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: Tue 07 Jul at 18:26:24 BST
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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3164 | | Jolly Holly Jog 10K 10K
UKA 2013-10257 | RACE FULL; I think the 2013 race was full by December 2nd; "we're pleased to announce that for the first time the JHJ will be chipped this year"; "race numbers, which include shoe mounted tags, will be handed out on the day - please follow the fitting instructions carefully (one tag on each shoe) - if no tags are fitted, your time will not be recorded"; "one-lap scenic multi-terrain course"; "trail shoes are recommended"; "it is an undulating route mainly on footpaths through parkland - the race starts on Hell Wath Nature Reserve, goes up Whitcliffe Lane onto public footpaths through Mackershaw Woods and Studley Roger Deer Park - it returns to Hell Wath Nature Reserve over Rose Bridge and past Hell Wath Cottage" |
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3163 | | Hot Toddy 8.9K
UKA pending | "numbers to be collected on the day"; "race HQ is Todmorden Cricket Club, Burnley Road, OL14 7BS"; "start/finish in Todmorden’s town centre conservation area next to the canal" ("Dale Street") (OL14 5QG); "a testing 8.9K over the established, hilly 'town and country' course"; "after the race you'll be ready for a steaming cup of our unique hot toddy - brewed in secret to a recipe that our Uncle Barry guards jealously"; 1M fun run through Todmorden Park as well (at 1000) |
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3162 | | Ward Green Six 6M
UKA 2013-10502 | although traditionally this race has been held on Boxing Day, in 2013 it is being held on the Sunday afterwards (as was done in 2012); "changing, showers and start at Genn Lane Community Centre"; "a 2 lap course"; "T-shirt"; "presentation and bar and food in Ward Green WMC" |
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3161 | | York New Year Relay 3M, 1.5M
| "venue is the Hamilton Panthers FC Pavilion at the Tadcaster Road end of the Knavesmire" - it's not far from YO24 1DJ; "for teams of 3 runners, running 3M, 1.5M, 3M - teams can enter together, or individuals can be made into teams on the day"; "on grass, suitable for spikes"; "bring safety pins for your race number"; "an informal event, suitable for all ages and standards"; "the growth of this event in recent years has made taking all entries on the day difficult, and delaying the start - if you have a team arranged, please use the e-mail address given in this document to pre-enter your team - otherwise enter on the day by 1040"; there is also a run of just under 1M for primary age children (i.e. year 6 and younger) (at 1045 - enter by 1030) |
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3160 | | Braithwell Turkey Trot 4M
UKA 2013-105553 | I think the venue is the Butchers Arms; what's the length of this race? I've seen 4M, 4.2M, 5M and 10K; I have received an e-mail from JD saying that this map is accurate - that would make it 4.27M; if you have other information about this race, please e-mail me |
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3159 | | Chevin Chase 7M
UKA 2013-10449 | RACE FULL; in 2013, the race became full in 7 days; on Thursday October 17th 2013 there were only 100 places left; in previous years the race has been full by about November 26th; "registration, changing and showers are at the Aireborough Leisure Centre"; "this year the route for the Chevin Chase has changed - no more waiting to get over a stile - could be a good route for a PB"; "the race finishes at Guiseley Infants School"; "new for this year - chip timing will be used - you will be able to get a certificate of your time online"; |
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3158 | | East Hull Boxing Day 10K 10K
UKA 2013-10836 | there is a limit of 200; "collect race number at Registration on the day"; "the course is Saltshouse Road, Holderness Road, Ganstead-Swine-Old Railway, Sutton, Howdale Road, Dunvegan Road and Saltshouse Road" |
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3157 | | Pica Boxing Day Race 4.7M
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3156 | | Stainland Boxing Day Fun Run 3M
| "Boxing Day fancy dress 3M fun run and charity raffle"; "registration is from 0900 to 1030"; "venue is the 1885 Pub (formerly the Red Lion)"; "there is a prize for the best fancy dress costume"; "the 1885 Pub will be open for supporters, so family and friends can relax in comfort whilst the fun takes places outside" |
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3155 | | Woodlawn Xmas Pudding Fun Run 3.25M
| "car parking is available at Bournemouth Gardens"; "starts and finishes on the Links at the War Memorial opposite Spanish City"; "registration commences at 0900"; "race fees are payable on the day"; "Christmas Pudding, certificate"; "if the forecast indicates icy footpaths might be a problem, the Run will take place on the beach" |
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3154 | | Loftus Poultry Run 8M
UKA 2013-10224 | "country lanes, bridleways, footpaths and muddy farmer's fields - it is generally ascending for the first half of the race, with a steep climb at approximately half-way to the Boulby mast and then it is an exhilarating downhill run down to the finish where a mince pie and glass of wine awaits you!"; "sturdy trainers or trail shoes are recommended - there is too much road to suggest fell shoes"; "with costumes, a brass band and lots of camaraderie, the Poultry Run is a great way to get your festive holiday off to a flying start - and who knows, with some generous prizes of Christmas fayre - including the eponymous poultry - it could also be a handy way to stock your larder!"; "long sleeved Christmas T-shirt"; here is a link to an information sheet for the race; when I did this race there were two sections that were muddy |
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3153 | | Saltwell 10K 10K
UKA 2013-10226 | race is one hour earlier than in previous years; although the entry form says "entries on the day will be accepted if the entry limit is not reached", often the race has been full ahead of the closing date; "entrants will not receive any correspondence such as race number in the post"; "all entrants must collect their race number from race registration on the day"; "race registration will be in Saltwell Park"; "starts at the South end of East Park Road"; "the course is undulating through parkland and closed roads"; "the finish is by the lake in Saltwell Park"; "engraved glass and a whisky miniature"; "you can enjoy a post race swim and sauna for 1 pound on production of your race number at Gateshead leisure centre - this offer is valid on race day only"; "there will be no junior races this year"; "first run in 1911, the Saltwell 10K is England's oldest surviving road race" |
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3152 | | Todmorden Park Winter 5K Series Race 4 5K
| "venue is the Hare and Hounds pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of four races taking place on Nov 27th, Dec 4th, Dec 11th and Dec 18th"; discount if you pre-enter the whole series either using the postal form or by online entry; "a head torch and reflective bands must be worn" - these can be purchased when entering the race - you must bring 3 AAA batteries with you on the night"; "run a fast 5 lap course around a flat picturesque park"; "bar code timed"; "league prizes (over 4 weeks) for clubs and individuals for course PB improvers (3 races min)" |
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3151 | | The Travellers 6 6M
UKA 2013-10637 | venue is Denby Dale Pie Hall (Wakefield Road); "limit of 300 runners - so enter early to avoid disappointment"; "entries accepted on the day from 0930 only if race limit is not reached - see our web site for updates on whether the limit has been reached"; "challenging, rural course"; "free sandwiches"; "bar facilities" |
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3150 | | Santa's Special 4.5M
UKA 2013-11008 | important: the start time is 1030; "the Race HQ is Millmoor Juniors FC on Droppingwell Road"; "a two lap off-road event on footpaths through fields and woodland"; AH e-mailed me to say that the race is "on an 'undulating' course around the woodland area of Grange Park"; he also said that "you should wear your Santa Hat!" |
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3149 | | Melrose Christmas Pudding 13.1K Road Race 13.1K
| the start time is 30 minutes earlier than a similar race held in August; IMPORTANT: "limit of 60"; "numbers can be collected from 0945 to 1015 at the Ormiston Institute in Market Square (next door to the Corn Exchange) - this will be followed by a quick race briefing before the short walk to the start which is opposite the old Melrose Railway Station (TD6 9PR)"; "this race has a slightly different route from the August Road Race and more importantly, the route is in reverse, (anti-clockwise) so the toughest part will be from mile 2 to mile 3 - after that it is undulating with a fast downhill final mile to the finish line"; "Christmas Pudding"; "after the race, you will be invited back to the Ormiston Institute for hot soup and a roll with butter, tray bake with tea or coffee - non runners may also indulge in the buffet for a small donation" |
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3148 | | Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K 10K
| it appears that in 2013 the race will only be taking place on Saturday (rather than on both Saturday and Sunday); in 2012, the race was full and online entries seem to have closed about 10 days before the race - my advice is to enter well before the closing date; venue is the Sticklebarn Tavern (LA22 9JU) near to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel at the end of the B5343 at about 6 miles from Ambleside; "fast undulating"; "T-shirt"; "Christmas pudding"; 3K flat fun run as well (at 1100) |
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3147 | | Wooler Festive 5K/10K Run/Walk 10K, 5K
| the venue is Wooler Golf course which is near to Doddington which is about 3M from Wooler; "signposted from Doddington village (B6525)"; "off road measured course"; "serious runners, fun runners and walkers welcome"; "soup and bread included"; "hot drinks and mince pies available"; "raffle" |
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3146 | | Todmorden Park Winter 5K Series Race 3 5K
| "venue is the Hare and Hounds pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of four races taking place on Nov 27th, Dec 4th, Dec 11th and Dec 18th"; discount if you pre-enter the whole series either using the postal form or by online entry; "a head torch and reflective bands must be worn" - these can be purchased when entering the race - you must bring 3 AAA batteries with you on the night"; "run a fast 5 lap course around a flat picturesque park"; "bar code timed"; "league prizes (over 4 weeks) for clubs and individuals for course PB improvers (3 races min)" |
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3145 | | RNLI Reindeer Run 10K, 5K
| "the RNLI’s self-timed Reindeer Run will take you through the grounds of this beautiful Grade I listed 18th century home, situated just south of Wetherby"; "refreshments will be available and there's a free mince pie when you finish the race"; "medal, antlers and Reindeer Run T-shirt"; "the 1K walk or 'Santa Saunter' is open to little ones - however, they must be accompanied by an adult"; "kids can also be entertained with their very own treasure hunt around the park led by the RNLIs Education Volunteers" |
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3144 | | DUCK Santa Fun Run 5K
UKA 2013-10161 | "dressed as jolly St Nic, DUCK’s 5K Santa Run is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit and make sure you're on the good list this year!"; "a santa suit will be provided for the run"; the route will be the same as that used for the Durham parkrun |
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3143 | | Edinburgh Christmas 5K Run 5K
| "the 5K run starts and finishes in Inverleith Park"; "following the event we will publish finishing positions and times"; the following events will also take place: Edinburgh Christmas Walk 6 mile, The Golden Tinsel Mile Walks, The Great Christmas Buggy Run, Meet Santa and then take part in the Santa Toddle and Parade" |
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3142 | | Newcastle Racecourse races 50K, marathon, half marathon
| venue is the Newcastle Racecourse; "race limit: 100 in total"; "numbers will be issued on the morning of the event between 0830 and 0915 from the Pavilion Restaurant"; "the course is the ambulance track inside the race track"; "surface is tarmac and nearly flat"; "the lap has been Garmin-measured at 1.65M - so this means 8 laps for the half marathon, 16 laps for the full marathon and 19 laps for the 50K"; "memento" |
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3141 | | Leeds Christmas 10K Challenge 10K
UKA 2013-9501 | the race is 30 minutes earlier than last year; "we will only be able to accept cash for entries on the day"; "after leaving the springy flat track at John Charles Stadium, you will dash up hill through the trees on woodland paths, before speeding faster than Rudolph on the long descent through Middleton Park - enjoy the flat while you can, as the new addition of 'scrooge hill' awaits to truly test your Christmas spirit!!"; "a great opportunity to get cheered on by friends, family and our musical marshals during this multi lap course"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt (only guaranteed for pre-entries)" |
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3140 | | Stockton Winter 5K Trail Race 3: Preston 5K
| one of the Stockton Winter 5K Trail Races; "venue is the conservatory in Preston Park"; "register on the day"; "3 pounds for affiliated runners and 5 pounds for unattached"; "2K youth trail race (8 to 14 years old) as well (at 0945) - 1 pound"; "registration opens at 0900" |
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3139 | | Epilepsy Action Reindeer Stampede 5K
| "5K festive fun run starting/finishing in Roberts Park, Saltaire"; "dress up and run as Rudolph and help raise vital funds for the 600,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK"; reindeer antlers can be purchased on the entry form; "a mince pie and finishers medal for all runners"; 650m children’s fun run as well (at 0940) |
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3138 | | York Chase the Pud 6K, 3K
| "venue is the York Knavesmire (Knavesmire Road)"; "choose from a 3K (one lap) or a 6K (2 laps) route around York Knavesmire for a festive family and friends Santa walk or fun run"; "all adults and children aged 14 and over who register in advance will receive a bright red Santa Suit to wear on the day! - a limited number of Santa Suits will be available for those who register on the day, while supplies last"; "children under 14 are encouraged to come in fancy dress so they can enter the children's Fancy Dress Competition" |
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3137 | | Richmond Chase the Pud 6M, 3M, 1M
| "venue is the Richmond Swimming Pool (Old Station Yard)"; "choose from three “Richmond Santa Miles” - a 1M, 3M or 6M route - along the disused railway track for a festive family and friends Santa walk or fun run"; the 1M event is at 1030 whereas the 3M and the 6M events are at 1100; "water will be available at the start and finish and at each mile stage"; "all adults and children aged 14 and over who register in advance will receive a bright red Santa Suit to wear on the day! - a limited number of Santa Suits will be available for those who register on the day, while supplies last"; "goody bag with vouchers for local attractions and businesses" |
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3136 | | Cash for Kids Elf Run 2.5M
| "we want to get as many Elves as possible running around the Lady of the North at Northumberlandia, near Cramlington"; "there'll be 3 waves on the day and each wave will run (or walk) 2.5M around the stunning human landform sculpture of a reclining lady"; the waves seem to start at 1100, 1200 and 1300; "it's not called the 'Elf Run' for nothing! - we'd like everyone who takes part to dress up as an Elf to get in the Christmas spirit (you might get a bit fitter too!)"; "a prize will be awarded for the 'Best Dressed Elf' in each wave so sign up, dust last years mince pie crumbs off your best Elf suit and get running!" |
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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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3135 | | Todmorden Park Winter 5K Series Race 2 5K
| "venue is the Hare and Hounds pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of four races taking place on Nov 27th, Dec 4th, Dec 11th and Dec 18th"; discount if you pre-enter the whole series either using the postal form or by online entry; "a head torch and reflective bands must be worn" - these can be purchased when entering the race - you must bring 3 AAA batteries with you on the night"; "run a fast 5 lap course around a flat picturesque park"; "bar code timed"; "league prizes (over 4 weeks) for clubs and individuals for course PB improvers (3 races min)" |
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3134 | | Blyth Sands Race 5M
UKA 2013-10519 | "venue is the Dave Stevens Building (South Beach in Blyth)"; "start/finish on the Promenade (South Beach)"; "5 miles (approx) handicap race along the sands from Blyth Harbour to Seaton Sluice Harbour and return"; "unique staggered start": ladies over 55 start 13 minutes earlier, ladies over 50 start 12 minutes earlier, ladies over 45 and men over 70 start 11 minutes earlier, ..., boys under 18 and men over 40 start 2 minutes earlier than the senior men; "refreshments (free)" |
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3133 | | Percy Pud 10K 10K
UKA 2013-10158 | RACE FULL; I understand that online entries opened on September 14th; "the limit of 1800 is always reached by the end of September"; "potential PB course in the scenic rural setting of Loxley Valley, running alongside the picturesque Damflask Reservoir to the Plough at Low Bradfield, returning by the same route"; I do not know how accurate the map is; "Christmas pudding" |
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3132 | | Ulverston Christmas Pudding 10K 10K
UKA 2013-7769 | venue is the Glaxo Sports Club; I do not now how accurate the map is; "memento"; fun run as well (at 1105) |
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3131 | | Ravenstonedale 10K 10K
UKA 2013-10457 | "numbers strictly limited to 200"; "amazing prize list with the usual spot prize of incredible value for the main race, SOUP and a roll also!"; "if conditions make the race unviable there will be a challenge event over mixed terrain, there will be no refunds"; fun run at 1200 with great spot prizes! |
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3130 | | Silkstone Shuffle Race 4 4.5M
UKA 2013-105126 | "four races in March, June, September and November"; "venue is the Silkstone Sports Pavilion (behind Dearnside Garage)"; "off road trail course"; "enter all four races in advance for a a T-shirt and a 4 pounds discount"; a mini shuffle for juniors (at 0945) as well |
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3129 | | Gavin Duffy 5K Memorial Fund Run 5K
| "car parking is at The Talpore near Stockton's White Water Course"; "the start is at the White Water Course Centre"; "from there the course is along Stockton Riverside, past the Infinity and Millennium Bridges, the rowing club and back to the Barrage" |
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3128 | | Todmorden Park Winter 5K Series Race 1 5K
| "venue is the Hare and Hounds pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of four races taking place on Nov 27th, Dec 4th, Dec 11th and Dec 18th"; discount if you pre-enter the whole series either using the postal form or by online entry; "a head torch and reflective bands must be worn" - these can be purchased when entering the race - you must bring 3 AAA batteries with you on the night"; "run a fast 5 lap course around a flat picturesque park"; "bar code timed"; "league prizes (over 4 weeks) for clubs and individuals for course PB improvers (3 races min)" |
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3127 | | Stockton Winter 5K Trail Race 2: Cowpen 5K
| one of the Stockton Winter 5K Trail Races; "venue is the Visitors Centre at Cowpen Bewley"; "register on the day"; "3 pounds for affiliated runners and 5 pounds for unattached"; "2K youth trail race (8 to 14 years old) as well (at 0945) - 1 pound"; "registration opens at 0900" |
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3126 | | Run Northumberland BIG 10 10M
UKA 2013-10157 | "starting and finishing at Kirkley Hall College, a loop from Kirkley to Ogle, Whalton and returning to Kirkley using the College drive to start and finish the race"; "flat to undulating course"; "technical T-shirt" |
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3125 | | Norman Woodcock Memorial 5M
UKA 2013-9921 | "the Race H/Q is opposite the Border Minstrel pub in High Gosforth Park"; "mainly flat course incorporating three laps of the ambulance Track inside the racecourse, but entirely on roads"; "this race has been held since 1974 in memory of Norman Woodcock who kept the club afloat after the Second World War"; "originally a 10K race held at Westerhope, the club was forced to change the course due to Metro extensions, and from 1989 the event has been held in High Gosforth Park"; "the Race over the years has had many famous winners including Brendan Foster, Steve Cram, Paul Davies-Hale, and Mike Mcleod who has won it on no less than ten occasions" |
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3124 | | Barnsley 10K 10K
UKA 2013-10139 | the closing date for postal entries is Nov10 and for online entry is Nov14; both the 10K and the fun run are 30 minutes earlier than last year; "a potential road pb course starting in Royston Park and finishing at Royston Leisure Centre"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt"; 1M fun run as well (at 0915) |
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3123 | | Brampton to Carlisle 10M Road Race 10M
UKA 2013-9733 | as in 2012, in 2013 this race will be held on a Sunday rather than on a Saturday; "closing date is Nov11 for postal entries and Nov13 for online entries"; buses from C to B are from 0930 to 1015 (and it costs 4 pounds payable on the day); 10% discount for block entries of 10 or more runners from athletic clubs; mainly flat course with a downhill finish; "beanie hat to all finishers" |
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3122 | | Leeds Abbey Dash 10K
UKA 2013-9457 | "flat, fast and perfect for beginners and elites alike"; "the junior dash will be open to all those aged 8-15 - it starts at 0900 at the same start line - it costs 6 pounds to enter - please call 0800 169 87 87 to sign up" |
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3121 | | Run Yorkshire Rother Valley Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-9867 | it seems that this race got postponed to March 2014; "entries after the closing date are subject to a 5 pounds late fee" |
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3120 | | Braid Hills Cross Country 6M, 3M
| "very popular with local club runners and a regular in the calendar for much of our alumni membership and our peers at universities countrywide"; "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 20 minutes to get from KB House to the start"; "women start at 1400 and do one lap (approx 3M) and men start at 1440 and do two laps (6M)" |
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3119 | | Kendal Mountain Festival 10K Trail Run 10K
| "collect your number from 0900 to 1030 at the KMF stand at the Brewery Arts Centre"; "a trail run around Kendal, taking in the landmarks that many of the locals use for their training - a classic Trail run with great views to bring the smiles out"; "the event for 2013 will be taking a different route to 2012 - more details later in September" |
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3118 | | The Dalby Dash 10K
| this year's RACE IS CANCELLED; the inaugural race was held in 2010 |
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3117 | | Maltby Road Race 7M
UKA 2013-9215 | "starting and finishing at Maltby Village"; "goody bag" |
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3116 | | Town Moor Memorial 10K 10K
UKA 2013-10425 | in 2012 the race was full before race day; I understand that the closing date for online entries is 1500 hours on Friday provided the race does not fill before then - it's best to enter ASAP; I've also been informed that the decision as to whether there will be entries on the day will be announced on Friday evening or Saturday morning; IMPORTANT CHANGE: "the race HQ is at the Royal Grammar School, Brandling House, Lambton Road (NE2 4DX)"; "race number and timing chip need to be collected on the day from the race HQ"; "start/finish is on the Town Moor"; "new traffic free course on footpaths around Newcastle's Town Moor"; junior races and 'mini-minor' run as well (from 0940) |
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3115 | | Mo Run Holyrood Park Edinburgh 10K, 5K
| "our 5K MoRun will start at 1000 and our 10K MoRun will start at 1010"; "chip timing"; "medal, sweatbands, snacks and drinks on the day" |
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3114 | | Ullswater Trail Races 14K, 10K
| "your journey starts with a beautiful half hour cruise aboard the Ullswater Steamer "Raven", which takes you to the start in the hamlet of Howtown, whilst being serenaded by singer/songwriter Pete Lashley"; "the 10K Ullswater Trail Run, 14K Ullswater Trail Race and 14K Ullswater Trail Challenge follow well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways along the lake shore, giving panoramic views of Helvellyn and the surrounding peaks, finishing in Jenkins Field, next to the Ullswater Pier - much of the course passes through ancient woodland, which will be at its autumnal best - underfoot conditions can be tricky at times, especially if wet"; "why not make a dirty trail running weekend of it and enter Saturday's Helvellyn Trail Race as well and take part in the 'Dirty Double'; there are "fun runs for all abilities of children within the finishing arena" |
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3113 | | Derwentwater 10 10M
UKA 2013-105630 | "only online entries"; "race numbers to be collected on the day"; "race HQ is Keswick School (in Crosthwaite)"; "start is approximately 800 yards from registration so please allow 10 minutes to get to the town centre"; "the route loops around Derwentwater in a clockwise direction"; "undulating"; "entirely on tarmac" |
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3112 | | Miles for Men Newcastle 5K
| "5K charity fun run, jog and walk"; "race numbers can be collected before the race"; "T-shirt"; "runners, family, friends and supporters can enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and food in the park after the race - bring the whole family for a great day out" |
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3111 | | Guy Fawkes 10 10M
UKA 2013-7760 | RACE FULL; in 2013 and 2012, the race was full about a month before the race; "online entry is recommended"; "all numbers must be collected on the day so please arrive early"; "10 miles accurately measured on a hilly course with first and last miles on forest trail bridleways"; "stunning finish in the Castle courtyard" |
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3110 | | Yorkshire Coast 10K 10K
UKA 2013-10081 | RACE FULL; in 2013, the race was full by October 4th; "in 2013 the race will be "one week later because of the tides"; "start at the Spa Complex, onto South Bay foreshore, Sandside, Marine Drive and around the Castle Headland - continue to the Peasholm Gap roundabout and then through Northstead Manor Gardens (past the miniature railway station), through the fantastic new open air theatre and out onto the North Bay promenade and on to the Sealife Centre - the turn point is just after the Sea Life Centre and proceed back directly along North Bay promenade (past the brightly coloured beach chalets), along Marine Drive and back to the Spa Complex"; "chip timing (from the start to the finish) using disposable chips"; "technical T-shirt"; Team Challenge; 2.5K family fun run as well (including a Schools Challenge) (at 1130) |
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3109 | | Stockton Winter 5K Trail Race 1: Wynyard 5K
| one of the Stockton Winter 5K Trail Races; "venue is the Carriage in Wynyard Woodland Park"; "register on the day"; "3 pounds for affiliated runners and 5 pounds for unattached"; "2K youth trail race (8 to 14 years old) as well (at 0945) - 1 pound"; "registration opens at 0900" |
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3108 | | Helvellyn Trail Races 15K, 10K
| "the 10K Helvellyn Trail Run, 15K Helvellyn Trail Race and 15K Helvellyn Trail Challenge follow circuits along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways that take you into the foothills of Helvellyn, with elevated panoramic views of Ullswater, and dramatic vistas of Helvellyn and the surrounding peaks - underfoot conditions are generally good for those used to off road running, but can be tricky in places"; "why not make a dirty trail running weekend of it and enter Sunday's Ullswater Trail Race too and take part in the 'Dirty Double'"; there are "fun runs for all abilities of children within the finishing arena" |
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3107 | | Hope Northern Skeleton Run 5M
| "fancy a sprint through the spooky woods in the dead of night? - then dust off your wigs and break out the fake blood and join us at the Hope Northern Skeleton Run - with 5M of terrifying trails, the hills of horror, menacing marshals and a final, downhill run for your life to the finish - dare you join us?"; "race numbers will be collected from registration"; "the start area will not be lit to allow your eyes to become accustomed to the dark"; "all competitors must wear/carry a head or handheld torch"; "held on the designated mountain bike/walkers trails within the forest"; "the route will be marked with glowsticks and fluorescent signs and there’ll be marshals at numerous points throughout the route"; "the race village/finish will be lit"; "memento" |
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3106 | | Run Northumberland Castles Marathon marathon
UKA 2013-7124 | "the race will start at the historical market town of Alnwick and follow the coastal route to Bamburgh Castle"; tickets for transport to the start or from the finish can be purchased when entering the race online; "goody bag (including a T-shirt and a medal) and an energy drink at the finish"; there's also a Castles Half Marathon on the same day |
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date
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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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3105 | | Locke Park 10K Charity Charge 10K
| "the race route will be on paths and grassland within the Locke Park Boundary"; "fancy dress is recommended but this is not essential"; I do not know how accurate this map is |
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3104 | | Run Northumberland Castles Half Marathon half marathon
| "the race will start from Beadnell and finish at Bamburgh Castle"; the postcode is just a guess at the postcode for the start; tickets for transport to the start from Bamburgh can be purchased when entering the race online; "goody bag (including a T-shirt and a medal) and an energy drink at the finish"; there's also a Castles Marathon on the same day |
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3103 | | Bradford City Runs half marathon, 10K, 5K
UKA 2013-10507 | after last year's flirt with December, this year the races are back in October; "starting and finishing alongside the award-winning City Park, Bradford and circling around the Bradford College and University campuses"; the 10K is two laps of the course; the Half is "four laps of the course, plus a small extra loop of 1097m" |
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3102 | | Haltemprice 10K 10K
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3101 | | Harewood Trail Races 10M, 5M
UKA 2013-9718 | here are links to online entry forms for the 10M, for the adult 5M and for other races; "footpaths and bridle paths including parts of the Leeds Country Way, Dales Way and Ebor Way"; "route is traffic-free through Harewood House grounds and past Emmerdale Village"; "it includes a circuit of Eccup Reservoir"; "both 10M and 5M races start at 1035 - the route will divert just after 3M - anyone entering the 10M and not reaching the 3M marker within 45 minutes will be asked to run the 5M route"; "bottle of beer for the 10M" and a "medal for the 5M"; 2M fun run as well (at 1000) |
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3100 | | Jedburgh Half Marathon and 10K half marathon, 10K
| there are Half Marathon and 10K events both starting at 1100; the organisers encourage runners to use online entry; "chip timing"; "goody bag with a commemorative medal"; "spot prizes"; T-shirt is extra; ultra marathon (38M) (at 0800) and a wheelchair and handbike race (10K) (at 1030) as well; after doing the Half in 2003, I wrote "mainly flat, some uninteresting long straight roads" but it's where I got my PB |
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3099 | | Northumberland Poppy Run 5K
| "run to give for those who gave - the Poppy Run is a series of 5K fun runs taking place nationwide on October 25th, 26th and 27th and November 2nd and 3rd"; "run it, jog it, walk it"; "the Poppy Run is a fun run not a race" and so times will not be recorded |
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3098 | | Newcastle Town Moor Marathon marathon
UKA 2013-105280 | "online entry opens on February 1st"; 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!"; online entry preferred; there is a limit of 200 runners; "memento"; this is one a series of four marathons (the Tour of Northumbria) taking place at Druridge Bay, Hamsterley Forest, the Northumberland Coast and Newcastle's Town Moor; "special award for anyone completing all four events in the "'Tour' - 12 runners completed all four events in the 2012 Tour" |
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3097 | | Canal Race 3M
UKA 2013-10420 | "start and finish at the New York Stadium"; AH has e-mailed me to say: "(a) this race is now called the 'New York Mini Marathon', (b) it starts and finishes at The New York Stadium (home of Rotherham United Football Club), (c) you enter the ground via Don Street (S60 1AH), (d) the 5K route takes in the canal tow path and a loop of the nature reserve" |
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3096 | | Rotherham Poppy Run 5K
| "run to give for those who gave - the Poppy Run is a series of 5K fun runs taking place nationwide on October 25th, 26th and 27th and November 2nd and 3rd"; "run it, jog it, walk it"; "the Poppy Run is a fun run not a race" and so times will not be recorded |
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3095 | | Howick 5M Trail Run 5M
| "collect numbers on the day from the Village Hall"; "the route takes you 5M through the stunning grounds of the famous and historic Howick Hall Arboretum"; "fast flat route on grass and paths - no roads"; "open to people of all running abilities"; "start and finish line is in the Pond Field a short walk from the Village Hall"; "refreshments and prize giving at the Village Hall"; "1M under 12 Mini Challenge Run as well - may start at any time between 1000 and 1130 so adults can do the 5M then go round with your little ones! - the Mini Challenge Run goes alongside the pond where the swans and their family of cygnets live"; the arboretum and the Long Walk form part of the gardens of Howick Hall - here is a link to some information about the arboretum and the Long Walk and here is a link to a map of the arboretum and the Long Walk |
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3094 | | Border Reivers Half Marathon half marathon
| "limit of 100"; "you will be refused entry into RAF Spadeadam if you cannot provide suitable identification (e.g., passport or driving licence)"; if entering on the day, "please notify the organisers of intended numbers in advance"; "race numbers will be issued on the day"; "course briefing is at 1035"; "photography is restricted to the start/finish line"; "mixture of tarmac and forest tracks in and around RAF Spadeadam"; "undulating"; "T-shirt and a medal"; "food and refreshments will be served in the bar after the race and the bar will be open"; although results were published for the 2012 race, in previous years results (apart from winners) were not published; here is a link to the info pack for the race |
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3093 | | Shaun Lee Johnstone Memorial Multi Terrain 10 10M
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3092 | | Bridlington Half half marathon
UKA 2013-105212 | unfortunately, the inaugural Yorkshire Marathon is on the same day; "this race incorporates the Yorkshire Veterans Championship 2013"; "the Leisure World complex is due to be demolished at end of year but will still be available to runners for changing and showering"; "the race 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"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt"; family 1M Fun Run starting and finishing on the seafront (at 1115) as well |
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3091 | | Resolution Run (Holyrood) 5K
| RACE CANCELLED; "registration opens at 1030"; "join us for this fabulous Sunday morning 5K run around the scenic Holyrood Park - whether you're a novice runner or a seasoned runner, you can walk, jog or run the distance"; "T-shirt, water station, race clock, kilometre markers and a medal" |
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3090 | | Ennerdale Trail Run 50K, 25K, 10K
| start times are "50K: 0945, 25K: 1000, 10K: 1015"; "Ennerdale is a remote valley on the western fringes of the Lake District National Park - it is an enclosed valley surrounded by some of the Lake Districts most iconic mountains; Great Gable, Pillar and Haystacks, providing a natural backdrop full of dramatic ridges and wooded slopes"; venue is the Ennerdale Scout Centre; "the routes are undulating and low level encompassing a great mixture of woodland single track, forest roads and lakeshore trails"; "hydration and feed Stations (50K and 25K)"; "well marked route"; "memento, refreshments at finish (tea, hot chocolate, coffee and cakes) |
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3089 | | Gibside Fruit Bowl Trail Race 6M
UKA 2013-105391 | RACE FULL; in 2013, the race was full by October 7th; the start time of this race is 30 minutes earlier than last year; "enter early as it's usually oversubscribed"; as in 2012, "you will need a parking pass to bring your car into the estate - it is crucial that runner’s car share to give the maximum number of runners the opportunity to park on site"; "not flat" [sic]; "on good tracks and paths"; "very scenic, passing all the estate's landmarks" |
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3088 | | Yorkshire Marathon marathon
UKA 2013-105076 | the race's 5500 places were taken in 3 days - my understanding is that the organisers are seeking to expand to 6000 and so you can currently register on their waiting list; "first 100 entries at just 30 pounds!"; "with a consistently flat and extremely fast course - flatter than London, Berlin, Paris, Chicago and New York - the Yorkshire Marathon has all the ingredients for you to achieve that sought-after personal best - charity and fun runners will be spurred on by great support and entertainment around the route"; "York University will welcome the Yorkshire Marathon as part of its 50th year celebrations, hosting the race village as well as the race’s start and finish"; "a truly Yorkshire Marathon, showcasing the very best of the City of York: you'll enter the city walls through Walmgate Bar and enjoy the bustling atmosphere ... before catching your first glimpse of York Minster - you'll leave the city walls via the ornate Monk Bar and can speed on through mile upon mile of flat landscape around the Vale of York and the pretty villages and towns of North and the East Riding of Yorkshire"; here are two course maps: organiser's map and the course measurers's map; unfortunately, this new event is on the same day as the Bridlington Half Marathon (which includes the Yorkshire Vets Half Marathon Championships) |
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3087 | | Woodland Challenge (Bradley) 6M
| "venue is the Pennine Business Park in Dyson Wood Way"; "race numbers to be collected on the day"; "mostly woodland trail"; "goody bag, technical T-shirt"; 1M fun run as well (at 0930) |
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3086 | | Penrith Rotary Club 10K 10K
| "superb one lap course amid the wonderful scenery of Lowther Park, on grass, farm tracks and tarmac"; "normal road shoes are adequate"; "memento"; "race HQ is at the Lowther Parish Hall in Hackthorpe Village"; 4K family fun run as well (at 1110) |
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3085 | | Run Northumberland Kirkley 10K 10K
UKA 2013-9681 | "this race is starting and finishing just off the Kirkley Hall campus - the race is a certified 10K loop - race map to follow" |
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3084 | | Richmond Castle 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105175 | RACE FULL; "no entries on the day unless race limit is not reached"; the 2011 race was full before race day; "the race starts on an area of park land known as 'The Batts' and is all on roads apart from a very short section of grass at the start"; "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"; "commemorative item"; "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"; "this race was featured in the December 2011 issue of 'Running Fitness' - in '5 of the UK's best hilly races'" |
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3083 | | Sheffield Endcliffe Park 10K 10K
| aka "TenTenTen"; "closing date for postal entries is Oct01 and for online entries is Oct11"; "there is parking at S10 3FA and S11 8TD"; "numbers and race timing chips will be picked up from the registration desk"; "medal"; "spot prizes"; "hot food and drinks available at the Endcliffe Park Cafe just metres from the finish line - a special menu and BBQ" |
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3082 | | Woodland HOG Challenge (Wadworth) 7M
| inaugural race; "4 pounds cheaper if you enter before Sep30"; "the course winds its way through some of the best woodland scenery in the area - if you're lucky, you could even chance upon wild deer"; "a large part of the event passes through privately owned land that we have special permission to run on"; "in a few places the course can be a little challenging - most of it is flat with a couple of gentle undulations and long fast downhill sections, with just one uphill that lasts for approximately 200 metres - the rest of the course varies from wide open trails to narrow winding technical paths that take you close to the trees"; "dotted along the route will be some 'Hog Facts'; "memento, spot prizes"; "every runner will receive a free Hog Roast with stuffing and all the trimmings - vegetarian option also available" |
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3081 | | Wistow 10K 10K
UKA 2013-9310 | "race numbers will be collected on the day, please arrive by 1015"; "venue is the Jubilee Hall"; in 2012, "the race route started at the village of Wistow and followed a flat figure of eight course"; "finish line goodies to all finishers " |
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3080 | | Coniston 14 13.875M
UKA 2013-104815 | this is the race that was postponed from March 23rd; "the race starts and finishes at John Ruskin School"; "hilly route follows the road that circles Coniston water"; "stunning views of the surrounding mountains" |
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3079 | | Bramham Park Fun Run 10K, 5K
| there are both 10K and 5K events; "a variety of terrains using tarmac roads, paths and farm tracks through the park"; "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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3078 | | Great Cumbrian Run half marathon
UKA 2013-105029 | cheaper if you enter by March 31st; "timing chip can be collected from The Sands Centre from 1400 until 1900 on the day before, and from 0800 until 0915 on the day"; "starts at Carlisle Castle and passes through the city centre before heading into the countryside through the picturesque villages of Cumwhinton, Wetheral and Scotby"; "the route returns to the city through Rickerby Park and into Bitts Park for the grand finish at the Sheepmount Stadium"; "quite flat throughout with some undulation sections made up of road and paths"; "T-shirt"; 1.5M family fun run (at 0900) as well |
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3077 | | Cusworth 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105301 | "venue is the Cusworth Hall"; "roads on the route of the race are bound by farmers fields and woodlands"; "undulating"; "technical T-shirt"; "incorporating the Yorkshire Vets AA Championships"; 1M fun run as well (at 0945) |
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3076 | | Huddersfield Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-10287 | "starts at Prohms Ltd in St Thomas' Road"; "urban and rural"; "complete as an individual to run/walk or as a corporate team of six (to participate in a 6 x 2 mile relay)"; "the Half Marathon is a sponsored event, and therefore we are looking for each runner to raise as much sponsorship as possible"; "T-shirt" |
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3075 | | Kielder Marathon marathon
UKA 2013-105857 | the inaugural event was held in 2010; "the spectacular and challenging course follows the 27M shoreline of Kielder Water"; "technical T-shirt, medal and goody bag"; there is a 10K race on the day before |
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3074 | | Hellhole Multi Terrain 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105588 | "the Race HQ is the Louisa Centre"; "start and finish on corner of Oakeys field"; "the route is an out and back course set in beautiful countryside of roughly 10K distance and incorporates the Coast To Coast route - the Hellhole Wood section follows small footpaths before heading onto firmer terrain and setting back towards Stanley"; "T-shirt"; 1.5K fun run as well (at 0930) |
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3073 | | Coniston Trail Races 15K, 10K
| "the 10K Coniston Trail Run, 15K Coniston Trail Race and 15K Coniston Trail Challenge follow circuits along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, taking in panoramic views of Lake Coniston and the surrounding peaks of the Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crags - underfoot conditions are generally good for those used to off road running, although there is one short 200m section after approx 4K on the 15K routes which only agile mountain goats will be able to run!"; there are "fun runs for all abilities of children within the finishing arena" |
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3072 | | Dunbar 10 Mile Race 10M
| "aka as the Doon Hill race"; "race numbers are issued on the day"; "the start is very close to the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre and the grass running track and playing fields offer excellent opportunities for warm up"; "a mixture of road and trail (with a little hill thrown in) this race offers something for everyone"; "memento"; "there will be soup and sandwiches available free to all runners after the race (non runners are asked for a small donation)" |
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3071 | | Kielder 10K 10K
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3070 | | Horsforth 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105893 | "collect number on race day"; "starts and finishes in Apperley Bridge"; "run on road and canal towpath"; "technical T-shirt" |
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3069 | | Netherthong 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105619 | "collect your race number on the day"; "venue is the Netherthong Primary School"; "medal"; "spot prizes"; 2K run "on road and the fields above the Cricketers pub" (at 1015) and under 8s fun run on school playing field (at 1020) as well |
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3068 | | Redcar Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-105381 | "race limit is 2000"; "closing date is 10 days before race day"; "flat, fast, traffic-free starting and finishing at the Leisure Centre (Majuba Road)"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt, goody bag"; there is a wheelchair race as well (at 0955) |
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3067 | | Great Yorkshire Run 10K
UKA 2013-105386 | "chip timing"; "live music from 'bands on the run' to keep you motivated every step of the way"; "T-shirt, medal, finisher's pack"; "part of a great day of running in Sheffield"; as well as the 10K there is "a 1.5K Mini event suitable for children aged 3-8 years and a 2.5K Junior event for 9-14 year olds" |
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3066 | | Sutton Park 10K 10K
UKA 2013-9194 | in 2011, this 10K replaced the Sutton Seven; "the race starts and finishes in the playing field of the picturesque North Yorkshire village of Sutton on the Forest"; "flat rural course on country and unmade roads and parkland tracks through Sutton Park and Forest"; "quiet roads and parts of a former airfield"; "memento" |
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3065 | | Orton Autumn Fair Fell Race 10K
| Orton is between Shap and Tebay, a few miles from Junction 28 of the M6; although the name of the race says "Fell Race", in 2012 the course was "fully flagged and well marshalled", "no map or compass was needed" and it was described as "a mixed fell/road/track race" that includes "258m of ascent"; a previous competitor (JA) has said "the race makes a great introduction to fell running, and the short sections which were too steep (for me) to run gave a great opportunity to look around and enjoy the magnificent scenery"; the 10K starts at approx 1400; there are also junior races starting at 1300; "held in conjunction with Orton School Autumn Fair - available on the day will also be games, stalls and afternoon tea"; AW once said “Orton enjoys a quiet rural life in a setting of unique charm and ranks amongst the loveliest villages in the county” |
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3064 | | Snape 10K and 5K fun run 10K, 5K
| "numbers will be issued on the day"; "this is our 25th year and we intend to make it very special - a feature of the day is the home cooking on sale in the Institute after the run" |
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3063 | | Burton Pidsea 10K 10K
UKA 2013-9998 | the 10K is 15 minutes earlier than last year and is in September (rather than in July); "collect race numbers on the day"; "venue is the Memorial Hall in Back Lane"; "rural undulating course on country roads"; "1 pound refreshment voucher for finishers"; "hot and cold refreshments, BBQ"; "T-shirt will be sold on the day while stocks last"; in 2012, there was a 2M fun run as well |
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3062 | | Dumfries Half Marathon half marathon
| closing date for postal entries is Sep15 and for online entries is Sep20; "venue is the Dumfries and Galloway College which is in Bankend Road (DG1 4FD)"; "race numbers collected on the day"; "the race starts in the historic Crichton grounds (DG1 4ZZ), the route heads along the Bankend road towards Caerlaverock Castle turning right towards Glencaple to enjoy a great view of the Criffel Hill - the race then follows the banks of the river Nith to finish at Kingholm Park (DG1 4SU), close to the race start"; "T-shirt, medal", "spot prizes" |
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3061 | | Filey 10K Beach Race 10K
UKA 2013-9166 | "entrants need to sign in at registration and collect their Race Number between 0900 and 1000"; "entries are allowed on the day - must be registered no later than 0900"; "starting in Filey's Country Park, the race travels 1K down the road to the beach, the race continues out and back towards Flamborough Head - the sting in the tail is the last K from the beach to the Country Park! there's a short (0.5K) steep climb then a final loop around the headland (0.5K) to the finish line"; "souvenir" |
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3060 | | Harewood House Trail Races 10K
UKA 2013-9452 | venue is the Cricket Pavilion in the Harewood House Estate; "an undulating trail race set in the beautiful grounds of the Harewood Estate"; "route consists of a mixture of Estate private roads/tracks, bridleways and footpaths"; "spot prizes"; "goody bag"; "K markers"; 2K fun run as well (at 0900) |
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3059 | | Zoca Active Womens 5K and 10K 10K, 5K
| in 2013, there will be a 10K as well as the 5K - "double the challenge"; "all levels welcome, inclusive and friendly"; "goody bag"; "refreshments on return to the George Fisher Store" |
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3058 | | Kirkstall Abbey 7 6.7M
UKA 2013-8984 | "closing date is Sep16 for postal entries and Sep20 for online entries"; "venue is the Visitor Centre in the Abbey Grounds"; "multi terrain"; "a bottle of beer and a goody bag"; there is also "The Mad Monk Meander", a 1M family fun run around the Abbey grounds (at 0900), and the "Kirkstall Abbey Junior Race", a 2M course for young people under the age of 17 (at 0925) |
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3057 | | Prudhoe Miners' Race 10K
UKA 2013-10339 | the course is "significantly different from last year's course"; "with the exception of the approx 0.25M ascent of Beaumont Way, this course is essentially flat and downhill, starting in the town centre and finishing down by the river Tyne - so a good course for a fast time, but also an easy and often scenic run for those who want to run at their own pace"; "T-shirt"; there will also be a 1.5K fun run for those aged 3 to 8 years and a 3K race for those aged 9 to 15 years - here is a link to more details about the junior races; here are more details about the route of the 10K: "the race sets out from the B6395 in the vicinity of the Kingdom Hall at Stonyflat Bank - the runners will make their way along Front Street and West Road, turning left up Beaumont Way, left at the top on to Highfield Lane, before going downhill past Highfield Middle School, and left down South Road to Front Street - here the course turns right, going back through the town centre, past Prudhoe Waterworld and left down Eastwoods Road - turning right towards Hagg Bank, the entrants will cross the A695 Prudhoe bypass, ascend the short hill beyond, and follow the Tyne riverside path to finish near Ovingham Bridge" |
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3056 | | Yorkshire 10K Run 10K
UKA 2013-105738 | this is the race that was postponed from May 19th; Runners World says the start time is 1030; "this is a multi-terrain 10K through the breathtaking, private estate of Newby Hall, just minutes off the A1 near Ripon" |
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3055 | | Sedgefield Serpentine Race 6.5M
UKA 2013-9192 | "venue is the Cricket Club (Station Road)"; "race numbers are to be collected on the day"; "scenic and undulating off-road route of approximately 6.5M on beautiful paths around Hardwick Park and Bishop Middleham"; "free gift"; "followed by a Barbeque in the club grounds - family and friends welcome" |
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3054 | | Stainland Trail 10K 10K
UKA 2013-7692 | this race is new for 2013; "numbers will be available to pick up on race day"; "multi-terrain"; "starting and finishing at Stainland Recreation Ground, the race runs through Fall Spring Wood, Milner Wood, Beestones Wood, Whittle Wood, Firth House Wood, Crow Wood and the beautiful rural roads and trails around Stainland Dean"; "memento, goody bag" |
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3053 | | Foston and Thornton-le-Clay 10K and 6K 10K, 6K
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3052 | | Wentworth Castle 5M Trail Race 5M
UKA 2013-105343 | this race has moved from Sep 8th to Sep 22nd; last year, the inaugural race was on a Saturday - this year's race is on a Sunday; "entry limit is 200"; "entries on the day will be from the Cafe area at Wentworth Castle (SE320033)"; there is also a 0.8K Childrens Fun Run at 1000 and a 1.5K Childrens Fun Run at 1030 |
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3051 | | Great Langdale Half Marathon and Marathon marathon, half marathon
| here are links for online entry to the marathon and the half marathon; the entry form says "if there are any place left on the day a surcharge of 2 pounds will apply" - however, in both 2012 and 2011 there were no entries on the day; in 2012 the race was full on Sep05; venue is the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel; there's a marathon and a half marathon both starting at 1200; "mile markers"; "T-shirt with your name on the reverse; "certificate"; 3K flat, family fun run (at 1100) as well |
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3050 | | Stocksbridge Chase 10K
UKA 2013-105615 | "a scenic-2 lap course on road and paths"; "mug"; 4K Fun Run as well (at 1030) |
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3049 | | Spen Greenway 10K 10K
UKA 2013-9699 | like 2012, this race is now on a Sunday morning; "limit of 200 so early booking is advised"; "venue is the Princess Mary Athletics Stadium (2M from junction 26 of the M62)"; "starts on the Greenway by Primrose Lane and is an out and back course to Low Moor"; "run on the disused railway line and is therefore flat and a potentially fast course capable of recording a PB" |
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3048 | | Great North Run half marathon
UKA 2013-105382 | "join 56000 people for the world’s biggest and most iconic half marathon"; "spectator-lined course covers 13.1M from Newcastle, across the iconic Tyne Bridge and onto the picturesque coastal finish in South Shields"; "live music from 'bands on the run' to keep you motivated every step of the way"; "broadcast live on BBC TV" |
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3047 | | Pickering and Moors 10K and 5K 10K
UKA 2013-105813 | new for 2013: a 5K as well as the 10K; "the 5K starts at 1000 and the 10K starts at 1100"; entry into the 5K is online only; "the 5K will be a self timed race although the main race clock will be running"; there will also a fun run for children; "race numbers will be issued on the day"; "as in previous years there will be cake and a drink for all entries"; I ran the 10K in 2004, it starts with a long gentle uphill section with one real hill during the 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; in previous years, there has been a 1M fun run and a toddlers run as well |
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3046 | | Bowes Agricultural Show 10K Trail Race 10K
| RACE CANCELLED; I have received the following from an organiser: "I regret that we will not be holding any races at the show this year" |
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3045 | | Castleton Show Run 6M
UKA 2013-9140 | "pre-entries have free entry to showfield"; "entries on day most welcome - but will have to pay to enter the showfield (adults 2.50 pounds)"; "scenic and undulating road course through the heart of the North York Moors national park taking in Dibble Bridge, Hob Hole and Westerdale"; "make it a family day out - plenty of showfield attractions - exhibitor's marquees, children’s rides, trade and craft stands, children's races, live music, home baking for sale (highly recommended!) etc"; I think it's more than just "undulating", and in 2003, I wrote "scenic with about 6 uphill sections - excellent scenery and a friendly place" |
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3044 | | The Great Westmorland Trail Race 7M
| "scenic 7M marked route over rolling fell land on trails and footpaths with stunning views of both the Eden and Lune Valley, starting and finishing in the sleepy village of Crosby Garrett near Kirkby Stephen"; "spot prizes"; "a handsome afternoon tea will be served to all finishers"; "each entrant will receive a 5 pounds voucher to use against any meal taken at The Fat Lamb"; junior races for u9 (over 6), u12, u16 and u18 (from 1300) as well |
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3043 | | Rombalds Romp Race 7M
| "Race HQ will be in the car park on Wells Road (SE117472)"; "one race, two routes: choose either ‘fell’ or ‘trail’, both the same distance - if you want bog, tussocks and a bit of the hard stuff then try the fell route, if not and want a good run over scenic Ilkley Moor on (mostly) more amenable paths then do the trail route" |
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3042 | | Great North 5K 5K
| "the 5K route takes in the beautiful Newcastle-Gateshead Quayside, including the Sage Gateshead and the Millennium Bridge"; "on-course entertainment to keep you motivated every step of the way"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt, medal, finisher's pack" |
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3041 | | Silkstone Shuffle Race 3 4.5M
UKA 2013-105126 | "four races in March, June, September and November"; "venue is the Silkstone Sports Pavilion (behind Dearnside Garage)"; "off road trail course"; "enter all four races in advance for a a T-shirt and a 4 pounds discount"; a mini shuffle for juniors (at 0945) as well |
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3040 | | Whitehaven Harbour 5K 5K
UKA 2013-105811 | "online entry coming later"; "registration is at The Waterfront Restaurant and Bar from 1700"; "race starts from Harbour-side end near Tesco"; "out and back course along the Harbour to the Beacon and Haigh Pit" |
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3039 | | Cannon Hall Run 10K
UKA 2013-9743 | venue is Cannon Hall which is near Cawthorne which is 5M west of Barnsley; "the race will be officially launched on April 26th"; if you enter before that date you should be able to to use "a discount code for 15% off entry - the code is on Facebook and Twitter"; new route for 2013: it "is now a 'loop' which starts and finishes at Cannon Hall - no more waiting for buses at the end"; "the run will head down the main path before cutting along the field in front of the river - after running over the bridge and out of the park runners will run onto The Park before turning left onto Taylor Hill - runners them progress through Cawthorne along Hill Top and Darton Road before heading towards Darton along Cawthorne Lane - at the junction runners will turn left along Upper Field Lane for approximately 2M before bearing left down High Hoyland Lane back towards Cannon Hall - runners will run to the bottom of the road before turning left directly up the access road to Cannon Hall and the finish line" |
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3038 | | Bawtry Forest Trail Run 7M
UKA 2013-105552 | "a superb multi-terrain Trail Run of approximately 7M that's run entirely within the beautiful Bawtry Forest"; "memento"; family run of approximately 2M as well (at 1045) |
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3037 | | Burton-in-Kendal 10K and Fun Run 10K
UKA 2013-9444 | "venue is the Burton Morewood School (Main Street)"; "medal"; fun run as well (at 1115) |
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3036 | | Paras' 10 Endurance Run 10M
| "uniquely tough run follows the same undulating multi terrain course used in paratrooper selection"; it was open to the public for the first time in 2008; can be run in your usual running kit or you can enter the P Company Challenge where you run with a bergen (rucksack) weighing 35lb (excluding food water) and wearing military style boots; use the following link to see a list of frequently asked questions; "medal" |
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3035 | | The Cumberland Ale 10 10M
UKA 2013-105409 | "free parking at the Cockermouth School (Castlegate Drive, CA13 9HF)"; "limit of 100 runners"; "registration and number collection will be in Jennings Brewery (Brewery Lane, CA13 9NE)"; "start and finish will also be at the Brewery"; "road race"; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races |
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3034 | | Major Stone Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-105652 | "rural undulating course on Yorkshire Wolds country roads"; "one pound refreshments voucher to all entrants"; "technical T-shirt for all finishers"; "race instructions on www.easthullharriers.com from Sep01 |
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3033 | | Run Northumberland Matfen 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105897 | "race route takes you from the start in Matfen to Ryal, Great Whittington and finished in Matfen"; there's also a 5K race |
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3032 | | Run Northumberland Matfen 5K 5K
| "entries before September 1st are FREE"; "race route takes you from the start in Matfen to Great Whittington and finished in Matfen"; there's also a 10K race |
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3031 | | Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104956 | "with a flat one lap course it is ideal for a PB"; "the support around the whole route is fantastic as the crowds cheer every single runner from first to last" |
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3030 | | Wetherby Run 10K
UKA 2013-105347 | "online entry is preferred"; "although classed as a trail race, the off road section is on a good farm track of level surface and just about 2K"; "scenic, well marshalled and quite level"; "chip timing"; "corporate challenge for teams of three runners"; there is also a "fun run of 1.8M on a child friendly route" |
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3029 | | Derwentwater Trail Races 15K, 10K
| "the 10K Derwentwater Trail Run, 15K Derwentwater Trail Race and 15K Derwentwater Trail Challenge is a circuit along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, taking in panoramic views of Derwentwater, the surrounding peaks of Skiddaw and Blencathra and the northern fells"; "underfoot conditions are generally good for those used to trail running, but expect a bit of everything! - the course has no stiles, so there is nothing but the hills and the infamous Glendereterra bogs to break up your rhythm"; there are "fun runs for all abilities of children within the finishing arena" |
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3028 | | Kielder Challenge 25.3M
| "starting time is between 0800 and 0830 at the Hawkhope Car Park"; "the Kielder Challenge Walk enables walkers and runners to cover the whole length of the multi million pound Lakeside Way"; "this has become one of the finest long distance paths in the country, as it circles the whole of Kielder Water, Northern Europe's largest man made lake and England's largest forest park"; "T-shirt" |
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3027 | | Spencers Dash - Race 6 3.7M
UKA 2013-105079 | "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on the first Wednesday of each month from April to September; "the start is at the Spencers Arms" |
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3026 | | Gallovidian Dumfries 10K 10K
"under UK Athletics Rules; scottishathletics permit event" | "race limit is 300"; "start and finish at the David Keswick Athletic Centre"; "T-shirt" |
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3025 | | Autumn Coast Road 5K 5K
UKA 2013-105195 | "venue is the Rugby Club (Green Lane); "start/finish is 0.8K from the Rugby Club"; "the 5K course consists of TWO lap of coastal path and is completely flat"; is this a new course? "spot prizes"; you have to enter this race on the night unless you enter the Series of three 5Ks and two 10Ks; if you enter the Series, you get "a 10 pounds Start Fitness voucher"; before March 23rd you can enter the Series using a postal form or online entry |
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3024 | | Gosforth 10K 10K
UKA 2013-7483 | "online entrants collect their number from the Pavilion"; "the race will start in Gosforth on the road alongside the Playing Field"; "runners run up the road to the crossroads, turn left down the A595 to Greengarth, turn left there along the road to Santon Village - turn left at Santon Village and return to Gosforth, through Gosforth to the Playing Field where the finish is near the Pavilion"; "scenic, undulating"; "mile markers"; "memento" |
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3023 | | Cock Crow 5K 5K
UKA 2013-9813 | "new for 2013"; moved from Wednesday 4th to Tuesday 3rd; "race HQ is the Cock Crow Inn (Mill Lane)"; "an approx 5K multi-terrain race on footpaths through parkland around Monkton Business Park and the Cock Crow Inn"; 2K junior fun run as well (at 1845) |
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3022 | | SSAFA Saunter 10K 10K
| "venue is the Holker Estate"; "another opportunity to enjoy a pleasant run or walk around the Holker Estate"; "T-shirt for first 100 runners" |
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3021 | | Archerfield 5K Fun Run 5K
| "run through the stunning Archerfield estate and historical town of Dirleton"; "trail, rural, flat/undulating"; "followed by a fun day at The Walled Garden - BBQ and children's entertainment - funday out for all the family" |
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3020 | | Leeds Country Way 11.75M, 11.15M, 9.8M, 11.5M, 10.06M, 9.7M
UKA 2013-9904 | 12 runners per team; 2 runners per leg, where each leg is between 9.7M and 11.75M; the total is about 64M; "a total time of around 7 hours"; "commemorative piece of pottery" |
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3019 | | Tynedale 10 Mile Jelly Road Race 10M
UKA 2013-105593 | bus to Hexham from Ovingham before start costs three pounds - if required, this must be booked; the start HQ is the Wentworth Leisure Centre (NE46 3PD); the start is about 10 minutes from the Centre (in Ferry Road); "undulating, scenic, rural route mostly on closed roads (approx 8.5M out of the 10M)"; the finish is at Ovingham Middle School (NE42 6DE); free jelly and sandwich afterwards; this race forms the NECAA and VAANE 10M championships; there is a two pounds reduction if you enter both this race and the Tynedale 10K |
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3018 | | Kirkwood Hospice 10K Trail Run 10K
| "venue is the Leeds Road Sports Complex"; "medal"; "optional T-shirt"; I do not know how accurate the map is; 2K family fun run as well |
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3017 | | Ryedale 10M Run 10M
| RACE CANCELLED - here is a link to some details; "entries on the day will be taken at 'The Wentworth Arms' in Old Malton from 0845"; "this is now a measured 10M course"; "a virtually flat course starting near Eden Camp in Old Malton and taking in the beautiful villages of Ryton, Great Habton, Amotherby and finishing at the 'Body and Soul' Gym (Greengate) in Malton"; "goody bag" |
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3016 | | Alice's Run 10K
| "multi-terrain, 10K race set in the stunning countryside of Yorkshire’s Calder Valley"; "starts in Brearley field and finishes at Calder High School"; I don't know how accurate the map is; "T-shirt"; "children’s Fun Run as well"; in previous years the 10K was at 1030 with the fun run at 1045 |
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3015 | | Tholthorpe 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104879 | "the course goes out of the village in the direction of Flawith, before turning towards Myton-on-Swale - the quiet countryside and roads continue on the way back to Tholthorpe - between 5 and 6 miles there are a couple of 'ups and downs' with a downhill last 200 yards to the finish on the Village Green by the duck pond"; the "ups and downs" are shown on the map; although described as "couple of 'ups and downs' with a downhill last 200 yards", I found it reasonably flat; the course record is 30m36s |
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3014 | | Ulverston Charter 5K 5K
UKA 2013-10032 | venue is the Coronation Hall; "memento"; fun run as well (at 1400) |
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3013 | | Wynyard 10K Trail 10K
"under UKA rules - permit applied for" | "on the day entries are from 0930 to 1015 in the 'Carriage'"; "this all new 10K trail race takes you through the scenic woodland park starting from the visitors centre and up the historian railway track"; "the route is undulating and will be fine for either race or trail shoes" |
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3012 | | Watergate 5K 5K
UKA 2013-9100 | as in 2012, the race is being held on a Thursday rather than on a Wednesday; "incorporating the VAANE 5K Trail Championships for which entries have to be submitted by Aug21"; the closing date is Aug24 for postal entries and is Aug27 for online entries; "venue is the Ravensdene Lodge Hotel"; collect numbers on night"; 2K young athletes race (at 1900) as well |
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3011 | | Blackwood 10K Trail Race 10K
| "race numbers will be issued on the night"; "registration will be in the Auldgirth Village hall from 1800"; "starting and finishing at the Auldgirth Inn, the race is a mix of trail and forest track that will appeal to runners of all abilities who are looking to test themselves in an off road environment"; "spot prizes"; "food and drink will be available" |
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3010 | | East Park Clock Tower Runs 5K
| "race numbers to be collected on the day - outside of the Pavilion Cafe (East Park)"; "the course is an alternative to the parkrun event"; "medal"; 1M kids fun run as well (at 0930) |
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3009 | | Spofforth Gala Trail Race 10K 10K
UKA 2013-8707 | "late entries up to 1230 on the day at the Village Hall"; "stunning start and finish area in historic castle grounds"; "medal and goody bag"; "enjoy the fun and treats of a traditional village gala, amusements, bar and refreshments and children's races" |
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3008 | | Teviotdale Harriers 10K 10K
| "registration at Volunteer Park (next to the astro pitches just off the A7 Carlisle road) from 1100"; "fast flat course"; "cake and candy stall"; 2M fun run (at 1230) as well |
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3007 | | Melrose 13.1K Road Race 13.1K
| "limit of 100"; "registration will take place in the Corn Exchange along with a quick race briefing before the short walk to the start"; "this is a hilly course and won’t be easy for some runners if you haven’t trained to run up and down hills before"; "memento, bottled water and banana"; "after the race, you will be invited back to the Corn Exchange for a fabulous buffet with home-made cake and sandwiches, tea and coffee amongst other things - non-runners may also indulge in the buffet for a small fee" |
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3006 | | Burnsall Feast Sports 10 10M
| "via Hartlington, Hebden, Grassington, Threshfield, Swinden Corner, Linton, Thorpe"; fell race (at 1630) and junior fell races (at 1600) as well; "brass band parade"; "Tombola, Coconut Shy, Pillow Fight, Ducking Stool, and other sideshows, Local and Open children’s races, Children’s fairground ... and lots more" |
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3005 | | Honley 10K 10K
| Honley is midway between Holmfirth, Meltham and Huddersfield; "first ever 10K trail run in Honley"; "entry forms are available from various locations around Honley" - RW has a postal closing date of August 23rd - RW says that entries on the day are possible; "venue is the Honley Village Hall which is straight across the road from Trinity Church (Moorbottom)"; "technical T-shirt"; "a BBQ will be providing burgers and sausages"; "there will be a bouncy castle and lots more kids entertainment in the afternoon" |
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3004 | | Big Fun Run 5K Leeds 5K
| "discount if you enter before midnight on January 13th"; "the venue is Roundhay Park, a 700 acre park of rolling parklands, lakes, woods and gardens - resplendent with sites that make for a scenic run, the run starts and finishes a short distance from the Historic Estate Mansion House - the course follows Carriage Drive and completes a lap of Waterloo Lake - runners will be challenged to not stop to enjoy the views - the route is predominantly flat throughout with a majority of the course being on tarred pathways, or otherwise gravelled paths"; "the start/finish area will be indicated by a large inflatable archway"; "please note that the route may be subject to change"; "untimed run"; "medal, goody bag and refreshment" |
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3003 | | Reindeer Romp Race 4 3M
| here is a link to the entry form that will be used on the night; "starting from the Reindeer Inn opposite the National Mining Museum"; "a scenic, undulating 3M (approx) on trails around the Overton area"; one web page says it's "down the handle, round the pan and back up the handle"; "a race in a series of four races taking place on May 30th, June 27th, July 25th and August 22nd"; "the final race is a relay for teams of any number"; "the 10 second start allowed for all runners travelling to the race without using a car"; "free chip butties" |
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3002 | | Sessay Swift 6K 6K
UKA 2013-9512 | "a flat, fast one lap road race"; just a guess at the postcode |
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3001 | | Stockton Summer Tees Trail Race 7: Ropner 5K
| venue is Ropner Park (Cafe); "registration is from 1800"; new for 2013: youth race as well (at 1845) |
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3000 | | Durham Summer Cross Country Relays 3K
| venue is the Durham University Cricket Pavilion on the Racecourse Sports Fields alongside Green Lane; "brand new course"; "for teams of three, each runner completing 2 laps of a fast, mostly flat, grass course of approximately 1.5K"; "clubs may enter more than one team"; the event is also open to "unattached teams"; "teams must be declared at least 15 minutes before the start of the race"; "race numbers to be collected on the night"; "spot prizes"; young athletes' relay (at 1845) as well |
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2999 | | Thornes Park Challenge 5K Series Race 3 5K
| "venue is the Thornes Park Stadium"; one on a series of three races on August 7th, August 14th and August 21st; three pounds discount and "a free T-shirt if you enter all 3 races"; "chip timing" |
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2998 | | Ray Harrison Memorial 10K Road Race 10K
UKA 2013-105774 | usually this race starts and finishes at the Billingham Synthonia Stadium; "T-shirt" |
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2997 | | Annual LP Run NaNR
| "like running? like good tunes? like eating cake? - the run is based on the oldest race in Houston, Texas - for the ipod generation here is a short explanation: on the crack of the starting pistol you run as many Revolutions Per Minute (laps) of the track as you can during 33 and a third minutes, all the while listening to top summer sunshine tunes - entrants are responsible for counting their own laps but there will be independent verification of the front runners and prizes for the top male and female finishers, as well as spot prizes"; "after the race in done and dusted, arguably the best bit - tea, coffee and cake!"; "there are technical T-shirts for order, in ERN blue, when you enter and you can also suggest your favourite 'summer sunshine' running track to accompany your run on the day"; "venue is the Meadowbank Stadium"; "limit of 100" |
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2996 | | Escrick 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105806 | "closing date is Aug09 for postal entries and Aug11 for online entries"; "numbers will be issued on the day"; "flat, multi terrain course"; "running on roads, paths and bridleways within the Escrick Park Estate, with the start and finish on the Escrick village green"; "BBQ and refreshments available" |
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2995 | | Exhibition Park Cup 5K
UKA 2013-9557 | "this race was formerly known as the Elswick Cup"; "entries on the day until 0915"; "numbers to be collected on the day from the Exhibition Park cafe"; "fast and flat chip-timed 5K race on footpaths around Exhibition Park and Town Moor"; "traffic-free"; "race is part of the Newcastle Fair which will include a Farmers' Market, stalls, other entertainments and rides" |
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2994 | | Big Fun Run 5K Sheffield 5K
| "discount if you enter before midnight on January 13th"; "the run is staged within the grounds of Rother Valley Country Park"; "it incorporates a lap of both the North and South Lake"; "gravelled pathways and tarred roads"; "scenic course"; "the start/finish area will be located towards the North of the park and will be indicated by a large inflatable archway"; "please note that the route may be subject to change"; "untimed run"; "medal, goody bag and refreshment" |
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2993 | | Silloth-on-Solway Beach Half Marathon half marathon
| new for 2013; "late entries will be taken until 1245 in the marquee on the green"; "race numbers and chips will be issued on the day"; the race starts "at Station Road, leading round the dock area and onto the sands of West Beach - a runner service station located adjacent to Beckfoot will be available on both the outward and inward section of the course, with runners turning close to Dubmill Point, where another runner service station will be located"; there is also a race for "relay teams of 4 running between 3M and 4M each" - enter here for the relay |
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2992 | | Spencers Dash - Race 5 3.7M
| "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on the first Wednesday of each month from April to September; however in 2013 the August race is being held on August 14th; "the start is at the Spencers Arms" |
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2991 | | The Cinnamon Lodge Chase 6M
"under UKA rules - permit tba" | "one lap course on tracks and trails around Meltham"; "spot prizes" |
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2990 | | Thornes Park Challenge 5K Series Race 2 5K
| "venue is the Thornes Park Stadium"; one on a series of three races on August 7th, August 14th and August 21st; three pounds discount and "a free T-shirt if you enter all 3 races"; "chip timing" |
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2989 | | York Millennium Bridge 5K 5K
UKA 2013-9709 | here is a link to more information about the races; "the route has been slightly changed this year with an amended start location and different lap of the park"; details about these changes and the closing dates are given on that web page; although held on a Tuesday in 2012 and 2011, in 2013 the race is reverting back to Wednesday; "two 5K races - the ‘Fast One’ is at 1920 whereas the ‘Slower One’ is at 1940"; "minimum age 12 on race day - the 'Fast One' is for runners expecting to take less than 23 minutes, the 'Slower One' for runners expecting to take longer than 23 minutes - under 13's should also run in the 'Slower One'"; "it is quite likely that the 5K races will fill up before race day"; 2.5K race as well (at 1900) for runners age 11 and older and a 1M fun run (at 1850) |
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2988 | | Northumberland Coast Marathon marathon
"under ARC rules - permit applied for" | RACE FULL; "online entry is preferred"; start time is one hour later than in 2012; "limit of 100 entrants"; although there is a closing date of August 4th, the race was full in May in both 2013 and 2012; "the race HQ is the Red Lion Inn in Alnmouth"; "it is an out and back route, along the scenic Northumberland Coastal Path from Alnmouth beach near the river mouth to Long Nanny bridge which is south of Beadnell, and then return"; "the route is totally off-road using the Coastal Path with sections of trail and beach"; "follow the Coastal Path signposts, keeping the sea as close as possible to your right when heading North and to your left on return"; "map and instructions will be sent to all entrants"; here are links to a route description and a map; "memento"; this is one a series of four marathons (the Tour of Northumbria) taking place at Druridge Bay, Hamsterley Forest, the Northumberland Coast and Newcastle's Town Moor; "special award for anyone completing all four events in the "'Tour' - 12 runners completed all four events in the 2012 Tour" |
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2987 | | Askern 10 10M
UKA 2013-105167 | "equally as scenic as the Norton 9, it's quite a tough but rewarding course"; "T-shirt" |
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2986 | | West Yorkshire 5 5M
UKA 2013-9841 | "an 'old' race returns! - as hilly now as it's always been! - a road race with a 40 year history! - a challenging 5M route starting and finishing at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters"; "the course is best described as hilly with approximately 2.5M going upwards, approximately 2M downwards and a very little bit is level - don’t blink you may miss it"; "mile markers"; "drinks station at about 3.5M"; "bar facilities, food and refreshments available"; there's also "a family walk/run distance challenge starting at 1230 with the simple idea of walking or running as far as you can in 1 hour - this will be on a small enclosed loop around the inside of the HQ site"; more information about the events |
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2985 | | Darlington 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105355 | as in 2012, the race starts at 1000 whereas it's been 1030 in previous years; use one of these links for online entries to the 10K: 18 and older and 15 to 17; "chip timing"; "T-shirt"; family fun run (at 0900) as well |
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2984 | | The Ripley Show Boar Chase 7K
| this race forms part of the Ripley Show; "show entry tickets and chase numbers will be delivered approx 1 week prior to the show, on all bookings made through our website and postal entries"; "on paths and tracks on the picturesque Ripley Estate" |
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2983 | | Spencers Dash - Race 5 3.7M
UKA 2013-105079 | this race got postponed to August 14th; "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on the first Wednesday of each month from April to September; "the start is at the Spencers Arms" |
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2982 | | Ellenborough 10K 10K
UKA 2013-9791 | "free if you are over 70"; "start, finish, registration and changing at the Netherhall Rugby Club"; "undulating" |
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2981 | | North Berwick Law Race 3M
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2980 | | Todmorden Park 5K Series Race 4 5K
| "venue is the Hare and Hounds pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of four races taking place on July 17th, July 24th, July 31st and August 7th"; discount if you pre-enter the series - here's a link to online entry for the series; "run a fast 3 lap course around a flat picturesque park"; "bar code timed"; "league prizes (over 4 weeks) for clubs and individuals for course PB improvers (3 races min)" |
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2979 | | Thornes Park Challenge 5K Series Race 1 5K
| "venue is the Thornes Park Stadium"; one on a series of three races on August 7th, August 14th and August 21st; three pounds discount and "a free T-shirt if you enter all 3 races"; "chip timing" |
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2978 | | Morpeth 10K 10K
"ARC Permit No. 13/318" | "two lap circuit around Tranwell Woods (south west of Morpeth)"; "first 300 entries will receive commemorative mugs"; "collect race number on the night" |
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2977 | | One Big Weekend 5K Edinburgh 5K
| Edinburgh | location: | EH4 | | | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | | | - | results |
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2976 | | Saltaire Shaker 15K
"under ARC rules - permit 13/315" | "closing date for postal entries is Jul24 and for online entries is Aug02"; "pick up race number on the day"; "a fast flat entirely offroad race with beautiful scenery and views starting behind Saltaire Cricket Ground"; "on paths, tracks and canal towpath"; "memento" |
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2975 | | Jane Tomlinson's Run For All York 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104701 | "as the route takes you on a tour of the stunning city, you'll pass the iconic York Minster, before heading towards the riverside and experiencing the city walls and landmarks such as Clifford's Tower and the Shambles"; reduced prices for entries before the end of 2012 and for entering all three races of the series ("Yorkshire Season Ticket"); "technical T-shirt, medal, spot prizes" |
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2974 | | Powburn Show Hill Race 4M
| part of the "Powburn Show"; "entries are taken on the day on the showfield at the Secretary's Caravan"; in 2012, this was "an out and back run from the showfield covering fields and grass tracks to the summit of Ewe Hill (440m)"; "the route is well marked and is suitable for all abilities"; the Powburn Show is a "traditional rural show with many attractions, including Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, children's sports, Archery display, country displays and classes"; "the admission at the gate is 4 pounds (children 2 pounds)"; in 2012, having paid for the entrance to the Show, the Hill Race was free |
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2973 | | Flat Cap 5 5M
| inaugural race was held in 2012; "venue is the Leggers Inn which is in Mill Street East"; "scenic 5M trail run"; "followed by superb Yorkshire snap and beer - 'nough sed"; "prize for best Flat Cap worn in the race"; here is a link to more details and a press report |
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2972 | | Todmorden Park 5K Series Race 3 5K
| "venue is the Hare and Hounds pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of four races taking place on July 17th, July 24th, July 31st and August 7th"; discount if you pre-enter the series - here's a link to online entry for the series; "run a fast 3 lap course around a flat picturesque park"; "bar code timed"; "league prizes (over 4 weeks) for clubs and individuals for course PB improvers (3 races min)" |
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2971 | | Big Fun Run 5K Newcastle 5K
| "discount if you enter before midnight on January 13th"; "the course will take you around the Newcastle Town Moor - located in the heart of Newcastle and less than five minutes away from the A167, the Town Moor provides the perfect combination of a quiet traffic free route which is also in the city centre"; "untimed run"; "medal, goody bag and refreshment" |
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2970 | | Idle Trail Race 10K
| RACE CANCELLED; "we regret that the Idle Trail Race will not be taking place this year - our current plan is to continue with the race in 2014" |
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2969 | | James Herriot Country Trail Run 14K
| "over moorland tracks and paths near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale"; "the start/finish is in a field close to the Castle Bolton car park"; "traffic free" |
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2968 | | Big Fun Run 5K Edinburgh 5K
| "discount if you enter before midnight on January 13th"; "the start/finish area is located on the playing fields to the rear of Holyrood Palace and only a short distance from the Scottish Parliament - this is on the north side of Holyrood Park of Queen's Drive"; "the course takes advantage of the excellent tarred surface as it follows Queen's Drive around Arthurs Seat - the route passes by the Salisbury Crags, the three lochs of Duddingston, Dunsapie and St Margaret’s and enjoys extensive views across Edinburgh"; "please note that the route may be subject to change"; "untimed run"; "medal, goody bag and refreshment" |
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2967 | | Jim Dingwall 10K 10K
UKA 2013-9187 | "10K entries on the day (if available)"; "please note that the entry limit for the race has been reduced to 500 and entry will close early once this limit has been reached"; it seems to be cheaper to enter online; "a fast, flat 10K run on the rural roads around Elloughton and Brantingham"; I think it's two laps; "T-shirt"; 1M fun run as well (around Brantingham Park at 0930) |
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2966 | | Saltburn Phoenix 10K Road Run 10K
| "NO RACE IN 2013 but another race may be organised for the summer of 2014" |
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2965 | | The Rougemont Chase 4.5M
| "entries are taken at the secretary's tent from 1100 on show day"; "whether it’s running up to the famous Almscliffe Crag or along the banks of the River Wharf, running has been part of Weeton Show for as long as anyone can remember"; "the adult’s race is circa 4.5M - shorter children's races will also be run in the main ring"; "dig out your old running shoes and get training - the applause you will receive when you cross the finish line in the main ring will make it all worthwhile!" |
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2964 | | Stockton Summer Tees Trail Race 6: Cowpen Bewley 5K
| venue is the Visitors Centre; "registration is from 1800"; new for 2013: youth race as well (at 1845) |
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2963 | | Reindeer Romp Race 3 3M
| here is a link to the entry form that will be used on the night; "starting from the Reindeer Inn opposite the National Mining Museum"; "a scenic, undulating 3M (approx) on trails around the Overton area"; one web page says it's "down the handle, round the pan and back up the handle"; "a race in a series of four races taking place on May 30th, June 27th, July 25th and August 22nd"; "the final race is a relay for teams of any number"; "the 10 second start allowed for all runners travelling to the race without using a car"; "free chip butties" |
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2962 | | Prince in the Park 5K
UKA 2013-9441 | AH e-mailed me to say that "you register at the Prince of Wales Pub in
Greasbrough - race starts at Coach Road Gate in Greasbrough - it's a there and back scenic 5K on tarmac paths heading towards Wentworth Woodhouse Stately Home - downhill start, uphill finish! - register on the night" |
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2961 | | Todmorden Park 5K Series Race 2 5K
| "venue is the Hare and Hounds pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of four races taking place on July 17th, July 24th, July 31st and August 7th"; discount if you pre-enter the series - here's a link to online entry for the series; "run a fast 3 lap course around a flat picturesque park"; "bar code timed"; "league prizes (over 4 weeks) for clubs and individuals for course PB improvers (3 races min)" |
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2960 | | EHH Summer League Race 8 Hedon 4 4M
UKA 2013-105650 | venue is the Haven Arms; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 10 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night" |
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2959 | | Bentham Beagles Bash 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104919 | the inaugural race was held in 2012; "scenic, rural, hilly on country roads with stunning views over Wenningdale towards Ingleborough"; "memento" |
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2958 | | Harrogate Town Centre 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105861 | "race numbers to be collected on the day"; "race starts in Crescent Gardens"; "a two-lap course on the NW side of town - the first lap is 4.8KM and the second is 5.2KM"; "the race will finish in Crescent Gardens after a fast descent along Cornwall Road"; "goody bag"; "great atmosphere" |
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2957 | | Victorian 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105195 | venue is the 'The Mermaid' (Redcar Road); "time limit of 10 minute mile pace"; "technical T-shirt for the first 200 finishers"; this race is one of a Series of three 5Ks and two 10Ks; if you enter the Series, you get "a 10 pounds Start Fitness voucher"; before March 23rd you can enter the Series using a postal form or online entry |
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2956 | | Pudsey 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105612 | "scenic, undulating, one lap course on public roads and tracks"; "T-shirt"; 2M fun run (at 1000) and park fun run (at 0930) as well |
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2955 | | Run Yorkshire Rother Valley 10K 10K
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2954 | | Bingley Show Trail Race 3M
| "start time is 1100 (to be confirmed)"; the closing date is July 13th according to the entry form or July 16th according to the organiser's web site; "to those who pre-enter, the cost is 8 pounds which includes free entry to the show"; "entries on the day will be accepted but free entry to the show cannot be provided" - cost of entering the show is 8 pounds in advance or 10 pounds at the gate - the cost of entering the race on the day is 3 pounds according to the entry form or 2 pounds according to the web site; I think the entry form got put on the web on July 15th; "scenic trail race of approx 3M and 575' on public footpaths around Bingley and St Ives"; "junior agility challenge" as well |
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2953 | | Yorkshire Wolds Half Marathon half marathon
| on a RW web page, KB wrote: "during the prize giving [of the 2013 race], the organiser mentioned that the course would be changing in 2014 due to the Bishop Wilton Show moving elsewhere, so a bit of a shame, but hopefully it will remain a similar course"; start/finish at SE801535; "scenic and challenging course through the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds"; "mug"; 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 the end" - although that may sound negative, I enjoyed the race; 2M fun run as well (at 1010); part of the "Bishop Wilton Show and Craft Fair" - there's a "craft fair, show jumping, livestock displays, refreshment tents, live music and other attractions" |
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2952 | | Musselburgh Festival 10K 10K
| "the start and finish will all be at Loretto School Playing Fields - the entrance is at the corner of New Street and the River Esk just by the footbridge"; "registration will be open between 0845 and 0945 - your chip and number will be there for you to collect"; "flat course, made up of paths and tracks" |
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2951 | | NFR 5K Fun Run 5K
| "this year Northern Frontrunners will host their second LGBT 5K Fun Run in Newcastle"; "the run is being held to mark the beginning of Northern Pride festival which follows the day after"; "the event which will be held on Newcastle’s infamous Town Moor with views over some breath taking scenery and unlike last year's course will be non multi lapping and flat"; "goody bag"; "stall area opens from 1800 to 2000" |
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2950 | | Laxton 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105794 | in 2013, this race is on a Thursday rather than on a Wednesday; "collect race number on night"; "fast, flat course - PB potential!" I don't know how accurate this map is |
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2949 | | Doncaster Town Centre 5K 5K
UKA 2013-105300 | "a fast three lap course around the town centre for 5K runners and one lap for fun runners"; "the races start at 1900 with the Johnymac Family 1M Fun Run"; "the second race is the competitive Vets race starting at 1930 and the final race will be the Open race starting at 2000"; "technical T-shirt for 5K finishers and a medal for fun run finishers" |
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2948 | | Durham Trail Race 4: Hamsterley Forest 10K
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2947 | | Priory 10K 10K
UKA 2013-9532 | as in 2012, in 2013 the race is a 10K rather than 5M; "an exceptionally scenic multi-terrain race within the beautiful parkland and grounds of Nostell Priory, a National Trust property between Ackworth and Wakefield"; "running buff", "spot prizes" |
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2946 | | Sunderland 5K Road Race 5K
UKA 2013-105128 | "traffic free course which takes place at the Silksworth Sports Complex"; "two lap course, one small loop alongside the fishing lake then a large loop around the swan's lake before entering the finish straight; "held on one of the fastest courses in the North with many athletes recording personal bests" |
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2945 | | Todmorden Park 5K Series Race 1 5K
| "venue is the Hare and Hounds pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of four races taking place on July 17th, July 24th, July 31st and August 7th"; discount if you pre-enter the series - here's a link to online entry for the series; "run a fast 3 lap course around a flat picturesque park"; "bar code timed"; "league prizes (over 4 weeks) for clubs and individuals for course PB improvers (3 races min)" |
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2944 | | Northumberland Coastal Run 14M
UKA 2013-105075 | "entries will open at www.entrylive.com on Saturday January 19th at 0001hrs" - that's just after midnight on Friday evening! in 2012, the race filled by about 1100 on Sunday morning; if you wish to use the bus from Alnmouth to the start, you must book this when you enter the race |
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2943 | | Burton Leonard 10K 10K
UKA 2013-9644 | this was one of the races of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "testing one lap course over paths and country lanes"; "halfway drinks station"; "memento"; "refreshments and tombola"; in 2004, I wrote: "mainly off-road, seems to more up than down!"; 2M fun run as well (at 1330) |
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2942 | | Great Edinburgh Run 10K
| previously held in October; "part of a great day of running in the Scottish capital including the Bupa Junior and Mini Great Edinburgh Run and the Bupa Great Edinburgh Run 5K"; "run in the heart of historic Edinburgh on the UK's most scenic urban course"; "live music from 'bands on the run' to keep you motivated every step of the way"; "entry fee includes T-shirt, medal, finishers pack and accurate chip timing" |
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2941 | | Great Edinburgh 5K 5K
| previously held in October; "part of a great day of running in the Scottish capital, including the Bupa Junior and Mini Great Edinburgh Run and the Bupa Great Edinburgh Run (10K)"; "city centre course taking in Edinburgh's iconic landmarks including the Scott Monument, Holyrood Palace and the National Art Gallery"; "on-course entertainment to keep you motivated every step of the way"; "entry fee includes T-shirt, medal, finisher's pack and accurate chip timing" |
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2940 | | Kelso 10K 10K
| the venue is the Kelso Rugby Club (Poynder Place); "you will be issued with your race number at registration"; "the first 200m is run on grass, starting at the Cobby, an area on the banks of the river Tweed - on leaving the Cobby there is a short uphill section followed by a 1K section which is a gentle uphill to the entrance to the Floors estate - the next 4K is flat apart from a short downhill section at the 4K marker - the final uphill section at 6K is followed immediately by a downhill section on rough track - the last 3K of the course is either flat or downhill and should result in a fast finish back on the grass on the Cobby"; "some 9K of the course is run in the grounds of the Floors estate"; "the course is best described as a mixture of road and trail - some sections are uneven and there may be some loose stones or broken patches in places - after heavy rain the ground may be soft in places"; "refreshments will be available after the finish and shall be served in the rugby club on production of your number" |
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2939 | | Jane Tomlinson's Run For All Leeds 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104322 | reduced prices for entries before the end of 2012 and for entering all three races of the series ("Yorkshire Season Ticket"); "technical T-shirt, medal, spot prizes" |
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2938 | | Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105089 | "the run starts and finishes outside the main pavilion near the Cobnar Road and Derbyshire Lane entrance to Graves Park"; "the route is two laps of Graves Park"; "it is a slightly undulating course with a multi-surface terrain course of grass, gravel and tarmac"; "K markers"; "water stations every 2.5K"; you probably get a T-shirt; 3K fun run as well (at 1000) |
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2937 | | Run in the Park 10K
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2936 | | Baildon Carnival Canter 3.5M
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2935 | | Walkington 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105662 | "entry to both the 10K and the fun run is online only"; "venue is the Walkington Playing Fields"; "rural undulating circular route from Walkington returning via Little Weighton"; "chip timing"; "80 minute race time limit"; "technical T-shirt"; 1.75M family fun run as well (at 1845) |
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2934 | | Stockton Summer Tees Trail Race 5: Preston 5K
| venue is the Cafe in Preston Park; "registration is from 1800"; new for 2013: youth race as well (at 1845) |
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2933 | | Berwick Wall's Curfew Run 1.2M
| "the course is one lap (1.2M) around the Old Walls"; "the Curfew bell rings continuously for 13 minutes"; "the challenge is to finish before the Curfew Bell stops ringing"; "entries will be open from 1830 at the Parade outside Berwick Barracks"; "T-shirt, medal"; after the 2013 race, MK sent me Garmin course map |
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2932 | | Endmoor 10K 10K
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2931 | | Hyde Park Harriers Summer Mile 1M
UKA 2013-8985 | event has moved from August to July; "1M road race held on tarmac paths within a park"; "athletes will be graded and set off in a series of races"; "post-race food provided as part of entry" |
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2930 | | Moffat Gala Festival of Running 15K
| "the first 3.75M undulates with a subtle but gradual rise of 350 feet - this is followed by the most challenging part of the route, just under 1M of steep track rising 550 feet - care should be taken here with the track being stony and uneven in places - on reaching the top, there is a 4.6M downhill run back into Moffat town centre on the A701"; "mile markers"; "mementoes"; "a key feature of the town’s annual Gala Week" |
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2929 | | Bridges of the Tyne 5M Road Race 5M
UKA 2013-105392 | RACE FULL; on March 8th after just one week this race is half full; this race was first held in 2012; last year's limit of 300 was reached within 8 weeks; this year the "limit is 400"; "the race incorporates the NECAA 5 Mile Championships and will be chip timed"; "race numbers to be collected on the night from 1715"; "the race HQ is the Tyne Bar (NE6 1LP) in the Ouseburn"; "the race is a flat and fast out and back race incorporating the footpaths and cycle paths of the historic Newcastle Quayside and passing seven Bridges of the Tyne"; "T-shirt"; "the Ouseburn Valley Brewery will be brewing a Tyne Bridge Harriers Ale for the night" |
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2928 | | EHH Summer League Race 7 Skirlaugh 8 8M
UKA 2013-8874 | venue is the Village Hall; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 10 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night" |
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2927 | | Brinsworth 10K 10K
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2926 | | Burn Valley Run half marathon
UKA 2013-105082 | RACE CANCELLED - see www.burnvalleyrun.com; this was one of the races of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "pick up number on race day"; "race starts and finishes on the historic Masham Market"; "course takes you through the grounds of the magnificent Swinton Park Castle Hotel, and into the stunning countryside of Colsterdale and the Burn Valley"; "the race is run on undulating rural roads and across picturesque moorland roads"; "memento"; "all runners are eligible for a post race tea"; 2M off-road fun run for 16 yrs and under as well (at 1100) |
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2925 | | Coniston Marathon and Half Marathon Trail Races marathon, half marathon
| "starting and finishing at John Ruskin School in Coniston village, the 42.2K Coniston Marathon Trail Race and Challenge takes in a complete circuit of Coniston Water along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways"; "it also takes in the idyllic beauty spot of Tarn Hows, and the elevated Beacon Tarn"; "the whole course gives panoramic views of Lake Coniston and the surrounding peaks of the Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crags"; "underfoot conditions are generally good for those used to off road running"; as well as two marathon events there is also a half marathon: "it uses the first 17K section of the marathon course as far as Tarn Hows"; discount for booking early and discount for booking multiple events; children's fun trails for under 12s as well |
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2924 | | Big Biff's Fun Run 5K
| "fancy dress Fun Run (optional fancy dress) around the South Park"; "multiple laps"; "medal, goody bag"; "children's Fun Run as well"; "packed with live music and entertainment, Punch and Judy, raffle prizes, tombola, food and confectionary, bouncy cstles and inflatables, and lots of fun activities for adults and children" |
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2923 | | The Birdsedge Challenge 6M
| "start and finish on Birdsedge Lane, off the A629 Huddersfield-Sheffield Road"; "challenging, multi-terrain rural course"; "course is approximately 3M of mainly quiet rural roads and 3M of tracks and footpaths, with views over the scenic Holme Valley" |
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2922 | | Eccup 10 Mile 10M
UKA 2013-105428 | "incorporating the 2013 Yorkshire 10 Mile Championships for Men and Women for both the YCAA and the YVAA"; "a one lap, certified course on mainly closed roads in Adel, and around Eccup Reservoir"; "technical T-shirt"; 1M and 2M junior races and a family fun run as well |
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2921 | | The South Lakes Half Marathon half marathon
"ARC permit held" | RACE CANCELLED; "race limit is 300"; "start/finish will be next to the Allithwaite Community Centre"; "race starts in Allithwaite, passing through Grange-over-Sands, Lindale, Field Broughton and Cartmel, before finishing back in Allithwaite"; "the course terrain is undulating - mostly road with a few stretches off-road"; "refreshments for all finishers" |
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2920 | | Hamsterley Forest 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105384 | organised by the Butterwick Hospice; "Hamsterley 10K in the delightful setting of Hamsterley Forest"; "T-shirt, medal"; there's another 10K in Hamsterley Forest on July 17th |
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2919 | | Kilburn Feast 7M
UKA 2013-105256 | "Kilburn is 20M north of York and 6M east of Thirsk in the North York Moors National Park"; "an undulating,scenic route overlooked by the White Horse"; "the race passes through historic Coxwold – Lawrence Sterne’s Shandy Hall on your left, the Norman Church on your right – the Cistercian Byland Abbey – the picturesque village of Oldstead – back to Kilburn with its Robert Thompson ‘ Mouseman’ Workshops, Museum and Cafe, plus the Norman Church and 12th century Forresters Arms"; "traditional afternoon tea for all finishers"; "bottle of wine to all finishers over 70 male and female"; in 2003, I wrote: "undulating with several long gentle hills, enjoyable, scenic (houses from 1662, abbey, white horse)" |
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2918 | | Withernsea 5 5M
UKA 2013-105770 | "venue is the Pier Towers"; "seafront start and finish"; "T-shirt"; "voucher for free fish and chips"; there is also a "3K fun run (at 0945) mainly along the promenade, open to all ages and abilities, under 9s must run with an adult" |
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2917 | | Hamsterley Forest Marathon marathon
"under ARC rules - permit applied for" | date has changed from Sunday July 7th to Saturday July 6th; "online entry is preferred"; "limit of 100 entrants"; "collect numbers on the day"; "all within the Forest, a tarmac out and back of 1.8M, followed by three laps - the lap is all on very good quality forest roads/tracks - very scenic"; an FAQ says "I can’t make recommendations [about shoes], however it is very good surface and I shall be wearing road shoes"; "memento"; this is one a series of four marathons (the Tour of Northumbria) taking place at Druridge Bay, Hamsterley Forest, the Northumberland Coast and Newcastle's Town Moor; "special award for anyone completing all four events in the "'Tour' - 12 runners completed all four events in the 2012 Tour" |
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2916 | | Spencers Dash - Race 4 3.7M
UKA 2013-105079 | "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on the first Wednesday of each month from April to September; "the start is at the Spencers Arms" |
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2915 | | Pitstop 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105205 | "flat and fast traffic free course"; 3 laps of the motor racing circuit; 10K wheelchair race (at 1915) and junior (8-16) 2K fun run (at 1845) as well |
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2914 | | Helen Windsor 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104877 | this race is starting 15 minutes earlier than in previous years; venue is the Greetland All Rounders Sports Club (Rochdale Road); "the route includes a loop back to the start after 1M, it then follows the old route to the crossroads of Scammonden Road and the B6113 (just after 3M on the old course) - instead of turning right here runners will now turn left and head straight back to the finish - this eliminates the many tricky road crossings we had plus the hill at 4M so this should also be a faster course"; "memento" |
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2913 | | John Lunn 5K 5K
UKA 2013-9125 | "an accurately measured traffic-free 5K course held on Woodhouse Moor"; entries on the day are accepted at Race HQ Gryphon Gym (University of Leeds)"; "a commemorative bottle of Briscoe's fine ale 'Hyde Park Hospitality' will be awarded to every finisher"; here is a link to a facebook page |
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2912 | | Roche Abbey Dash 7K
UKA 2013-105472 | "venue is the Wesley Centre"; "the cost is 5 pounds plus an extra 2 pounds if unnattached"; "the course is mainly off road"; "best described as undulating"; "takes in Roche Abbey and its grounds plus some fields"; "food will be laid on at the Wesley Centre after the race - there is also a bar and tea/coffee" |
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2911 | | Tynedale 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105592 | race HQ is Ovingham Middle School (NE42 6DE); start line is in Ovington (NE42 6DJ) which is about 1M from the race HQ up a gentle hill; "flat rural, along minor roads and tracks - most of the roads are closed"; finish is near the river bridge in Low Prudhoe; free pie and peas in the School afterwards; there is a two pounds reduction if you enter both this race and the Tynedale 10M Jelly Road Race |
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2910 | | The 'Hay-O' Trail Race 6K
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2909 | | The Jane Tomlinson 5K Canal Race 5K
"permit applied for" | "registration is at the Ex-Service Mens Club (Main Street)"; "on canal towpaths and off road"; 1.5M fun run as well (at 1900); cake competition (running theme) as well |
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2908 | | Anita Nott Women Only Jesmond Dene Run 5.4K
UKA 2013-105789 | "a ladies only event"; "race HQ is at Millfield House within Jesmond Dene (next to Pets Corner)"; "race numbers to be collected on the night"; "start and finish is at the Jesmond Dene entrance, off Armstrong Bridge (A1058 Coast Road)"; "the course consists of a 5.4K loop around Jesmond Dene - if you have done the Heaton Harriers summer handicap series you will recognise it as the same course but in reverse - it will be well marked and marshalled so you will not get lost"; "memento" |
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2907 | | Bowderdale Wild Race 18K
"under UKA rules and TRA" | "3 trail races in scenic settings"; "spot prizes"; one of the series of three Wild Races taking place at Kielder Forest, Hamsterley Forest and Bowderdale; discount and a free T-shirt if you enter all three races |
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2906 | | Humber Bridge Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-105023 | "online entries are preferred"; "run over a testing course which includes both an outward and return run across the world famous Humber Bridge"; "chip timing"; "mile markers"; "medal and T-shirt"; "corporate team challenge: businesses and organisations are invited to raise teams of 3 or more unaffiliated runners (first 3 to count) to compete for this trophy"; family 2.5M fun run as well (at 0930) |
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2905 | | Great Kinsley Run 10K, 5K
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2904 | | Lambton Challenge 10K
UKA 2013-104932 | this is the race that was postponed from June 23rd; "a rural course on a private estate by special permission of Lord Durham" (as it's not usually open to the public); "undulating and scenic - escape from the noise of traffic and experience an exquisite tranquil run in this beautiful country setting"; "traffic free, mixed terrain course"; "T-shirt"; prior to the inaugural race in 2011, I saw this course map and profile - however I understand that this is the 2013 course map and profile; 3K family fun run as well (at 1005) |
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2903 | | Lindley 10K 10K
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2902 | | Penistone 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105460 | this is in June rather than in August/September; "the race is no longer associated with the Penistone Show"; "race HQ and the start/finish is at the Penistone Church Football Club (Memorial Ground, Church View Road)"; this course was new in 2012 - "now run on all tarmac surface on road and Trans Pennine Trail"; "technical T-shirt" |
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2901 | | Run Northumberland Kirkley 10K 10K
UKA 2013-7737 | this is the race that was postponed from April 28th; "Kirkley Hall is ideal for a day out with the family with an on site Zoo, Cafe as well as being a working farm"; "our first 10K race at this new venue |
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2900 | | Darrington 5M 5M
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2899 | | Galtres Fun Runs 6M
| "entries on the day from the Scout Centre (off Long Street)"; "the races start in the Market Place"; "medal"; 3M and 1.5M Fun Runs as well (also at 1300) - maps for these are available at www.easingwold.org |
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2898 | | Ding Don Chilli Dash 5K
UKA 2013-9053 | "venue is the Don Valley Stadium"; "the Ding Don Chilli Dash will be Don Valley Stadium's last ever race"; 1M race as well (which seems to be 4 laps of the track at the Stadium) |
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2897 | | Reindeer Romp Race 2 3M
| here is a link to the entry form that will be used on the night; "starting from the Reindeer Inn opposite the National Mining Museum"; "a scenic, undulating 3M (approx) on trails around the Overton area"; one web page says it's "down the handle, round the pan and back up the handle"; "a race in a series of four races taking place on May 30th, June 27th, July 25th and August 22nd"; "the final race is a relay for teams of any number"; "the 10 second start allowed for all runners travelling to the race without using a car"; "free chip butties" |
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2896 | | Eaglesfield Paddle 5K 5K
UKA 2013-105091 | in 2013, this race is moving back to a Wednesday evening; "collect numbers on the day"; "start is about 1M from registration"; "route is marked in kilometres"; "undulating" |
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2895 | | Sunshine Run 5K
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2894 | | Summer Coast Road 5K 5K
UKA 2013-105195 | "venue is the Rugby Club (Green Lane); "start/finish is 0.8K from the Rugby Club"; "the 5K course consists of TWO lap of coastal path and is completely flat"; is this a new course? "spot prizes"; you have to enter this race on the night unless you enter the Series of three 5Ks and two 10Ks; if you enter the Series, you get "a 10 pounds Start Fitness voucher"; before March 23rd you can enter the Series using a postal form or online entry |
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2893 | | The Weetslade Relay 2.5M
UKA 2013-105151 | this race is not open to unattached runners as it is "a closed race, limited to up to 65 teams from UKA affiliated clubs only"; "maximum of 6 teams per club"; "entry forms were sent to UKA affiliated clubs in February"; "each team of three runners is required to include a veteran and a lady although these can be the same person"; "both male and female veterans will be regarded as those athletes who have reached the age of 35"; "takes place in the Weetslade Country Park"; "start/finish is at Lockey Park"; although the 2012 race had a start time of 1900, the 2013 race has been moved to 1930; "3 x 2.5M approx"; "scenic undulating multi-terrain course"; here is a link to the map of the course used in a previous year; "the course for the 2013 race will be slightly different because of building work" |
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2892 | | EHH Summer League Race 6 Coniston 10K 10K
UKA 2013-8873 | venue is the Blacksmiths Arms; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 10 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night" |
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2891 | | Dam Flask Relays 3.5M
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2890 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 3 5K
UKA 2013-105433 | "registration is at the People's Theatre (Stephenson Road)"; only three races this year: May 6th, May 27th and June 24th; "closing date is 3 days before race"; "the first race will be a scratch race - the last two will be handicapped", "handicap times for the final two races will be based on the results of the first race and on the information provided on the official entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series"; 3 pounds discount for entering three races; "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks" |
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2889 | | Alnwick Trail Runner half marathon, 10K, 5K
UKA 2013-104796 | the inaugural Run Alnwick trail races took place last year; web pages say that the races start at 1030 but there is one one web page that says "to be confirmed"; all three races start together: they "head out from the start at Alnwick Castle along the banks of the River Aln, before parting on different headings"; "the routes take competitors through Hulne Park along trails showcasing some of Northumberland's finest scenery"; "competitors will have to 'save their best for last' to tackle the final short ascent from the river side to the finish line situated on the picnic area next to Alnwick Castle"; "chip timing"; "medal"; optional T-shirt for those that enter in advance; junior races as well |
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2888 | | Bupa Great North 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105740 | like 2012 and 2011 the venue is Gateshead; "picturesque 10K course taking in the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside"; "cross the finish line in Gateshead International Stadium"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt, medal and finisher’s pack" |
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2887 | | Race for Grace 5K
| this year the Race for Grace is in June rather than in September; "5K fun run/walk, suitable for all ages and wheelchair users"; "one for all the family"; "medal"; "walkers and runners are expected to raise additional sponsorship money"; Mascot Race as well (at 1100) |
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2886 | | Hepworth Dryad 5M 5M
UKA 2013-105898 | "the start is in Foster Place (close to the Junior School)"; "multi-terrain" |
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2885 | | Lambton Challenge POSTPONED 10K
| RACE CANCELLED/POSTPONED; this race has been postponed to June 30th |
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2884 | | Silkstone Shuffle Race 2 4.5M
UKA 2013-105126 | "four races in March, June, September and November"; "venue is the Silkstone Sports Pavilion (behind Dearnside Garage)"; "off road trail course"; "enter all four races in advance for a a T-shirt and a 4 pounds discount"; a mini shuffle for juniors (at 0945) as well |
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2883 | | Castle Bank Challenge Time Trial 6K
| "run as a time trial with runners starting every 15 seconds"; "first runner away at 1915"; "within the village"; "multi-terrain with paths, road and steps"; "from the village green, out to the West to the top of the Castle Bank, back the same way and then North along the Pedwell to the river - east along the riverbank to the steps up to the road - west through the village back to the top of the Castle Bank - return to finish back at the green" |
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2882 | | Stockton Summer Tees Trail Race 4: Ropner 5K
| venue is Ropner Park (Cafe); "registration is from 1800"; new for 2013: youth race as well (at 1845) |
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2881 | | Hawkshead 10K 10K
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2880 | | Newburn River Run 6.5M
UKA 2013-105539 | RACE IS NEARLY FULL; no entries on the night; "closing date for postal entries is June 12th and for online entries before 1800 on June 17th"; "venue is the Newburn Activity Centre (Grange Road)"; "mainly off road, fast, flat and scenic", "it passes the birthplace of George Stephenson, crossing the Tyne at both Wylam and Newburn bridges"; "free post run buffet" |
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2879 | | Oughtibridge Gala Chase 6K
"under UKA rules" | here is a link to the entry form that will be used on the night; "if possible, please print and complete the entry form and bring it along on the night"; "the race has been renamed the Tom Holmes Gala Chase - Tom was the founder of The Gala Chase and it takes the route Tom and his dog use to walk"; "registration is from 1830"; "the Chase commences in Coronation Park, proceeds uphill by road to Whancliffe Woods, loops through the woods and finishes back in the Park"; "the distance is approximately 6K with 180m of ascent"; the event is held under UK Athletics Rules - Trail Running Association Permit Number TRA/112-11"; there is also a "Junior Chase that is approximately 3K with 100m of ascent"; "during the evening there are soft drinks, sweets and ices for sale and we will be entertained by Oughtibridge Brass Band - children's events start at 1830 - children of all ages are invited to take part in a variety of races - egg and spoon, running, skipping, obstacle etc."; "the Sports Night is a fun night for any child who likes to race and a serious competition for running enthusiasts" |
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2878 | | Ulley Res 5M
UKA 2013-9323 | AH e-mailed me to say it's "'undulating' mainly off road on tracks and woodland paths from the [Whiston] Cricket Club to Ulley Res and back - register on the night" |
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2877 | | Midsummer Mad Dash 5M
UKA 2013-105594 | "venue is the Packhorse Inn"; "entry fee (4 pounds) payable on the night"; "a challenging 5M trail race through undulating woodlands"; "spot prizes" |
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2876 | | Run Northumberland Bamburgh 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105796 | although the web page says "17th June 2013", "16th June 2013" and "June 16, 2012", I think this race is on "16th June 2013"; I've seen two start times for the race: "0930" and "1000"; "starting within Bamburgh Castle grounds, the race goes through the village of Bamburgh and does a loop, returning along the main road from Seahouses to Bamburgh, finishing at the castle"; 10 pounds reduction if you enter the series and you get a series T-shirt |
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2875 | | Bradford Millennium Way Relay 9.9M, 9.9M, 8M, 8.7M, 11.6M
UKA 2013-105544 | "maximum of 50 teams"; "5 legs with 2 runners per leg, i.e., 10 runners per team"; "footpaths along becks and through woods, tracks across fields, tracks across heather moorlands; very undulating"; "sandstone rocks and peat on moors"; "at this time of the year the ground should be mainly dry and not boggy"; "memento"; "refreshments at finish" |
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2874 | | Castle Howard 10K and 6K Trail Races 10K, 6K
UKA 2013-105226 | the 10K is at 1115 and the 6K is at 1000; kids dash for U13yrs (at 1005) as well |
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2873 | | Dalbeattie Civic Half Marathon half marathon
| "venue is the Dalbeattie High School"; "some beautiful countryside in the Urr valley with glimpses of the former Paddy Line and motte of Urr"; "medal"; there is also a 10K (at 1000) |
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2872 | | Dalbeattie Civic 10K 10K
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2871 | | Cross Bay Challenge Half Marathon half marathon
| "as the only race in the world to cross a tidal bay, this half marathon is truly one of a kind and will lead you through sea (yes, literally!), across sand and county borders"; "this year's race will be running in the opposite direction to previous years due to the type of tide and the channel crossings"; "starting at Hest Bank foreshore at 1100 and finish at Flookburgh"; "before the race, there are coaches to the start departing from the finish line at Flookburgh"; 7M walk as well |
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2870 | | Round Table Run for It 5K
| "based on the the 'Race for Life' format ...but for men"; "blokes - you don't have to do it alone - bring along your lad, dad, brother and your work mates"; if you pay online, you still need to complete the postal form |
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2869 | | Newton Aycliffe 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105489 | "fast and flat 3-lap course on the outskirts of Newton Aycliffe"; "K-markers"; "chip timing"; "technical running shirt"; venue is the Greenfield School; "as the start is about 400m away please allow ample time to get there"; 3K fun run as well (at 0915) |
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2868 | | Beltane 10K Trail Race 10K
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2867 | | Staveley Stampede 10K
UKA 2013-105775 | as in 2012, the race is now a 10K rather than a 10M; "race numbers will be available on the day"; "starts and finishes at the Village Hall"; "the mainly flat route will take you through a tour of the beautiful roads and countryside, including the nature reserve, around Staveley, Copgrove and Roecliffe"; children's dash as well |
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2866 | | Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-105033 | "venue is Steel Rigg near Haltwhistle"; "race limit of 300"; "the race is a circular route of not less than half marathon distance close to a section of Hadrian's Wall with outstanding views of this World Heritage Site"; "the route is of mixed terrain of grass path, forest track and approx 4.4M of road"; "suitable for road running and trail shoes"; "technical T-shirt"; "spot prizes" |
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2865 | | R U Taking the P? 5K
| "this is a men-only running event"; it is the 4th time this event has taken place; "the first two events raised a total of 28000 pounds in aid of Prostate Cancer awareness and treatment"; "R U Taking the P? starts from Rowntree Park in York, crosses the Millennium Bridge and continues along the side of the River Ouse to Museum Gardens before finishing back at Rowntree Park" |
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2864 | | Three Lakes Classic 15M
UKA 2013-105193 | "start/finish in Rother Valley Country Park"; "entry fee to the Park is 3 pounds"; the three lakes are at "Rother Valley, Treeton and Ulley"; "80% off-road run"; "the run is signed and marked with tape plus marshals in positions to aid navigation"; "there is a time limit of 3hr 15min" |
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2863 | | Sandall Beat 10K Trail Race 10K
UKA 2013-105299 | "Sandall Beat Wood is a popular woodland in Doncaster - it was established in the early 1800s and it is recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Local Nature Reserve - it covers 140 acres"; "the surface conditions are in general, well made trails, grass, stone and a few hundred metres of tarmac pavement towards the finish - depending on the amount of rainfall some areas can be wet and muddy underfoot - the route is free of obstructions such as stiles and bridges"; "technical T-shirt"; 1M fun run as well (at 1900) |
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2862 | | Gosforth 10 10M
UKA 2013-7482 | "the course starts at Wellington (adjacent to the old Walkmill Garden Centre) and finishes on the Gosforth Playing Field"; "scenic, undulating"; in previous years, the route has visited Holmrook, Irton Levels, Santon Bridge and Santon; "mile markers"; "memento"; fun run as well (at 1915) |
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2861 | | Otley 10 10M
UKA 2013-105004 | venue of the race is the Otley Cricket Club; "memento"; "BBQ, refreshments and a bar" |
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2860 | | Durham Trail Race 3: Seaham 5K
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2859 | | Cannonball Hill Roller Race 3 2M
| "venue is the Wagon and Horses pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of three races taking place on May 29th, June 5th and June 12th"; 1M up followed by 1M down; "spot prizes" |
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2858 | | Kimmy Kanter 4.5M
UKA 2013-104148 | AH e-mailed me to say it's "off road, apart from 100m tarmac at the start, 'undulating' through the woodland paths around Grange Park - start and finish point is Millmoor Juniors F.C - register on the night" |
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2857 | | EHH Summer League Race 5 Sproatley 7 7M
UKA 2013-8872 | venue is the Playing Field; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 10 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night" |
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2856 | | Blaydon Race 5.7M
UKA 2013-105067 | online entry for the Blaydon Race "will open on Monday February 4th"; like 2012, "online entry will be in four batches" - this year, "the batches will open at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm with 500 entries available in each batch"; "you will also be able to download the postal form on February 4th - it will also be available from sports shops and athletics clubs"; in 2013, June 9th falls on a Sunday; the race has "an expected 3.00pm start" - this is what happened back in 2002 which was the last time the race took place on a Sunday; "in 2013 we will be finishing at the Shibdon Playing fields on Shibdon Road as last year, a bit further on from the shopping centre - we'll be shortening a bit of the route through the Derwent Marina Section to keep the overall distance to 5.7M"; this year's race will use "chip timing" |
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2855 | | Karrimor Great Trail Challenge 22K, 11K
UKA 2013-105440 | this race "returns for a second year with new distances and an updated route"; "set in one of the UK’s most scenic locations taking in fantastic Lakeland views of Keswick, Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, the single-lap 11K/7M approx. route starts out along the old Keswick Railway line, crosses the River Greta over the railway bridge at Brundholme before turning off towards Wescoe - the course then climbs the hill over the northern shoulder of Latrigg Fell before descending back to Keswick along Cumbrian Way and through Whinny Brow forest to the finish"; "the 22K/14M approx. course will consist of two laps of the 11K route"; "featuring music on course, fantastic scenery, the King of the Mountain and the Demon Descent, the Karrimor Great Trail Challenge is perfect for those who like a challenge!"; "chip timing"; "medal, T-shirt, finisher's pack" |
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2854 | | Helping Hearts Family 5K - Leeds 5K
| "the fun runs are open to the whole family - you can choose to run, walk or even push your buggy around the course - the whole family is welcome"; "free for children under 16"; "T-shirt, goody bag, lunch" |
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2853 | | Dechmont Law 10K Trail Race 10K
| "collect numbers on the day"; "scenic woodland trail - mostly firm paths - some muddy patches - short tarmac sections"; "memento"; 3.5K Junior Trail Race (at 1030) and a 2K fun run (at 1045) as well; "entries close 15 minutes before the start"; "allow 15 minutes to get to the start" |
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2852 | | Mabie Forest 10K Trail Race 10K
"under UK Athletics Rules; scottishathletics permit event" | "venue is the Mabie Forest, which is 4M south of Dumfries, off the A710"; "race limit of 150"; "race to be staged on beautiful trails and paths"; "goody bag and free tea/coffee and biscuits at the 'shed' to all finishers"; "the Mabie Forest also offers superb facilities for Mountain Biking, Forest Walks and Picnics" |
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2851 | | Marsden 10M Challenge 10M
| "a circular route around the Colne valley"; "this wonderful multi-terrain route takes in Deer Hill, Meltham Moor, Wessenden Head, Wessenden Valley and of course Marsden"; "route (80% off road) will be marked and water available throughout"; "walk or run"; "the entry fee to include post event refreshments"; the inaugural Challenge was held in 2010 |
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2850 | | Durham Coast Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-105476 | the inaugural race is being held on the same day as the popular Blaydon Race; "race limit is 250"; "13.1M (approx) run along the beautiful durham coast from Noses Point in Seaham to Crimdon Dene" |
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2849 | | Grasmere Gallop 17K, 10K
| the Grasmere Gallop was re-launched in 2011; as well as a 10K, for 2013 there is a new event: a 17K; Teddy Dash (for under 5s and their teddies), a 5.7K Fun Run and a 10K Nordic Walk as well |
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2848 | | Bendrigg 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105716 | "award"; 2M fun run (at 1410) as well; there's also "a summer fete from 1330 to 1630 - zip-wire, ropes course, archery, tube slide, bouncy castle, stalls, games, teas: a day out for all the family!" |
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2847 | | The Full Bronte 5M
UKA 2013-105688 | "Race HQ is the Haworth Cricket Club in West Lane"; "start is 400 yards from the Cricket Club"; "fairly hilly two lap course"; "finish is around the cricket ground"; "if you also want to enter the Yorkshire Vets 5M championship, you must enter by the closing date"; here is a link to some race information |
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2846 | | Spencers Dash - Race 3 3.7M
UKA 2013-105079 | "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on&the first Wednesday of each month from April to September; "the start is at the Spencers Arms" |
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2845 | | Carlisle Tri 10K 10K
UKA 2013-6602 | venue is the Carlisle Racecourse; "a mixture of quiet country roads which are generally flat or gently undulating"; "road surfaces are generally OK but there are rougher areas especially near some of the junctions"; "the run will finish directly in front of the Racecourse grandstand"; "refreshments available" |
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2844 | | Penshaw Hill Race 3M
"under UKA rules" | "undulating off road course; "the race starts at the bottom of the Penshaw Hill with a steady climb round the back of the monument to the top of the hill"; "there is a prize awarded for the first man and the first woman to reach the top of the hill"; "the course then takes a steady downhill route to the front of the monument hill"; "from this point the course runs around the base of the monument twice before the final climb to the finish at the top of the hill" |
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2843 | | Cannonball Hill Roller Race 2 2M
| "venue is the Wagon and Horses pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of three races taking place on May 29th, June 5th and June 12th"; 1M up followed by 1M down; "spot prizes" |
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2842 | | Handsworth Hobble 4.75M
| venus seems to be the Cross Keys (Handsworth Road); "off-road event on tracks through fields and woodland" |
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2841 | | Goole River Bank Challenge 8.74M
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2840 | | Mulgrave Castle 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105375 | Lythe and the Mulgrave estate are "approximately 2M from Whitby"; "the estate is a mixture of woodland and open park"; "the gardens of the estate are only open 4 times per year and the date of the race coincides with one of these occasions"; "registration etc will be held at the Sports centre in Lythe with full changing facilities and a superb canteen available both before and after the race"; in 2012 the race distance was reduced from 14.2K to 10K but it "still features the old castle and the Mulgrave woods"; "multi-terrain course"; "the race will be totally traffic free within the confines of the Mulgrave Estate"; 1M U11 race (at 1000) and 1.75M U15 race on the sports field (at 1020) as well |
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2839 | | Middlesbrough 5K Road Race 5K
UKA 2013-104946 | date of this race has changed from May 19th to June 2nd; "chip timing (chip-to-chip)"; "goody bag includes your medal and T-shirt"; "2K fun run as well (at 1115); "both events start at the Riverside Stadium and finish pitch side creating an Olympic style finish" |
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2838 | | Allendale 8 7.7M
| "collect number on the day"; "gift"; "good family day out as held in conjunction with the Allendale fair"; free children's Fun Run as well"; here's a link to information about the race |
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2837 | | Kirkby Malzeard 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105739 | this was one of the races of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "all runners must register 30 minutes before the race starts otherwise your number may be resold and you will forfeit any race fee"; "undulating"; "all on road"; "race fee includes refreshments"; 2K fun run as well (at 1300) |
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2836 | | Kentmere Trail Races 17K, 10K
| "starting in Staveley village, the courses follow along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways taking in panoramic views of most of the southern Lakeland fells"; "the trails climbs out from Staveley above the Kentmere valley, before returning along the valley itself past idyllic tarns and through ancient woodland, climbing Reston Scar before the descent back into Staveley village"; "underfoot conditions are quite variable - there's a bit of everything"; "short sections of tarmac, grassy footpaths, stoney bridleways with some stiles to climb over near the end"; "the 10K takes place for those wanting a shorter adventure in the hills"; discount for booking early and discount for booking multiple events; children's fun trails for under 12s as well |
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2835 | | The Angel View Run 5M
| RACE CANCELLED - a web page of the Low Fell Running Club says "some areas on the tracks the race is run on have been deemed unsafe, due to erosion - hopefully the race will return next year" |
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2834 | | Reindeer Romp Race 1 3M
| here is a link to the entry form that will be used on the night; "starting from the Reindeer Inn opposite the National Mining Museum"; "a scenic, undulating 3M (approx) on trails around the Overton area"; one web page says it's "down the handle, round the pan and back up the handle"; "a race in a series of four races taking place on May 30th, June 27th, July 25th and August 22nd"; "the final race is a relay for teams of any number"; "the 10 second start allowed for all runners travelling to the race without using a car"; "free chip butties" |
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2833 | | Stockton Summer Tees Trail Race 3: Wynyard 5K
| venue is the railway carriage adjacent to the Castle Eden Walkway car park; "if you've not been there before, please note that the
event starts at the Thorpe Thewles end of the walkway not the Wynyard end"; "registration is from 1800"; new for 2013: youth race as well (at 1845) |
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2832 | | Levens 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105274 | "registration is at the Village Hall"; "starts in Levens Village and then moves out onto the flat plains of the Lyth Valley for about 4K before starting the climb up into Brigsteer and around the village before climbing once more through Brigsteer Woods and back to Levens"; "closing date is 7 days before the race"; one of a series of four Wednesday night 10Ks taking place at Kendal, Levens, Hawkshead and Endmoor; discount if you enter all four races - either enter the series using a postal form or enter the series online |
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2831 | | George Ogle Memorial Race 6M
UKA 2013-105134 | according to www.race-results.co.uk, the "RACE IS FULL and so there will be no entries on the day"; "race limit of 200"; "multi-terrain"; "approximately 6M up the Derwent Valley, starting from Swalwell Cricket Club"; "T-shirt" |
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2830 | | Cannonball Hill Roller Race 1 2M
| "venue is the Wagon and Horses pub (Burnley Road)"; "one of three races taking place on May 29th, June 5th and June 12th"; 1M up followed by 1M down; "spot prizes" |
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2829 | | Lambfoot Loop 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105407 | "entries on the day at Derwent AC Club House (Kirkgate, behind the Bitter End pub) subject to race limit"; "start and finish at Cockermouth School"; "road race"; "goes up everyone's favourite hill" - "once you've climbed the hill it's easy..."; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races |
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2828 | | EHH Summer League Race 4 Leven 10K 10K
UKA 2013-8870 | venue is the Sports Club; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 10 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night" |
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2827 | | Ilkley Trail Race 6.9M
"under FRA Rules" | "FRA CM (Category C, Medium) fell race - 6.9 miles, 700' 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"; "memento to first 300 finishers"; Junior Ilkley Trail Races as well from 1000: under 8s 0.5K, ages 8-13 1M, ages 14-18 2M |
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2826 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 2 5K
UKA 2013-105433 | "registration is at the People's Theatre (Stephenson Road)"; only three races this year: May 6th, May 27th and June 24th; "closing date is 3 days before race"; "the first race will be a scratch race - the last two will be handicapped", "handicap times for the final two races will be based on the results of the first race and on the information provided on the official entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series"; 3 pounds discount for entering three races; "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks" |
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2825 | | Driffield Mucky Duck 8.5M
UKA 2013-105173 | "venue is the Driffield Rugby Club"; "undulating"; "mainly run on quiet country lanes and incorporating about 2M of green lane, giving breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Wolds"; "technical T shirt, finish line goodies"; "fun run for all ages which is held in the grounds and is entirely traffic free" |
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2824 | | Druridge Bay 10K 10K
| "pay and display parking available"; "the course is the same for runners, joggers and walkers - could participants please keep to the right of the path to enable people to pass you on your left"; "the route takes you across multi terrain including gravel path, road and sand sections" |
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2823 | | Edinburgh Marathon and EMF Half Marathon marathon, half marathon
| "entries to the half marathon are available and will remain open well into 2013"; "however, entry capacity in the full marathon has almost been reached and so time is running out to get your place - this time of year always sparks a rush of entries so please be aware that you have at most two to three weeks to get your standard place in the full marathon - entries will close when course capacity is reached on or before December 31st"; "fast and flat"; "chip timing"; here are links to a map for the Edinburgh Marathon and a map of the EMF Half Marathon; "technical T-shirt, medal"; part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival which consists of a Marathon, a Half Marathon, a Team Relay, a 10K, a 5K, Junior Races, an International Breakfast Run, a Mascot Race, a 5k wheelchair and a 5k hand-bike race |
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2822 | | Overground Trail Race 12M
| "venue is the Ingleton Community Centre"; "scenic route taking in some breathtaking views of Chapel-le-Dale, Ribblehead and Ingleborough"; "route will be fully way-marked so you won't need navigational skills and is suitable for all levels"; "multi-terrain"; "accurate timing system so you can see how you went on post-race" |
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2821 | | Melmerby (Ripon) 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105473 | one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "undulating one lap course"; "medal"; although described as "undulating", I think it's a flatish type of "undulating" (as the OS heights vary just between 34 and 48 metres); 2.25M fun run as well (at 1030 with a cd of 1000) |
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2820 | | Raby Castle 10K/5K 10K, 5K
UKA 2013-105282 | the 10K starts at 1045 and the 5K fun run starts at 1000 - this is earlier than last year; entries on the day accepted up to 45 minutes before each race; "the start is 15 minutes walk from the parking area"; "the course is around the beautiful parkland surrounding the castle"; "it is mostly on tarmac but with a short good quality section of woodland trail"; "5K runners will complete one lap, 10K runners will complete two laps"; "memento"; here is a link to some race information; "due to the estate's many deer, traffic has to be carefully controlled as it enters and leaves the parking area" |
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2819 | | EMF 10K and EMF 5K 10K, 5K
| "chip timing"; "technical T-shirt, medal"; part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival which consists of a Marathon, a Half Marathon, a Team Relay, a 10K, a 5K, Junior Races, an International Breakfast Run, a Mascot Race, a 5k wheelchair and a 5k hand-bike race |
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2818 | | Post Hill 5K Challenge 5K
UKA 2013-105462 | in 2012, Pudsey Pacers revived the infamous Post Hill Race; in 2013, this event is on a Friday rather than on a Wednesday; "race starts from Post Hill - 0.5M from Wickes on Pudsey Road (LS13 4HX) and 0.5M from the race HQ which is in the Troydale Bowling Club (LS28 9LA)"; "trail race which has a nice hill that you go up twice, then weave your way back to the finish"; "gift"; use this link for a breathtaking video of the route |
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2817 | | Apperley Bridge Canter 10K
UKA 2013-105176 | "closing date for postal entries is May16 and for online entries is May21"; online entry can be made via www.ukresults.net or www.runnersworld.co.uk; "venue is the Woodhouse Grove School"; "multi-terrain"; "on tracks, paths, canal towpath with a bit of road"; "memento/prize" |
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2816 | | John Carr 5K Race 3 5K
UKA 2013-105543 | one of a series of three races on Wednesdays: May 8th, May 15th and May 22nd; in previous years there have been no entries on the night; "the race HQ is the Esholt Sports and Social Club"; "there is a 10 minute jog to the start"; "mainly on private roads through the Yorkshire Water estate but finishing on the quiet mainly traffic-free roads of the village"; "fairly flat, fast course" |
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2815 | | Maltby Memorial Race 6.5M
UKA 2013-105464 | "venue is the Wesley centre in Maltby"; AH e-mailed me to say it's "a 6M 'undulating course' around Roche Abbey and the surrounding area = mainly off road on woodland footpaths with a sprinkling off uphill road running" |
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2814 | | Durham Trail Race 2: Sedgefield 5K
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2813 | | Clive Cookson 10K and 5K Fun Run 10K, 5K
UKA 2013-105828 | "start and finish at Monkseaton High School"; "race numbers to be collected on the night"; the 10K starts at 1915 and the 5K Fun Run starts at 1830; the 10K is a "fast, two lap course"; "T-shirt" |
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2812 | | Glendue Fell Trail Race 6K
"under UKA/TRA rules - permit applied for" | "venue is the Knarsdale New Hall which is on the A686 about 1K north of Slaggyford"; "a single lap of approximately 6K following the Pennine Way from Knarsdale to Glendue Bridge and returning via the South Tyne trail"; "the race is an entry-level multi-terrain race for ages 14 and over"; "suitable for beginners"; "the course is on fell trails and tracks over Glendue fell"; "the return is much easier terrain following a dismantled railway"; "there are stunning views over the South Tyne Valley and beyond"; "there is no entry fee"; "all entrants should bring a prize (approx value 3 or 4 pounds)"; "pie and peas supper"; "(limited) bar" |
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2811 | | Children's Cancer Run 5M
| "minimum age for the 5M run is 7 years"; "the course is cross country - parts are uneven and may be slippery"; "medal, T-shirt and a Greggs picnic for all participants!"; 1M mini run for under 7s |
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2810 | | Hamsterley Forest Wild Race 18K
"under UKA rules and TRA" | "3 trail races in scenic settings"; "spot prizes"; one of the series of three Wild Races taking place at Kielder Forest, Hamsterley Forest and Bowderdale; discount and a free T-shirt if you enter all three races |
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2809 | | Jane Tomlinson's Run For All Hull 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104323 | "taking in some of the city's highlights, you'll visit the beautiful Marina, Guildhall and The Deep before completing the run at Queen's Gardens"; reduced prices for entries before the end of 2012 and for entering all three races of the series ("Yorkshire Season Ticket"); "technical T-shirt, medal, spot prizes" |
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2808 | | Borrowdale Trail Run 42K, 21K, 13K
| new for 2013: there will also be a "Scafell Pike Trail Marathon"; "the event will start from Nichol End Marine just outside the village of Portinscale, which is approx. 25-30 minutes walk from event HQ"; "make sure to take in all the stunning vistas this route has in abundance - it is a trail runners dream, incorporating everything in terms of scenery and variation of terrain - a key feature of the route is the well balanced mix of woodland trails, rocky singletracks and a few testing climbs following footpaths and bridleways"; "memento" |
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2807 | | Howgill Harriers 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105871 | "starting and finishing at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School"; "undulating"; "spot prizes"; junior races for under 10/14/16 (at 1300) as well |
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2806 | | Penistone Boundary Race 15.1M, 5.1M
| "a 15.1M race for individuals or teams of 3 to be held alongside the annual Penistone Boundary walk"; "start and finish at Cubley Hall (SE245021)"; "race is in a clockwise direction"; "relay changeovers at Royd Moor (SE215042) and Cooper Lane (SE265056)"; "the course will be marked but not fully marshalled"; "free drink, badge"; "team results will be calculated using WMA tables so any gender/age combination can have the chance of winning" |
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2805 | | North Duffield 10k Charity Run 10K, 5K
| "multi-terrain, multiple laps, rural", "medal, goody bag" |
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2804 | | Yorkshire 10K Run POSTPONED 10K
| RACE POSTPONED - I've received an e-mail to say that this race has been postponed to September 22nd - I guess there will be more details on the organisers' web site in due course |
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2803 | | Ripon 10M 10M
UKA 2013-105488 | the Ripon 10M was one of the Yorkshire Dales Race Series; "race numbers will be sent out 10 days prior to the race"; "parking and facilities at Ripon Cricket Club"; "starts and finishes on Hell Wath playing field"; "hilly but picturesque course that leads the runners from Hell Wath around the Studley Royal Estate with beautiful views of Ripon and the stunning, surrounding countryside"; "for the first time chip timing will be used" |
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2802 | | off TRAC 10 10M
| "race HQ is at the Scarborough Arms"; "start and finish in Paper Mill Lane"; "single lap of scenic countryside through Stancil, Rossington and Wellingley"; "multi terrain"; "mainly on tracks, footpaths and fields"; "memento"; "post-race buffet at the Scarborough Arms" |
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2801 | | Calderdale Way Relay 10.55M, 8.46M, 4.8M, 9.36M, 7.55M, 10M
"under FRA rules" | a relay race of about 50M divided into 6 stages varying between about 4.8M and 10.6M each; each team has to provide two runners for each stage; this web page does not normally include fell races - however, for historical reasons this one is included |
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2800 | | Brathay Windermere Marathon marathon
UKA 2013-104995 | 3 pounds early bird discount until December 31st 2012; "you must confirm your entry for the marathon and collect your timing chip and number from the event registration centre on the morning of the race or on Saturday 18th May"; "starting and finishing at Brathay Hall"; "runs anti-clockwise, passing through Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside"; "7 refreshment stations"; "chip timing"; "goody bag"; "medal"; "in 2012 almost 1000 runners enjoyed the stunning scenery around the challenging 26.2M course - we are hoping for 1300 runners in 2013"; "parking for one car and access for runners and their families to the Brathay Hall Family Fun Day"; re-established in 2007 after a break since 1986 |
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2799 | | Pudsey Carnival Fun Run unknown
UKA 2013-105582 | "a race for 8's and under, and a race for 12's and under, to be held in the Pudsey Carnival Arena at 1400 approx" |
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2798 | | Sowerby Scorcher 10K
| venue is the St Peter's Community Centre; race is just over 10K long"; "lanes, bridleways and footpaths over the hills and moors of Sowerby"; "panoramic views over beautiful Pennine hills; "some steep sections, some muddy parts and some occasional stiles"; "about 40% is off-road"; "race numbers are issued on the day"; on the forum of the FRA, Tussockface says that in 2010, "the route went from Sowerby Towngate>Steep Lane>Moor Bottom> Water Stalls> left over stile opp. Catherine House track (Calderdale Way leg 1)> Cottonstones> Otter Lee> Sowerby - probably about 65% road, 30% stony track, 5% footpath" |
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2797 | | Dalton Charter 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105554 | "venue is the Cricket Club (Ulverston Road)"; "T-shirt to the first 150 finishers"; 1M fun run as well (at 1925) |
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2796 | | Askern 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105166 | "T-shirt"; "refreshments on sale during and after the race" at the Askern Miners Welfare Club |
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2795 | | John Carr 5K Race 2 5K
UKA 2013-105543 | one of a series of three races on Wednesdays: May 8th, May 15th and May 22nd; in previous years there have been no entries on the night; "the race HQ is the Esholt Sports and Social Club"; "there is a 10 minute jog to the start"; "mainly on private roads through the Yorkshire Water estate but finishing on the quiet mainly traffic-free roads of the village"; "fairly flat, fast course" |
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2794 | | Gordon Smith Memorial Relays 2M
UKA 2013-105501 | "each team has three runners, one of whom must be a vet (M40 or W35 min)"; "each runner runs approximately 2M"; venue is the Hadrian's Way cycle path near the Segedunum Museum in Wallsend; "a largely traffic-free course"; "magnificent river views" |
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2793 | | Woodhorn Museum 10K 10K
"under ARC rules" | "the course is fast and flat on good quality footpaths, offering club runners the potential of achieving a great time, while the scenic course and great finish line atmosphere ensure the event is also perfect for beginners and fun runners"; "starting and finishing at Woodhorn Museum, a Scheduled Ancient Monument with fantastic activities and exhibits for all the family, the 10K course is based entirely on good quality footpaths away from any traffic - the route sees runners skirt the lakeside before heading out for two laps in the serene woodlands of Haydon Letch - runners then return to the QE2 Country Park and a final lap around the lake, finishing in the grounds of the museum (hopefully with a big smile!)"; T-shirts are extra - "T-shirt entries will only be open until April 25th - entrants after this date will not have the option of buying an event shirt" |
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2792 | | Holywood Stroll 5M
"under UKA rules" | "registration is at the Dumfries Sports Club (Nunholm Road) from 1815"; "flat, fast course on quiet rural roads" |
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2791 | | EHH Summer League Race 3 East Park 4 4M
UKA 2013-8869 | "venue is East Park"; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 10 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night"; children’s 2.2K fun run (at 1830) as well |
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2790 | | Moorclose 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105800 | "online entry coming soon""; "venue is the Moorclose Sports Centre"; in previous years this has been an out and back course along the Workington to Whitehaven cycleway |
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2789 | | Beverley 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104578 | RACE FULL; entry opened on Friday February 1st - it became full just before 6pm on Sunday February 3rd; "the race starts outside the spectacular twin-towered Beverley Minster, regarded as among one of the finest Gothic churches of Cathedral size in Europe - it then passes through the medieval North Bar and across the glorious green-belt on the edge of town, known as Beverley Westwood, towards the village of Walkington - runners then return to Beverley's Market Place and the impressive finish through the town's market square and pedestrianised shopping zone"; "race limit of 1400 - in 2012, 940 of the 1200 entrants were not athletic club members"; "technical T-shirt"; 2K Fun Run as well (at 1015) |
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2788 | | Gala Harriers 10K 10K
| "race will start and finish at the Tweedbank Track (Tweedbank Sports Centre)"; 3K fun run as well (at 1000) |
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2787 | | Knaresborough 10K 10K
| there are two events: "a 10K Trail Run (at 1045) and a 2.5M Fun Run (at 1200)"; "entry to the 10K includes free entry to the 2.5M Fun Run"; "entertainment, stalls and food" |
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2786 | | Muckletoon Doctor's Run 8M
"under UK Athletics Rules; scottishathletics permit event" | RACE CANCELLED according to www.scottishathletics.org.uk; "starts and finishes in Langholm and takes you across various terrain and follows the path of the River Esk"; "mementoes and medals (only guaranteed for pre-registered entries)"; 1M junior fun run (at 1300) and 5M walk (at 1045) as well |
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2785 | | Lazonby 10K 10K
| "venue is the Lazonby Auction Mart"; "free entry for sponsorship over 20 pounds"; "free refreshments for runners"; childrens fun run as well |
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2784 | | Leeds Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-104321 | "challenging 13.1M course through the streets of Leeds starting on the Headrow and finishing on Millennium Square": Race HQ is in the Millennium Square; there is also a Corporate Challenge Relay - "each team consists of 6 runners" |
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2783 | | Long Marton 10K 10K
| the real title of the race is the "Long Marton Helm Winds 3 Villages Road/Ghyll 10K Run"; "venue is 'The School Field' at Long Marton School"; here's a link to a map but I don't know how accurate it is; junior races as well (at 1300) |
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2782 | | Sheffield Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-104739 | "venue is the Don Valley Stadium"; "on a fast, nearly level course winding between the hills of Sheffield"; "chip timing"; "medal, T-shirt"; "Team Challenge for groups of four individuals from organisations which are not athletics clubs" - separate entry form for the Team Challenge; there is also a fun run around Don Valley Stadium and Don Valley Bowl on a course of about 3K at about 0910 |
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2781 | | Pier to Pier Run 7.5M
UKA 2013-104974 | there is a bus from Roker to SS between 0800 and 0900 provided you prepay; "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, on to the beach at Whitburn and finishing at Roker Pier"; "quadro hydro belt to all finishers" |
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2780 | | Kirklees 10K Challenge 10K
| "surface: tarmac and footpath"; "circular course starting and finishing at Cathedral House [St. Thomas Road], following the canal towpath from the end of St. Thomas Road to Linthwaite and back"; "if you enter before May 1st, you will receive a Kirklees 10K Challenge T-shirt" |
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2779 | | Stockton Summer Tees Trail Race 2: Cowpen Bewley 5K
| venue is the Visitors Centre; "registration is from 1800"; new for 2013: youth race as well (at 1845) |
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2778 | | John Carr 5K Race 1 5K
UKA 2013-105543 | one of a series of three races on Wednesdays: May 8th, May 15th and May 22nd; in previous years there have been no entries on the night; "the race HQ is the Esholt Sports and Social Club"; "there is a 10 minute jog to the start"; "mainly on private roads through the Yorkshire Water estate but finishing on the quiet mainly traffic-free roads of the village"; "fairly flat, fast course" |
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2777 | | Kendal 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105273 | "registration is at the Kendal Leisure Centre"; "starts near the Leisure Centre and then travels through the villages of Natland and Sedgwick before taking a short loop and returning through Natland once more and finishing in Kendal"; "it is a generally undulating course"; "closing date is 7 days before the race"; one of a series of four Wednesday night 10Ks taking place at Kendal, Levens, Hawkshead and Endmoor; discount if you enter all four races - either enter the series using a postal form or enter the series online |
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2776 | | Les Allcorn 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105228 | "this year there will be a discount for clubs who enter 10 or more runners"; "there is a limit of 250 runners"; no SAE as you "pick up your number at the race"; "10 minute walk from registration to the start"; "a multi-terrain event on private roads and tracks in the stunningly scenic Hulne Park"; 3K junior fun run as well (at 1830) |
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2775 | | Jesmond Dene Handicap Race 1 5K
UKA 2013-105433 | "registration is at the People's Theatre (Stephenson Road)"; only three races this year: May 6th, May 27th and June 24th; "closing date is 3 days before race"; "the first race will be a scratch race - the last two will be handicapped", "handicap times for the final two races will be based on the results of the first race and on the information provided on the official entry form"; "handicap times will be amended accordingly in subsequent races"; "competitors may enter individual races later in the series"; 3 pounds discount for entering three races; "undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks" |
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2774 | | Tees Barrage 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104938 | "this event has sold out prior to race day every year since its inception, early entry recommended"; "goody bag" |
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2773 | | Keswick Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-105665 | "collect race number on the day"; "the start is at Portinscale, approximately 15 to 20 minutes walk from the rugby club"; "around Derwentwater with a loop into the Newlands valley"; in 2012, there were two fun runs as well: 1.5K for 12yrs and younger and 2.5K for 13yrs - 17yrs |
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2772 | | Kirkbymoorside 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105055 | "limited entries on the day - race fills in advance"; online entry is also available at www.runnersworld.co.uk; "chip timing"; "no race numbers or chips will be posted - collect race numbers and chips on the day"; "a fast and undulating course starting in Kirkbymoorside and running through the beautiful villages of Gillamoor and Fadmoor"; "ending with a superb finish into Kirkbymoorside town centre"; "mug" |
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2771 | | Dallam Dash 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105482 | following 2012's visit to June, the race is back to May; "the venue and the finish is at Dallam School"; "rural undulating course"; 2K fun run as well |
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2770 | | 5.5.5 The Well Good Run 5K
| "a quick jaunt around Sheffield's lovely Weston Park on a light and sunny Sunday"; "come dressed up or set a serious time (prizes for both and for all)"; "there will be face-painting, games and cake stalls for the kids and those of us who want to relax in the sunshine rather than run in lycra/118 118 costumes/dressed as bears" |
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2769 | | Bluebell Trail 10 10.3M
UKA 2013-105900 | "race numbers to be collected on the day"; "multi-terrain race through woodland, canal towpaths, tracks, trails, cobbled streets and the beautiful bluebell woods"; "with its ups and downs and unique river crossing you're guaranteed to finish with a splash in this race of true Yorkshire grit"; "quality gift and goody bag" |
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2768 | | Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 mile Road Race 20M
| "Race HQ is the Portobello Indoor Bowling Club"; "the race starts on the promenade in Portobello (EH15 1DR)"; "the starting point is approximately 0.5M from the Registration back up the promenade towards Seafield"; "a time limit of three and a half hours has been set for this race - after this has elapsed runners will be asked to withdraw from the race - a sweeper vehicle will be available"; "the race finishes on Beach Road in the centre of North Berwick (EH39 4AF)"; "a bus is provided for transporting runners from the finish back to Portobello - the cost is 5 pounds - spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first serve basis" |
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2767 | | Bright Red Freeman Fun Run 5K
| "the start times will be staggered depending on ability, to avoid a rush at the start line - there will be a warm up at 0945 and the run will start at 1000 prompt for elite runners, 1005 for joggers and 1010 for walkers - you will be asked to state your ability when registering"; "the route starts in Paddy Freeman's Park, drops down into Jesmond Dene and then back up to the Park for a final lap - it's a lovely, picturesque route, with a nice variation of flat and slight inclines - the total distance is just under 5K"; "timings will be recorded automatically via electronic tags given out on the day"; "food vans will be on site for hot and cold refreshments and there is a cafe in Paddy Freemans for drinks, ice cream, sandwiches etc."; "parking is very limited around the area so where ever possible please use public transport" |
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2766 | | Spencers Dash - Race 2 3.7M
| "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on&the first Wednesday of each month from April to September; "the start is at the Spencers Arms" |
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2765 | | Neptune Relays 1.7M
| "four stage relays"; "open to teams of four runners for teams of men, women and juniors (13+)"; "corporate teams welcome"; "stages of 1.7M (approx.) and fully timed over a figure of eight route around the Serpentine River and the Lake of the historic gem of Hardwick Country Park near Sedgefield"; "it would be a help if you could advise entries/teams in advance [by post or e-mail - see flyer]"; "2 pounds per runner" |
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2764 | | EHH Summer League Race 2 Sproatley 6 6M
UKA 2013-105869 | venue is the Playing Field; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 10 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night" |
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2763 | | Epilepsy Action Bradford 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104350 | this is the race that was postponed from March 24th; start/finish in Centenary Square; "predominately flat and closed to traffic making it a fantastic race for beginners and those in search of their personal bests!"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt" |
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2762 | | Fountains 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104990 | "venue is the Fountains CE Primary School"; "race numbers to be collected at registration"; "the route has been changed slightly for 2013 ... the only changes are at the start and finish" - there are more details are on this www.fountains10k.co.uk web page; "run over a mixed terrain course including road, trail and moor"; "undulating"; "on the short section that crosses the moor (either side of the 2M mark) it has been known to become very boggy if the weather has been wet"; "spot prizes"; "free post-race refreshments"; when I last did it, I found the off-road bit to be about 2K long and at the end of the race there was a 0.5M killer hill |
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2761 | | Wrap Up and Run Harewood House 10K 10K
| this is the race that was postponed from March 24th; "join one of the 10K runs taking place around the country to get fit and raise funds for Age UK's Spread the Warmth campaign - looking after older people at a time of year when things can really become a struggle"; "just outside Leeds, beautiful Harewood House is the setting for a unique 10K experience - bring your whole family and take in the views of the stunning country house for a brilliant day out" |
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2760 | | Lorton School 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104119 | this is the race that was postponed from March 23rd; the March race was on a Saturday at 1100 whereas the web site says the April race will be on a Sunday at the earlier time of 1000; "collect numbers on the day"; "an undulating anti-clockwise loop starting at the crossroads beside Winder Hall" (CA13 9UP) - cross the River Cocker at Low Lorton Bridge and turn left - take first left after [i.e., about 2K South of] Thackthwaite then left to cross Scale Hill Bridge - turn right at Low Lorton to finish in the school field"; the outward part of the course is "mildly (by Cumbrian standards) undulating but with a relatively level finish and fantastic views of Mellbreak, Grasmoor and Whiteside"; "K markers"; "spot prizes"; "edible medal" |
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2759 | | Kielder Forest Wild Race 18K
"under UKA rules and TRA" | "3 trail races in scenic settings"; "spot prizes"; one of the series of three Wild Races taking place at Kielder Forest, Hamsterley Forest and Bowderdale; discount and a free T-shirt if you enter all three races |
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2758 | | Leeds Varsity 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105393 | RACE POSTPONED according to the organiser's web site; "a new opportunity to take on your rival university over 10K"; "run for your University in the Leeds Varsity 10K and get a free T-shirt"; "the winning University will be decided on the average time of all runners"; "open to all but pick a University and do your bit for the team"; "this two lap route starts and finishes in the fantastic John Charles stadium for sport - a stadium setting just 2M south of Leeds city centre with ample parking or access by public transport" |
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2757 | | Run Northumberland Kirkley 10K POSTPONED 10K
| RACE POSTPONED until June 30th; "Kirkley Hall is ideal for a day out with the family with an on site Zoo, Cafe as well as being a working farm"; "our first 10K race at this new venue; 10 pounds reduction if you enter the series and you get a series T-shirt |
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2756 | | Ravenscar Coastal Half Marathon half marathon
| "entries on the day up to 0900 provided the race is not full - there is a limit of 300"; "people who are doing the race are asked to sign in when they arrive for the race"; "starts and finishes outside Ravenscar Village Hall (Church Road)"; "the race is along the coastal section of Cleveland way to Petard Point then threading across to disused railway, then heading south to Cloughton Wyke, here you rejoin the coastal path going north past Hayburn Wyke, to return to Ravenscar"; "the route uses 95% footpaths and trails"; "four drink/first aid points"; "drink and flapjack at finish" |
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2755 | | Marathon of the North marathon
UKA 2013-104558 | "the inaugural Marathon of The North was held in 2012; "the course will essentially be the same as in 2012 starting and finishing at the Stadium of Light"; "T-shirt, medal and a goody bag"; "the Marathon of the North is held in conjunction with the Sunderland City 10K" with the two races taking place simultaneously - it all adds up to a great atmosphere and a fabulous day for the city" |
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2754 | | Sunderland City 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104948 | the run starts and finishes at the Stadium of Light; it visits both sides of the river taking in Fawcett Street, Mowbray Park, the Marina and Roker Park; "the route is predominantly flat and perfect for any first time 10K runners"; "chip timing"; there is a web page giving answers to frequently asked questions; "T-shirt, medal and goody bag"; "the Sunderland City 10K is held in conjunction with the Marathon of the North with the two races taking place simultaneously - it all adds up to a great atmosphere and a fabulous day for the city" |
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2753 | | Half Marathon of the North half marathon
UKA 2013-104953 | "the Half/MOTN will start at the Stadium of Light and cross the Wearmouth Bridge into the city centre - the course provides an ideal opportunity for those looking for quick times as well as those just wanting to enjoy the challenge - on returning to the stadium of light, just imagine the sense of relief as you turn into the finish line and watch the Marathoners turn to finish another 13 miles" |
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2752 | | Hawkshead Trail Races 17K, 10K
| two 17K events and a 10K event; "the 17K events follow well marked and marshalled courses through some of the most scenic and varied countryside in the Lake District - Beatrix Potter country"; "the shorter distance 10K Hawkshead Trail Run for those new to off road running takes place in the morning"; discount for booking early and discount for booking multiple events; children's fun trails for under 12s as well |
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2751 | | Stockton Summer Tees Trail Race 1: Preston 5K
| after 2012's flirt with Wednesdays, the races are back to Thursdays; venue is the Cafe in Preston Park; "registration is from 1800"; new for 2013: youth race as well (at 1845) |
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2750 | | Durham Trail Race 1: Chester-le-Street 5K
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2749 | | Keswick 'Round The Houses' 10K 10K
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2748 | | Gibside 5 Fun Run 5M
| NO RACE IN 2013: the organiser's web page says "2012 was the final Gibside Fun Run"; if you want to run at Gibside, the Gibside Fruit Bowl Trail Race is on October 20th |
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2747 | | Isel Hall 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105401 | RACE POSTPONED; "inaugural race"; "starting and finishing in the grounds of the 14th Century Isel Hall, this 10K road race will be run on very quiet rural roads with amazing views towards Skiddaw and down to Bassenthwaite Lake from parts of this undulating scenic course"; "chip timing with a 5K split point"; "your time will be available immediately upon finishing"; "some spot prizes"; "refreshments will be available both during and after the race" |
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2746 | | Virgin London Marathon marathon
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link to the results
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2745 | | Neurocare Head Start 10K, 5K
| "Head Start 2013 sees the very first 10K Neurocare race"; "the 10K starts at 0900 and the 5K starts at 1030"; "parking is 3.50 pounds per car - set by Rother Valley Country Park payable on entry to park"; "distance is approx 5K around two lakes - the 10K takes you round the course twice"; "prize"; this is on the same day as the Sheffield Lord Mayor's 10K which is in and around Don Valley Stadium |
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2744 | | Sheffield Lord Mayor's 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105101 | part of the Sheffield Festival of Athletics; "the course is accurately measured and flat, based on the track and pathways in and around Don Valley Stadium"; "the start and finish will be within the stadium - the course leaves and enters the stadium several time making it ideal for spectators"; "T-shirt"; 3K fun run as well (at 0930); this is on the same day as the Neurocare Head Start (10K and 5K) which is in the Rother Valley Country Park |
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2743 | | Wallsend Harriers Terry O'Gara Memorial 5K 5K
UKA 2013-105446 | one hour later than last year's inaugural race; "registration and collection of numbers is at the Segedunum Visitor Centre"; "the race is limited to 500"; "a largely traffic-free course using the Hadrian’s Way Cycle Path (see map)" and "based on the 'Gordon Smith Relays' route"; so it's "fast and flat"; magnificent river views; "T-shirt"; children's fun run as well (at 1015) |
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2742 | | Over the Odda 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105127 | "limit is 300"; "venue is the Hawksworth C of E School (Main Street)"; "please car share where possible and park with consideration in the village"; "collect race numbers on the day"; "an undulating and challenging, multi-terrain course over fields and through woodland, with stunning views over both the Wharfedale and Aire valleys"; "memento"; "refreshments available"; "you can keep up to date at the 'Over the Odda 10k' on Facebook"; 1M children's race for 7-11 year olds (at 0915) as well |
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2741 | | Meanwood Valley Trail 7.5M
UKA 2013-105527 | part of the "Airedale Triple"; "on footpaths along and near the Meanwood Valley Trail"; "bottle of Meanwood Meander beer"; junior races (1M and 2M) as well at 1000; 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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2740 | | Spring Coast Road 5K 5K
UKA 2013-105195 | "venue is the Rugby Club (Green Lane); "start/finish is 0.8K from the Rugby Club"; "the 5K course consists of TWO lap of coastal path and is completely flat"; is this a new course? "spot prizes"; you have to enter this race on the night unless you enter the Series of three 5Ks and two 10Ks; if you enter the Series, you get "a 10 pounds Start Fitness voucher"; before March 23rd you can enter the Series using a postal form or online entry |
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2739 | | EHH Summer League Race 1 Ellerby 5 5M
UKA 2013-105650 | venue is the Railway Inn; one of a series of 8 handicapped races; 10 pounds discount for entering the series; "entries on the night will not attract handicap points"; "entries must be received by April 10th to be handicapped for the first race"; "each runner must register for each run on the night" |
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2738 | | Druridge Bay Marathon marathon
"under ARC rules - permit applied for" | venue is the Druridge Bay Country Park which "comprises several miles of beach and sand dunes on the beautiful Northumberland Coast, plus two large freshwater lakes surrounded by woods and meadows"; "limit of 100 entrants"; "online entry is preferred"; "four equal laps on good footpaths around the
Lakes, plus a section of beach and unclassified road within the Park"; "memento"; in 2012, there was a Half Marathon as well but a web page says that "no Half Marathon planned as yet for this year [2013]"; this is one a series of four marathons (the Tour of Northumbria) taking place at Druridge Bay, Hamsterley Forest, the Northumberland Coast and Newcastle's Town Moor; "special award for anyone completing all four events in the "'Tour' - 12 runners completed all four events in the 2012 Tour" |
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2737 | | Edinburgh Half Marathon half marathon
| early bird discount until December 31st; "all runners must visit the expo in Holyrood Park between 1000 and 1800 on the day before to pick up a Packet containing their race number, swag bag and t-shirt - there is no Packet Pick Up on Race Day"; "live, local bands along the course"; "technical T-shirt, runner bag, medal" |
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2736 | | Overgate Hospice Run 10K, 5K
UKA 2013-105425 | "it is 5 pounds extra to enter on the day"; "new venue (Elland Cricket Club, Hullen Edge Road)"; "new route"; "running vest, medal"; the 5K is new this year - it is a "5K Fun Run for adults and children"; 'here are links to the route of the 10K and the route of the 5K |
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2735 | | Sunday Great Langdale Daffodil 10K 10K
| this is replacing the St George's Day 10K; there are races on both Saturday and Sunday; "beautiful undulating run along England's most beautiful valley"; "T-shirt"; 3K fun run as well (at 1100) |
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2734 | | Rother Valley 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105034 | this is the race that was postponed from March 24th; in 2013, this will be on a Sunday rather than on a Saturday; "T-shirt"; I do not know how accurate the map is; there is a 3K fun run as well (at 1100) |
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2733 | | Sand Dancer 6M/10K 10K
UKA 2013-104968 | is this a 6M or a 10K? "collect numbers on the day"; "the course which starts on the promenade and continues up onto the Leas consists of 1 large and 1 small loop on coastal foot paths and must be considered as one of the most scenic coastal runs in the country - athough the run is multi-terrain, spiked shoes are not advised"; "spot prizes"; "soup and bun"; "incorporating the VAA-NE 6M MT championship"; 2M fun run as well (at 1030) |
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2732 | | Wakefield Hospice City 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104955 | "last year's 10K raised a staggering 40000 pounds for Wakefield Hospice through runner sponsorship and donations - this year we hope will be no exception! - we would like to invite you to take part in the 10K course starting from Clarence Park and taking an out and back route up Horbury Road"; "predominantly flat with a slight incline at the 3K and 8K mark"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt"; "this is a perfect course for first time runners and also for setting a personal best"; fun run as well (at 1015) |
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2731 | | Run Northumberland Cragside 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105028 | "athletes of all ages and abilities are invited to put their best foot forward on the six mile (10K) course using the traffic-free former carriage drive that encircles the Cragside estate"; "built by the Tyneside industrialist and inventor Lord Armstrong, the 1000 acre Cragside estate with its formal garden, woods and open moorland is the ideal location for this exhilarating and challenging race"; 10 pounds reduction if you enter the series and you get a series T-shirt |
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2730 | | Saturday Great Langdale Daffodil 10K 10K
| this is replacing the St George's Day 10K; there are races on both Saturday and Sunday; "beautiful undulating run along England's most beautiful valley"; "T-shirt"; 3K fun run as well (at 1100) |
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2729 | | Silkstone Shuffle Race 1 4.5M
UKA 2013-105126 | this is the race that was postponed from March 30th; "four races in April, June, September and November"; "venue is the Silkstone Sports Pavilion (behind Dearnside Garage)"; "off road trail course"; "enter all four races in advance for a a T-shirt and a 4 pounds discount"; a mini shuffle for juniors (at 0945) as well |
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2728 | | EHH Winter League Race 8 Paull Run 5.7M
| just a guess at the postcode; "riverbank footpaths"; one of a series of 8 races "open to all runners whether attached to a club or not"; runners who are not EHH runners "will not feature in the league itself but can take part in the races"; "there is no entry fee just turn up on the day"; here is a link to more information about the 8 races |
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2727 | | Baildon Boundary Way half marathon
UKA 2013-104906 | FOR RUNNERS THE RACE IS FULL; "for runners, online entries opened at 0900 on Monday November 26th and closed at 2007 on Friday December 14th when the race limit was reached"; "no postal entries were available"; there is also a non-competitive walk: "entries for the walk will be by post only and will open shortly"; in previous years, the race was part of the "Airedale Triple" and runners started at 0930 and the walkers started at 0830; 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 back in 2003 |
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2726 | | Blyth Valley 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105163 | "limited entries on the day will be taken at ‘The Quay’ pub" (67 Bridge Street, NE24 2AP); "start is 0.75M from the Blyth Sports Centre"; "on public footpath and cycle ways from Blyth Quayside to Seaton Sluice and return"; "fast, flat"; "T-shirt" |
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2725 | | Buttermere 10 Trail Run 10M
| "venue is Croft Farm"; "based in the beautiful Buttermere valley set amidst a dramatic landscape of high fells, this is a circular route around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water"; "undulating course with a combination of off road running terrain ranging from hard-packed rocky trails, grassy tracks and woodland single track"; "the initial section follows the southwest shoreline of Buttermere Lake through the beautiful setting of Burtness Wood at the base of Red Pike and High Stile - returning through the woodland, the route then passes the spectacular waterfall of Sourmilk Gill before contouring along the western shoreline of Crummock Water at the base of Melbreak - savour the views down the whole valley from the pine clad northern shoreline of Lanthwaite Woods before returning along the eastern shores via the base of Rannerdale Knotts"; "hydration stations"; "well marked route"; "memento"; "refreshments at finish (tea/coffee and cake voucher for Croft Farm Cafe)" |
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2724 | | Hartlepool Marina 5 5M
UKA 2013-105217 | "fast and flat course starting and finishing at the Hartlepool Maritime Experience"; "incorporating Veterans Athletics Association-North East of England 5M Championship" |
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2723 | | Hornsea 1/3rd Marathon 8.74M
UKA 2013-104328 | "non club entries are welcome, especially Team Entries - prize for winning team of 4 runners or more"; "pre-entries before Mar08 can receive a race pack including a Nike running vest from Marie Curie"; "venue is Densholme Farm in Great Hatfield"; "numbers to be collected on the day"; "rural undulating course on country lanes"; wheelchair race as well; in previous years there have also been a junior race and fun run as well |
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2722 | | Not the Tickhill Gala Run 5M
| "it's approx, 4.5 to 5M around the fields and lanes of Tickhill - wear off road shoes (not spikes) - the fields are very muddy and slippy at the moment - the route is slightly different to previous years - due to waterlogged fields"; "registration is at The Scarborough Arms"; "starting at the Tithes Lane recreation ground"; "multi terrain, taking in the fields and dirt tracks in and around Tickhill"; "spot prize" |
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2721 | | Dunbar 10K 10K
"under UK Athletics Rules; scottishathletics permit event" | "race numbers will be issued from 0930 from the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre"; "runners must collect their number no later than 1045"; "clear route maps will be posted at Registration - the route is well signposted, and some of it is on public roads"; "memento"; "tea, coffee and sandwiches available free to all runners after the race" |
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2720 | | Longtown 10M 10M
UKA 2013-105402 | "brand new for 2013, a stunning 10M road race starting and finishing at the small border town of Longtown - located 8M North of Carlisle and on the Scottish border, this event is easily accessible from the M6 and A69"; "a traditional 10M looped course that has it all, stunning views, great road surfaces and virtually no traffic, this event promises to be an instant favourite - this is certainly a course that will test athletes, but also has the potential to be a fast course"; "start outside Gossips hairdressers"; "initially heading East towards Penton, the route gradually climbs with only one major hill to speak of - the route then heads back towards Longtown and includes a fantastic 4M descent into the finish which is outside the Longtown primary school - the start and finish are a very short walk apart" |
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2719 | | Spencers Dash - Race 1 3.7M
| there are problems for the first Spencers Dash - for details, go to www.barnsleyac.co.uk; "a series of six road races of a distance of 3.7M" taking place at 1900 on&the first Wednesday of each month from April to September; "the start is at the Spencers Arms" |
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2718 | | Guiseley Gallop 10K
UKA 2013-105011 | IMPORTANT: please check the www.skyrac.co.uk web site as to whether the Guiseley Gallop will take place; part of the "Airedale Triple"; "tracks, paths, Leeds-Liverpool canal towpath, road"; "past Emmerdale's Woolpack in Esholt"; "bottle of beer"; because of the varied terrain, it was one of my favourite 10Ks when I was in the North East |
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2717 | | Helmsley 10K Multi Terrain Challenge 10K
UKA 2013-104958 | "online entries close on Mar28"; the inaugural race was held in 2010; "multi terrain race partly on road, partly on forestry track and footpaths and fields"; "the total distance is 10K"; "first 300 finishers will receive an Easter Egg and a mug"; there are also four races for children starting at about 1100 |
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2716 | | St Oswald's 5K Run for Fun 5K
| The organiser's web page says RACE CANCELLED "due to low interest"; "venue is the Riverside Leisure Centre (New Market)"; "Sunday March 31st will see the first ever Morpeth Sporting Festival - based in the heart of this historic market town, the festival will feature events for children of various ages, followed by a charity 5K run that will be open to all"; "the event takes place on closed roads and leads runners up Bridge Street and past the clock tower before winding along the river and through the beautiful Carlisle Park - a multi-lap format gives spectators plenty to see and cheer, and we expect lots of noisy support around the course and particularly at the finish area in the market square - the run will be electronically timed and results posted online shortly after the event"; "the festival also marks the start of a fantastic weekend of sport, as the following day sees the second running of the Morpeth Duathlon - this year the duathlon is a qualifier for the 2013 ITU Age Group World Championships and features a glorious new run route on closed roads in the town centre and a stunning bike course taking in the beautiful Northumberland countryside" |
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2715 | | North Tyneside 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104817 | "limit is 2200"; "starts at The Parks Sports Centre and then visits the NS Fish Quay, Tynemouth Promenade, Tynemouth Priory and Castle and St Mary's Lighthouse"; "bag, T-shirt"; as in 2012 and 2011, "there are NO entries on the day" |
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2714 | | The Isel Cross 5.5M
UKA 2013-105400 | "entries on the day at Derwent AC Club House (Kirkgate, behind the Bitter End pub) subject to race limit"; "start and finish at Cockermouth School"; "multi-terrain"; "Easter Egg"; one of the four races of the Derwent AC Grand Prix; discount if you enter all four races |
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2713 | | Silkstone Shuffle Race 1 4.5M
UKA 2013-105126 | RACE POSTPONED; "four races in March, June, September and November"; "venue is the Silkstone Sports Pavilion (behind Dearnside Garage)"; "off road trail course"; "enter all four races in advance for a a T-shirt and a 4 pounds discount"; a mini shuffle for juniors (at 0945) as well |
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2712 | | EHH Winter League Race 7 Good Friday Hill Run 7M
| "footpaths and hills"; one of a series of 8 races "open to all runners whether attached to a club or not"; runners who are not EHH runners "will not feature in the league itself but can take part in the races"; "there is no entry fee just turn up on the day"; here is a link to more information about the 8 races |
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2711 | | Bridlington Easter 5 Mile Dash 5M
UKA 2013-105233 | "held in the spectacular grounds of Sewerby Hall"; "set in acres of beautiful countryside, with breathtaking views of the Yorkshire coast, the hall and gardens have something for everyone"; "medal and Easter Eggs to all finishers - plus plenty of goodies at the finish"; 1M Easter Egg scurry for adults and children under 16 as well |
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2710 | | Mermaid 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105195 | venue is the 'The Mermaid' (Redcar Road); "time limit of 10 minute mile pace"; "goody bag"; this race is one of a Series of three 5Ks and two 10Ks; if you enter the Series, you get "a 10 pounds Start Fitness voucher"; before March 23rd you can enter the Series using a postal form or online entry |
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2709 | | Elswick Good Friday Road Races 2.2M
"UKA 2013-105100" | venue is the "Newburn Riverside Park, Bells Close, Lemington"; "closing date for postal entries is March 20th, with late entries on day up to 30 minutes before the race with a small additional charge"; there are four races: 1030 U13 Boys and Girls (1.5M), 1050 U15 Boys and Girls (1.5M), 1110 Sen and Vet Women Relays (teams of 3 each to run 2.2M), 1200 Sen and Vet Men Relays (teams of 4 each to run 2.2M) |
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2708 | | Epilepsy Action Bradford 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104350 | RACE POSTPONED provisionally to April 28th because of bad weather; start/finish in Centenary Square; "predominately flat and closed to traffic making it a fantastic race for beginners and those in search of their personal bests!"; "chip timing"; "T-shirt" |
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2707 | | Great Grizedale Trail Run 10M
| "traffic-free, wide, well-surfaced (not tarmac), man-made forest trails"; "numbers will be given out on the day"; "mug"; "refreshments available"; I did it in 2004 and 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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2706 | | Wrap Up and Run Harewood House 10K 10K
| because of bad weather, RACE POSTPONED hopefully to April 2013; "join one of the 10K runs taking place around the country to get fit and raise funds for Age UK's Spread the Warmth campaign - looking after older people at a time of year when things can really become a struggle"; "just outside Leeds, beautiful Harewood House is the setting for a unique 10K experience - bring your whole family and take in the views of the stunning country house for a brilliant day out" |
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2705 | | Rother Valley 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105034 | RACE POSTPONED to April 14th; in 2013, this will be on a Sunday rather than on a Saturday; "T-shirt"; I do not know how accurate the map is; there is a 3K fun run as well (at 1100) |
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2704 | | Thirsk 10 10M
UKA 2013-104895 | "online entries preferred"; "technical T-shirt"; wheelchairs race (at 1050) as well; in previous years, chip timing was used and there has been a 2M fun run as well |
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2703 | | Coniston 14 13.875M
UKA 2013-104815 | RACE POSTPONED under October because of bad weather; in previous years, the start time was 1100; "the race starts and finishes at John Ruskin School"; "hilly route follows the road that circles Coniston water"; "stunning views of the surrounding mountains" |
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2702 | | Lorton School 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104119 | RACE POSTPONED because of snow - new date to be announced soon; "collect numbers on the day"; "an undulating anti-clockwise loop starting at the crossroads beside Winder Hall" (CA13 9UP) - cross the River Cocker at Low Lorton Bridge and turn left - take first left after [i.e., about 2K South of] Thackthwaite then left to cross Scale Hill Bridge - turn right at Low Lorton to finish in the school field"; the outward part of the course is "mildly (by Cumbrian standards) undulating but with a relatively level finish and fantastic views of Mellbreak, Grasmoor and Whiteside"; "K markers"; "spot prizes"; "edible medal" |
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2701 | | South Yorkshire Half Marathon half marathon
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2700 | | Kilomathon Scotland 26.2K 26.2K
| "Kilomathon Scotland is mostly run on the beautiful Edinburgh cycle path network - see the historic Royal Yacht Britannia, picturesque Victoria Park, enjoy tranquil cycle paths before a fantastic finish in front of the West Stand at Murrayfield Stadium"; there are four events: 26.2K (16.3M), 13.1K, 6.55K and the 2.62K junior race ("for kids"); "the Kilomathon 26.2 will start at Murrayfield Stadium at 0800 (TBC), Kilomathon 13.1 will start at Ocean Terminal at 0830 (TBC), Kilomathon 6.55 will start at Clark Street Cycle Path at 0900 (TBC) (runners will be bused to this location from Ocean Terminal) and Kilomathon 2.62 will start at Murrayfield Stadium at 0830 (TBC)" |
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2699 | | Kilomathon Scotland 13.1K and 6.55K 13.1K, 6.55K
| "Kilomathon Scotland is mostly run on the beautiful Edinburgh cycle path network - see the historic Royal Yacht Britannia, picturesque Victoria Park, enjoy tranquil cycle paths before a fantastic finish in front of the West Stand at Murrayfield Stadium"; there are four events: 26.2K (16.3M), 13.1K, 6.55K and the 2.62K junior race ("for kids"); "the Kilomathon 26.2 will start at Murrayfield Stadium at 0800 (TBC), Kilomathon 13.1 will start at Ocean Terminal at 0830 (TBC), Kilomathon 6.55 will start at Clark Street Cycle Path at 0900 (TBC) (runners will be bused to this location from Ocean Terminal) and Kilomathon 2.62 will start at Murrayfield Stadium at 0830 (TBC)" |
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2698 | | East Hull 20 20M
UKA 2013-104629 | "entry restricted to 400"; "race numbers to be collected at Registration"; "fast flat course"; "sections of the course include the old railway track which is inaccessible to vehicles"; "gift"; I do not know how accurate the map is |
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2697 | | Lightwater Valley Challenge 10K
UKA 2013-105012 | "multi-terrain race that takes you through the Lightwater Valley Theme Park and into the surrounding countryside"; "it follows gravel paths with 1M of road running"; "overall the race is undulating"; "mile markers"; "medal"; 3K fun run (at 1000) and under 9s field run (at 1115) as well |
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2696 | | The Oak 5 5M
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2695 | | Cartmel Trail Races 18K, 10K
| "the events are 18K and 10K long"; "the courses are mainly along waymarked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, giving panoramic views of both Morecambe Bay and the surrounding peaks"; "underfoot conditions are variable with a bit of everything";"good fast sections, but it can be very sticky in places, especially if wet"; discount for booking this event early and discount for booking multiple events; children's Fun Trails for under 12s as well |
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2694 | | Spen 20 20M
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2693 | | Keighley BigK 10K 10K
| discount if you enter by Feb22; "multi-terrain running/walking event that links Keighley's four superb parks: Lund Park, Devonshire Park, Cliffe Castle and Victoria Park via roads and footpaths"; "no obligation to raise sponsorship"; "as the event always falls on Mothers' Day many people run in honour, or in memory of their mum - many mums take part and each mum receives a BigK Karnation as they cross the line"; "complimentary memento and a BigK 10K goody bag"; there is also a Corporate Team event |
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2692 | | Run Northumberland Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-105231 | this event has moved from March 24th to March 10th and from Wallington to Kirkley Hall (near Ponteland); online entry is also available at Runners World; "goodie bag, T-shirt, refreshments and vouchers for other races" |
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2691 | | Sheffield Varsity 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104783 | "the race starts at Don Valley Stadium and runners will complete a three lap route twisting in and around this world class facility - the course includes a couple of short sharp inclines but nothing compared to the hills in and around our fabulous city - you also get three opportunities to make the most of the springy super flat stadium during the race where there will be plenty of support" |
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2690 | | Dentdale Run 14.2153M
UKA 2013-105093 | "the annual Dentdale Run is a 14 mile 350 metres road race around the lanes surrounding the picturesque village of Dent on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales"; "free refreshments for runners" |
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2689 | | KB5 5M
| "the annual Edinburgh University 'KB' 5 Mile Road Race takes place round the scenic streets of South Edinburgh"; "the one lap course is fairly undulating and is always popular with local club runners"; "registration, number collection and entries on the day will be in KB House, at King's Buildings (West Mains Road), from 1100 until 1240"; "the race 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" |
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2688 | | Haweswater Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-105000 | the race was full in 2011 on Feb09 and in 2010 on Feb08; "out and back course from Bampton village"; "passes along the shores of Haweswater in a remote and dramatic mountain valley"; "hilly course offers an exhilarating run in unique surroundings"; "New Balance discount voucher and a race memento"; junior 2.5K (approx) fun run as well (starting just after the main race) |
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2687 | | Lasswade 10M 10M
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2686 | | Norton 9 9M
UKA 2013-105174 | "a rural undulating course that is extremely popular with people returning year after year"; "starting in Norton, very quickly the race gets out into the North Yorkshire countryside winding its way through scenic villages on quiet roads"; "T-shirt"; 5K fun run (at 1015) as well |
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2685 | | Stockton Winter 5K Trail Race 6: Preston 5K
| one of the six Stockton Winter 5K Trail Races; "venue is the 'Winter Gardens' - this is situated near the main hall (conservatory) - the presentations after the race will also be held there"; register on the day; registration opens at 0915; here is a link to a Facebook page |
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2684 | | Glenkiln 12M Run 12M
| "register your name by 0945 at Shawhead School"; "Glenkiln is a truly beautiful area and the route will take in the delights of the Glenkiln Reservoir and pass several of the areas famous statues such as Henry Moore's 'King & Queen' and Rodin's 'John the Baptist'"; "although organisation of the event will be fairly minimal, marshals and signs will be located at strategic points on the course and a water station will be set up just after half way" |
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2683 | | Resolution Run (Leeds) 15K, 10K, 5K
| "whether you're a novice runner or a seasoned runner, you can walk, jog or run the distance - the resolution run is for you"; "this event comes with some fantastic benefits including a free T-shirt, water stations, race clock, kilometre markers and a medal"; you have a choice of a normal T-shirt or pay more for a technical T-shirt" |
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2682 | | Durham 5KM Charity Run 5K
| "this run will not take place this year" |
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2681 | | Huddersfield 10K 10K
| the race was full in 2013 and in 2012 on the cd and in 2010 on Feb10; "the course is undulating (Yorkshire Style) - what do you expect in the Pennines - but with a fast finish"; "T-shirt"; my opinion (from when I did it in 2003 and 2004) is that the "Yorkshire Style" of "undulating" is what I would call "hilly" but I did enjoy the fast downhill finish! |
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2680 | | Netherhall 10 10M
UKA 2013-105308 | "online entry coming later"; "race limit is 150"; "anticlockwise course starting and finishing in Maryport, passing through Dearham, Bulgill and Crosby on the West Cumbrian coast" |
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2679 | | Snake Lane 10 10M
UKA 2013-104775 | RACE FULL; "entries are online only"; entries for the 2013 race opened on Sep15 and the race was full on/before Oct28; the race became full for both the 2012 and 2011 races in 30 days and the 2010 race was full in 21 days; "race limit is 1000"; "the race starts on Garths End in Pocklington and runs through Meltonby, Bishop Wilton, Bolton and Yapham Mill before returning to the Market Place in Pockington"; "flat, rural"; "chip timing"; "memento" |
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2678 | | Wrap Up and Run Sheffield 10K 10K
| "join one of the 10K runs taking place around the country to get fit and raise funds for Age UK's Spread the Warmth campaign - looking after older people at a time of year when things can really become a struggle"; "venue is Graves Park"; "the start time is to be confirmed but it is around 1000" |
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2677 | | Ann Johnson Absent Friends Trail Run 5M
UKA 2013-104975 | "at Cowpen Bewley Country Park"; "race limit is 200"; "T-shirt" |
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2676 | | Keswick/Buttermere 34K 34K
"under UKA rules" | "restricted to experienced Athletic Club members with a minimum age of 20yrs"; "a tough 34K route from Keswick Moot Hall via Borrowdale, Honister Pass, Buttermere, Newlands Pass,Swinside, Portinscale finishing at Keswick Cricket Pavilion"; "way-marked and with water stations every 5K"; both this map and this map look accurate |
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2675 | | Wombwell 5 5M
UKA 2013-105111 | "the course starts at the Wombwell Recreation Ground - it takes in the sights and sounds of Darfield and the dreaded Snape Hill"; "T-shirt"; 1M fun run (at 1010) as well |
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2674 | | EHH Winter League Race 6 Riverbank Run 6M
| "staggered start"; "runners who are not EHH runners should let the organiser know one week before race for handicap purposes"; "riverbank footpaths"; one of a series of 8 races "open to all runners whether attached to a club or not"; runners who are not EHH runners "will not feature in the league itself but can take part in the races"; "there is no entry fee just turn up on the day"; here is a link to more information about the 8 races |
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2673 | | St Wilfrid's Muddy Boots 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104684 | venue is St Wilfrid's RC Primary School; "multi-terrain"; "over undulating farmland and through picturesque countryside"; "includes road, footpaths and trails"; "wear suitable footwear"; there is also 'The Golden Mile' fun run (at 1000) |
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2672 | | Liversedge Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-104751 | RACE FULL; the race was full by Dec29 for the 2013 race, before Jan05 for the 2012 race and on Jan05 for both the 2011 and 2010 races; "chip timing"; "race numbers and chips must be collected on the day from the Community Centre"; "T-shirt" |
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2671 | | Dewsbury 10K 10K
UKA 2013-104924 | "start and finish, Dewsbury Ring Road"; "don't miss out on the glamour of this flat winter traversal of the Bradford Road, passing Batley's hottest nightspots"; "T-shirt"; when I ran it in 2002 I wrote "as boring as the Leeds Abbey Dash, too early in the morning, headwind; some K markers (held by people!)" but I got a fast time |
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2670 | | Stockton Winter 5K Trail Race 5: Ropner 5K
| one of the six Stockton Winter 5K Trail Races; venue is Ropner Park (Cafe); register on the day; registration opens at 0915; here is a link to a Facebook page |
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2669 | | Ferriby 10 10M
UKA 2013-104863 | "the Race HQ and parking is at Cottingham High School"; "scenic 10M road race starting and finishing at Skidby Windmill"; "T-shirt" |
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2668 | | Meltham 10K 10K
UKA 2013-105123 | as in 2012, in 2013 there will be "no entries on the day"; "numbers and chips to be collected on the day"; "venue is the Meltham Community Centre in Mean Lane"; "chip timing"; "memento" |
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2667 | | Resolution 10K (Carlisle) 10K
UKA 2013-105038 | "the event uses a mixture of quiet country roads which are generally flat or gently undulating"; "the road surfaces are generally OK but there are rougher areas especially near some of the junctions"; "the run will finish directly in front of the racecourse grandstand" |
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2666 | | Brass Monkey Half Marathon half marathon
UKA 2013-104842 | RACE CANCELLED; RACE FULL; entry into this race opened on Saturday October 20th at 0700; it closed later in the day; here is a link to a list of those that have successfully entered; "venue is the York Racecourse"; "the route is fast and flat, heading southwards through Bishopthorpe, Acaster Selby, Appleton Roebuck and back through Bishopthorpe to finish behind the Racecourse grandstands"; "chip timing"; "technical T-shirt"; "whether you are a keen club runner, doing your first half, or just running for fun this is the race for you - famed for its warm and friendly atmosphere, encouraging marshals, efficient organisation and now in its 31st year"; "we have use of the Ebor Stand for the provision of hot and cold drinks*, light refreshments*, face painting* and balloon art* for the children (*subject to a small charge)" |
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2665 | | EHH Winter League Race 5 Beverley Westwood 6.6M, 3.3M
| venue is "Newbald Road, Beverley Westwood"; just a guess at the postcode; "mostly grass"; "men do 6.6M and women do 3.3M"; one of a series of 8 races "open to all runners whether attached to a club or not"; runners who are not EHH runners "will not feature in the league itself but can take part in the races"; "there is no entry fee just turn up on the day"; here is a link to more information about the 8 races; this race is not to be confused with the Humberside Cross Country Championships that took place at the same venue but on January 6th |
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2664 | | Durham Cathedral Cross Country Relays 3K
"under UKA rules" | date of the event has been changed from Jan 20th to Jan 13th; these relay races are only open to runners attached to a running club; venue is the Durham University Cricket Pavilion on the Racecourse Sports Fields alongside Green Lane; "all races are for teams of 3, each runner completing 2 laps of a fast, flat, grass course of approximately 1500m"; there are three races: at 1015 veteran men, at 1055 senior women/veteran women and at 1135 senior men; the races for veterans form the VAANE Open Relay Championships |
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2663 | | Gerry Kearsley Winter Handicap 6.5M
| like 2012, in 2013 the race is on a Sunday rather than on a Saturday; "handicapping is based on best personal 10K time in the previous 12 months"; "there is no entry fee"; "the race is open to anyone whether unattached/attached to a club"; "an undulating and very scenic multi-terrain run with plenty of interest"; the race is "from Fishburn and around Bishop Middleham" (near Sedgefield); "mostly off-road on trails and old railway routes"; "parts of the route may be soft, wet or muddy underfoot"; use this link to find other information about the event and how you can pre-enter; I don't know how accurate this map is; 1M junior event over a cross-country course as well (at 0930) |
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2662 | | Stockton Winter 5K Trail Race 4: Wynyard 5K
| one of the six Stockton Winter 5K Trail Races; venue is the Wynyard Woodland Park (Carriage); register on the day; registration opens at 0915 |
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2661 | | Old Monks 6 5.5M
UKA 2013-104969 | "starts from Hart Village Hall"; "undulating course through woods and fields, on public footpaths and bridleways" |
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2660 | | Run for Bob 8M
| "register on the day in the Club headquarters on Churchill Playing Fields between 0945 and 1020"; "allow about 10 minutes to get to the start of the run"; "scenic trail run along a coastal path and through Holywell Dene"; "this is a run, not a race"; "there will be no timekeepers and no results"; "tea/coffee and cakes will be available" |
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2659 | | Great Winter Run 5K
| "a perfect way to start the New Year for runners of all abilities aged 14 plus"; "beautiful 5K run in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park"; "chip timing"; "long sleeved T-shirt, medal and finishers pack"; "great day out for all the family including the Junior Great Winter Run and Great Edinburgh International Cross Country"; "enter the 2012 Great Edinburgh Run (5K/10K) and receive a 5 pounds discount into Great Winter Run" |
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2658 | | Beverley New Years Day Fun Run 10K, 6K, 3K
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2657 | | Morpeth 11K 11K
"ARC permit number applied for" | "numbers are to be collected on the day"; "attractive, scenic"; "starting on Mitford Road, at the bottom of Dogger Bank, the event follows its traditional course through Mitford, up to Mitford Steads, back down the Whalton Road, past the Golf Course and the Sun Inn, into Carlisle Park, along the riverbank, to the finish line on the Stanners" |
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2656 | | Resolution Run (Newcastle) 10K
"under UKA rules and TRA permit" | "race HQ is in the field opposite the Exhibition Park/Lake"; "collect numbers on the day from 1100 onwards"; "two laps" |
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