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| August 2010 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 - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec |
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| Sunday 1 August 11.30am | 32nd Cliviger 6 Mile Road Race, Sports Pavilion, Mount Lane Sports Field, Cliviger, nr. Burnley Prizegiving at The Ridoy (formerly Fighting Cocks PH), Red Lees Road, Cliviger 2010 entry fees: £5/£7 (Pay "1st Cliviger (St. John's) Cubs"). Entries available on the day. Collect numbers on the day from 10.00am. Contact: Eric Wrathall, 362 Burnley Road, Holme-in-Cliviger, nr. Burnley, Lancs BB10 4SU - tel. 07831 823952 - Web site - Venue map 1979 - 1980 - 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1984 - 1985 - 1986 - 1987 - 1988 - 1989 - 1990 - 1991 - 1992 - 1993 - 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
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| Sunday 1 August 11.00am | Wagon & Horses 10 Mile, Wagon & Horses Inn, St. Georges Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RD Lancaster + Morecambe Race Series 3/4 Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 11.05, £2 2010 entry fees: £7/£9 +£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 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 1 August 9.00am | Sale 10, The Track, Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester (just off M56, access via Wythenshawe Road) M23 0AB 2010 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on day ('Sale Harriers Manchester') Contact: Sale 10, 5 Linden Way, High Lane, Stockport SK6 8ET - Venue map 2008 race photos 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 and later link |
| Sunday 1 August 10.30am | Idle Trail Race, Grove Sports Centre, Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge, Bradford BD10 0NR 10k approx scenic route on towpath, bridleway, path and private roads. Excellent facilities. 2010 entry fees: £7.50/£9.50 +£2 on the day (pay 'Idle AC') Limit 400 Contact: Idle Trail Race, 16 Leyton Drive, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD10 8RQ - tel. 01274 615003 - Email - Idle AC Web site (incl. race photos) - Venue map 2009 Race photos - 2010 Race photos 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 1 August time tba | Cirencester Park Trails Half Marathon, Gloucestershire 2010 entry fees: £15 att/ £17 unatt (payable to "Black Sheep Sports Ltd"). Entry online available at no extra cost Contact: Black Sheep Sports Ltd, Harts Barn Craft Centre, Longhope, Gloucestershire GL17 0QD - tel. 01452 831771 or 07917 191095 - Email Trev - Black Sheep Sports Ltd web site |
| Tuesday 3 August 7.15pm | Hedon 4 Miles (East Hull Harriers Summer League 8/8), Haven Arms, Hedon, nr. Hull HU12 8HH 2010 entry fees: £3 per race (£16 att/£20 unatt for League)) (pay "East Hull Harriers & AC"). Contact: Dave Gowans, 3 Harewood Avenue, Maybury Road, Hull HU9 3LE - tel. 01482 794227/07717 855554 - Club web site |
| Tuesday 3 August from 6.30pm | Parwich Junior Fell Races, Parwich Green, Derbyshire 3rd in series which also includes Thorpe (1/6), Kirk Ireton (30/6) and Bradbourne (29/8) Under 8s at 6.30 (880yds), Under 10s at 6.45 (1 mile), Under 12s at 7pm (2 miles) 2010 entry fee: £FREE on the night Contact: David Denton, 5 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1EF - tel. 01773 880338 or 07747 776233 - Running with David web site |
| Wednesday 4 August 7.30pm | Chorley 4.4 Mile Trail Night Series (4/4), Baron's Rest, Astley Village, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1XA A series of trail races to replace the long-established 4 Mile Road Race Series, using the tracks and trails of Astley Park 2010 entry fees: £4 (£12 for 4 races)/£6 (£20 for 4 races) all +£1 on the night (pay "Chorley Harriers"). Min age 16 Contact: Martin Harrington, 120 Chorley Old Road, Whittle le Woods, Chorley PR6 7LR - tel. 01257 412759 - Club web site - Venue map |
| Wednesday 4 August 7.30pm | Pie and Peas '5', The Lion Pub, 74 Main Road, Moulton, Cheshire CW9 8PB (between Northwich and Winsford) 2010 entry fees: £7/£9 + £2 on the night (pay "Vale Royal AC") Contact: A & J Parsons (P&P5), 128 Chester Road, Helsby, Cheshire WA6 0QS - Vale Royal AC Web site |
| Wednesday 4 August 7.30pm | Hyde Park 5k Series (2/3), The Gryphon Gym, Woodsley Road, University of Leeds 2010 entry fees: £5 (£12 series)/£6 per race (£14 series) (pay "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 - 2008 - 2009 |
| Thursday 5 August 7.30pm | Cuerden Valley Badger 10k Trail Race (3/3), The Barn, Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6BY Series of 3 races - also held in June and July 2010 entry fee: £6/£7 unatt - entries accepted either online or on the night only (no postal entries) Contact: Clare Kenny (Lancashire Wildlife Trust) 01772 324129 - Lancs Wildlife Trust web site - Venue map 2009 race photos Results (race 1 indexed with links to other races): 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Thursday 5 August 7.30pm | Derbyshire Chevin Fell Races, Social Club, Chevin Road, Milford, Derbyshire (5 miles north of Derby on A6) 4.5 miles and 2.2 miles 2010 entry fee: £4/u16 FREE (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 5 August 7.00pm | Zone 3 Open Water 1500m Swim, Drummonds Dub Lakes, nr. Ross on Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7UA Also in May, June and July, first Thursday in the month 2010 entry fees: £10 (payable to "Black Sheep Sports Ltd"). Entry online available at no extra cost Contact: Black Sheep Sports Ltd, Harts Barn Craft Centre, Longhope, Gloucestershire GL17 0QD - tel. 01452 831771 or 07917 191095 - Email Trev - Black Sheep Sports Ltd web site |
| Saturday 7 August 2.30pm | Bassingham Bash 5 Mile Road Race, Bassingham Village, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN5 9HQ Part of village gala so fun for all!! Fast, flat, rural course 2010 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on day (payable to "Bassingham Cricket Club") - c/d 2/8. Min age 15 Contact: Bill Taylor, 1 Hallfield, Bassingham, Lincoln LN5 9PF - tel. 01522 788701 - Email Bill 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 08 August 11.00am | Chernobyl Challenge 10k, Welcome Tavern, Hennel Lane, Walton Park, Walton-le-Dale, Preston 2010 entry fees: £7 +£2 on the day (M&C Ribble Valley Group) c/d 02/08/10. Limit 500 Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston, Lancashire PR2 1TE - tel. 07886 786246 - Email - Venue map 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 8 August 11.30am | Belle Vue Racers Debdale Park 7k, Debdale Park, A57, facing Reddish Lane (South Manchester) M18 7LJ Subtitled "The Eddie Cheetham Memorial Race". This is a Manchester Parks GP Race Also 3k Under 17 (as at 31/08) race at 11.00am, £2 (+£2 on the day) 2010 entry fees: £4/£6 +£2 on day ('Belle Vue Racers') c/d 2/8 Contact: Debdale Grand Prix, 6 Tirza Avenue, Burnage, Manchester M19 2JY - Belle Vue Racers web site - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 8 August 10.30am | Sherwoods Darlington 10k Road Race, Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, Darlington DL1 5RP 10k race is now full. 3k entries closed Also Junior Race 3km (aged 11-15) at 9.45am, £4 (+£2 late entries) and Family Fun Run (all ages) £2 adults, £1 children under 15 at 9.15am 2010 entry fees: £10/£12 NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY ('Darlington Borough Council') c/d 4/8. Min age 15 on the day. Contact: Darlington 10k, Darlington Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 5RR 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 8 August 10.00am | Meerbrook 15k, Meerbrook Village Hall, near Leek, Staffordshire Note new start times for both races Junior 1.5 Mile Gun Hill Run, £3, 9.00am +£1 on the day A challenging run held over a rural course with some of the best scenery you will ever run in anywhere, helping to raise funds for the Meadows Special School. 2010 entry fees: £9/£11 +£1 on the day (pay "Meerbrook 15k"). Min age 17. Contact: Meerbrook 15k, 1 Oak Avenue, Cheddleton, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent ST13 7HY tel. 01538 361526 - Email - Event web site 2009 & 2010 Race photos (Bryan Dale) 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 8 August 10.30am | Askern 10 Mile, Askern Miners' Welfare Club, Askern, nr Doncaster, South Yorkshire Incorporates South Yorkshire Open 10 Mile Championship Also 3k Fun Run at 10.40am, £2 2010 entry fee: £7/£9 +£1 on the day (not eligible for prizes) (pay "Askern District Running Club") Min age 17. c/d 1/8 Contact: Askern 10, 3 Amberley Rise, Skellow, Doncaster DN6 8NS - Web site 2003 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 8 August 11.00am | Tenbury 10k, Tenbury Swimming Pool, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire WR15 8SF A one lap course through quiet country lanes in Worcestershire 2010 entry fees: £6 +£2 on day ('Tenbury Round Table') Min age 15 on 8/8 Contact: (Entries) Entry Secretary, The Old School, Burford, Tenbury Wells, Worcs., WR15 8HF - enquiries to Race Organiser, Graham Wood, Rhyse Farm, Rhyse Lane, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8NH - tel. 01584 810507 - Email Wendy - Ludlow Runners web site - Venue map 2006 - 2010 |
| Sunday 8 August 9.30am | The Wimbledon Dash 5km Road Race, Wimbledon Park Arena, London SW19 7HX Includes Surrey County 5k Championships 2010 entry fees: £5/£7 - all £10 on the day if places remain ("Hercules Wimbledon AC") Limit 500. Contact: Richard Xerri, 181 Crowborough Road, Tooting, London SW17 9QD - tel. 07737 335296 - Email - Web site for info |
| Wednesday 11 August 7.30pm | Haigh Hall Sweatshop 4 Mile (4/4), 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). Late entry desk from 7.15 at the start off Hall Lane. 2010 entry fees: £4/£6 (+£1 on night) or £12/£16 u/a 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 11 August 7.30pm | Frank Hodson Saddleworth 6, Churchill Playing Fields, Greenfield, Oldham 2010 entry fees: £5.50/£7.50 (+ £1 on night) (pay "Oldham and Royton Harriers and AC"). Note - no acknowledgement - collect numbers on the night Contact: Brian Varley, 8 Whittle Drive, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8TJ - Race web site 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Wednesday 11 August 7.30pm | The Wrose 5k Challenge, Hepworth & Idle Cricket Club, Westfield Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Scenic trail race on a challenging course, taking in the infamous Carr Lane (a hill of approx 2/3 mile with a 1 in 6 gradient)!! 2010 entry fees: £4/£6 (pay "Wrose Carnival Committee"). Min age 15 Contact: The Wrose 5k Challenge, 1B Plumpton Gardens, Wrose, Bradford, W. Yorkshire BD2 1PF 2010 |
| Wednesday 11 August 7.15pm | Staffs Knot 5 Miler, Cannock Chase Visitors Centre, Marquis Drive, Hednesford Also 2 Mile Fun Run at 6.30pm, £2. Both races 100% traffic free. 2010 entry fees: £8/£10 - NO ENTRIES on night in 5 Miler (pay "Stafford Harriers"). Min age 15. Contact: Michael Jones, 225 Sandon Road, Stafford ST16 3HQ - tel. 01785 600108 or 07513 531616 - Event Web site - Stafford Harriers Web site 2010 Race photos (Bryan Dale) 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Thursday 12 August 7.30pm | Reebok Manchester 5k Sizzler (4/4), Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester (B5167 accessed from J5 of M60 and M56 2010 entry fees: £5 (£16 series)/£7 (£24 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 - Sale Harriers web site - Venue map Results link |
| Saturday 14 August 1.30pm | Arncliffe Fete 4, Arncliffe, Littondale, nr. Skipton (GR SD933717) 4 Mile road race along the beautiful, quiet Yorkshire Dales country lanes of the original 'Emmerdale'. Also fell races etc. at this family day out. 2010 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on day (payable to "M Critchley") - c/d 10/8 Contact: Mike Critchley, 17 Marle Croft, Whitefield, Manchester M45 7NB - tel. 0161 766 8086 - Email Mike - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Saturday 14 August 9.00am | No Walk in the Park 5k, Cricket Pavilion, Queens Park, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 2ND Presvious date was 7th August - this is a revised date due to a clash with another fixture! Described as "Multi-lap course slightly undulating within the park" 2010 entry fees: £3/£5 (pay "North Derbyshire RC") Contact: John Cannon, 602 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 3JX - tel. 01246 566458 - Email - North Derbyshire RC web site 2010 |
| Sunday 15 August from 10.30am | Monsterdash Fun Runs, Stanley Park Arena, Blackpool, Lancashire Range of races for all ages from under 4 to adults. Junior races £1 to pre-enter or £2.50 on the day 2010 entry fees: £5 for the Monsterdash Fun Run 5k or £10 on the day (payable to "Monsterdash" Contact: Monster Dash, YMCA, St. Alban's Road, St Annes on Sea, Lancashire FY8 1XD - Event web site Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (183k) |
| Sunday 15 August 10.00am | Great Warford 10 Mile Road Race, David Lewis National Epilepsy Centre, Mill Lane, Warford (between Alderley Edge & Knutsford), Cheshire SK9 7UD Accurately measured on quiet country lanes, in aid of The David Lewis Centre - Venue map 2010 entry fees: £8/£10 (+ £2 on day) (pay "The David Lewis Centre"). Contact: Great Warford 10, 10 Haddon Close, Macclesfield SK11 7YG - all race enquiries tel. 01625 434235 or email enquiries 2009 race photos (Mick Hall) - 2009 photos (Bryan Dale) 2008 - 2009 link Entry form: Word .doc (61k) - Acrobat .pdf (33k) |
| Sunday 15 August 8:00am | Beverley Triathlon, Leisure Centre, Beverley HU17 0LT Swim 400m, Bike 20k, Run 5k 2010 entry fees: £35 BT, £40 non-BT, £60 relay team (payable to "Freebird Events Ltd"). Contact: Beverley Triathlon, 49 Jute Road, Acomb, York YO26 5ES - Freebird Events web site - Venue map Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (45k) |
| Sunday 15 August from 08.30am | Belper Rugby Rover 30k Run or Walk, Belper Rugby Club, Strutts Fields, Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire Choice of run (departs 09.30) or walk (departs 08.30) on the same route over mixed terrain using footpaths, bridleways, minor roads etc. Should be very scenic. 2319 ft of climb over the course. 1600 hrs cut off for finish. 2010 entry fees: £9/£11 +£1 on the day (£6 OAPs or under 16) (Pay "B.R.U.F.C.") Contact: Race Secretary, 52 Sandbed Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0SJ - tel. 07875 768336 - Email - Belper RUFC site 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Tuesday 17th August 7.00pm | Oswaldtwistle 6 Mile Trail Race, Heys Inn, Heys Lane, Oswaldtwistle, nr. Accrington, Lancashire Race 5/7 in the Accrington & District Series - Series results Return of this old favourite but it's a trail race now! Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 6.30pm, £1 on night only 2010 entry fees: £3 +£1 on the night (pay "Lee Passco") Contact: Lee Passco, 202 Stanley Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6QQ - tel. 01254 879839 or 07746 523691 - RunningSpec web site 2010 Race photos (Adrian Nicholls) Entry form: 2010 |
| Wednesday 18 August 7.00pm | Cinnamon Lodge Chase, Meltham Community Sports Centre, nr. Huddersfield HD9 5QT Approx 6 miles over the countryside 2010 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on the night ("Meltham AC") Contact: Meltham AC, c/o Mike Harrison, 31 Hall Close, Meltham, Huddersfield, W. Yorkshire HD9 4EL - Email Mike - Club web site 2008 Race photos 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Wednesday 18 August 7.15pm | Ulverston Summer 10k Road Race, GSK Sports Club (signposted from A590), North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9DR Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 7.20pm, £2 2010 entry fees: £6/£8 ('GSK Hoad Hill Harriers') c/d 3/8 Contact: Ulverston 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 - 2010 |
| Saturday 21 August 2.30pm | Darwen Gala Fell Race, Gala Field, nr Park Gates, Bold Venture Park, Darwen, Lancashire 3.7 miles, AS fell race. Race 3/3 in the Darwen Dashers Fell Race Series (others in June and July). Also Darwen Gala FRA Champs and Lancashire Junior Champs Fell Races from 12:45pm - see entry form for category race times - £2 (U23 Lancs Category £3.50) Entry fees: £3.50 or £10 series) ("Darwen Dashers RC") Collect numbers at race. Contact: Darwen Fell Races, 5 Punstock Road, Darwen, Lancashire BB3 2SY - Dashers web site 2009 - 2010 |
| Saturday 21 August from 3:45pm | Apedale 5k Orienteering Race/Fun Run, Apedale Country Park, Loomer Road, Chesterton, Staffordshire (use postcode ST5 7LB for satnav, park entrance just a bit further down Loomer Road) Descibed as "Something different - a run around the woodland trails of Apedale Country Park, including one or two bits of hill work, whilst at the same time locating and recording the required information. No map reading skills required but might be a help. Route maps provided on the day! family barbecue afterwards" 2010 entry fees: £5 before 31/7 or £6 thereafter (payable to 'Staffordshire County Council') Contact: Gary Heppleston, 81 Moorthorne Crescent, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffs ST5 8HR - tel. Gary 01782 662967 or Rangers' Office on 01782 564885 - Venue map |
| Sunday 22 August 10.30am | Birchwood 10k Road Race, Car Park 3, Birchwood Shopping Mall, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire Also includes 4-person corporate challenge - special entry form available on Spectrum Striders web site Also 1 Mile fun run at 9.45 - £2 (entries on the day accepted) 2010 entry fees: £10/£12 +£2 for very limited entries on the day up to race limit of 1000 ("Spectrum Striders Running Club") c.d 15/8. Min age 15 Contact: Birchwood Races, 70 Mansfield Close, Oakwood, Warrington WA3 6QN - tel. 01925 818807 or 07527 571481 - Web site 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 |
| Sunday 22 August 11.00am | Escrick 10k Race, Village Green, Escrick, nr. York (6 miles south on A19) 2010 race is now full Running on roads, paths and bridleways within Escrick Park Estate, with the start and finish on Escrick Village Green. This is now a well-established and popular run! 2010 entry fees: £8/£10 - NO entries on the day (pay "Escrick Playing Fields Association") c/d 8/8. Min age 15 Contact: Escrick 10k, c/o 23 Carrs Meadow, Escrick, York YO19 6JZ - Web site 2008 - 2009 |
| Sunday 22 August 11.00am | Ray Harrison Memorial 10k Road Race, Billingham Synthonia Stadium, Central Ave, Billingham 2010 entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on the day (qualify for prizes) (pay "Ray Harrison 10k") c/d 16/8. Limit 500. Min age 16 Contact: Race Secretary, 19 Burniston Drive, Thornaby, Stockton TS17 0HB 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 22 August 11.00am | Leek Half Marathon, Brough Park Leisure Centre, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 6AT 2010 Entry fees: £9/£11 +£1 on the day (pay "Staffordshire Moorlands AC") c/d 11/8 Contact: Mick Hall, 1 Oak Avenue, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 7HY - SMAC Web site |
| Sunday 22 August 9:00am | Allerthorpe Classic Triathlon, Allerthorpe Lakeland Park, nr. Pocklington, E. Yorkshire YO42 4RL Swim 1500m, Bike 40k, Run 10k 2010 entry fees: £40 BT, £45 non-BT, £60 relay team (payable to "Freebird Events Ltd"). Contact: Allerthorpe Classic Triathlon, 49 Jute Road, Acomb, York YO26 5ES - Freebird Events web site |
| Wednesday 25 August 7.30pm | Harrock Hill Race Series (4/4), Farmers Arms, Bispham L40 3SL (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) 2010 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 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Wednesday 25 August 7.00pm | Urenco Capenhurst 5k, Electricity Sports & Social Club, Capenhurst Technology Park, Capenhurst, South Wirral CH1 6EH Described as "fast and flat" 2010 entry fees: £5/£7 +£2 on the night ("Ellesmere Port Running Club") Contact: Race Secretary, 4 Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton, Wirral, Cheshire, CH66 4SZ - Ellesmere Port RC web site 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Thursday 26 August 4.00pm | 21st Engineer Regiment 10k, Claro Barracks, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2RD From the organisers: "My Regiment is organising a 10k Run and Fun Run to raise money for the Army Benevolent Fund ‘The Soldiers Charity’ and we would like to invite local runners and their families to join us. 21 Engineer Regiment is currently deployed on operations in Afghanistan and has recently experienced a number casualties which brings home the importance of charities such as the Army Benevolent Fund which provides help to service personnel and their families in times of need. The course is mainly off road and although it doesn’t actually go through Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon, it is a 2 lap course of the surrounding area from Claro Barracks. This is an afternoon race, but during school holidays, so hopefully encouraging family involvement." Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 3.00pm, £10 (free if £100 of sponsorship is achieved) 2010 entry fees: £10 (free if £100 of sponsorship is achieved) ("Central Bank, 21 Engineer Regiment"). c/d 13/8 Contact: WO2 Jim taylor, 21 Engr Regt, Claro Barracks, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2RD |
| Saturday 28 August 6.30pm | Lancaster 5k Race Series (4/5), Lancaster & Morecambe AC Clubhouse, Salt Ayre Track, (near Asda), Lancaster LA1 5JS 2010 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 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Saturday 28 August 06:30 Big Woody 07:30 Little Woody | The Big Woody and Little Woody Triathlons, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Big Woody Long Course Triathlon - 3.8k ow swim, 109 mile bike, 24 mile run Little Woody Middle Distance Triathlon - 1.9km ow swim, 62 mile bike, 12 mile run Entry to both races has now been closed 2010 entry fees: Big Woody - £145 BTF, £150 non-BTF; Little Woody - £60 BTF, £65 non-BTF (payable to "Black Sheep Sports Ltd"). Online entry available at no extra cost Contact: Black Sheep Sports Ltd, Harts Barn Craft Centre, Longhope, Gloucestershire GL17 0QD - tel. 01452 831771 or 07917 191095 - Email Trev - Big Woody web site |
| Sunday 29 August 09:30am | Fleetwood Marathon and Half Marathon, Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 6HF 2010 entry fees: £18/£20 (Half Marathon) or £22/£24 (Marathon) ("Road Races (Fleetwood)") c/d 14/8. Limit 1000 in Half Marathon and 500 in Marathon. Min age 17. Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston, Lancashire PR2 1TE - Venue map 2008 race photos 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 29 August 10.30am | Brampton Brewery Chesterfield Spire 10 Mile Road Race, Holmebrook Valley Park, Newbold, Chesterfield Also Brampton Manor 2 Mile Fun Run at 10:15, £3 - entries also on the day 2010 entry fees: £10/£12 +£2 on the day ("North Derbyshire Running Club") c/d 19/8. Limit 500. Cut off time of 12 minute miles for marshalling. Min age 17. Contact: Spire 10 HQ, 9 Caudwell Close, New Tupton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 6DL - Email - NDRC Web site 2008 race photos 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 29 August from 10.00am | 13th Annual Bradbourne Village Fell Races, Village Hall, Bradbourne, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire 5.5 mile (600ft climb) and 2.75 mile options. Also Junior fell races (final in series including Thorpe (1/6), Kirk Ireton (30/6), and Parwich (3/8) 2010 entry fee: £4/u16 £1.50 (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 |
| Sunday 29 August 9.30am | Arundel Castle 10k, Arundel Town Centre, West Sussex 2010 entry fees: £8 +£2 on day (Online entry available - see below) ("1st Arundel Scouts") c/d 25/8. On day reg'n closes 09:00am Contact: Arundel Castle 10k, 9 Hazel Grove, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9JD - tel. 01903 883584 - Scouts web site - Venue map 2007/2008 Race Photos 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 29 August 2.00pm | Cockerham Village Triathlon, Cockerham Quarry, south of Lancaster A mixture of on- and off-road bike and runs - interesting course through local countryside with views to the Lake District. 350m open water swim (wetsuits optional), 15km bike, 5km run - mountain bikes advised. Open to relay teams. 2010 entry fees: £25 (£2 refund to BTA members with licence) or £40 relay teams ("Cockerham Recreation Scheme") c/d 20/8 (no refunds after closing date). Possible on day entries but +£7 solo and +£10 relay if race limit not reached. Contact: Cockerham Village Triathlon, Fundraising CancerCare, Slynedales, Slyne Road, Lancaster LA2 6ST - Event web site 2010 race photos (SportSunday) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 29 August 10.00am | Manchester YMCA Harriers 5 Mile Multi Terrain Race, Blackleach Country Park, Walkden, Manchester 2010 entry fees: £6/£8 (pay "Manchester YMCA Harriers") c/d 20/8. Limit 250. Min age 18. Contact: Jon Paramor, 4 Landkey Close, Northern Moor, Manchester M23 0FW - tel. 07821 721553 - Email Steve Symons 2010 |
| Sunday 29 August 11.00am | Carlisle 10k, Bitts Park (start), Carlisle, Cumbria. Finish at Sheepmount Stadium. 2010 entry fees: £13.50/£15.50 (pay "GBEvents") Contact: GB Events web site |
| Sunday 29 August tba | Urbanathlon Glasgow, Scotland You'll run, crawl, slip, slide, scramble and dangle through a challenging totally original urban-obstacle course around the city. Be an urban-athlete and you'll never ever forget or regret it! Nominated event charity is Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS web site 2010 entry fees: £see web site Contact: Tel. 0845 1300849 - Urbanathlon web site |
| Monday 30 August 1.30pm | Spofforth Gala Trail Race 10k, Spofforth Village Hall, nr. Harrogate, North Yorkshire Described as "between the lovely lower Dales villages of Spofforth, Sicklinghall and Kirby Overblow. Almost entirely on footpaths, bridleways, fields and tracks so wear appropriate footwear. Ample parking and toilet facilities. Please arrive changed and ready Start and finish now in hisoric castle grounds". Full Gala fun day with all attractions etc. Also children's fun run (approx 800 metres) at 12:30pm 2010 entry fees: £8/£10 (on the day if places remain but has been full previously) (pay "Spofforth Village Gala") Limit 300. Min age 16 on race day. c/d 24/8 Contact: Spofforth Gala Trail Race, 7 Parklands, Spofforth, Harrogate HG3 1DB 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Tuesday 31 August 7.00pm | Littleborough Lions 5k Fun Run, Conservative Club, Peel Street, Littleborough, nr. Rochdale 2010 entry fees: £4/£6; Juniors £3/£5 all +50p on night ('Littleborough & District Lions Club') Contact: Jack Mills, 33 Laburnum Way, Littleborough, Lancashire OL15 8RL - tel: 01706 376141 - Lions Web site 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
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