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November 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 - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Dec |
| Saturday 1 November 2.30pm | Langley 7, Langley Methodist Church, Main Road, Langley, nr. Macclesfield, Cheshire "Approx 7 miles, very scenic and challenging on quiet country lanes". Entry fees: £5/£7 +£2 on the day (payable to "Macclesfield Harriers") Contact: Langley 7, 12 Meadow Drive, Prestbury, Cheshire SK10 4EZ - tel. Dave Buxton 07789 798526 - Club web site - Venue map 2008 race photos (Bryan Dale) |
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| Saturday 1 November 1.00pm | Helvellyn Trail Race, Glenridding, Cumbria Dramatic new 15k trail run through mountain scenery skirting the clopes of one of England's highest mountains. See also Ullswater Trail Race 2nd November Also Fun Trails for Junior runners 2008 entry fees: see web site for details Contact: Graham Patten - tel. 01539 723435 - Event web site 2008 race photos |
| Saturday 1 November 1.30pm | Reigate Priory Relays, Tea Rooms, Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey Cross country event - Men's relay - 6 legs of 2.5 miles; Ladies' relay 3 legs of 2.5 miles. Both races start together. 2008 entry fees: £18 men's teams (£14 subsequent teams from same club), £9 ladies' teams (£7 subsequent teams) + £2 per team on the day subject to availability (pay "RPAC") c/d 27/10 Contact: Race Secretary, Garden Flat, 15 Upper Bridge Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 6DE - Event web site |
| Sunday 2 November 10.30am | 25th Sweatshop Through the Villages Race, Wheelton, nr. Chorley, Lancs PR6 8HJ Consistently well supported race. This is held over the unusually accurate distance of 8 miles 781 yards! Always good prizes, exceeding £1000. Numbers of prizes always depend on the category pre-entries. 2008 entry fees: £6.50/£8.50 + £2 on the day (pay "Heapey + Wheelton Village Hall Committee") limit 400, c/d 25/10/08. Min age 16. Contact: Terry Dickenson, 58 Millbrook Close, Wheelton, Nr. Chorley PR6 8JY - Venue map 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2005 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 2 November from 10.00am | Monster Dash 5.3k, Beach Terrace Cafe, Fairhaven Road, St Annes on Sea, Lancashire Also Little Monsters Run (1 to 5 years) at 10:00am, Slightly Bigger Monsters (6 to 13 years) at 10:30am and the main Biggest Monsters of All 5k at 11:00am. 2008 entry fees: £5 for the smaller monsters (or free if accompanied by an entry with payment for the main 5k), £10 in the main 5k (payable to "CLIC Sargent" Contact: Monster Dash, 19 Queens Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire FY8 1HR - Event web site |
| Sunday 2 November 12 noon | Mizuno 49th Derwentwater Ten, Keswick School, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5QB Spectacular 10 mile road running race around Derwentwater 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 (£4 Keswick AC members) + £2 on the day (pay "Keswick AC") c/d 28/10/08. Min age 16. Contact: Alan Ritchie, 132 Scotby Road, Carlisle, CA4 8BJ - tel. 01228 513200 - Keswick Ac web site - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 2 November 11.00am | Ullswater Trail Race, Glenridding, Cumbria 12k trail run through mountain scenery with unique steamer ride to the start. See also Helvellyn Trail Race 1st November Also Fun Trails for Junior runners 2008 entry fees: see web site for details Contact: Graham Patten - tel. 01539 723435 - Event web site |
| Sunday 2 November 11.30am | Alexandra Park 5k 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/£5 u/a or £2 concessions (full-time students, unemployed and senior citizens) (pay "Open Athletics" Contact: Alexandra Park 5k Runs, 8 Cardigan Street, Salford, M6 5QT - tel. Anna 07709 000436 or Email - Open Athletics web site - Venue map 2008 race photos 2008 |
| Sunday 2 November 10.30am | Guy Fawkes 10, Ripley, nr. Harrogate, N. Yorks Described as "a hilly course with first and last miles on forest trail bridleways" - this is a very popular event! 2008 entry fees: £10/£12 + £1 on the day (it's cheaper online - see below) (pay "Nidd Valley Road Runners") Contact: Mark David, Race Secretary, Flat 6 Graydown Court, 2A Leadhall Drive, Harrogate, N. Yorkshire HG2 9NL - tel. 0161 408 0275 evenings only - Email - Nidd Valley RR site - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 2 November 10.30am | Cop Hill Fell Race, Meltham Community Centre, nr. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 7 Miles (2 laps). 2008 incorporates the YCAA 2008 Fell Championships 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 ("Meltham AC") Contact: Martin Sturdy, 12 Weavers Court, Meltham, Huddersfield HD7 3EQ - tel. 01484 852048 - Meltham AC Club site 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 2 November tba | Mountain Hardwear Open 5 Series (1/5), Blanchland, nr. Consett, County Durham A five-hour mountain-bike/running navigational challenge. Some points have to be visited by foot, others by cycle - it's your decision as to how much time you spend on each. You can race solo or a pair. See web site for more details. 2008 entry fees: £see web site Contact: Open Adventure web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 9 November 11.00am | Lancaster Half Marathon, Club House, Salt Ayre, Lancaster Lancaster + Morecambe Race Series 4/4 Also Fun Run at 11.15, 2 miles, £2 2008 entry fees: £9/£11 +£1 on the day (series £25/£33) (pay "Race Series") Contact: Bill Gardner, 58 Sibsey Street, Lancaster LA1 5DF - tel. 01524 60537 - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 9 November 11.00am | Maltby 7 Mile (approx) Road Race, The Pathfinder, Maltby, nr. Thornaby, Teesside This race was formerly known as the MS Therapy Road Race 2008 entry fees £8/£10 + £2.00 on day (eligible for prizes) (pay to "Road Race") Min age 17. Contact: Race Secretary, 19 Burniston Drive, Thornaby, Stockton TS17 0HB 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 9 November 11.00am | Mad Jack's Five, Attingham Park, Atcham, nr. Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 4TP 5 Mile Multi-terrain race around the picturesque grounds of Attingham Park (a National Trust property) 2008 entry fees £7 on day only Contact: Email enquiries - Shrewsbury AC web site - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 16 November 12 noon | Gill Pimblott Memorial 5k Trail Run, Miners Welfare Club, Gin Pit Village, end of Ley Road, Off Princes Avenue, Tyldesley, Greater Manchester M29 7DW Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 11.30am, £2.50 +50p on the day 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 + £1 on day (online entry available) (to "Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners") c/d 10/11 Contact: Gill Pimblott Memorial 5km, 24 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU - tel. Shaun 01942 740710 after 3pm - Email - Astley & Tyldesley Runners site - Venue map 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 16 November 10.00am | Preston 10 Mile Road Race, Hutton Grammar School, Preston, Lancashire PR4 5SN Includes Lancashire Championships - 50p surcharge for attached runners 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 + £1 on day (to "Preston Harriers") c/d 9/11 or limit 650. Min age 16. Contact: Race Secretary, Preston 10, 9 Victoria Parade, Ashton, Preston PR2 1DS - Preston Harriers web site - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 16 November 11.30am | Christine Navan Cowm Reservoir 5k, Cock & Magpie, Cock Hall Lane, Whitworth, nr. Rochdale, Lancashire (off A671 Burnley Road) Allegedly "pancake flat"! Please park in Cowm Way South. 2008 entry fees: £4/£5 (Junior U/18 £3) (pay "Andems Runners CNR") Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel 01706 750620 - Email - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 16 November 12.15pm | Eaves Wood 5.25 Mile Trail Race, Holgates Caravan Park, Middlebarrow Plain, Silverdale, Lancs (GR 456760 OS 97/Explorer OL7) - Follow "Holgates" signs from Silverdale Please note that the senior race is now full - Juniors can still enter on the day for the Junior Race CS, 5.25 miles/600ft of ascent - undulating/hilly course on the paths and woodland trails of Middlebarrow Plain and Eaves Wood from a scenic venue on the Cumbria/Lancashire border overlooking Morecambe Bay Also Junior races at 11.30am - Under 8 .5 mile, Under 10 1 mile, Under 12 2 miles, Under 15 3 miles - £1 pre-entry +50p on the day 2008 entry fees: £4 +£2 on the day if places available ("Dallam Running Club") - limit 125 Contact: Garry Dowthwaite, Fairfield, Lancaster Road, Slyne, Lancashire LA2 6AS - tel. 01524 734035 (David Shinn) or 01524 822216 (Garry Dowthwaite) - Dallam RC Web site - Event blog inc. map and course details 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 |
| Sunday 16 November 10.30am | Barnsley 10k Road Race, Royston Leisure Centre, Station Road, Royston, nr. Barnsley, South Yorkshire S71 4EQ 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 after 7/11 or on the day (pay "Barnsley Road Races") c/d 7/11/07. Limit 800. Contact: Barnsley 10k, 52 Baslow Crescent, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3SG - Race info - Venue map |
| Sunday 16 November 10.30am | Thorpe Park 10k Road Race, Thorpe Park Holiday Centre, Humberston, nr. Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire DN35 0PW 2008 entry fees: £7.50/£9.50 - no late entries or entries on the day (pay "Cleethorpes AC") c/d 8/11/07 Contact: Roy Saxby, 69 Itterby Crescent, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire DN35 9QJ - tel 01472 697385 - Email - Race info - Cleethorpes AC site - Venue map 2008 |
| Saturday 22 November from 12 noon | Cumbria Cross Country League, venue to be confirmed, Cumbria A series of Cross Country races open to all ages and abilities. Senior event will be run in packs. First race 12 noon, U17 and senior races not before 1.10pm. Min age U11 9 on the day, other ages at 1/9/07. All over 17 run in senior race Categories (distances approx): U/11 B&G, 1500m; U/13 B&G, 2300m; U/15 B&G, 3000m; U17 M&W, 4000m; Senior Men and Ladies 8000m Entry £1.50 per race payable on the day (£5 for 4 races) Unattached levy of £2 applies for seniors. Contact: Noel Hakeman - tel. 01434 321385 2006 - 2007 - 2008 Jan - 2008 Nov |
| Sunday 23 November 10.00am | 24th Clowne Half Marathon, Community Centre, North Road, Clowne, nr. Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 4PL (5 mins from J30 on M1) 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 on day if not full (pay "Clowne Road Runners") c/d 16/11/08. Limit 700 Contact: Eric Lane, 24 Craigston Road, Carlton in Lindrick, Worksop, Notts S81 9NG - tel. 01909 730652 - Club web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 23 November from 12.30pm | The Tribike "Chilly" Duathlon, Castle Combe Race Circuit, nr. Chippenham, Wiltshire 2008 entry fees: £17 BTF/£19 others (Relay £12 each BTF/£14 each others) (pay "DB Max") Contact: The Chilly, DB Max Events, 1 Clarendon Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 7BR - tel. 0870 420 1420 - DB Max web site - Venue map |
| Saturday 29 November 11.00am | Wesham 10k, BNFL Social Club, Salwick, Preston, Lancs 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 or £10 on the day if available (payable to 'Wesham Road Runners') c/d 22/11 or when full Contact: Race Secretary, 55 Catforth Avenue, Blackpool FY4 4SF - tel. 01253 767417 or 07788 754483 - Wesham RR web site - Venue map 2007 and 2008 race photos at Runningpix 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 29 November 1.00pm | Ravenstonedale 10k Road Race, Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4NG Also 2.5 Mile Fun Run at 12.15pm, £1 on the day 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 on the day (payable to 'Howgill Harriers') c/d 17/11. Limit 150 Contact: Ravenstonedale 10k, Murthwaite, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4LP - Venue map 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 30 November 11.30 am | David Staff Memorial Fell Race 5, The Bandstand (near The Kiosk), Sunnyhurst Wood, Darwen GR SD676227 - registration and presentation at the Kiosk 5.1 miles, 1200ft of climb. Well supported but small local fell race, in memory of young David Staff, a teenage Darwen Dasher, who tragically died during a race in Clitheroe in December 1994. Proceeds to CRY (cardiomyopathy charity for young people). Registration opens approx. 10am. Run is straight up to Darwen Tower and around in a loop of moorland tracks then back down, basically! Sunnyhurst Wood can be found off the A666 - from junction 4 on the M65, follow Darwen direction for approx .5 miles. Turn right immediately after pelican crossing with large central island (Earnsdale Road). Please park carefully and with consideration for local residents - car share if possible - no parking at the Kiosk! 2008 entry fees £3 on the day only. PM. Min age 16 on 1/1/08. Contact: Jonathan Stubbs, 15 Chapels, Darwen BB3 0EE - tel. 01254 773346 - Email - Darwen Dashers web site - Venue map 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 30 November 11.00 am | The Best 5k Fun Run, Preston North End Car Park, Preston, Lancashire PR1 6RU All proceeds will go to the chosen charity of the late Paul Best 2008 entry fees £3 +£1 on day (payable to "Road Races (Best 5k)") Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston PR2 1TE - tel. 01772 723264 - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 30 November 11.00 am | City of Salford Women's 5.25 Mile Race, Grosvenor Road School, Barton Road, Swinton, Manchester M27 5LN A ladies only race with a very friendly atmosphere 2008 entry fees £6/£8 +£2 on day if limit of 500 not reached (payable to "Swinton Running Club") Contact: Janet Thomas, 7 Coverdale Close, Fairfield Gardens, Platt Bridge, Wigan WN2 5EN - Swinton RC Web site - Vanue map 1999 - Later results link |
| Sunday 30 November 11.00am | Thirsk 10 Mile Road Race, Race Course, Thirsk, N. Yorkshire Suitable for wheelchair athletes. 2008 includes Northern 10 Mile Championships (pre-entry essential). Also 2 mile Mini-Marathon Fun Run at 10.00am, £4 2008 entry fees: £10/£12 ("Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers"). c/d 7/11/08 - Late entries do not qualify for prizes. Min age 17 for 10 mile race. Contact: Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers, c/o Yew Tree Cottage, Wass, North Yorkshire YO61 4BE - 01347 868374 - Club web site 10 Mile results: 2008 Mini Marathon results: 2008 |
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