Forthcoming Events
| ANGLESEY FESTIVAL OF RUNNING |
| Runners World review: |
Set on the stunning Isle of Anglesey competitors can opt for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon or marathon challenge during this lively running festival. |
| Date: |
September 26 (Sun) Closing date: September 14 |
| Venue: |
Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| BELARUS AID 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Join a small but friendly field as you tackle undulating countryside roads through twists and turns in the heart of Lancashire. |
| Date: |
September 26 (Sun) Closing date: September 23 |
| Venue: |
Ormskirk, Lancashire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| FILEY 10K BEACH RACE |
| Runners World review: |
Head to the beach on this epic coastal cross country race with its spectacular views but watch out for strong seaside winds. |
| Date: |
September 26 (Sun) Closing date: September 20 |
| Venue: |
North Yorkshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| HORSFORTH 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Expect a slight hill at the start but then its flat and downhill cruising as you follow a canal towpath then a road with a friendly running club. |
| Date: |
September 26 (Sun) Closing date: September 19 |
| Venue: |
Bradford, West Yorkshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| MACCLESFIELD HALF-MARATHON |
| Runners World review: |
There's a speedy time limit but if you can handle the pace and a few hills then this rewarding chase offers variety and a satisfying stadium finish. |
| Date: |
September 26 (Sun) Closing date: September 18 |
| Venue: |
Macclesfield, Cheshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| NETHERTHONG 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Head into the heart of the hilly Yorkshire countryside for a tough but rewarding uphill chase around the village of Netherong. |
| Date: |
September 26 (Sun) Closing date: September 24 |
| Venue: |
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| SUTTON PARK 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Meander through the picturesque Sutton Park estate and along local farm tracks in this flat multi terrain race which includes a T-shirt. |
| Date: |
September 26 (Sun) Closing date: September 24 |
| Venue: |
York |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| SWINTON TEN MILE |
| Runners World review: |
Replacing the popular Swinton half marathon, this inaugural undulating ten-miler promises to be as well-organised and pocket-friendly as its predecessor. |
| Date: |
September 26 (Sun) Closing date: September 16 |
| Venue: |
Swinton, Manchester |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| WILD THING ADVENTURE CHALLENGE 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Expect your adrenaline levels to soar in this adventure packed cross country caper packed with mud, water and obstacles galore. |
| Date: |
September 26 (Sun) Closing date: September 16 |
| Venue: |
Swinton, Manchester |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| ROUND RIPON ULTRA 35 |
| Runners World review: |
Follow the Ripon Rowel in this charming trail ultra which traverses open moorland, a world heritage site and pretty Yorkshire villages. |
| Date: |
October 2 2010 (Sat) Closing date: September 30 |
| Venue: |
Ripon, North Yorkshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| SALOMON RIVINGTON TRAIL HALF-MARATHON |
| Runners World review: |
Power through hills in this rewarding challenge with views of the Rivington reservoir and moors providing a stunning and popular course. |
| Date: |
October 2 (Sat) Closing date: September 28 |
| Venue: |
Horwich, Lancashire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| FOSTON AND THORNTON LE CLAY 6K |
| Runners World review: |
Set on the stunning Isle of Anglesey competitors can opt for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon or marathon challenge during this lively running festival. |
| Date: |
October 3 (Sun) Closing date: September 26 |
| Venue: |
York |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| GOOSE FAIR GALLOP 10K |
| Runners World review: |
With 98 per cent of our members keen to run this race again, you can't fail to enjoy this hilly point to point with its mix of roads, bridleways and footpaths. |
| Date: |
October 3 2010 (Sun) Closing date: September 30 |
| Venue: |
Kimberley, Nottinghamshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| LIVERPOOL 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Soak up the Merseyside spirit in this busy road race around Sefton Park with a T-shirt, medal and goodie bag for finishers. |
| Date: |
October 3 2010 (Sun) Closing date: September 26 |
| Venue: |
Liverpool |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| NEW BALANCE ENGLISH HALF MARATHON |
| Runners World review: |
Back for its second year this popular event has a few sneaky hills but with a relay team option and a great stadium finish to boot, you won't be complaining. |
| Date: |
October 3 2010 (Sun) Closing date: September 15 |
| Venue: |
Warrington, Cheshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| SAUCONY ISLE OF AXHOLME HALF MARATHON |
| Runners World review: |
Both beginners and experienced runners will enjoy this new event and the opportunity to race along flat town and countryside roads in the historic Isle of Axholme. |
| Date: |
October 3 2010 (Sun) Closing date: September 27 |
| Venue: |
Epworth, South Yorkshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| 9BAR JOGLE ULTRA TESTER |
| Runners World review: |
The early morning starts are just the first hurdle in this weekend of ultra training which covers 113.4 tough miles from Grastang to Church Stretton. |
| Date: |
October 9 2010 (Sat) Closing date: October 7 |
| Venue: |
Preston, Lancashire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| MILITARY 10K NORTH |
| Runners World review: |
Prepare yourself for hills, mud and obstacles galore in this gruelling event at Prestwich Forest Park brought to you by the British Military Fitness team. |
| Date: |
October 9 2010 (Sat) Closing date: October 4 |
| Venue: |
Whitefield, Lancashire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| NORFOLK COASTAL ULTRA 30 AND 60 |
| Runners World review: |
This may be a out-and-back run along the Norfolk North Coast but don't expect this flat 30 or 60-miler to be a holiday with shingle and sand trails to conquer. |
| Date: |
October 9 2010 (Sat) Closing date: September 24 |
| Venue: |
Holt, Norfolk |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| TWILIGHT RUN BRIGHT FOR SIGHT 5K |
| Runners World review: |
Indulge your inner child with an evening fun run around the nation's favourite theme park Alton Towers with a free ride to keep the adrenaline pumping. |
| Date: |
October 9 2010 (Sat) Closing date: September 30 |
| Venue: |
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| ANTROBUS CABBAGE CANTER 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Canter around quiet country lanes in the friendly village of Antrobus with a fun warm up and a cabbage as an unusual but tasty gift for finishers. |
| Date: |
October 10 2010 (Sun) Closing date: September 24 |
| Venue: |
Northwich, Cheshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| ASICS SEASIDE 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Back this year with an improved route around popular Princes Park this flat two-lap race now includes paths around Marine Lake and should produce quick times. |
| Date: |
October 10 2010 (Sun) Closing date: October 5 |
| Venue: |
Southport, Merseyside |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Conquer steep inclines during this trail challenge through the beautiful woodlands of Bestwood Country Park then tuck into tasty cakes at the finish. |
| Date: |
October 10 2010 (Sun) Closing date: October 3 |
| Venue: |
Arnold, Nottinghamshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| CONGLETON HALF-MARATHON |
| Runners World review: |
Watch out for the sharp hill at the 12-mile marker but otherwise enjoy the undulating route through Congleton's countryside in this friendly, well-organised event. |
| Date: |
October 10 2010 (Sun) Closing date: September 14 |
| Venue: |
Congleton, Cheshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| GIN PIT 5 |
| Runners World review: |
Look forward to a warm welcome from this quaint Lancashire village as you lap a fast five-mile trail circuit with a good mix of club runners and beginners. |
| Date: |
October 10 2010 (Sun) Closing date: October 8 |
| Venue: |
Manchester |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| LYTHAM HALL AUTUMN 4K |
| Runners World review: |
This inaugural dash in the grounds surrounding the magnificent Lytham Hall promises to be fast and furious with a good range of prize categories for all ages. |
| Date: |
October 10 2010 (Sun) Closing date: October 1 |
| Venue: |
Lytham, Lancashire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| PENRITH ROTARY CLUB 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Dig deep to complete this testing trail challenge with its draining hills - the friendly atmosphere, mixed terrain and scenic views should pull you through. |
| Date: |
October 10 2010 (Sun) Closing date: October 8 |
| Venue: |
Penrith, Cumbria |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| ROBIN HOOD 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Merry men (and women) of all abilities can enjoy racing through a good mixture of flat and hilly trails through autumnal Sherwood Pines. |
| Date: |
October 10 2010 (Sun) Closing date: October 1 |
| Venue: |
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| THE GREAT CUMBRIAN RUN HALF-MARATHON |
| Runners World review: |
This popular race has it all - an epic start at Carlisle Castle, an undulating route passing several pretty villages and a grand finish at Sheepmount athletics stadium. |
| Date: |
October 10 2010 (Sun) Closing date: October 5 |
| Venue: |
Carlisle, Cumbria |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| THE SHEFFIELD TENTENTEN 10K |
| Runners World review: |
New to Sheffield's racing calendar follow two trail laps around Endcliffe Park and Whiteley Woods in this spectator friendly event with a T-shirt for finishers. |
| Date: |
October 10 2010 (Sun) Closing date: September 30 |
| Venue: |
Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| SALOMON TURBO X, SHEFFIELD |
| Runners World review: |
Transform into a mud monster after ten rewarding miles of deep bog wading, sticky mud trails and mind boggling ascents. |
| Date: |
October 17 2010 (Sun) |
| Venue: |
Sheffield |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| SANDBACH 10K |
| Runners World review: |
If quiet country roads appeal then this flat canter around the historic market town of Sandbach with a cross country start and finish should tick all your boxes. |
| Date: |
October 17 2010 (Sun) Closing date: October 3 |
| Venue: |
Sandbach, Cheshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| SPIRES & STEEPLES CHALLENGE 26 |
| Runners World review: |
The miles will fly by in this varied point-to-point marathon which starts in medieval Lincoln before crossing countryside stiles, trails, rivers and bridges. |
| Date: |
October 17 2010 (Sun) Closing date: October 1 |
| Venue: |
Lincoln |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| THE HILLY CLOTHING COMPANY RICHMOND CASTLE 10K |
| Runners World review: |
If you can push through all the hills in this road race around the market town of Richmond then a castle finish awaits with a rather refreshing beer festival to boot. |
| Date: |
October 17 2010 (Sun) Closing date: October 10 |
| Venue: |
Richmond, North Yorkshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| AUTUMN BREAKER 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Explore the beautifully landscaped grounds of Stanley Park, voted one of Blackpool's favourite places, in this flat and friendly chase. |
| Date: |
October 24 2010 (Sun) |
| Venue: |
Blackpool, Lancashire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| PICKERING AND MOORS 10K |
| Runners World review: |
Charge uphill over a delightful mix of terrains then get ready for a downhill dash through a muddy field for a rewarding finish with tea and cakes. |
| Date: |
October 24 2010 (Sun) |
| Venue: |
Pickering, North Yorkshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| RUN THE BYPASS 5 |
| Runners World review: |
Snap the chance to race along the new A34 Alderley Bypass before it opens up to traffic in this flat and fast five-miler which is packed with PB potential. |
| Date: |
October 24 2010 (Sun) |
| Venue: |
Nether Alderley, Cheshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
National Highlights
| STANDALONE 10K |
| Date: |
October 10 (Sun) |
| Venue: |
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire |
Past Events
| ULTRARACE GRANTHAM 2 |
| Runners World review: |
Dig deep in this ultra training weekend which includes head to head 29.3 mile races over two days following the stunning Grantham Canal towpath. |
| Date: |
September 19 2010 (Sun) Closing date: September 16 |
| Venue: |
Grantham, Lincolnshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| ST THOMAS' 7 |
| Runners World review: |
Back for its second year this undulating race proved a big hit last year with great scenery, a friendly atmosphere and a handy water bottle memento. |
| Date: |
September 19 2010 (Sun) Closing date: September 18 |
| Venue: |
Upper Tean, Staffordshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| ULTRARACE GRANTHAM 2 |
| Runners World review: |
Tackle two ultra marathons in two days in what promises to be an ideal training weekend for the Marathon des Sables. |
| Date: |
September 18 2010 (Sat) Closing date: September 16 |
| Venue: |
Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire |
| Website: |
www.runnersworld.co.uk |
| ALICES'S RUN |
| Distance: |
10k + 1k children’s fun run + 1 mile junior trail race |
| Date: |
Sunday 5th September 2010 |
| Time: |
10.30am |
| Venue: |
Calder High School, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5QN |
| Website: |
www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved/alicesrun |
| Email: |
pcorner@epilepsy.org.uk |
| Tel: |
0113 210 8800 |
| Contact |
Philippa Corner |
| ISLE OF MAN MARATHON & HALF MARATHON |
| Date: |
Sunday August 14th 2011 |
| Details: |
Entry details will be available from end of February 2011 via the
Isle of Man Veteran Athletes' Club |
| Website: |
www.iomvac.co.uk |
| Email: |
iomvaclub@yahoo.co.uk |
| Tel: |
01624 880483 |
| Contact |
Christine Bathgate, Marathon Organiser |
The Bradford City Run 2010
