon, 8 Arlington Crescent, halifax HX2 7HU - Club Web site - Venue map (approx) |
| Saturday 26 December 11.00am | East Hull Harriers Boxing Day 10k Road Race, EHH Club House, Saltshouse Road, Hull 2009 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on the day (all to collect numbers on the day) (payable to 'East Hull Harriers & AC'). Limit 200. Min age 17. Contact: Race Secretary, 1 Ryde Street, Hull HU5 1PA - Email - Club Web Site 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 27 December 11.00am | Ribble Valley 10k, Roefield Leisure Centre, Edisford, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 3LA Extremely popular Christmas/New Year event. Traffic free course from 2008. 2009 entry fees: £9/£11 + £2 on the day (payable to 'Blackburn Harriers and AC') c/d 18/12 Contact: Race Secretary, 185 Shorrock Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 4TT - Venue map 2006 photos - Runningpix - 2007 photos - 2008 photos - Runningpix2009 photos (Adrian Nicholls) - 2009 photos (Mick Hall) - 2009 race photos (Steve Bateson) 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 |
| Sunday 27 December 11.00am | Festive 4k Fun Run, Lancaster & Morecambe AC Clubhouse, Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, Lancaster LA1 5JS - note revised venue this year! CANCELLED DUE TO HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS Entry fees £3 (+£1 on the day) (payable to 'Lancaster and Morecambe AC') Contact: Jayne Perry, Woodville, Tarnacre Lane, Churchtown PR3 0TB - tel. 07752 736612 - Club Web site 2006 - 2006 pdf link - 2008 |
| Sunday 27 December 09:30am | Reebok Festive 5, The Track, Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester (just off M60 J5, access via B5167 Wythenshawe Road) CANCELLED DUE TO HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS 2009 entry fees: £7/£9 (+£1 for online entries - save postage!) +£2 on the day (payable to 'Sale Harriers Manchester') c/d 15/12. Limit 500 Online entrants are reminded that nothing will be posted - you will collect your race number on the day - race enquiries to Chris at the address below. Contact: Festive 5, 5 Linden Way, High Lane, Stockport SK6 8ET - Email - Sale Harriers web site - Venue map 2007 race photos 2005 - 2005 PDF version - 2006 - 2007 link - 2008 link |
| Sunday 27 December 11.00am | Hot Toddy Road Race, Todmorden WM Social Club, A646 Halifax Road, Todmorden OL14 5QG Very popular event. Also 1 mile off-road Fun Run, £1 on the day, at 10.30am 2009 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the day (payable to 'Todmorden Harriers & AC') Contact: Ben Crowther, 62 Claremont Place, Stansfield Road, Todmorden OL14 5DX - tel. 01706 818988 - Email - Todmorden Harriers web site 2009 results link |
| Sunday 27 December 10.30am | The Severn Loop 5km Race, Quarry Park, nr. Shrewsbury Town Centre, Shropshire 5km road race within the traffic free confines of the famous Quarry Park which follows the natural meander of the River Severn through Shrewsbury. Also 2km Junior Race at 10.00am, entries on the day only, £2/£3 u/a. 2009 entry fees: £5/£7 +£2 on the day if places remain (payable to 'Shrewsbury AC') Contact: Pauline Richards, 23 St. Annes Road, Collegefields, Shrewsbury SY3 6AU - Email - Shrewsbury AC web site 2009 |
| Sunday 27 December 12 noon | Queens Head 5k (approx) Road Race, Queen's Head, Chesterfield Road, Milford, Derbyshire 2009 entry fee: £tba (pay "D.R. Denton") Contact: David Denton, 5 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1EF - tel. 01773 880338 or 07747 776233 - Running with David web site |
| Thursday 31 December 10.00am | New Year Triple Sporting Challenge 1/3 - The Duathlon, Social Club, Chevin Road, Milford, Derbyshire (100m off the A6) 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run 2009 entry fee: £14 series of 3 events, or £8 the Duathlon alone(pay "D.R. Denton") Contact: David Denton, 5 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1EF - tel. 01773 880338 or 07747 776233 - Running with David web site |
| Thursday 31 December 11.57pm | New Year Triple Sporting Challenge 2/3 - Bryan Clifton Memorial Midnight Run, Social Club, Chevin Road, Milford, Derbyshire (100m off the A6) 2009 entry fee: £14 series of 3 events, or £3 the Midnight Run alone (pay "D.R. Denton") Contact: David Denton, 5 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1EF - tel. 01773 880338 or 07747 776233 - Running with David web site |
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