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date
day and time
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name of race
length of race
licence
comments
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location of race
postcode and maps to postcode
links to race information and entry forms
other links
link to the results
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| 1734 | | Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 1
5K
| | "Saltwell Park 5K Lunchtime Handicap Race 1"; one of four races; venue is the Broadwalk South Shelter; "for each race a handicap system provides the opportunity for success at all levels from the international to the jogger"
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| 1733 | | Leeds Abbey Dash
10K
| | "fast and flat, perfect for both beginners and seasoned runners striving for a personal best"; "music and entertainment along the route"; "chips"; "T-shirt given at the finish line" |
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| 1732 | | Newcastle Town Moor Marathon
marathon
| | the inaugural Newcastle Town Moor Marathon was held in November 2009; this is a "flat, traffic-free 5 lap course on good footpaths through and around Newcastle's historic Town Moor"; "for those who don’t mind running their marathons on a multi-lap course!" there is a limit of 200 runners; I guess this will fill quickly; "memento" |
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| 1731 | | Brampton to Carlisle Road Race
10M
| | parking at the Sands Centre car park 3.60 UKP for 4 hours; buses from C to B are from 1030 to 1115 (and it costs 3.00 UKP); mainly flat course with a downhill finish; T-shirts with a list of names of pre-entered runners are extra; 10% discount for block entries of 10 or more runners from athletic clubs |
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| 1730 | | Barnsley 10K
10K
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| 1729 | | The Dalby Dash
10K
| | "inaugural race"; "a 10K along private tarmac road and hard trail"; "'King (and Queen) of the Hill' prize to first up House Dale"; may be 1M from car park to start; "assemble outside visitors centre at 1050"; "prize"; "cafe" |
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| 1728 | | Town Moor Memorial 10K
10K
| | "traffic free course on footpaths around the Town Moor with the start and finish in Exhibition Park"; junior races as well (from 0950) |
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| 1727 | | Braid Hills Cross Country
see comments
| | "course is undulating and often wet, with one steep downhill on each lap"; "fell or studded racing shoes are recommended, but not spikes as much of the course runs over a gravel bridle path"; "registration is from 1200 until 1330"; "it takes about 15 minutes to get from KB House to the start"; "women start at 1400 and do one lap (approx 3M) and men start at 1430 and do two laps (6M)" |
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| 1726 | | Gibside Fruit Bowl Trail Race
6M
| | "enter early as it's usually oversubscribed"; in 2009, the race was full on Oct06; "not flat" [sic]; "on good tracks, paths and estate roads"; "very scenic, passing all the estate's landmarks including the monument, octagonal pond and Gibside Hall"; I think this is a different route this year as it's about 1M shorter |
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| 1725 | | Ben's Wish to Walk 5M Road Race
5M
| | "scenic course to the North of Ilkley"; "mostly road, short section of bridleway" |
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| 1724 | | Derwentwater 10
10M
| | "spectacular 10 mile clockwise circuit around Derwentwater" |
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| 1723 | | Maltby Road Race
7M
| | "starting and finishing in High Lane, Maltby" |
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| 1722 | | Harewood House Cancer Research UK Run 10K
10K
| | "starting and finishing on the lawn in front the house, this is a beautiful course looping through the picturesque Harewood Estate, including the deer park and a conservation area not normally open to the public"; "there are also views of Harewood lake and the scenic wharfe valley"; "the terrain is mixed and can be rough in places including grass, stone tracks and tarmac"; "the course is hilly with the most demanding climb at around the 8k point"; "this is a challenging but highly rewarding run in a stunning setting" |
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| 1721 | | Holmfirth 15
15M
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| 1720 | | Jedburgh Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "chips"; T-shirt is extra; after the 2003 race, I wrote "mainly flat, some uninteresting long straight roads" but it's when I got my PB; wheelchair race as well (at 1030); 10K as well (also at 1100) |
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| 1719 | | Guy Fawkes 10
10M
| | the race was full in 2009 on Oct12 and in 2008 on Oct30; unlike previous years "numbers will NOT be handed out on the day - they will be posted out to you"; "hilly course with the first and last miles on forest trail and bridle ways"; "the race finishes in the stunning Ripley Castle Courtyard"; "slightly different course this year with the start being just outside Ripley Castle Courtyard; "as a result we have managed to squeeze in another little hill" |
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| 1718 | | Yorkshire Coast 10K
10K
| | online entry is preferred; second time this race has taken place; "a traffic free, flat course starting at the Scarborough Spa complex and then going along the Scarborough seafront, then along Marine Drive, the new Open Air theatre and the North Bay promenade"; "chips (from start to finish)"; "memento"; 2.5K fun run (at 1130) as well |
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| 1717 | | Border Reivers Half Marathon
half marathon
| | although in previous years the race has been held on a Thursday, this year it is on a Wednesday; "mixture of tarmac and forest tracks in and around RAF Spadeadam"; "undulating"; "limit of 100"; "T-shirt and a medal"; "course briefing is at 1035 hrs"; id (e.g., passport or driving licence) is required; "photography restricted to start/finish line"; if entering on the day, "please notify the organisers of intended numbers in advance" |
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| 1716 | | Haltemprice 10K
10K
| | organised by Haltemprice Road Runners club |
| | Haltemprice (Hull) | | | | | | - | | - | - | | - | - | | - | - | - | | | - | | results |
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| 1715 | | Pickering and Moors 10K Run
10K
| | "race numbers will be issued on the day"; I ran this in 2004, it starts with a long gentle uphill section with one real hill during first 4K, and then it's undulating and off-road (muddy) until 7K, and finally it's downhill for 2K with a flat final K; I enjoyed it; 1M fun run and a toddlers run as well |
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| 1714 | | Wistow 10
10M
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| 1713 | | Bradford City Run
half marathon
| | the original proposal was to have a route involving 5 rings (as in the logo for the Olympics) and the route would be a marathon; however this year there will be a half marathon, "a 4 x relay of half marathon", a 5K Fun Run, 3K and 1K kids races and a Schools Cup; "the half marathon, with roads closed, will take you through some of the most scenic countryside in the area starting at the famous Alhambra theatre it will wind its way around Thornton and Denholme and to the edge of Bronte land taking in some magnificent views then up to Sandy Lane and Highgate before sailing back down to the glorious Lister Park for a grand finish"; Lister Park "will also host the 5K Fun Run and the kids races" |
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| 1712 | | Bridlington Half
half marathon
| | "the Race HQ is at Leisure World which is approximately 400m from the Start"; "starts on the sea-front then heads off out into the countryside via Sewerby, Flamborough and Bempton before returning to Bridlington; "there is then one more loop out to Sewerby, passing through Sewerby Hall grounds this time, before returning to Bridlington and the sea-front finish"; "souvenir"; family 1M fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 1711 | | Huddersfield Run 10K
10K
| | "starting in the heart of Huddersfield town centre in St George's Square, the course winds through the main shopping streets, passing the Parish Church before looping around the Piazza"; "the course then heads up around the pretty Greenhead Park area of the town before returning to the finish via the Piazza again"; "the terrain is all on road, providing a good quality running surface throughout"; "there are several hills and this is quite a demanding course but provides a very satisfying challenge"; "enter now, get sponsored and help beat cancer"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1710 | | Kielder Marathon
marathon
| | "the course, which is mainly off road, uses the Lakeside Way – a brand new trail that encircles the shoreline of Kielder Water"; "the event looks set to attract runners from across the globe and there will be places for about 1,000 runners on a ballot basis" |
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| 1709 | | Richmond Castle 10K
10K
| | "the race starts in Richmond's cobbled market place and is on all roads apart from a very short section of grass on an area known as the Batts"; "runners pass the spectacular Richmond Falls on the River Swale before crossing the river at Green Bridge and climbing Sleegill"; "a quick look over the shoulder from Sleegill offers fine views of Richmond Castle"; "runners are then taken on a short circuit of Catterick Garrison before returning to Richmond and a great finish within the grounds of the castle"; described as "challenging" in previous years; "each finisher will receive a special commemorative item from Hilly Clothing Company"; "the race also has its own real ale festival which has proved very popular with both runners and their supporters in previous years, and ales can be purchased to take home for enjoyment later" |
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| 1708 | | Ampleforth College 7 mile Race
7M
| | "scenic off road race through woodland and forest"; "goody bag"; fun run (at 1200) as well |
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| 1707 | | Rod Rutherford Memorial 10K Trail Race
10K
| | "multi-terrain run that starts and finishes at Spittal Point, taking in the prom and Hud's Head, passing Borewell Farm, Scremerston and Spring Hill"; "proceeds going to Cancer Research UK"; "medal"; more info at http://www.berwickharriers.moonfruit.com/ |
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| 1706 | | Shaun Lee Johnstone Memorial Multi Terrain 10
10M
| | "public footpaths/bridle ways with only a small section on a public road"; "start and finish south of Boroughbridge off the A168 at Brooms Farm, Whincup Lane"; I guess that is Brooms House Farm, Wincup Lane, YO51 9JN; raising money for Brain Tumour Research; use this link for a sponsorship form |
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| 1705 | | Bramham Park Fun Run
10K
| | "a variety of terrains using tarmac roads, paths and farm tracks through the park"; 5K run as well; "the 10K offers a challenge for serious runners, the 5K is particularly suited to occasional runners and families who want to walk" |
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