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September 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 - Oct - Nov - Dec |
| Tuesday 2 September 6.30pm | Gosforth 10k, The Playing Field, Gosforth, West Cumbria 2008 entry fee: £5/£7 (payable to "Gosforth 10"). Min age 16. Contact: Mel Gould, 91 Meadowfield, Gosforth, Cumbria CA20 1HU - tel. 019467 25693 - Blengdale Runners Web site 2002 |
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| Tuesday 2 September 7.00pm | Gallovidian Dumfries 10k Road Race, David Keswick Athletic Centre, Dumfries, Scotland 2008 entry fee: £8/£10 (payable to "Dumfries Border Harriers"). Min age 15. Contact: Steve Head, 18 Undercraigs Road, Calside, Dumfries DG1 4YA - Email Steve - Venue map |
| Wednesday 3 September 7.30pm | Hyde Park 5k Series (3/3), Cromer Terrace Gym, Leeds University Campus Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 7.00pm, £2 2008 entry fees: £6 (£16 series)/£7 per race (£17 series) - on the night at £5/£7 for 5k ("Leeds City AC") Ages 15+ Contact: Mr. A. Gill, 3 Merrall Close, Oakworth, Keighley, W. Yorkshire BD22 8QG - Email - Leeds City AC Web site 2006 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 03 September 7.00pm | Spencers Dash 3.7 Mile Road Race (6/6), Spencers Arms, Barugh Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire 2008 entry fees £3/£5 on the night (Barnsley AC) Contact: none given 2008 |
| Thursday 4 September tba | Delamere Forest Trail Running Series (4/4), Whitefields Car Park, opposite Linmere Lake, Cheshire Routes and distances vary through the series - also available a Walk and also Fun Run 2008 entry fee: £8 (pay "TheEnduranceCoach Ltd") Limit 250. Contact: Epic Events, Thatto Cycles, St. Helens, Merseyside WA9 5PL - Epic Events web site |
| Saturday 6 September 11.00am | Blackpool Hilton Illuminations 10k Road Race, North Shore, Blackpool, Lancashire In aid of the Hilton in the Community Foundation Charity 2008 entry fee: £7/£9 or £10 on the day (pay "Hilton Foundation") c/d 25/8/08. Min age 15 on the day. Contact: Ron McAndrew, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 7DS 2008 |
| Saturday 6 September from 10.00am | Lakeland Trails Festival, Fitz Park, Keswick, Cumbria Milnthorpe Steel Band, live music, PA commentary, over £2000 worth of cash and Puma product in prizes, beer tent, food stalls, retail stands, exhibition marquee, children's entertainments : bouncy castle, bouncy slide, face painting - a great club or family day out. Puma Derwentwater Challenge 14km at 11.00am (over 16) - 400 limit - 30% full as at Jan 08. Puma Derwentwater Trail Race 14km at 12 noon (over 16), 600 limit - 40% full as at Jan 08 Derwentwater Sport Trail 4km at 10.00m (12 and over) - 200 limit Derwentwater Fun Trails 0.3km (under 8), 0.6km (under 10), 0.9km (under 12) at 2.00pm (tbc) 2008 entry fees: £see web site Contact: Graham Patten - tel. 01539 723435 - Event web site |
| Saturday 6 September 11.00am | Lincolnshire Wolds 10 Mile Road Race, Blacksmiths Arms, Rothwell, Lincs LN7 6AZ (off A46, Grimsby to Caistor road) Secenic undulating country course. 2008 entry fee £6/£8 ("Wolds Veteran RC") c/d 1/9. Min age 16 Contact: Steve Green, 142 St. Nicholas Drive, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN37 9RF - 01472 310861 - Email Steve - Wolds Vets Web Site - Venue map 1999 - 2000 - 2003 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 6 September 2.30pm | Nesscliffe Nasty 5, Nesscliffe Village Hall (off A5), nr. Oswestry, Shropshire 5 miles (approx) off road race. Race 5/5 of the Doug Morris Pentarathon Series (4 races to count) 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on day (£25 att/£35 Unatt for series) (to 'Oswestry Olympians') Min age 15 Contact: Margaret Morris, 27 Whittington Road, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1JD - Oswestry Olympians Web site |
| Saturday 6 September 12 noon | Alderney Half Marathon, Channel Islands Also 10k Road Race at 12:00, £8/£10 u/a +£2 on the day Also Junior race at 11:00 - entries on the day only 2008 entry fee: £8/£10 +£2 on the day (pay "Alderney Half Marathon") c/d 31/8/08. Min age 17 on the day. Contact: Rod Paris, "Puffins", Rue de Beaumont, Alderney GY9 3XU - tel 07860 34747 - Email - Race web site |
| Sunday 7 September 09.30am | Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon and Half Marathon, West Park, Wolverhampton Also Half Marathon Relay Challenge (at 9.25am) and Cycle Ride (at 9.20am), Wheelchair (at 9.15am) 2008 Entry fees: Marathon: before 2/8 £14/£16; after 2/8 £16/£18; on 1/9 or 2/9 £18/£20 Entry fees: Half Marathon: before 2/8 £12/£14; after 2/8 £14/£16; on 1/9 or 2/9 £16/£18 Entry fees: Cycle Ride: aged 14-17 £5, 18+ £9, family £21; on 1/9 or 2/9 aged 14-17 £7, 18+ £11, family £23 Entry fees: Relay Challenge: 1st team from one organisation £60, 2nd team £40, 3rd team £30 (no entries taken over race weekend - closing date 29/8) (All fees payable to "Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon") c/d 24/8 Contact: Marathon Office, c/o Carver (Wolverhampton) Ltd, Littles Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1JY - tel. 01902 577130 - Web site for info, maps etc. - Venue map Race photos by Mick Hall - Race photos by Brian Smith (DK10k) - Race photos by Bryan Dale 1999 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 7 September 10.30am | Lichfield 10k Road Race, King Edward VI Leisure Centre, Kings Hill Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire BARR Bronze Graded event. Accurately measured course. Also 2k Fun Run at 10.30am, £3 +£2 on the day 2008 entry fees: £9/£11 +£2 on day or after 3/9 if race limit not reached (payable to 'Lichfield Running Club') Results +£1 or obtain from this site after the race. c/d 3/9. Min age 15. Contact: Chris Cox, 16 Wentworth Drive, Lichfield WS14 9HN - tel. 01543 301333 - Email Bob Houghton - Lichfield RC web site - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 7 September 11.00am | 30th Fleetwood Car Centre Kirkham 10k Road Race, BNFL Social Club, Lea Lane, Salwick, Preston - O/S ref SD 476 313 2008 entry fees: £7.50/£9.50 +£1.50 on day ('Blackpool Wyre & Fylde AC') Min age 15 on the day. Limit 400. c/d 31/8 Contact: Pat Wright, 20 Gladstone Way, Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 3TL - tel: 01253 860443 - Blackpool Wyre & Fylde AC web site - Venue map 2000 results link - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 7 September 11.00am | Pete Bland Sports Lancaster Half Marathon, Salt Ayre Track, (near Asda), Lancaster Entry fees: £12/£14 +£1 on day (payable to "Race Series") c/d 31/8 Contact: W. Gardner, 58 Sibsey Street, Lancaster LA1 5DF - tel. 10524 60537 - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 7 September 10.30am | The Ryder Run 5k MT, Cuerden Hall, nr. Leyland, Lancs 3 race series - other dates 9 March and 8 June. 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 7 September 9.30am | Trafford 10k, Partington Leisure Centre, Chapel Lane, Partington, Manchester 2008 entry fees £8.50/£10.50 +£1 if you want a medal - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY (payable to 'Altrincham & District AC') 350 limit. c/d 26/8 Contact: Trafford 10k, c/o Sweatshop, 148-150 Market Street, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 1EX - Email - Web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 7 September 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 |
| Sunday 7 September 11.00am | Wirral Seaside Run (7/8), 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 7 September from 08.00am | Rivington Triathlon, nr. Bolton 1500m open water swim, 40k bike, 10k run Entry fees: £44 BTA members/£47 non-BTA members, £75/£78 relay teams - (pay "Bolton Metro Triathlon Club") Contact: Trevor Mayren, 1A Fryent Close, Blackrod, Bolton Lancs, BL6 5BU - tel. 01204 693904 or 07989 157975 - BMTC site - Venue map 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 7 September 10.30am | Stainland 7, Red Lion, 400 Stainland Road, Halifax HX4 9HU Note that the date has changed by 1 week since the previously advertised date 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1.00 on day ('Stainland Lions Running Club') Contact: Entries Secretary, Stainland 7, 9 Spruce Drive, Northowram, Halifax HX3 7WG - tel. Gavin 07770 342116 - Web site 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2004 - 2005 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 7 September 10.30am | Weald St Georges 10k, Weald Village Green, nr. Sevenoaks, Kent Also 2k (approx) Fun Run at 10.40am, £5 2008 entry fees: £9/£12 others and all on the day (pay "St. George's") c/d 31/08. Limit 400 Contact: Weald St. George's, "Merryfield", Windmill Road, Weald, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 6PH - Email - Venue map 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Wednesday 10 September 7.00pm | Graham Wright Cowm Reservoir Multi Terrain 4.2 Mile, Red Lion Inn, The Square, Whitworth, nr. Rochdale OL12 8PY (A671 Burnley Road) Multi-terrain race - paths, trails, Cowm Reservoir area. Start is 5 minutes from registration! Allow time.... Park in Cowm Park Way South. Entry fees £3/£5 +£1 on day (payable to "Andems Runners GWR"). Limit 250. Enter early please!! Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel 01706 750620 - Email - Venue map (registration) 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 13 September 2.30pm | The Great Westmorland Trail Race, Crosby Garrett Village Hall, nr. Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Described as "A scenic 7 mile marked route over rolling fell land on trails and footpaths with stunning views of both the Eden Valley and Lune Valley" Entry fees £7 before 6/9, £10 on the day (payable to "Howgill Harriers"). Contact: Murthwaite, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4LP 2008 |
| Saturday 13 September 1.30pm | Castleton Show Run (6 miles approx) , Castleton Showfield/Cricket Pitch, off Whitby Moor road A171, 9 miles from Guisborough Scenic and undulating road course, taking in Dibble Bridge, Hob Hole and Westerdale. Distance approximate. 2008 entry fees: £5/£6 inc. free entry to show field or +£2.50 to enter show field on day (pay "Chris Wright") c/d 6/9/08 Contact: Race Secretary, 4 Ash Lea, Castleton, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 2EW - tel. 01287 660767 - Club Web site 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 13 September 11.30am | Penistone Show 10k Road Race, Penistone Show, South Yorkshire Held in conjunction with the 136th Penistone Show 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on day ("Penistone Footpath Runners & AC") c/d 6/9 Contact: Sue Higham, Horsley House, Hunshelf Bank, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 2BS - tel. 0114 288 2578 - Club Web site 2003 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 13 September from 1.00pm | One Life Kids Duathlon, Druridge Bay Country Park, Red Row, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 5BX Run, bike, run over different distances depending on age category (see entry form) Entry fees £7 BTF members/£8 non-members (payable to "One Life Racing"). Contact: Tim Wylie, 2 Throughgates, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 3AD Email |
| Sunday 14 September 10.00am | "Athlete Matters" Worsley 4.5 Mile Multi-Terrain, Beesley Green Community Centre, Greenleach Lane, Worsley, Manchester M28 2QW Second running of this event - flat plus some undulating terrain and scenic trails of Worsley Woods Also 2k Fun Run/Health walk at 11.00am, £2 (children to be accompanied by an adult) 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 on day. (pay "Worsley Physio Clinic"). Limit 300 c/d 12/9 Contact: Race Secretary, Worsley Physio Clinic, 1st Floor Ackerley House, Forrester Street, Worsley, Manchester M28 2JL - tel. 0161 702 9474 - Email - Web site - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 12 noon | Great Langdale Marathon and Half Marathon, Stickle Barn Tavern, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria Total race limit of 500 Also 2km Fun Run £2.50 at 11.15am prompt 2008 entry fees: Marathon - £15.50; Half Marathon - £13.00 - NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY! (pay 'Langdale Marathon') Contact: Rod Berry, 27 Greenbank Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9BD - tel. 015394 31048 - Race web site - Venue map Marathon results: 1997 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 link - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 Half Marathon: 1994 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 link - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 11.00am | Burton in Kendal 10k, Burton in Kendal School, Morewood Drive, South Lakes, LA6 1ND (A6070 between J35 and J36 M6) Also 3.5k Fun Run (same time) £3 +50p on the day 2008 entry fees: £5.50/£7.50 - all £9 on day (pay "Burton in Kendal Recreation Trust") Contact: Andy Barker, 32 Morewood Drive, Burton in Kendal, Carnforth LA6 1NE - tel. 01524 782311 - Email Andy - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 2.00pm | The Wetherby Run 10k, Wetherby Racecourse, off York Road, Wetherby The 3rd running of this race, over a measured fast and flat course on minor roads and well-surfaced tracks, mainly rural and scenic. Final race in the "Black Sheep Race Series 2008". Also "Moores" Mini Marathon Fun Run approx 1.8 miles at 12.45pm £2.50 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 - no entries on day (pay "Wetherby Runners AC"). Min age 17 on race day. Limit 600 Contact: The Entry Secretary, Tithe Barn Cottage, Station Lane, Thorner, Leeds LS14 3JF - Wetherby Runners web site 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 08.00am (walkers) 10.00am (runners) | Yorkshireman Off-Road Marathon, Haworth Community Centre, Butt Lane, Haworth, W. Yorkshire (note new venue this year) Also Off-Road Half Marathon (10.30am both walkers and runners) 2008 entry fees: £10 individual both events, £18 team of two (marathon only). NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY. c/d 8/9/08. (pay "Keighley & Craven AC") Contact: Charles Marshall, Hill Top Barn, Hill Top Road, Oakworth, Keighley BD22 7PY - tel. 01535 648017 - Email - KCAC web site - Venue map 1999 - 2002 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 11.00am | Mileta 10k Road Race, Princess Mary Athletics Stadium, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire (2 miles from J26 M62) Incorporates Yorkshire Vets Championships 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on the day (eligible for prizes) (to "Spenborough & District AC") Contact: Chris Drake, 4 Chapel Fold, Lower Wyke, Bradford BD12 9AE - tel. 01274 678363 before 9.30pm only please - Venue map 10 Mile: 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 10k: 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 10.30am | Settle Loop Tough Trail Race, The Drill Hall, Castlebergh Lane, Settle New race for 2008 - 9.5 miles/1500ft of ascent, following the recently created "Settle Loop" of the Pennine Bridleway on green lanes, tracks, grassy and rocky paths plus approx 1 mile on tarmac, with some steep uphill sections. 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 on the day if limit of 200 not reached (pay "1st Castleberg (Settle) Scout Group") Contact: Tracy Wilson, Croft Cottage, Commercial Street, Settle BD24 9HP - tel. 01729 823073 - Venue map 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 1.00pm | Ampleforth College 7 Mile (approx.) Race, St. Albans Centre, Aumit Lane, Ampleforth College, Ampleforth, York Described as "A scenic off road race through woodland and forest which forms part of the Ampleforth Estate. Distance is approximately 7 miles". Proceeds to St. Martin's Hospice. Also Family Fun Run at 12 noon, £3 +£1 on the day Entry fees: £7.50/£9.50 +£1 on day if places available. (Payable to "Ampleforth Abbey Trading Ltd") c/d 8/9 Contact: 7 Mile Race, St. Albans Centre, Aumit Lane, Ampleforth College, Ampleforth, York YO62 4HA - Venue map 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September from 11.00am | Burton Pidsea 18k 3 Run Challenge, near Hull, East Yorkshire Unique challenge of 3 multi-terrain races in one day totalling 18k, or just enter one or more of them for the fun of it. 2k Family Fun Run at 11.00am, £2.50; 6k Multi-Terrain at 12 noon, £3.50 and 10k Multi-terrain at 1.00pm, £5 or enter all 3 as "The Challenge" for £8.00 (combined times to count) 2008 entry fee £see above (pay "Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall") Contact: Race Secretary, Foundry House, Foundry Garth, Burton Pidsea HU12 9DR - tel. 01964 670893 - Email enquiries 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 11.00am | Ray Harrison Memorial 10k Road Race, Billingham Synthonia Stadium, Central Ave, Billingham 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on the day (qualify for prizes) (pay "Ray Harrison 10k") c/d 8/9/08 Limit 500 Contact: Sid Rudd, 19 Burniston Drive, Thornaby, Stockton TS17 0HB 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 10.30am | Gawsworth 10k, Gawsworth Court, nr. Gawsworth Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire Cross country course, mainly on footpaths with a small distance over minor country roads around Gawsworth Village. Also 5k Fun Run, adults £3 advance, £5 on the day, children under 16 (min age 8) £2, £3 on the day 2008 entry fees: £6 advance entries +£2 on the day (pay "Gawsworth Fun Run") c/d 31/8 Contact: Gawsworth Fun Run, 25 Primrose Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7YU - tel. 01625 422743 - Web site (follow Fun Run link) - Venue map 2008 Race photos (Bryan Dale) |
| Sunday 14 September 11.00am | Sandbach 10k, Elworth Cricket Club, Sandbach, Cheshire Multi-terrain race, approx 10k, through fields and off-road Also 1 Mile Family Fun Run at 10.30am Entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on the day (pay "Sandbach Striders"). Limit 150. C/d 9/9. Min age 16. Contact: Sandbach 10k 2008, 11 Chestnut Close, Middlewich, Cheshire CW11 9QJ - Club web site 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 1.15pm | Padfield Plum Fair Scamper, Recreation Ground, Temple Street, Padfield, Glossop, Derbyshire 5.5 miles (9k), fell race - min age 18 - part of Padfield Plum Fair Also Junior 2k Scamper, cross-country, £1, enter on day - for ages 6 to 18 (under 8 to be accompanied by responsible adult) - starts just after main race 2008 entry fees: £3 on the day only Contact: Ted Woodhouse - tel. 01457 855077 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 11.00am | Top of the Forest 12k (approx) Trail Race, Grove Car Park, Hamsterley Forest, County Durham 2008 entry fees: £tba (payable to "Durham Fell Runners"). Contact: Durham Fell Runners web site 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September from 09:30am | Bala Standard Distance Triathlon, Penllyn Leisure Centre, Bala Swim 1.5km, cycle 40km, run 10km. 2008 entry fees: see Wrecsam Tri web site (to "Wrecsam Tri Race Series"). Relay teams of 3 - (BTA/WTA members refunds available) Contact: Julian Hunter, Sands Farm, Pentre Lane, Hope Mountain, Flintshire LL12 9HF - tel. 01978 761582 - Email Julian - Web site for info Web site for photos of 2004 event 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 14 September 9.00am | Kielder Mountainbike Triathlon, Kielder Castle, Kielder Village, Northumberland 2008 entry fees: £35 BT members/£38 non BT members (pay "Paul Drinkwater") Contact: Paul Drinkwater Sports Management & Coaching, 12 Monkswood Walk, Seacroft, Leeds LS14 1DL - Web site |
| Tuesday 16 September 6.30pm | The "Real 25th Anniversay" Brown Wardle Hill 5 Mile Race, Oxford Public House, Whitworth Road, Rochdale (A671 Burnley Road) 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on day ('Andems Runners BWHR') Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Lower Healey, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 - Email Andy - Venue map 2008 |
| Saturday 20 September 2.30pm | Pennington Flash 5 Mile Trail Race, Leigh Harriers Club House, New Madely Park, Leigh Sports Village, Turner Way, off Atherleigh Way, Leigh WN7 4GX New event to celebrate the official opening of the new track and clubhouse. 2008 entry fees: £6/£8 unattached ('Leigh Harriers AC Race Account') c/d 13/9/08. Contact: Pennington Flash Trail Race, 164 Bolton Road, Atherton M46 9LF - Email - Venue map (approx) 2008 |
| Saturday 20 September 8.00am | High Peak 40 Mile Challenge, Fountain Street, Buxton Challenging event for walkers and runners, circular route from Buxton via Goyt Valley, Mam Tor and Tideswell Dale. 2008 entry fees: £15 UKA or TRA member /£16 unattached ('High Peak 40 Mile Challenge') c/d 5/9/08. T-shirt available at £10 extra. Contact: High Peak 40 Mile Challenge, 57 Ecclesbourne Drive, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9BS - Web site |
| Sunday 21 September 11.15 am | Boggart Chase 10k, Boggart Hole Clough Track, Charlestown Road, Blackley, Manchester M9 7DF Also Under 17 3k race starting at 10.30 am, cost £2 +£1 on the day 2008 entry fees: £4/£6 + £1.00 on day (to "Salford Harriers") c/d 15/9 Contact: Bob Towell, 17 Inchfield Road, Moston, Manchester M40 5QH - Email - Venue map 10k Results: 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 3k Junior Results: 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 21 September from 1.00pm | Brinscall Triathlon, Brinscall, nr. Chorley, Lancashire This race is well-established in the area and has consistently attracted a full entry as a Category 3 BTA event well in advance of the closing date. Please ensure that you download and read the race information (link below). This a slightly different event than normal as there is a break between disciplines for safety reasons (the main road has to be crossed before and after the bike sections). 2008 entry fees: £21 BTA members/£23 non-members (online entry available at no extra charge) (Pay "Chorley Tri") Contact: Jon Tuson, 11 Harperley, Astley Village, Chorley, Lancs PR7 1XB - Chorley Tri Web site for info/updates - Venue map Elite - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 Novice - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 2001 Excel spreadsheet (all) Single event: 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 21 September 11.00am | Shell Sutton 6 10k, Village Hall, Guilden Sutton, nr. Chester 2008 incorporates the Cheshire County Championship (explicit entry required - see form) Fairly flat country lanes and is a fast course. Runners of all abilities welcome but regret not suitable for wheelchair athletes. Fun Run approx. 1.5 miles, 12.15pm, £2 entry on the day only, awards to all finishers 2008 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on day Online entry carries no surcharge (subject to race limit of 400) (Payable to "West Cheshire AC") Min age 16 yrs. Contact: Sutton Six 10k, 6 Pleck Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH55 6SP - Web site - Venue map 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 21 September 10.00am | Ormskirk 10k, Ormskirk Cricket Club, Altys Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 4RG Described as "multi terrain, mostly road" - organised in association with Polygon Direct and Queenscourt Hospice Entry fees: see web site Contact: Ormskirk 10k web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 21 September 11.00am | Garstang Half Marathon, Garstang Sports & Social Club, Garstang, Lancs 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on day ('Garstang Running Club (Half Marathon)') Contact: Mrs. H. Mitchell, Snapewood Farm, Cabus, Garstang, Preston PR3 0JP - tel. 01995 603192 - Garstang RC web site 2005 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 21 September 11.00am | Meerbrook 15k, Meerbrook Village Hall, near Leek, Staffordshire Junior 1.5 Gun Hill Run, £3, 10.00am A challenging run held over a rural course with some of the best scenery you will ever run in anywhere, helping to raise funds for the Meadows Special School. 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the day (pay "Meerbrook 15k") Contact: Meerbrook 15k, 1 Oak Avenue, Cheddleton, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent ST13 7HY tel. 01538 361526 - Email - Event web site - Venue map 2006, 2007 and 2008 race photos 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 21 September 10.00am | Kirkstall Valley Trail Race, Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire New event, replaces the Kirkstall Abbey 10k. 7.25 miles approx on footpaths, fields, towpaths and pavements. May be slippery and is uneven in parts!! Proceeds to Sue Ryder Care Wheatfields Hospice, Leeds Entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on the day (pay "Kirkstall Harriers"). C/d 12/9. Min age 16. Limit 300. Contact: Race Secretary, 50 Wooler Avenue, Beeston, Leeds LS11 7JG - Kirkstall Harriers web site 2008 photos 2008 |
| Sunday 21 September 10.30am | Ryedale Run 10 Mile, Wentworth Arms, Old Malton, North Yorkshire Described as "an ideal warm up race for the Great North Run, a virtually flat course through the Ryedale countryside" 2008 entry fee: £6/£8 +£1 on the day - min age 16 on the day ("The Ryedale Run") Limit 350. No prizes for entries on the day Contact: Sylvia Milson, c/o Parnabys, 64 Wheelgalte, Malton YO17 7HP 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 21 September 08.30am | The Ponton Plod, Great Ponton Community Centre, nr. Grantham, Lincolnshire Multi-terrain race, choice of 27 or 17 miles in 10 hours, using footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads Entry fees: £8.50 +£1.50 on the day (pay "The Ponton Plod"). C/d 17/9. Min age 18. Contact: Stuart Ashley, Woodpigeon Cottage, Bottesford Road, Allington, Grantham NG32 2DJ - tel. 01400 281580 - Email 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 21 September 10.30am | Musbury Castle Challenge, The Street, Musbury, Axminster, Devon EX13 8AU Multi-terrain race described as "anyone liking a real challenge won't be disappointed"!! Sounds good ;-) Also Junior Run/Fun Run 2.5 miles, £3 att/£4 unatt (+£1 on the day) Entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on the day (pay "Musbury Castle Challenge"). C/d 14/9. Min age 16. Contact: Jackie Gooding, Tumbleweed, Musbury, nr. Axminster, Devon EX13 8AW - tel. 01297 552467 or 32857 - Email enquiries - Event web site - Venue map |
| Thursday 25 September 6.45pm | Ron Hill's 70th Birthday 5k Road Race, The Falcon Inn, The Square, Littleborough, nr. Rochdale (A58 Halifax Road) 2008 entry fee £5/£7 - NO ENTRIES ON THE NIGHT (pay "Andems Runners RHBR") Strict limit of 450. Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 - Email Andy - Venue map 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2008 link |
| Saturday 27 September 6.30pm | Lancaster 5k Race Series (5/5), Salt Ayre Track, (near Asda), Lancaster 2008 entry fees: £3.50/£5.50 +£1 on night (payable to "Race Series") Contact: Bill Gardner, 58 Sibsey Street, Lancaster LA1 5DF - tel. 01524 60537 - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Saturday 27 September from 10:00am | Cleveland Aquathlon, Acklam Sports Centre, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS5 7JX 2008 entry fees: £4 (payable to "Cleveland Triathlon Club") Contact: Amanda Went, 48 Lambfield Way, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton on Tees, TS17 5BG - tel. 01642 763950 - Cleveland Tri Club web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 28 September 10.00am | Macclesfield Half Marathon, Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane, Macclesfield SK10 4AF Also One Mile Junior Fun Run at 10.15am - £2.00 2008 entry fees: £12/£14 c/d 16/9 +£2 on the day ("Macclesfield Harriers Half Marathon") Contact: Race Secretary, Macclesfield Half Marathon, 27 Fountain Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 1JN - tel. Tim Stock 07710 952243 - Web site - Venue map Bryan Dale 2007 and 2008 Race Photos 2006 and earlier results link - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 28 September 10.30am | Medicine & Chernobyl Belarus Aid 10k, Farmers Arms, Hilldale, nr. Parbold, Lancashire L40 3SL (B5246) Also 2 Mile Family Fun Run at 10.00am, £2.50 2008 entry fees: £5 +£1 on day ('Medicine & Chernobyl (Belarus Aid)') Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston PR2 1TE - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 28 September from 9.30am | Run Preston 10k and supporting races, Guild Hall, Preston City Centre, Lancashire (start/finish on Market Street) PR1 1HT 10k starts at 10.00am, 5k at 11.30am Fun Run, approx 2k - start at 9.30am. Min age 8 - £3 2008 entry fees: 10k (affiliated) £8/Unaffiliated £10 - start at 10.00am. Min age 15 and 5k (affiliated) £6/Unaffiliated £6 - start at 11.30am. Min age 14 Entries on the day for 5k and 10k + £2. Also 5k Work Place Challenge - min of 4 per team - in the 5k race only - no additional charge. Contact: Kate Plano, Sports Development, Preston City Council, The Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 1HT - tel. 01772 906188 - Email Kate - Preston City Web site - Venue map 2007 and earlier results link - 2008 |
| Sunday 28 September 8.30am | Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Half Marathon, Hospital Road, Swinton. Registration at Grosvenor Road School, Barton Road, Swinton. 2008 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 on day if limit of 500 not reached ('Swinton Running Club') c/d 20/9 Contact: Ian Thomas, 7 Coverdale Close, Fairfield Gardens, Platt Bridge, Wigan WN2 5EN - Swinton RC web site - Venue map 2001 - Results link |
| Sunday 28 September 12.00 noon | Sutton Seven, Sutton on the Forest, North Yorkshire Mainly flat rural course on roads and tracks - mainly road but still described as multi terrain. 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on the day (pay "Sutton on the Forest Playing Field Committee"). Limit 400. C/d 21/9 Contact: The Sutton Seven, Church View, Gillamoor, North Yorkshire YO62 7HX - General location map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 28 September 10.00am | Prince of Wales Hospice 10k Road Race, Pontefract Park, Park Side, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 4RD Entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on day if limit not reached (pay "The Prince of Wales Hospice") c/d 15/9 Contact: 10k Road Race, The Prince of Wales Hospice, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, W. Yorkshire WF8 4BG - Hospice web site - Venue map 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 28 September 10.00am | Horsforth 10k, Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge, Bradford 2008 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on the day (pay "Horsforth Harriers") Limit 600 Contact: see web site - Horsforth Harriers web site 2007 - 2007 |
| Sunday 28 September 09:30am | Conductive Education 10k Road Race, Cannon Hill Park, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8RD Limited changing but no showers! Fast - chance of a PB! Also 5k Fun Run at 11:00am, £8. Min age 14. 2008 entry fees £8/£10 - no entries on the day (pay "Foundation for Conductive Education") Min age 16. Limit 250. c/d 23/9 Contact: Martin Foster, Race Secretary, 15 Jervoise Drive, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2XL - tel. 07885 807317 - Email - Venue map 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 28 September 11.00am | West Pinchbeck 10k Road Race, West Pinchbeck Primary School, Leaveslake Drove, West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 3QJ Entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on day if limit not reached (pay "Spalding Triathlon Club") c/d 20/9 Contact: West Pinchbeck 10k, Spalding Tri Club, 138 Barrier Bank, Cowbit, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6AL - Spalding Tri web site - Venue map 2006 - 2008 |
| Sunday 28 September 10.30am | Wymondham Abbey 5k, Wymondham Central Hall, Back Lane, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0QB Please note that this is a new date, formerly 14th September Entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 on the day if any places remain available (pay "Wymondham AC"). Limit 400. C/d 7/9. Min age 13. Contact: Paul Wightman, 27 Avenue Road, Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 0QG - tel. 07921 219266 - Club web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 28 September 10.30am | Sevenoaks Charity 5k Fun Run, Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent Entry fees: £5/£7 +£2 on the day if any places remain available (pay "Sevenoaks AC"). Limit 600. C/d 24/9. Contact: Race Administrator, 206 Park Crescent, Erith, Kent DA8 3ED - Club web site |
| Sunday 28 September tba | MacQueen Bros Mid Argyll Triathlon, Mid Argyll Swimming Pool, Oban Road, Lochgilphead, Argyll Swim 500m (pool), Cycle 20k (road), Run 6.5k (road and canal bank) 2008 entry fees: see web site Contact: Web site 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2008 |
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