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March 2008 Race InformationPlease send SAE with all enquiries/requests for entry forms if they are not available online. Remember to use an A5 envelope with a stamp on! unless the organiser specifies otherwise, to keep postage costs down!If available, there will be a link to an entry form or web site on this site. Whilst I take all possible care in compiling this information, you must check details with the race organisers - I cannot accept any responsibility for you turning up at the wrong place on the wrong day!! Based on various publications and event notification from organisers. If you haven't pre-entered, please always check with the organiser before you travel! Jan - Feb - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec |
| Sunday 2 March 12 noon | Haweswater Half Marathon, Bampton Village Hall, nr. Haweswater, Penrith Please note revised start time to that previously advertised. Excellent scenic route - in the eastern heart of the Lake District - from North take jct 40 off M6 (Penrith), take A66 east to next roundabout then A6 south for half mile. Then turn right following Pooley Bridge and Ullswater, then follow Askham, Helton and Bampton signs. From south, take jct 39 at Shap - go north on A6 through Shap village then fork left following Haweswater and Bampton. Road is narrow and slow! Allow plenty of time. Also Junior Haweswater Run, 1.6 miles on road at 12.05 for ages 16 and under - £2 +£1 on the day - Tel Ron on 01768 864728 for Junior run enquiries 2008 entry fees: £12/£14 - £15 on day if space available ("Eden Runners") 500 limit Contact: Entries to Haweswater Half Marathon, c/o UK Results, 1 Sutton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 5ES - Event enquiries: Susan Hammond - Email - Web site - Venue map 2008 race photos link 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - Link to 2005 results - 2008 Junior Race - 2006 - 2007 |
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| Sunday 2 March 11.00am | Trimpell 20 Mile Road Race, Trimpell Social Club, Morecambe Fast, flat, mostly traffic free course - ideal London Marathon preparation 2008 entry fees: £17/£19 (pay "Race Series") c/d 17/02/08 - No entries on the day! Contact: Bill Gardner, 58 Sibsey Street, Lancaster LA1 5DF - tel. 01524 60537 - Venue map 2008 race photos 2008 |
| Sunday 2 March 10.30am | Catforth Canter 5km Road Race, Catforth Primary School, School Lane, Catforth, nr. Preston PR4 0HL 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the day (pay "Friends of Catforth School") (min. age 14) Limit 250 Contact: The Friends' Secretary, Catforth Primary School, School Lane, Catforth, nr. Preston PR4 0HL - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 2 March 11.30am | Alexandra Park 5k Fun Run, Alexandra Park, Russell Street, Moss Side, Manchester (off Princess Road) A 5k flat course around the park accessible for all age groups and levels of ability. Registration closes 30 mins before start time 2008 entry fees: £3/£4 u/a or £2 concessions (full-time students, unemployed and pensioners). Pre-entries payable to 'Open Athletics' and send to: Alexandra Park 5k Runs, 8 Cardigan Street, Salford, M6 5QT Enquiries: Dave 077 17 5050 68 or Anna 077 09000436 or Email - FrontRunners web site - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 2 March from 12 noon | Shap Surprise, Kendal Winter League Location and details to be confirmed Entry fees £2.50 on the day only (YA £1) Series of 11 races, with best 7 points to count. Juniors competing in 5 or more events receive prizes Contact: Email - Helm Hill Runners web site 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 |
| Sunday 2 March 11.00 am | Cloud 9 Hill Race, Congleton Leisure Centre, Worrall Street, Congleton Scenic and challenging off-road 8.75 miles from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back, ascent 343 metres/950 feet 2008 entry fees: £5 (£6 on the day) (payable to 'Congleton Harriers'). All must collect numbers on the day. c/d 16/2 Contact: Cloud 9 Race Secretary, 9 Higginson Close, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 3SU - tel. 07973 906911 - Email - Congleton Harriers Web site 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 2 March 10.30am | Cheadle 5 Mile Road Race, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs Also short fun run at 10.31am, £2.50 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 on the day - (pay "Cheadle Running Club") Contact: B. Clutton, 69 Thorley Drive, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 1SF - Cheadle RC Web site 2008 race photos 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 2 March 11.00 am | Norton 9 Road Race, Royal Hotel, Norton, nr. Doncaster, S. Yorks Also Kevin Parkhouse Memorial 5k fun run at 10.15am - £2 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on the day (payable to 'Askern District Running Club') - entries on the day DO NOT qualify for prizes. c.d 24/2 Contact: The Norton 9, "Colby", West End Road, Norton, Doncaster DN6 9EF - Askern DRC Web site 2008 Race photos 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2008 |
| Sunday 2 March 1.00pm | Farndon 10k Road Race, Farndon Sports & Social Club, nr. Chester 2008 entry fees: not advised Contact: Wrexham RR web site 2008 |
| Sunday 2 March 11.00am | 20th Smokies 10 Mile Ladies Only Race, Arbroath Sports Centre, Keptie Road, Arbroath (venue phone 01241 872999) Entry fees £12 SAF/£14 +£1 on the day if any places left (pay "Arbroath Footers") Limit 360 c/d 22/2/08 or when full (usually well in advance!!) Contact: Race Director, Alan McDonald, 15 Campbell Crescent, Arbroath, Angus DD11 4JP - tel 01241 870554 - Email - Web site - Venue map 2000 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Tuesday 4 March 4.30pm | The Sedbergh 3 Peaks Fell Race, Sedbergh School, Cumbria LA10 5HG - Start and finish at Lockbank Farm. Climbs of Winder (473m), Arant Haw (460m) and Crook (460m). Total distance 4.75km. Current record 30:16. Open to all ages. Entry fees £FREE (EOD only) plus free food and refreshments for competitors. It would very helpful if intending competitors would contact the organiser in advance as this will assist with catering, prizes etc. Contact: Jon Richardson - 015396 20214 - Email - Sedbergh School web site |
| Sunday 9 March 11.00 am (Roller) | 20th Roddlesworth Roller, Abbey Village, Lancs Plus 20th Daffodil Doddle (2 Mile Fun Run at 12.30) - £3 (£4 on the day if places left) The Roddlesworth Roller is a well established undulating and scenic multi-terrain 6 mile race (extended from former 5 mile distance). 2008 entry fees £5.50/£7.50 + £2 on day (pay "Abbey Village Parents' Association") c/d 1/3 Contact: Terry Dickenson, Abbey Village CP School, c/o 58 Millbrook Close, Wheelton, nr. Chorley, Lancs PR6 8JY - Email Terry - Venue map (registration) (Roller) 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 (Doddle) 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 9 March 11.00am | Stanley Park Blackpool 10k, Sports Arena, Cocker Walk, Stanley Park, Blackpool FY3 9QH Described as "Two lap course starting and finishing on the track and run almost entirely within the boundaries of this beautiful park" 2007 entry fees: £7/£9 (£10 on day if limit not reached) (pay "SRH Running Promotions") Contact: SRH Running Promotions, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS - tel. 01253 395976 - Run Blackpool web site - Venue map 2002 - 2003 - 2008 |
| Sunday 9 March 9.30am | Trafford 10k, Partington Leisure Centre, Chapel Lane, Partington, Manchester 2008 entry fees £8/£10 (reduce fee by £1 if medal not required) NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY (payable to 'Altrincham & District AC') c/d 25/2/08 Contact: Trafford 10k, c/o Sweatshop, 148-150 Market Street, Hyde SK14 1EX - Email - Web site - Venue map Link to results |
| Sunday 9 March 10.30am | The Ryder Run 5k MT, Cuerden Hall, nr. Leyland, Lancs 3 race series - other dates 8 June and 7 September. Woodland paths and tarmac. Also Fun Run 2.5k at 10.00am - £3 or £8 all 3 races Also (March and September only) Ryder Round 5k Power Walk at 1.30pm, £5 individual or £12 family entry Entry fees: £5 or £14 all 3 5k races - (pay "Sue Ryder Care") Contact: Sue Ryder Care, Cuerden Hall, Shady Lane, Cuerden, near Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6AZ - tel. Mandy 07739 763361 or Louise 01772 698145 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 9 March 11.00am | Little Strickland 10 Mile Road Race, Little Strickland Village Hall, nr. Penrith, Cumbria First time for this event. Described as "Undulating and scenic course on quiet rural country roads". Entry fees: £7/£9 +£1.50 on the day - (pay "Little Strickland Village Hall") c/d 3/3 or when limit of 150 reached Contact: Mark Bean, Bracken Bank, Little Strickland, Penrith CA10 3EG - tel. 01931 716175 - Email Mark 2008 |
| Sunday 9 March from 12 noon | Austwick Fell Race, Kendal Winter League, Austwick (GR SD772685) U12 - 1 mile, 200 ft of climb; U14 - 1.5 miles, 250ft; U17 - 2.5 miles, 850ft; Seniors 3.5 miles, 900ft Entry fees £2.50 on the day only (YA £1) Series of 11 races, with best 7 points to count. Juniors competing in 5 or more events receive prizes Contact: Email - Helm Hill Runners web site 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 |
| Sunday 9 March 10.00am | East Hull 20, East Hull Harriers Club House, Salthouse Road, Hull Incorporates the Humberside 20 Mile Championship Entry fees: £10/£12 - no entries on the day ("East Hull Harriers & AC") c/d 26/2/08. Limit 400 Contact: East Hull 20, Brian and Pauline Jennison, 25 England Road, Bilton, Hull HU11 4HT - tel. 01482 812138 - Email - East Hull Harriers web site 2006 - 2007 |
| Sunday 9 March 11.00am | Fradley 10k, Fradley Village, Lichfield, Staffordshire Also 2k Fun Run at 11.10, £5 Entry fees: £9/£11 (+£1 on the day) (payable to "Sports 1st Events") Contact: Race Secretary, Fradley 10k, 3 Tudor Row, Lichfield WS13 6HH - tel. Paul Griffin 07947 698147 - Email Kevin Wilson 2006 - 2008 |
| Sunday 9 March 10.30am | Sub-4 Stafford 20, Staffordshire University, Beaconside, Stafford Also Stafford 20 Relay Race, 3 stages, same start time and course, £15 per team - separate entry form below 2008 entry fees: £7.50/£9.50 (+£1 on the day) (payable to "Stafford 20") Contact: Stafford 20, 6 Gardenholme Close, Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7YQ - tel. 01782 330853 - Email - Club web site 2008 race photos 2000 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 9 March from 10.00am | The Mawddach Goldrush MTB Challenge, Coed y Brenin Maesgwm Centre, near Dolgellau, Gwynnedd (A470 OS 715276) Please note that all parking and registration will be at the NEW Visitor Centre - the race will be on a closed area of the forest and there will be no parking on the western side near the OLD visitor centre. Free buses will ferry spectators and your equipment from registration to the venue and back and competitors can cycle via the underpass. Registration open Saturday 8/3 12-4pm, Sunday 8-10am There will be a staggered start system running from 10.00am to allow as many competitors as possible to complete during daylight hours. This is a new race for 2008 - Mountain bike challenge of 50k run on a course based on the Tarw Trail classed as "difficult". It is a chellenging ride with twisty, rocky sections and fast flowing descents. 2007 entry fees: £30 solo, £45 relay (2 or 3) (pay "Mawddach Goldrush") Contact: Mawddach Rotary Club Goldrush MTB, 21 Uwch y Maes, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 1GA - Email contact - Race web site for race info etc. - VLA Events web site - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 9 March 10.00am | San Domenico 20 Mile, Rhydycar Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Described as "probably the most enjoyable and picturesque 20 mile course in South Wales, mainly off-road route along the Taff Trail". 2008 entry fees: £12/£13 or £15 on the day (payable to 'San Domenico RRC') c/d 27/2. Limit 400. Min age 18. Contact: San Domenico 20, 10 Pinewood Hill, Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales CF72 8JE - Club web site 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 9 March 10.30am | EAS 10k, Castle Combe Race Circuit, nr. Chippenham, Wiltshire Also "The Chilly Duathlon" - BTA members £15.50/non-members £17.50, relay teams £11.50 per person (BTF) or £13.50 pp non-BTF (also available online at nominal extra charge) 2008 10k entry fees: £11/£13 (also available online at no extra charge) (pay "DB Max") Contact: The Chilly, DB Max Events, 29 Caspian Gardens, Westbury, Wiltshire BA13 3GP DB Max web site - Venue map |
| Saturday 15 March 2.00pm | Haigh Hall 4 Stage Relays, Haigh Hall, nr. Wigan Entry fees: £12 per team of 4 (+£2 on the day) - must be club teams (pay "Wigan Phoenix") Contact: Paul Carroll, 21 Pilgrims Way, Standish, Wigan WN6 0AJ - tel 01257 426166 evenings/weekends only - Wigan Phoenix Club site - Venue map 2002 - Excel spreadsheet - Results link for other years |
| Saturday 15 March see web site | Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series, Cornwall A series of events in a variety of locations from November 2007 to April 2008. Each date has a marathon, half marathon and 10k. All mixed terrain/trail. Prizes, t-shirt, medal, meal. Entry fee £see web site for details and form. Contact: tel. 01548 853524 - Endurancelife web site |
| Sunday 16 March 11.00am | St. Annes 10 Mile Road Race, Fire Station, St. Andrews Road North, Lytham St Annes 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 - NO ENTRIES on the day - (pay "Lancs Fire AC") Limit 400. Min age 16. SAE not required unless directions required - numbers collected on the day - registration from 09:30 to 10:45 at Fire Station - please allow 5 mins jog to start at North Beach car park. Contact: Dave Waywell, 114 Ashfield Road, Blackpool FY2 0EN - tel. (Dave) 01253 357637 or 07762 283626. - Venue map (registration) 2002 - 2008 |
| Sunday 16 March from 12 noon | Elterwater Common Race, Kendal Winter League, Elterwater Common, Great Langdale (GR NY332049) No dogs please U12 - 1 mile, 250 ft of climb; U14 - 1.5 miles, 300ft; U17 - 2 miles, 800ft; Seniors 4 miles, 1300ft Entry fees £2.50 on the day only (YA £1) Series of 11 races, with best 7 points to count. Juniors competing in 5 or more events receive prizes Contact: Email - Helm Hill Runners web site 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2007 |
| Sunday 16 March 3pm note revised time for this race only | Wirral Seaside Run (1/8), Leasowe Lighthouse, Wirral, Cheshire 24th year of these road races over 4.92km (3.06 miles) 2008 entry fees: £3/£5 - ENTRIES ON THE DAY ONLY! Limit is 200. Contact: Roy Fisher - tel. 0151 648 7671 - Email enquiries - Event web site - Venue map 2005 - 2006 |
| Sunday 16 March 10.30am | Wilkinson Ackworth Half Marathon, Village Hall, Low Ackworth, nr. Pontefract, West Yorkshire Includes Half Marathon Championships of the Yorkshire AAA. Must pre-enter by closing date for places in the Championships. Also 1.7 Mile Fun Run at 10.35am, £2 (£3 after closing date 10/3/07) BARR Gold Graded race. High value prize list. 2008 entry fees: £13/£15 + £5 after closing date 1/3/08 and on day ('Ackworth Road Runners & AC') Contact: Christine McCarthy, 111 Holywell Lane, Glasshoughton, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 4QZ 2001 - Results link - 2005 Race photo site |
| Sunday 16 March 10.00am | Spen 20, Princess Mary Stadium, Bradford Road, Liversedge, nr. Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Includes Yorkshire 20 Mile Championships Entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on the day (eligible for prizes) ("Spenborough & District AC"). Large SAE or numbers to be collected on the day. Contact: Chris Drake, 4 Chapel Fold, Lower Wyke, Bradford, W. Yorks BD12 9AE - tel. 01274 678363 (evenings before 9.30pm please) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 16 March 11.00am | Sheffield Lord Mayor's 10k, Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield Multiple laps through the stadium using the track and surrounding paths and roads 2007 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 on the day (pay "Lord Mayor's 10k"). c/d 12/3 Contact: Ian Thomas, 8 Sandygate Park Road, Sheffield S10 5TY - tel. 0114 230 1381 - Handsworth Road Hogs site for info Results link |
| Sunday 16 March 10.00am | Hamsterley Forest Sprint Duathlon, Low Redford Car Park, Hamsterley Forest, nr. Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham 5k run, 25k bike, 5k run on forest tracks (run) and tarmac road (bike) 2008 entry fees: £25 BTA/£28 non-BTA (pay "Durham Triathlon Club"). Limit 150 Contact: Hamsterley Forest Sprint Duathlon, 37 Ullswater Avenue, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 9LR - Web site for info - Venue map 2006 2008 |
| Wednesday 19 March 7.00pm | Derby Winter Midweek Training Races, Horizons Health & Leisure Club, Raynesway, Derby (Outer Ring Road) Changing, toilets, showers, traffic free, no prizes! Also 5k, at 7.20 2008 entry fee: £3/u16 £1.50 on the night only - fee includes entry into both the 1 mile and the 5k as well Contact: David Denton, 5 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1EF - tel. 01773 880338 or 07747 776233 - Email - Running with David web site |
| Thursday 20 March 6.00pm | Marathon Tour of the Fylde - Race 1/4 - Promenade 6 Mile Road Race, Princess Parade, North Pier, Blackpool, Lancashire Race 1 of a 4 race series on differing terrain over 4 days 2008 entry fees: £8 att/£10 unatt per race ("SRH Promotions") 400 Tour limit Contact: SRH Running Promotions, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS 2008 |
| Friday 21 March 10.00 am (Good Friday) | Salford 10k, Salford Sports Village, Littleton Road, Salford Continuingly popular flat 10k race with consistently good prize list. No Fun Run in 2008. 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 + £1.00 on day (to "Salford Harriers") c/d 15/3 Contact: Salford 10k, 17 Inchfield Road, Moston, Manchester M40 5QH - Email enquiries 2005 Race photos - 2007 Race Photos - 2008 photos 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Friday 21 March 11.00am | Marathon Tour of the Fylde - Race 2/4 - St. Anne's 4 Mile Beach Race, Lytham St. Anne's Pier (North Car Park), nr. Blackpool, Lancashire Race 2 of a 4 race series on differing terrain over 4 days 2008 entry fees: £8 att/£10 unatt per race ("SRH Promotions") 400 Tour limit Contact: SRH Running Promotions, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS 2008 |
| Friday 21 March 1.00pm | Caldervale Country 10 Mile Road Race, Caldervale Village Hall, Garstang, Lancashire Also Family 4 mile Fun Run at 12 noon (cost £2.50) +£1 on the day 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on the day (to "Road Races (Caldervale)") c/d 15/3 Contact: Caldervale 10, c/o Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Ashton, Preston PR2 1TE - tel. 01772 723264 2007 - 2008 |
| Friday 21 March from 10.00am | Good Friday Races, Victoria Park (0.5 mile south of pier), Southport, Merseyside Separate 4 mile races for men and women (women at 10.30, men at 11.15) - min ages 15 on the day Also 3k Fun Run (min age 8) at 10.00am - £3 (+£1 on day) 2008 entry fees £5/£7 + £1 on day (to 'Southport Waterloo AC') Contact: Race Secretary, 53 Oak Street, Southport PR8 6AL - Email - Web site |
| Friday 21 March 11.00am | 25th Folkestone 10, Royal British Legion Club, St. Leonards Road, Hythe CT21 6EN (start and finish on The Green) Includes Kent Championships (pre-entry only) Also children's 1300 metre races for primary and secondary school ages (primary 10.15, secondary 10.35) £2 (+£1 on the day) 2008 entry fees: £8 att/£10 unatt +£2 on the day (not eligible for country champs) ("Folkestone Running Club") c/d 15/3 Contact: Altan Ali, Race Director, 50 Ormonde Road, Hythe, Kent CT21 6DW |
| Saturday 22 March 11.00am | Marathon Tour of the Fylde - Race 3/4 - 6 Mile Cross Country Run, Vida Leisure Centre, Collegiate Sports College, Blackpool, Lancashire Race 3 of a 4 race series on differing terrain over 4 days 2008 entry fees: £8 att/£10 unatt per race ("SRH Promotions") 400 Tour limit Contact: SRH Running Promotions, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS 2008 |
| Saturday 22 March 3.00pm | Rivington Pike Fell Race, Lever Park Avenue, Horwich, nr. Bolton 3.25 miles, 700ft of ascent. Under FRA rules Also Junior race at 1pm (contact Peter Ramsdale 01204 468373) On day registration at The Crown Hotel, Chorley New Road, Horwich but please pre-enter if possible 2008 entry fees £5 + £1.00 on day (to 'The Rivington Pike Fell Race') - c/d 15/3 Contact: Ian Smith, 7 Church Street, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6AH - tel. 01204 691951 Horwich RMI Harriers web site - Results link |
| Sunday 23 March 10.30am | Guiseley Gallop MT 10k (approx), West Side Retail Park, Guiseley, Leeds Tracks, paths, Leeds-Liverpool Canal towpath, road, past Emmerdale's Woolpack in Esholt Airedale Triple Trail Series race 2/3 2008 entry fees: £6.50/£8.50 (online entry available - see below) + £2 on day (to 'Skyrac AC') (+£1 results) Min age 17, c/d 17/3 Contact: Peter Rawnsley, 7 Silverdale Close, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8BQ - tel: 07779 748301 - Email - Club web site - Venue map 2008 race photos (you need URN: 259-DX-08, password: gallop) 2002 - 2002 Zipped Excel (55k) - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 23 March 11.00am | Marathon Tour of the Fylde - Race 4/4 - Fleetwood 10 Mile Road Race, Fleetwood Leisure Centre, Lancashire Race 4 of a 4 race series on differing terrain over 4 days Tour Presentation & Buffet at Elizabeth North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood at 2pm (tickets to buffet £5) 2008 entry fees: £8 att/£10 unatt per race ("SRH Promotions") 400 Tour limit Contact: SRH Running Promotions, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS 2008 |
| Sunday 23 March 11.00am | Lakeside Easter 10k Race, YMCA National Centre, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria Also 3k Family Fun Run at 10.30am, £5 2008 entry fees: £10 ("YMCA National Centre Lakeside") Contact: Suzanne Gates, YMCA National Cantre Lakeside, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, nr. Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8BD - tel. Suzanne Gates 08707 273927 - Web site 2008 |
| Sunday 23 March 10.45am | Air Products 10k, South Cheshire College, Dane Bank Ave., Crewe, Cheshire Also 'Easter Bunny' 5k Fun Run, at 10.00am, £3 (you can enter online - see link below) 2 lap accurately measured course (fun run 1 lap). T-shirts in 10k, Easter bunny or goody bag for 5k finishers. Changing facilities. 2008 entry fees £7/£9 + £2.00 on day (10k only) (to 'South Cheshire Harriers') - c/d 1/3 Contact: Race Secretary, 97 Close Lane, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2UN - tel enquiries to Alasdair on: 07990 714337 or Email - South Cheshire Harriers web site 2007 and 2008 race photos Bryan Dale 2008 race photos 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 23 March 12 noon | Shining Cliffs Fell Race, Hurt Arms, Ambergate, Derbyshire (2 miles north of Belper on A6) Race 1 of a series of 3 - see also 6/1 and 1/6. Also Junior Race 2007 entry fee: £3/U16 £1.50 Charges are +£1 for Forestry Commission permit. (pay "D.R. Denton") Contact: David Denton, 5 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1EF - tel. 01773 880338 or 07747 776233 - Email - Running with David web site |
| Sunday 23 March 12 noon | Sea Wall 5 Mile Road Race, Novartis Social Club, Grimsby DN31 2SR 2008 race abandoned due to bad weather. Rescheduled for 13 July 2008. Described as "run partly along the sea wall at Grimsby, a site of special scientific interest, fast and flat". 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on the day (on day not eligible for prizes) (payable to 'Wolds Veteran RC') c/d 25/3. Min age 15 Contact: S. Green, 142 St. Nicholas Drive, Grimsby DN37 9RF - tel. 01472 310861 - Wolds Vets web site - Venue map 2007 |
| Wednesday 26 March 6.45pm | Vera Hirst 5k Road Race, Falcon Inn, Church Street, Littleborough, nr. Rochdale (A58 Halifax Road) 2008 entry fees £3/£5 + £1 on the night (payable to "Andems Runners VH5K") Contact: A. O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Lower Healey, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel 01706 750620 - Email - Venue map 2001 Results link - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 29 March 11:00am | Clayton Vale Trail 5, Visitor Centre, Clayton Vale, Clayton Bridge, Berry Brow, Newton Heath, Manchester Parking is at Bank Bridge Road 3.2 mile /5k measured course 2008 entry fees £5/£7 + £1 on the day (payable to "East Manchester Harriers") Contact: Ken Dobson, c/o 87 Stuart Street East, Clayton, Manchester M11 4BZ - tel 0161 230 8854 2008 |
| Sunday 30 March 11.00am | Burnley 10k Road Race, Blessed Trinity RC Sports College, Ormerod Road, Burnley 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on the day - (pay "Blessed Trinity RC College"). Collect numbers on the day. c/d 15/3 Contact: Helen Tomlinson, Race Entries Secretary, Blessed Trinity Sports College, Ormerod Road, Burnley BB10 3AA - tel 01282 430493 - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 30 March 11.00am | Muddy March Hare 6k MT Race, Moses Gate Country Park, Bolton (start /registration at Hacken Lane Car Park, Darcy Lever, Bolton) Also 2k Fun Run at 11.45 (free) - children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult 2008 entry fees: £free UKA members/£2 unattached. c/d 20/3/08 - limit 150 in each race. Min age 15 in the 6k. Contact: Muddy March Hare, 62 Milford Avenue, Urmston, Manchester M41 6JZ - tel. 01204 334343 (Rock Hall Visitor Centre) 2008 |
| Sunday 30 March 12 noon | Blackpool Sixth Form College 10k Road Race, Promenade, nr. Hilton Hotel, Promenade, North Shore, Blackpool 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on the day - (pay "Marathon Appeal"). c/d 30/3/08 - limit 250. Min age 15. Contact: Graham Saffery (Sports Tutor), The Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 7LR - Venue map 2008 race photos 2008 |
| Sunday 30 March 10.30am | South Leeds 5 Mile, South Leeds Stadium, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Gove, Leeds LS11 5DJ Also 5k Fun Run, 9.30am, £3 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on the day ("Barnardo's") c/d 25/3/08 Contact: Barnardo's SL 5, North Fundraising Office, Four Gables, Clarence Road, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4LB - tel. 0113 393 3200 - Email - Venue map 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 30 March 11.00am | Arkendale 10k Race, Sunnyside Farm, Arkendale, nr. Harrogate, North Yorkshire Described as "a scenic 10k run of gently undulating rural roads and trails, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Arkendale". Suitable for all levels and abilities. Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Also free kids' fun run at 11:05 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 - no entries on the day (payable to 'Must Tri Harder') c/d 17/3. Limit 400. Contact: Alexia Rushton-Earl, Ingerthorpe Grange Cottage, Markington, Harrogate HG3 3PD - tel. 07854 055751 - Must Tri Harder web site - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 30 March 10.00 am | Wakefield Hospice City 10k, Thornes Park Athletics Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, W. Yorks This fast and flat race continues to remain popular. The course record of 27.57 was set in 1997 by Luka Cherono of Kenya, although the course has changed slightly since then and a new course is set of 2008. Also fun runs of 3 mile (11.30am) and 1 miles at 11.35am - under 18 £4, 18 and over £6 (untimed, medals to finishers) 2008 entry fees: £8.50/£10.50 + £2 on day ("Wakefield Hospice") c/d 19/3 - Online entry available - numbers will be posted to you inclusive in the entry cost Contact: 10k Organiser, Wakefield Hospice, Aberford Road, Wakefield WF1 4TS - tel: (01924) 213900 - Hospice Web Site - Venue map 2005 Race photo site - 2006 Race photo site 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 30 March from 12 noon | Arant Haw Race, Kendal Winter League (not points race), Auction Mart, Sedbergh, Cumbria (GR 655922) No dogs please League presentations after the races in the People's Hall, Sedbergh Entry fees £2.50 on the day only (YA £1) Contact: Email - Helm Hill Runners web site |
| Sunday 30 March 11.00am | Hornsea 1/3rd Marathon, Densholme Farm, Great Hatfield, E. Yorks Also fun run 2.5 miles (approx) at 10.00am, £3 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 (pay "The Rotary Club of Hornsea & East Riding") c/d 24/3/08 Contact: Race Secretary, 9 New Road, Hornsea, East Yorkshire HU18 1PG - tel: (Paul) 0781 367 1434 2008 |
| Sunday 30 March 11.00am | TuffNutz Endurance Race, Thurstaston Country Park, Wirral, Cheshire Teams of four will start at intervals commencing at 11.00am. Categories - Open, Ladies, Mixed, Veteran. Teams must start and finish together. Various TuffTasks will be encountered to tax your body, your brain and your will. Water, steps, hills and mud all guaranteed! Limit 50 teams. 2008 entry fees: £10 per person - see entry form and web site for further details - c/d 9/3/08 Contact: Race Director, 24 Hillview Road, Irby, Wirral CH61 4XH - Email - Pensby Runners web site |
| Sunday 30 March 11.00am | City of Lincoln-Jackson Building Centres 10k Road Race, Yarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln Championchip timed event. T-shirts etc. Some cash prizes Also wheelchair race (10:55) Also Primary (years 5-6) and Secondary School race (years 7-10), starts and finishes in Lincoln Castle, prior to main race. 2008 entry fees: £14/£16 incl. £2 admin charge. NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY IN 10K ('City of Lincoln') c/d 19/3/08 Contact: Lincoln 10k Event Officer, Leisure Services, City of Lincoln Council, City Hall, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln LN1 1DE - tel. 01522 873771 - Email - Web site 2008 |
| Sunday 30 March 11.00am | Doctors Gate 10k (approx) Trail Race, Grove Car Park, Hamsterley Forest, County Durham 1st race in NE Champs 2008 entry fees: £tba (payable to "Durham Fell Runners"). Contact: Durham Fell Runners web site 2008 |
| Sunday 30 March 10.00am | Forest of Dean Triathlon Series Race 1/4 - Over the Hill Duathlon, May Hill, Gloucestershire Run 10k Bike 12k Run 10k or Run 5k Bike 12k Run 5k (same price both distances) 2008 entry fees: £17 BTA, £19 non-BTA, £32 relay (payable to "Tri Coaching UK"). Contact: Tri Coaching UK, 2 The Log Cabin, Huntley, Glos., GL19 3EX - tel. Trev 01594 860454 - Black Sheep Sports web site |
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