Details (e.g., entry forms and results) of running races (e.g., 5K, 10K, 10M, half marathon),
both road races and multi-terrain,
near North East England:
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear,
County Durham,
Yorkshire, Cumbria, ... .
Generated: Fri 27 Mar at 12:38:05 GMT
Here is a table of races that I did not compete in.
The latest race is given first.
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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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| 1216 | | Jolly Holly Jog 10K
10K
| | "race limit 600"; RACE FULL on Dec01; race was full in 2007 on Nov26, in 2006 on Dec10, in 2005 on Nov26, in 2003 on Nov 21; "memento"; "one-lap scenic multi-terrain course"; 1.5M off-road fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 1215 | | Chevin Chase
7M
| | RACE FULL on Nov27; in 2007, the race was full on Dec07; T-shirt; "a seven mile run over Otley Chevin, starting and finishing in Guiseley"; "multi-terrain" |
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| 1214 | | Woodlawn Boxing Day 5K
3.5M
| | starts on the Links at the War Memorial opposite Spanish City; certificate and pudding |
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| 1213 | | Loftus Poultry Run
12.66K
| | "multi-terrain"; "long sleeved Christmas T-shirt"; "commemorative mug for all pre-entered runners"; often there are two sections that are muddy |
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| 1212 | | Saltwell 10K
10K
| | from 2006 onwards, the race has been using a new traffic-free course; "start at the south end of East Park Road with finish in Saltwell Park"; "an engraved glass with miniature and refreshment bag"; "collect your number at registration on the day"; junior races as well from 1000 |
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| 1211 | | Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | ukresults.net reports RACE FULL on Dec03; in 2007 the race was full on Dec04; as in 2007 the race is taking place on both Saturday and Sunday; "fast undulating"; "large Christmas pudding and mince pie"; 3K flat fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 1210 | | CHIN-UP Santa Run
10K
| | "dress up as Santa and enjoy some fun at the seaside"; "entrants will be supplied with a Santa suit of their very own!"; "a beach run from Seahouses to Bamburgh and back"; "the tide will be well out" |
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| 1209 | | Calderdale Way Relay
50M
| | RACE FULL on Nov13; "change of venue: start and finish at Clay House Park, West Vale"; "50M and 12000 feet; teams of 12; 6 legs run in pairs; in 2007 there was a max of 100 teams" |
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| 1208 | | Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | ukresults.net reports RACE FULL on Dec03; in 2007 the race was full on Dec04; as in 2007 the race is taking place on both Saturday and Sunday; "fast undulating"; "large Christmas pudding and mince pie"; 3K flat fun run as well (at 1115) |
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| 1207 | | Blyth Sands Race
5M
| | "5 miles (approx) handicap race along the sands from Seaton Sluice to Blyth Harbour and return"; "unique staggered start" |
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| 1206 | | Ulverston Christmas Pudding 10K
10K
| | "pudding to every finisher"; 1M fun run as well (at 1105) |
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| 1205 | | Norman Woodcock Memorial
5M
| | postal entries end on Nov27; online entries now end on Dec01; "mainly flat course incorporating 2 laps of the ambulance track inside the racecourse"; "entirely on roads" |
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| 1204 | | Thirsk 10M
10M
| | "route is almost the same as previous years but a few changes have been made to make the route safer and faster"; "T-shirt"; mini-marathon (2.6M) as well |
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| 1203 | | Ravenstonedale 10K
10K
| | limit of 150 runners; 2.5M fun run (at 1230) as well |
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| 1202 | | Leeds Abbey Dash
10K
| | RACE FULL before Nov02; "in 2006 the race was full on Nov06; the race usually fills before the cd; as in 2007, the start is outside the Town Hall; "super fast and flat, music and entertainment along the route, t-shirts in race packs for you to wear on the day"; in 2003, I wrote "was good to leave [Durham] at 0700" |
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| 1201 | | Brampton to Carlisle Road Race
10M
| | parking at the Sands Centre car park is 3.20 UKP for 4 hours; buses from C to B are from 1030 to 1115 (and it costs 2 UKP); mainly flat course with a downhill finish; T-shirts with a list of names of pre-entered runners are extra; 10% discount for bulk entries from clubs |
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| 1200 | | Braids Hill Cross Country
see comments
| | "course is undulating and often wet, with one steep downhill on each lap"; "racing studs are recommended, given that much of the course runs over a gravel bridlepath"; registration is from 1200 until 1340; 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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| 1199 | | Maltby Road Race
7M
| | formerly the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Road Race and the Yorkshire Dragoon Road Race; "starting and finishing at the Pathfinder[s], Maltby" [TS8 0BG]; "approx 7M"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1198 | | Town Moor Memorial 10K
10K
| | "traffic free course on footpaths around the Town Moor with the start and finish in Exhibition Park"; in some years there have been problems with the 8K marker: in 2003 it was too early and in 2004, 2005 and 2006, it was too late; junior races starting at 0950 |
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| 1197 | | Gibside Fruit Bowl 7 Trail Race
7M
| | although billed as a 7M race the route was changed to a 6.2M and MC says there was an "extra tough hill"; "enter early as it's usually oversubscribed"; "not flat" [sic]; "on good tracks, paths and estate roads"; a Wild-Race-like race with a long hill after about 4.5M and a long straight grassy finish (and start); "T-shirt"; "very scenic, passing all the estate's landmarks including the monument, octagonal pond and Gibside Hall, finishing up at the magnificent long walk to the chapel" |
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| 1196 | | Ullswater Trail Race
12K
| | aka "Steamy Surprise"; RACE FULL on Oct18; in 2007, the 12K events became full on Sep24; by boat from Glenridding to Howtown and then run back; three different sailings depending on completion time; challenge, nordic walking and children's fun trails as well |
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| 1195 | | Derwentwater 10
10M
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| 1194 | | Guy Fawkes 10
10M
| | RACE FULL on Oct30; "hilly course with first and last miles on forest trail bridleways"; "T-shirt"; race limit of 1000; "cheaper to enter online" |
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| 1193 | | Helvellyn Trail Race
15K
| | RACE FULL on Sep18; new event for 2008; "along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes you high into the foothills of Helvellyn with elevated panoramic views of Ullswater, and dramatic vistas of Helvellyn and the surrounding peaks"; challenge and children's fun trails as well |
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| 1192 | | 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 as well |
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| 1191 | | Durham University Past vs Present
see comments
| | the times have changed: men's race (about 6K) is NOW at 1130hrs whereas the women's race (about 4K) is NOW at 1030hrs; registration is NOW from 0930hrs in Houghall College (opposite the Maiden Castle sports centre); "come along to see how fit you are and help Durham's current students beat the old students as an individual or as part of a college team"; "it is a great social event as well as a sporting competition with the chance to meet many new people and have a bit of fun!" |
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| 1190 | | Border Reivers Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "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 required"; "photography restricted to start/finish line" |
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| 1189 | | Great Cumbrian Run
half marathon
| | the last page of the brochure has an entry form; much earlier start time than in 2007; "an amazing new City Centre route"; "chip"; pick up your chip on Saturday or early on Sunday morning; "at least 4 drinks stations"; 1M wheelchair event (at 1000) and 1.5M family fun run (at 0930) as well |
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| 1188 | | Simply Scottish Jedburgh Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "goody bag and medal"; T-shirt is extra; online entries preferred; after 2003's race I wrote "mainly flat; some uninteresting long straight roads" but it's when I got my PB; wheelchair race as well (at 1030) |
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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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| 1187 | | Richmond Castle 10K
10K
| | "commemorative item from Hilly"; "scenic and challenging"; starts in market place and finishes in the castle; beer festival; in 2003, 2004 and 2005 the race was full before the cd (but not I understand in 2006) |
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| 1186 | | Hellhole Multi Terrain 10K
10K
| | in 2007 this 10K race replaced the "Derwentside 10" because of increasing traffic management costs; Race HQ is at the Tanfield School Specialist College; "the course takes you on a scenic route along the C2C cycle track to Beamish then winds its way through Beamish Hellhole wood and back onto the cycle track where you can enjoy a lovely view across the Causey Valley"; "memento"; 3K fun run as well (at 1000) |
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| 1185 | | Bramham Park Fun Run
10K
| | "a variety of terrains using tarmac roads, paths and farm tracks through the park"; 5K run as well |
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| 1184 | | Castle Howard Cancer Research UK 10K
10K
| | "starting and finishing in view of Castle Howard house, one of Britain's finest historic houses, the route takes you along a hilly, multi terrain course through this exquisite area of outstanding natural beauty"; "runners can enjoy breathtaking views of the Howardian Hills and the Estate's superb woodlands, gardens, monuments and statues" |
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| 1183 | | Kirkby Overblow Trail Race
10K
| | "almost entirely on country footpaths, bridleways and tracks between Kirkby Overblow and Sicklinghall"; "wear appropriate footwear as it may be muddy"; races are "approx 5K and 10K"; "children's fun run" (1M) as well (at 1000) |
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| 1182 | | Scarborough 10 Mile Road Race
10M
| | at St Helens Caravan Park in Wykeham; "memento"; "quiet tarmac roads with mile markers"; "around the lovely village of Wykeham and through the nearby National Park forest"; fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 1181 | | 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 |
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| 1180 | | Harewood 10 mile Trail Race
10M
| | here is the location of the car park; "bottle of beer"; "footpaths and bridle paths including parts of the Leeds Country Way, Dales Way and Ebor Way"; "traffic-free, half in Harewood House grounds, half around Eccup Reservoir and passes Emmerdale Village"; 2M race/fun run (with a long hill) as well (at 1000) |
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| 1179 | | Great North Run
half marathon
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| 1178 | | Whalton Classic Autumn 5 mile Road Run
5M
| | "over a scenic and rolling 5 mile rural road course in Northumberland"; race HQ is at Whalton Village Hall |
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| 1177 | | Coniston Trail Race
15K
| | in 2006, the limit was reached well before cd; "well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in views of Lake Coniston and the surrounding peaks"; "one short 200m [hill] which only agile mountain goats will be able to run"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; challenge, nordic walking, sport trail and children's fun trail as well |
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| 1176 | | British Energy Dunbar 10 Mile Race
10M
| | "multi terrain race that takes in some spectacular views of Dunbar and East Lothian"; in providing the "map" link I'm guessing the route is the same as in 2006 |
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| 1175 | | Foston and Thornton-le-Clay 10K
10K
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| 1174 | | Harrogate Charities Race
10K
| | "formerly "The Harrogate Theatre Race"; this is not the Harrogate 10K that takes place at the end of July; 2K fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 1173 | | Horsforth 10K
10K
| | in previous years, the limit has been reached; "starts and finishes in Apperley Bridge"; "run on road and canal towpath"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1172 | | Norham 10K
10K
| | "challenging and scenic"; across the Tweed to Scotland and back; the 2nd M has a significant hill, the other incline is in the 5th M; excellent atmosphere when I did this in 2001 and 2004; collect numbers on the day from the Village Hall; you will see from the map that the start is some way away from the Village Hall; "memento"; 2K fun run as well (at 1130) |
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| 1171 | | Prince of Wales Hospice 10K
10K
| | from Pontefract Park; in 2007 there was a fun run as well |
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| 1170 | | Sutton Seven
7M
| | "fast, mainly flat, rural, on roads and tracks"; "memento" |
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| 1169 | | Wynward Woodland Park Trail Race
10K
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| 1168 | | Vets NE Open 10K and 5K Track Championship
unknown
| | 5K for women and men over 70 is at 1845; 10K for male vets is at 1915; "this is a Championship OPEN to all Veterans who are members of a UKA affiliated club and Qualify for the N.E., by having residence in or have been born within the counties of Northumberland, Durham. Tyne & Wear or Cleveland" |
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| 1167 | | Dumfries Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "memento" (only guaranteed if you pre-enter); "new route at start and finish" |
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| 1166 | | Kirkstall Valley Trail Race
7.25M
| | replacing the "Kirkstall Abbey 10K"; "a multiterrain run on footpaths, fields, towpaths and pavements, up and down the Kirkstall Valley"; "bottle of beer"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1165 | | Thirlestane Castle Run
5M
| | "multi-terrain run"; through the majestic grounds of Scotland's oldest inhabited house; 3K fun run as well at 1300 |
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| 1164 | | Ryedale 10M Run
10M
| | "10.75M course but timekeepers will be at 5M and 10M"; "goody bag"; "a virtually flat course starting at the Wentworth Arms in Old Malton and taking in the beautiful villages of Ryton, Great Habton, Amotherby and finishing with a challenging finish at Ryedale House in Malton"; "5 minute walk to the start" |
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| 1163 | | Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; "K markers"; "fast, flat"; "chips"; "suitable for wheelchairs"; "SMS text results"; 3K Fun Run as well (at 0910) |
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| 1162 | | Snape 10K
10K
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| 1161 | | Ampleforth College 7 mile Race
7M
| | "scenic off road race through woodland and forest"; "goody bag"; 2.5M fun run (at 1200) as well |
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| 1160 | | Ray Harrison Memorial 10K Road Race
10K
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| 1159 | | Burton-in-Kendal 10K and Fun Run
10K
| | I think this could be hilly; 3.5K fun run as well |
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| 1158 | | Paras' 10 Endurance Run
10M
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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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| 1157 | | Mileta Spen 10K
10K
| | prior to 2006, this was a 10M race; "quality hat/scarf guaranteed to at least the first 200 finishers" |
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| 1156 | | Great Langdale Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "certificate and T-shirt"; "20th anniversary of the Half Marathon, a commemorative T Shirt, with all the entrants names, will be printed, so long as entered before Sep01"; "mile markers"; venue is the Sticklebarn Tavern; marathon (at 1200) and 3K family fun run (at 1115) as well |
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| 1155 | | Harewood House Cancer Research UK 10K
10K
| | "start and finish in front of Harewood House"; "course has been altered for 2008 to make it easier but it remains a challenge"; "stunning start/finish area lies directly in front of Harewood House on the North Lawn; "course loops around the Estate providing beautiful views over Harewood Lake and the Wharfe Valley"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1154 | | Yorkshireman Off Road Half Marathon
half marathon
| | in 2007, race was full on Aug23; "for walkers and runners"; need to check the following details: "refreshments en route and a hot meal at finish"; "T-shirt"; competitors must carry fell-running kit; "route partially flagged, reccy recommended"; marathon as well |
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| 1153 | | Tynedale Jelly Tea Road Race
10M
| | cheaper to enter both this race and the Tynedale 10K; bus to Hexham from Ovingham before start costs two pounds; undulating, scenic, rural route; free jelly tea afterwards |
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| 1152 | | Stainland 7
7M
| | "scenic"; ""undulating"; quality gift" |
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| 1151 | | Wetherby Run
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; in 2007 the race was full on Aug20; "generally flat on road and well surfaced tracks"; start/finish at the Racecourse; "award"; 1.8M fun run as well (at 1245) |
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| 1150 | | Castleton Show Run
6M
| | "pre-entries have free entry to showfield"; "scenic and undulating road course through the NYM taking in Dibble Bridge, Hob Hole and Westerdale"; I think it's more than just "undulating", and in 2003, I wrote "scenic with about 6 uphill sections - no markers"; in 2007 there were K markers; excellent scenery and friendly place; here's a bird's eye view of the route |
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| 1149 | | Alnwick Cancer Research UK 10K
10K
| | "starts and finishes on the pastures in front of Alnwick Castle"; "takes runners through Hulne Park"; "both concrete and limestone forest tracks"; "Cancer Research UK will not provide any official timings but there will be a clock at the finish for you to record your own time" |
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| 1148 | | Leeds Half Marathon
half marathon
| | medal, T-shirt; mile markers |
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| 1147 | | Nissan 10K
10K
| | RACE CANCELLED; "two laps of fast, flat traffic free roads entirely within the Nissan manufacturing complex at Washington"; "complimentary prize"; T-shirt? 3K fun run as well |
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| 1146 | | Tholthorpe 10K
10K
| | limit may be reached; although described as "couple of 'ups and downs' with a downhill last 200 yards", it is reasonably flat: see if you can find many contours on the map! |
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| 1145 | | Derwentwater Trail Race
14K
| | in 2007, the race became full on Jun19; "well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in panoramic views of Lake Derwentwater and the surrounding peaks of the Skiddaw and Blencathra range"; "T-shirt"; challenge, nordic walking, sport trail and children's fun trail as well |
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| 1144 | | Watergate 5K
5K
| | "fast 2 lap course on tracks"; "collect numbers on race day" |
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| 1143 | | Escrick 10K
10K
| | "a flat, scenic 10K course, running on roads, paths and bridleways within the Escrick Park Estate, with the start and finish on the Escrick village green" |
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| 1142 | | Michael Page Memorial Race
10K
| | "aka Hetton 10K"; "the one lap course is multi-terrain using country paths and tracks"; "starting and finishing at the Hetton Lyons country park"; "100 50th Anniversary T-shirts"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1141 | | Kielder 10K Road Race
10K
| | "accurate, scenic and undulating" |
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| 1140 | | Sandal Castle 10K
10K
| | "scenic, one lap course within Pugneys Country Park and visiting the historic 12th century Sandal Castle"; "95% is off road"; "T-shirt"; "chips"; "no SAE required"; 2.5K fun run as well |
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| 1139 | | Staveley Stampede
10M
| | inaugural race; "mainly flat route only has a couple of undulations"; "on roads and trails"; "spot prizes"; "memento"; kids dash (at 1105) as well |
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| 1138 | | Spofforth Gala Trail Race 10K
10K
| | "entry limit 300, last year the limit was reached"; "between the lovely lower Dales villages of Spofforth, Sicklinghall and Kirkby Overblow"; "almost entirely on footpaths, bridleways, fields and tracks"; www.ukresults.net says it received the following from the organisers: "New course for 2008. Due to the closure of footpaths by the National Grid gas pipeline until September 2008 a new course has been devised for this year only. It is a two lap variation on the established course starting and finishing in the gala field as usual. None of the route touches tarmac and it is entirely on bridle tracks. Still 10K with 405 feet of ascent it is guaranteed to satisfy aficionados of the rugged. All entry form details are still accurate"; children's 0.8K fun run (at 1230) and gala as well |
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| 1137 | | Norland Moor 7
7M
| | 800 feet; "starts with a lap of the rugby club to spread out the runners before the climb up the track by North Dean Woods. Then it's a right turn up the bridletrack to Turbury Lane. After about 400m of road, the route follows a big clockwise loop on the tracks of Norland Moor. Then race then drops down the hillside from Norland, over the River Calder then right just before the Rochdale Canal and back to Copley via fields"; "all the hard work is done at the start, with a fast second half" |
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| 1136 | | Teviotdale Harriers 10K
10K
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| 1135 | | Robin Hood 10K
10K
| | "course has been altered this year to alleviate the cross-overs and two way traffic from 2007"; "a multi-terrain race on tarmac footpaths through King George playing fields" "three loops of the fields and is mostly on tarmac footpaths with some sections on grass"; "this race replaces the 6 Mile Riverside Challenge" (which was run to 2006); "pie and peas supper to all finishers"; race HQ is the Robin Hood pub; junior 2K fun run as well (at 1845) |
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| 1134 | | Summerhill Trail Race
5K
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| 1133 | | Saltburn Sandblaster 10K
10K
| | let me know if there are any problems in downloading the form; there is a limit of 100 runners; "registration and distribution of numbers is from 1100"; walking events on the same day as well |
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| 1132 | | Elswick Cup
5K
| | "numbers will be issued on the night"; "goody bag" |
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| 1131 | | Darlington 10K
10K
| | 2 lap route; T-shirt; chips; family fun run and an over 3K junior race as well |
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| 1130 | | Sedgefield Serpentine Race
6.5M
| | second year of race; "undulating off-road route taking in beautiful countryside and local historical landmarks"; "goody bag"; 1.5M family fun run as well |
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| 1129 | | Lowther Run
half marathon
| | a "trail run" forming part of the Lowther Show; "rough road and cross country course through the lovely and picturesque Haweswater and Lowther Castle Park"; "each entrant will have free entry to the show ground for the Friday"; "free drink and filled roll" |
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| 1128 | | Morpeth 10K
10K
| | "two lap circuit around Tranwell Woods (south west of Morpeth)"; "mug guaranteed to entries received by Jul 15"; collect race number on the night |
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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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| 1127 | | Idle Trail Race
10K
| | "scenic route on towpath, bridleway, paths and private roads"; "T-Shirt"; "spot prizes" |
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| 1126 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Races
5.488K
| | "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors will start at staggered times based on the information provided on the entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
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| 1125 | | James Herriot Country Trail Run
14K
| | "moorland tracks and paths"; "all off road" |
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| 1124 | | Harrogate Town Centre 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; "2 lap scenic and undulating" |
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| 1123 | | Victorian 10K
10K
| | start at "The Mermaid", finish on the Coast Road in Marske; "6 inch ceramic coaster"; if you enter 3 5Ks and 2 10Ks you get 5 pounds reduction and a polo shirt |
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| 1122 | | Pudsey 10K
10K
| | "town and rural, flat/hilly, picturesque course"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; "K markers"; "occasional water stations"; 2M fun run and park 0.4K run as well |
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| 1121 | | Sunderland 5Km Road Race
5K
| | "traffic free course"; "fast and ideal for PBs"; "two lap course, one small loop alongside the fishing lake then a large loop around the swan's lake before entering the finish straight" |
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| 1120 | | Northumberland Coastal Run
14M
| | RACE FULL on Apr11; "T-shirt"; "choose your own route keeping as close to the coast as possible using clearly-marked footpaths and roadways"; "there is an established route"; "distance and terrain depend on the tide"; "transport available from Alnmouth before race"; voted by Runner's World's readers as the best race of the year in 2007 |
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| 1119 | | Burton Leonard 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; "memento and drinks"; "halfway drinks station"; in 2004, I wrote: "mainly off-road, seems to more up than down!"; fun run as well (at 1330) |
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| 1118 | | Kielder Forest Wild Race
15K
| | T-shirt if you do all three Wild Races; there may be a new route for 2008; in 2004 I wrote: "it's a hard start climbing until about 4K and then it's down hill but undulating; lots of midges as usual" |
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| 1117 | | Yorkshire Wolds Half Marathon
half marathon
| | part of the "Bishop Wilton Show and Craft Fair"; "mug"; start/finish at SE801535; in 2003, I wrote "... instead I got almost my slowest 13.1M, tougher than Burn Valley [agree] or Baildon [really?], long hill (170 metre climb) between 3M and 6.5M including 135metres climb in 1.5M, then the nicest bit: an off road downhill (down 130 metres) to 8M, a steep hill (30 metres) just after 9M and a 75 metre climb between 11M and 12M, down down down (90 metres) from 12M to end": here is a link to get gradient profile and map; 2M fun run as well (at 1010) |
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| 1116 | | South ParkTrail Race
5K
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| 1115 | | Garrison 10K
10K
| | RUMOUR IS THAT THIS RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED; according to one web page it was cancelled "due to lack of interest, only 20 runners I'm told"; "undulating and scenic course on main roads and good footpaths"; although originally planned to be a new race of the Black Sheep Brewery Races, this is no longer the case |
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| 1114 | | Eccup 10 Mile
10M
| | in 2005, the race limit was reached by the cd; "mile markers", "in Adel and around Eccup reservoir"; "memento"; fun run (at 0915) as well |
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| 1113 | | Kilburn Feast
7M
| | "traditional afternoon tea for all finishers"; "bottle of wine to all finishers over 65"; in 2003, I wrote: "undulating with several long gentle hills, enjoyable, scenic (houses from 1662, abbey, white horse)" |
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| 1112 | | The Angel View Run
5M
| | "over undulating cross country and old railway tracks"; "approx 5M"; "collect numbers on race day"; children's races as well starting at 1830 |
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| 1111 | | Darlington Pit Stop 10K
10K
| | 3 laps of the Croft motor racing circuit; wheelchair race and junior (11-16) 2K fun run as well |
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| 1110 | | Anita Nott Womens Only Jesmond Dene Run
5.4K
| | "through Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; race HQ is at the Corner House Pub; "memento" |
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| 1109 | | Thorpe Edge Festival 10K
10K
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| 1108 | | Burn Valley Run
half marathon
| | cd extended from Jun23 to Jun28; one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; MUST ENTER BEFORE CD AS NO EODS; "memento"; "spot prizes"; "course is one of the most demanding and most beautiful in the UK"; free food afterwards; in 2004, I wrote "good water and sponge stations and a good tea afterwards"; fun run as well (at 1315) on a new course |
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| 1107 | | Carr Lane Challenge 5
5M
| | "scenic trail race culminating in a finish up the notorious and infamous Carr Lane (a hill of approx 0.6 mile with a 1 in 6 gradient)"; "starts/finishes at the Wrose Carnival Ground, Bradford"; "medal and goody bag"; "spot prizes"; race limit is 150 |
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| 1106 | | Sunshine Run
5K
| | "run starts outside The Pitcher and Piano on St Anne's Quay, then goes inland past The Copthorne Hotel, towards Newcastle Busniess Park, and then back on itself, over the Millenium Bridge and finishing in Baltic Square"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1105 | | Tynedale 10K
10K
| | "flat rural, along minor roads and tracks"; enclose SAE for race number; cheaper to enter both this race and Jelly Tea; registration is at a school in Ovingham; start line is in Ovington which is about 1M from registration; finish is near river bridge in Low Prudhoe; free pie and peas in the school afterwards |
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| 1104 | | Saltwell Harriers Fell Race
5M
| | "1000 feet of ascent"; in previous years the start was 2 miles N of Stanhope (NY996416) |
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| 1103 | | Beamish Tram Challenge
10K
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| 1102 | | Stephen Unwin Memorial 10K
10K
| | for 2008 the race has moved from Dalston to Carlisle; "flat, fast", "goody bag, T-shirt and a medal"; "food and drink will be laid on"; 3M and 1.5M runs as well |
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| 1101 | | Humber Bridge Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "medal and T-shirt (to be confirmed)"; "a single loop circuit run entirely on road surface, undulating throughout, crossing the bridge in both directions and passing through the villages of Hessle and Barton on Humber"; "mile markers"; family 2.5M fun run as well |
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| 1100 | | Vision 5K: Leeds
5K
| | the race takes place at Roundhay Park; "the course is twice around the lake"; "suitable for both runners and wheelchair users"; "we are inviting pairs of runners to undertake one lap blindfolded and led by the non blindfolded partner at the half way mark the runners will change around, challenging each person's senses whilst making the event unique" |
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| 1099 | | Rainton 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; limit has been "reached in 9 out of the last 10 years well before the day"; new off-road 2M fun run as well |
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| 1098 | | Gibson Grind Trail Race
14K
| | "over Scout Scar fell in Kendal"; "stalls, games, refreshments, bouncy castle, face painting and music"; fun run for children 11 years and under as well |
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| 1097 | | Penshaw Hill Race
3M
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| 1096 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Races
5.488K
| | "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors will start at staggered times based on the information provided on the entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
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| 1095 | | Leeds 10K - Jane Tomlinson's 'Run For All'
10K
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| 1094 | | Kirkheaton Show Fun Run
10K
| | need to check with Diane as to whether the 10K race will take place; try for details in 1st week May 2008 |
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| 1093 | | Wheldrake 10K
10K
| | RACE CANCELLED for this year |
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| 1092 | | Newburn River Run
6.5M
| | "free buffet supper"; "mainly off road", "very flat, scenic tracks crossing the Tyne at both Wylam and Newburn bridges" |
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| 1091 | | Mizuno Wave Harrier 10K Trail Race
10K
| | 6K trail race (at 1000) and kids dash (at 1005) as well |
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| 1090 | | 3M Newton Aycliffe 10K
10K
| | "fast and flat PB course"; "K-markers"; "T-shirt"; "spot prizes"; 3K fun run as well (at 0915) |
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| 1089 | | Beltane 10K
10K
| | "fast, rural, scenic and undulating"; "medal"; 3K junior race as well (at 0930) |
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| 1088 | | Great Women's Run 10K
10K
| | "course starts at Seaburn Park and takes in some stunning views along Roker beach as well as Roker Park with its lake, bowling greens and immaculately tended gardens"; "what separates this route out from so many other 10km runs around the world is the 300m run along the firm sand of Roker beach before turning onto Roker Pier for a run out to sea and back" |
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| 1087 | | Acklam Grange School Trail Race
5K
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| 1086 | | Blaydon Race
5.9M
| | I understand the route for 2008 has been changed from 5.7M to 5.9M; all 2000 online entries were taken within 20 hours; another 2000 entries are available; "Entries are planned to open 4 March 2008 and close 31 March or on reaching the 4000 limit, whichever comes first"; RACE FULL ON MARCH 21ST; "in 2007 the total race limit of 4000 entries was reached 14 days from opening; the on-line share (2000) was taken up in only 6 days" |
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| 1085 | | Egton Road Race
10K
| | aka "The Gooseberry Run"; need to check details; is this the right start time? 2M fun run as well |
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| 1084 | | Grasmere Gallop 7
7M
| | "7+ miles over roads, timber trails and footpaths around the spectacular scenery of Grasmere and Rydal lakes"; 3+ miles fun run/jog/walk as well |
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| 1083 | | Harewood House Chase
10K
| | men's at 1100, women's at 1030; T-shirt; "scenic course mainly inside the grounds of the beautiful Harewood estate" |
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| 1082 | | Leeds Pulse Race
10K
| | "T-shirt"; 5K fun run (at 1000) as well |
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| 1081 | | The Stray 5K
5K
| |
| 1080 | | Kirkby Malzeard 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; "undulating"; "all on road"; "includes refreshments"; "all runners must register 30 minutes before the race start"; 2M fun run as well |
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| 1079 | | Bendrigg 10K
10K
| | "award"; 2M fun run and a summer fete as well |
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| 1078 | | Wharfedale Off-Road Half Marathon
13M
| | although described as a half marathon, it is 13M; conducted under fell running (FRA) rules; "well established paths including The Dales Way, the Monks Road and Mastiles Lane"; T-shirt and hot meal; marathon (25M) at 1030 as well; can walk either instead ("Rugger Ramble") |
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| 1077 | | Roberttown 7
7M
| | RACE FULL (on May23); use the following link to find out if you can enter on the day; |
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| 1076 | | Watergate 10km Trail Race
10K
| | "goodie bag"; "undulating off road course on forest trails and cycle tracks"; "collect numbers on day"; use this link to see photos of the course |
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| 1075 | | Allendale 8
8M
| | "mug"; "on scenic country public roads in an area of outstanding natural beauty"; "undulating"; "held in conjunction with Allendale Village Fair"; 1M junior fun run (at 1410) as well |
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| 1074 | | Garburn Trail Race
24K
| | in 2007 the race became full by the cd (May 10) and in 2006 on May14; limit also reached in 2005; "new course"; "footpaths and bridleways from Staveley to Windermere"; "short sections of tarmac, grassy footpaths, stoney bridleways with some stiles"; "fast, graded runnable climbs and descents"; "T-shirt to all finishers, and spot prizes"; "K markers"; challenge, nordic walking, sport trail and and children's fun trail as well |
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| 1073 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Races
5.488K
| | "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors will start at staggered times based on the information provided on the entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
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| 1072 | | Druridge Bay 10K
10K
| | "in the Druridge Bay Country Park, running on gravel track, grass, tarmac and sand, incorporating the National Cycle Route and beautiful Druridge Bay beach" |
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| 1071 | | Ilkley Trail Race
6.9M
| | this race makes "its inaugural appearance on the race calendar this year"; "FRA CM (Category C, Medium) fell race - 6.9 miles, 930' climb"; "based on a course very similar to the previous Middleton Trail race organised by the Round Table, the 6.9 mile out-and-back route takes in tracks through woodland, fields and moors, interspersed with some brief road sections"; "virtually all of the climb is on the way out, but runners will be reinvigorated by the views over the Wharfe Valley and across to Ilkley Moor when they hit the moorland on the top......and of course, what goes up must come down, making for a very fast second half of the race";."goody bag" |
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| 1070 | | Melmerby (Ripon) 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; although described as "undulating", I think it's a flatish type of "undulating" (as the OS heights vary just between 34 and 48 metres)! "medal"; 2.25M fun run as well (at 1030 with a cd of 1000) |
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| 1069 | | Raby Castle 10K
10K
| | "2 lap traffic-free scenic route in the grounds of Raby Castle"; "memento"; 5K fun run as well |
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| 1068 | | The Winters Gibbet 10K
10K
| | RACE HAS BEEN POSTPONED; "race limit of 70"; free bus to start leaves at 1430; race starts around 1450; "scenic country roads"; "the course is from Harwood Gate along the road to the gibbet and into Elsdon finishing at Elsdon Village Green"; "last 2.5M is down the Gibbet Hill"; "goody bag" |
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| 1067 | | Clive Cookson 10K
10K
| | formerly the "WoW Race"; "fast, two lap course on road and trail"; "dry fit T-shirt"; "collect numbers on the night"; "generous and unusual spot prizes"; 5K race as well (at 1845) |
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| 1066 | | Les Allcorn 10K
10K
| | "pick up your number at the race"; "on private roads and tracks in the stunningly scenic Hulne Park"; 3K junior fun run as well (at 1815) |
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| 1065 | | Yorkshire 10K Run
10K
| | in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust; "track and field race around Newby Hall Estate starting and finishing at The Church"; "feedback from runners is that it is inspiring and the atmosphere superb"; after the 2005 race, Wetherby Today reported the "course was challenging, not because of the hills but because of the rutted ground conditions, scree and awkward camber in places"; 2K fun run as well |
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| 1064 | | CHIN-UP Beach Run
10K
| | "a beach run from Seahouses to Bamburgh and back"; "the tide will be well out" |
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| 1063 | | Pier to Pier Run
7.5M
| | "fleece"; "start on the beach at SS Pier and continue around a superb scenic route, following the cliff top paths past Marsden Rock, Souter Point Lighthouse, passing very quickly by the Firing Range, onto the beach at Whitburn and finishing at Roker Pier"; bus from Roker to SS |
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| 1062 | | Brathay Windermere Marathon
marathon
| | re-established in 2007 after a break since 1986 |
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| 1061 | | Meanwood Valley Trail
7.5M
| | part of the "Airedale Triple"; "limit reached 3 days before race in 2007"; bottle of beer; junior races (1M and 2M) as well; when I did it in 2003 I wrote "tough, because of the terrain I spent most of time looking at the ground, no M/K markers, well marshalled", but I enjoyed it |
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| 1060 | | Preston Park Trail Race
5K
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| 1059 | | Bowderdale Wild Race
18K
| | T-shirt if you do all three Wild Races; there may be a new route in 2008: in 2004, this went S from Bowderdale, up W side of Bowderdale Beck, then up hill to SD675975, and back via Hazelgill Knott and West Fell |
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| 1058 | | Knaresborough Fun Run
10K
| | 2.5M fun run as well (at 1030) |
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| 1057 | | Ripon 10M
10M
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; "memento"; "undulating and scenic"; need to check whether the route is the same; however, when I ran it in 2004, I wrote: "there's a drag [slight incline] from start to 4M with some respites, long steep hill between 5M and 6M, I think the markers at 3M 4M ... 8M were too late recovering at the 9M marker, well marshalled, two water stations at 4.5M and 7.5M, got confused by the swing gate at 9.5M"; 1.5M off-road fun run as well |
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| 1056 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Races
5.488K
| | "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks"; "competitors will start at staggered times based on the information provided on the entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series" |
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| 1055 | | Tees Barrage 10K
10K
| | previously known as the "David Lloyd 10K"; "early entry advised as the 2007 and 2006 events were oversubscribed"; T-shirt |
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| 1054 | | Keswick Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "around Derwentwater with a loop into the Newlands valley"; 1.5K and 3.2K fun runs as well |
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| 1053 | | Kirkbymoorside 10K
10K
| | mug; "starts in Kirkbymoorside and winds through the villages of Gillamoor and Fadmoor, before returning to finish in the town centre"; "fast and undulating"! |
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| 1052 | | Dallam Dash 10K
10K
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| 1051 | | Bluebell Trail 10
10M
| | "quality gift and goody bag"; "multi-terrain"; "some of the most scenic views within the heart of Yorkshire with a unique river crossing to finish" |
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| 1050 | | Blyth Valley 10K
10K
| | aka "Spirit of the Staithes 10K"; "on public footpath and cycle ways from Blyth Quayside to Seaton Sluice and return"; "fast, flat"; "T-shirt to all finishers"; fun run as well |
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| 1049 | | Fountains 10K
10K
| | one of the Black Sheep Brewery Races; in 2008 this race will have no EODs; "run on public roads and across scenic moorland with magnificent views"; when I last did it there was 2K of off-road (moorland) and a 0.5M killer hill at end; in my opinion an excellent course with good atmosphere; fun run as well |
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| 1048 | | Hamsterley Forest Wild Race
12K
| | T-shirt if you do all three Wild Races; there may be a new route in 2008 |
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| 1047 | | Epilepsy Action Bradford 10K
10K
| | start/finish in Centenary Square; "fast, flat course"; "course closed to traffic"; "chip timing"; "K markers"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1046 | | Gala Harriers 10K
10K
| | 3K fun run as well (at 1000) |
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| 1045 | | Tees Valley Half Marathon
half marathon
| | aka "Redcar Half Marathon"; "T-shirt and Goodie Bag"; "chips"; family fun run as well |
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| 1044 | | Rothwell 10K
10K
| | ukresults.net reports RACE FULL on Mar11; race full in 2007 before Mar24 and in 2006 by first week in April; "fast course" |
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| 1043 | | St. George's Day 10K
10K
| | unlike 2006 and 2007, in 2008 the race is on a Saturday; in 2005, limit reached on Mar 23; "beautiful undulating run along England's most beautiful valley"; "M markers"; "T-shirt"; 3K family fun run as well |
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| 1042 | | Hawkshead Trail Race
15K
| | this race was 90% full on Jan31 and became FULL on Feb14; the race became full in 2007 on Mar09 and in 2006 on Mar16; "well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways"; "views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding peaks of the Coniston Hills, the Langdales and most of the Lakeland fells"; "underfoot conditions are generally good, and the course has fast running conditions and no stiles"; challenge, nordic walking, sport trail and children's fun trail as well |
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| 1041 | | Guisborough ForestTrail Race
5K
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| 1040 | | Flora London Marathon
marathon
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| 1039 | | Wallsend Rising Sun Multi-Terrain Race
5M
| | "limited number of entries will be available on the day"; venue is The Rising Sun Country Park (behind ASDA in Benton); "on firm traffic-free paths around a beautiful country park in the heart of North Tyneside"; "T-shirt" |
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| 1038 | | Baildon Boundary Way
half marathon
| | "souvenir"; race was full in 2007 on Jan05 and in 2006 on Jan12; part of the "Airedale Triple"; RW once wrote "... varied multi-terrain conditions ... takes in open moorland; steep, single-track woodland climbs and descents; stretches of tarmac past back-to-back terrace houses; canal towpaths; and even sandy horse gallops"; I enjoyed this race immensely when I did it in 2003; walkers (no dogs) as well at 0830 |
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| 1037 | | Hartlepool Marina 5
5M
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| 1036 | | Sand Dancer 10K
10K
| | aka "South Shields Multi-Terrain 10K"; "start at Gypsies [Green Stadium], along the Leas coastal path and return to Gypsies"; "collect numbers on the day"; 4K fun run as well |
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| 1035 | | Coniston 14
13.875M
| | RACE FULL on Jan 18; on Jan07 250 places left; the race was full in 2007 before Jan28 and in 2005 on Feb03; "hilly route follows the 13.875 miles of road that circles Coniston water"; "stunning views of the surrounding mountains" |
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| 1034 | | Belhaven Best Dunbar Boundary Race 10K
10K
| | the race was full on Mar30 in 2007 and before cd in 2005; usually you get a free bottle of beer |
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| 1033 | | Arkendale April Fool 10K
10K
| | ukresults.net reports that RACE FULL (by cd); "a scenic and gently undulating 1 lap course, consisting of road and trail sections"; "starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Arkendale, North Yorkshire"; "spot prizes"; "mug and a goody bag" |
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| 1032 | | Doctors Gate Race
10K
| | "under FRA rules (full kit maybe needed)"; "multi terrain trail race"; "numbers collected on the day" |
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| 1031 | | South Leeds Stadium 5 Mile
5M
| | "T shirt"; "scenic, traffic-free"; "great finish in South Leeds Stadium"; 5K fun run as well at 0930 |
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| 1030 | | Wakefield Hospice City 10K
10K
| | "fast and flat"; "chips"; "T-shirt"; "3M and 1M fun runs as well" |
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| 1029 | | Guiseley Gallop
10K
| | part of the "Airedale Triple"; "tracks, paths, Leeds-Liverpool canal towpath, road"; "past Emmerdale's Woolpack in Esholt"; because of the varied terrain it was one of my favourite 10Ks; use this link to get photos of the route; bottle of beer |
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| 1028 | | Lakeside Easter 10K
10K
| | "a race course of outstanding beauty, within over 400 acres of private wooded estate which is bordered by one mile of Lake Windermere shoreline"; open day of the YMCA National Centre Lakeside; "Easter activities for children, charity stalls, face painting, a bouncy castle and delicious food"; "3K family run as well (at 1030)" |
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| 1027 | | North Tyneside 10K
10K
| | from The Parks Sports Centre NS to NS Fish Quay, Tynemouth Castle, St Mary's Lighthouse; T-shirt |
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| 1026 | | Mermaid 10K
10K
| | before 2005 this was a 10M race; "goody bag"; start at "The Mermaid", finish on the Coast Road in Marske; if you enter 3 5Ks and 2 10Ks you get 5 pounds reduction and a polo shirt |
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| 1025 | | Elswick Good Friday Road Races
see comments
| | "different events with ages ranging from 11 years to 60 years"; venue is the Newburn Riverside Park; is this only for local clubs? |
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| 1024 | | Great Grizedale Trail Run
10M
| | "traffic-free, wide, well-surfaced (not tarmac), man-made forest trails"; "numbers will be given out on the day"; "award"; "light refreshments"; in 2004, I wrote "hard-core trail through forests with views; green cycling route clockwise; first 2M is hilly; although described as undulating the course had a tendency to hill in many places" |
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| 1023 | | Little Strickland 10
10M
| | "undulating and scenic course on quiet rural country roads"; "medal" |
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| 1022 | | Dentdale Run 14.3
14.2153M
| | "free refreshments for runners" |
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| 1021 | | KB5
5M
| | "starts and finishes inside the Kings Buildings Science and Engineering Campus, on West Mains Road"; "the course consists of a 5 mile road loop, with quite a few hills, though none of them steep"; "registration will take place in KB House, from 12 noon until 1.45 pm" |
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| 1020 | | Haweswater Half Marathon
half marathon
| | "NB voucher and memento"; "out and back course from Bampton village passes along shores of Haweswater via Mardale Head in a remote and dramatic mountain valley"; "hilly course offers an exhilarating and challenging run"; "not for the fainthearted!"; junior races as well |
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| 1019 | | Norton 9
9M
| | "T-shirt"; 5K fun run as well |
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| 1018 | | Huddersfield 10K
10K
| | "T-shirt"; scenic; described as "undulating" but when I did it in 2003 and 2004 it was hilly with a fast downhill finish |
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| 1017 | | Netherhall Malcolm McDougall Memorial 10
10M
| | start and finish at Netherhall School (i.e., not the Old Mill Inn); "no extra [fee] for entry on day"; "free post race refreshments" |
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| 1016 | | Snake Lane 10
10M
| | ukresults.net reports RACE FULL on Nov18; the 2007 race was full in only 56 days (Nov22) and the 2006 race was full by Dec07; "flat, rural"; "memento" |
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| 1015 | | St Wilfrid's Muddy Boots 10K
10K
| | "multi-terrain"; "over undulating farmland and through picturesque countryside "; "includes road, footpaths and trails"; "wear suitable footwear"; "medal"; fun run as well (at 1100) |
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| 1014 | | Durham University Cathedral Relays
see comments
| | relay race for teams of 4 men or 3 women; men's race is at 2.30pm whereas the women's race is at 1.30pm; registration from 12 noon at the Junior Common Room at St Cuthbert's Society; "held in the grounds of Durham Cathedral" and using a 2 mile undulating course along the banks of the River Wear; multi-terrain/off-road |
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| 1013 | | Liversedge Half Marathon
half marathon
| | on Jan15 ukresults.net reports the RACE IS FULL; in 2007 the race became full on Jan24; hilly in several places; collect numbers on the day |
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| 1012 | | Run 5k for Children in Zambia
5K
| | "this project uses sport to deliver social messages around HIV/AIDS and drug, alcohol and child abuse"; "all proceeds raised from this event will provide invaluable support" for this project; "scenic route around the fields of Maiden Castle and the surrounding area" |
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| 1011 | | Dewsbury 10K
10K
| | in 2008 this race will start at 0900 instead of 0930; out and back course; chips; when I ran it in 2002 I wrote "as boring as the Leeds Abbey Dash, too early [in the morning], headwind; some K markers (people!)" but I got a fast time |
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| 1010 | | Black Hill and Beck
7.5M
| | "7.5m/1150' from Grove car park, Hamsterley Forest (GR 065299)" |
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| 1009 | | Meltham 10K
10K
| | formerly "The Moorside 10K"; "memento to first 300"; found this hard work with many, many, hills when I did it in 2002 |
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| 1008 | | Stainland Cross-Country
5.5M
| | "tough 5.5 miler"; "scenic views of Stainland, Greetland, Jagger Green and beyond ... not that you'll have time to enjoy the views!"; "meet at The Red Lion"; "post-race food and drinks 2M down the road at the Heath Rugby Club"; well worth studying the map beforehand |
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| 1007 | | Durham City Cathedral Relays
see comments
| | according to the Durham City Harriers web site the venue is Durham University Racecourse |
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| 1006 | | Brass Monkey Run
half marathon
| | date changed from 27th January to 20th January; RACE FULL; the 2008 race became full in 3 days of release of entry form on October 8th; "fast, flat and rural"; for 2006 I wrote "the race starts at York racecourse and then heads south taking in Bishopthorpe, Acaster Malbis, Stonebridge Farm, Acaster Selby, westwards to Appleton Roebuck, and then northwards to Woolas Hall Farm, Acaster Malbis, Bishopthorpe, and finishing at York racecourse, it's a sort of upside down letter P" |
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| 1005 | | Old Monks 6
6M
| | "starting from Hart Village Hall (rather than High Hesleden); "undulating course through woods and fields, on public footpaths and bridleways" |
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| 1004 | | Pennine 10K
10K
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| 1003 | | Run for Bob
8M
| | "register on the day in the Club headquarters on Churchill Playing Fields between 9.45 and 10.20"; "allow about 10 minutes to get to the start of the run"; "scenic trail run along cliff tops and through scenic Holywell Dene"; "this is a run, not a race"; "there will be no timekeepers and no results"; "tea/coffee and cake will be available" |
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| 1002 | | Morpeth 11K
11K
| | "attractive, scenic"; out via "Mitford to Mitford Steads and then a return leg by the Whalton Road and the Sun Inn to finish on the Stanners after negotiating Carlisle Park"; "numbers are to be collected on the day" |
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| 1001 | | Resolution Run
10K
| | "2 laps"; "Race HQ is in the Exhibition Park cafe" |
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