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March 2009 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 1 March 11.30am | Haweswater Half Marathon, Bampton Village Hall, nr. Haweswater, Penrith 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 for ages 16 and under - see club web site for details. 2009 entry fees: £12/£14 - £15 on day if space available ("Eden Runners") 500 limit c/d 24/2 or when full Contact: Haweswater Half Marathon, c/o UK Results, 1 Sutton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 5ES - Web site - Venue map 2008 race photos link 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - Link to 2005 results - 2008 Junior Race - 2006 - 2007 Entry form: Enter online - Acrobat .pdf (401k) - Race information (pdf) 19k |
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| Sunday 1 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 2009 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 Entry form: Word .doc (89k) - Acrobat .pdf (185k) |
| Sunday 1 March 10.30am | Cheadle 5 Mile Road Race, Youth Club, Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST10 1LH Also short fun run at 10.31am, £2.50 2009 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 - Venue map (approx) 2008 race photos 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 Entry form: Enter online - Word .doc (26k) - Acrobat .pdf (14k) |
| Sunday 1 March 1.00pm | Farndon 10k Road Race, Farndon Sports & Social Club, nr. Chester CH2 1TF 2009 entry fees: not advised Contact: Peter Norman - tel. 01978 846292 - Wrexham RR web site 2008 |
| Sunday 1 March 11.00 am | Cloud 9 Hill Race, Congleton Leisure Centre, Worrall Street, Congleton CW12 1DT Scenic and challenging off-road 9 miles from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back, ascent 1250 feet 2009 entry fees: £5 (£6 on the day) (payable to 'Congleton Harriers'). All must collect numbers on the day. c/d 14/2 Contact: Cloud 9 Race Secretary, 9 Higginson Close, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 3SU - tel. 07973 906911 - Email - Congleton Harriers Web site - Venue map 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 Entry form: Enter online - Word .doc (82k) - Acrobat .pdf (64k) |
| Sunday 1 March 11.00am | 21st 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 400 c/d 28/2/09 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 Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (59k) |
| Saturday 7 March 11.00am | Half Tour of Pendle, Village Hall, Barley, nr. Burnley, Lancashire BB12 9JU (GR922402) In 2009 this event is a counter in English Championships. 9 miles/2250ft cat NS/LK 2009 entry fees: £4 (payable to "Half Tour of Pendle") Contact: Keith Thompson, Elmfield, Ribchester Road, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 9EE - Venue map Entry form: Word .doc (23k) - Acrobat .pdf (9k) |
| Sunday 8 March 11.00 am (Roller) | 21st Roddlesworth Roller, Abbey Vilage CP School, Abbey Village, Lancs PR6 8DD Plus 21st Daffodil Doddle (2 Mile Fun Run at 12.30) - £3.50 (£5 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). 2009 entry fees £6/£8 + £2 on day (pay "Abbey Village Parents' Association") c/d 6/3 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 Entry form (Roller): Word .doc (107k) - Acrobat .pdf (29k) - Enter online Entry form (Doddle): Word .doc (88k) - Acrobat .pdf (19k) - Enter online |
| Sunday 8 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 confines of this beautiful park" 2009 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 - Run Blackpool web site - Venue map 2002 - 2003 - 2008 Entry form: Word .doc (22k) - Acrobat .pdf (12k) - Enter online |
| Sunday 8 March 11.00am | TuffNutz Endurance Race, Thurstaston Country Park, Wirral Country Park, Wirral, Merseyside Teams of three 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 30 teams. 2009 entry fees: £10 per person (+£2 for each unattached runner) (pay "Pensby Runners") - see entry form and web site for further details - c/d 15/2/09 Contact: Race Director, 24 Hillview Road, Irby, Wirral CH61 4XH - Email - Pensby Runners web site Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (382k) - Race information sheet Acrobat .pdf (289k) |
| Sunday 8 March 11.00am | Little Strickland 10 Mile Road Race, Little Strickland Village Hall, nr. Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3EG (exit M6 at Shap then follow A6 north until signposted) 2nd time for this event. Described as "Undulating and scenic course on quiet rural country roads". 2009 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1.50 on the day - (pay "Little Strickland Village Hall") c/d 2/3 or when limit of 200 reached - Venue map Contact: Mark Bean, Bracken Bank, Little Strickland, Penrith CA10 3EG - tel. 01931 716175 - Email Mark 2008 Entry form: Word .doc (27k) - Acrobat .pdf (10k) - Enter online |
| Sunday 8 March 11.00am | Fradley 10k, Fradley Village, Lichfield, Staffordshire Also 2k Fun Run at 10.30, £5 2009 entry fees: £11/£12 (+£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 - Venue map 2006 - 2008 Entry form: Enter online - Word .doc (42k) - Acrobat .pdf (22k) |
| Sunday 8 March from 10.00am | The Mawddach Goldrush MTB Challenge, Coed y Brenin Maesgwm Centre, near Dolgellau, Gwynnedd (A470 OS 715276) Registration open Saturday 7/3 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 was a new race in 2008 - Mountain bike challenge of 50k run on a course based on the Tarw Trail classed as "difficult". It is a challenging ride with twisty, rocky sections and fast flowing descents. 2008 entry fees: £30 solo (£25 before 1/1/09), £45 relay (2 or 3) - Online entry available at no extra charge (pay "Mawddach Rotary Club (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 Entry form: Word .doc (189k) - Acrobat .pdf (29k) - Enter Solo event online - Enter Relay event online |
| Sunday 9 March tba | Mountain Hardwear Open 5 Series (4/5), Malham, North Yorkshire 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. 2009 entry fees: £see web site Contact: Open Adventure web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 15 March 11.00am | St. Annes 10 Mile Road Race, Fire Station, St. Andrews Road North, Lytham St Annes 2009 entry fees: £7/£9 - NO ENTRIES on the day - (pay "Lancs Fire AC") Limit 400. Min age 15. 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 Entry form: Word .doc (24k) - Acrobat .pdf (20k) - Enter online |
| Sunday 15 March 11.00am | Muddy March Hare 6k MT Race, Moses Gate Country Park, Bolton (start /registration at Hacken Lane Car Park, Darcy Lever, Bolton BL3 1SD) Note that entry to the car park is via the Cricket Club car park on Hacken Lane. Drive a couple of hundred yards until you meet a track on your right - this is the entrance to the car park. Also 2k Fun Run at 10.00 (free) - children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult 2008 entry fees: £2/£4 unattached. c/d 8/3/09 - 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) - Venue map 2008 Entry form: Word .doc (75k) - Acrobat .pdf (47k) - Enter 6k online (no extra charge) - Enter Fun Run online (free) |
| Sunday 15 March 9.30am | Trafford 10k, Partington Leisure Centre, Chapel Lane, Partington, Manchester M31 4ES 2009 entry fees £9.50/£11.50 (reduce fee by £1 if medal not required) NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY (payable to 'Altrincham & District AC') c/d 3/3/08 Contact: Trafford 10k, c/o Sweatshop, 148-150 Market Street, Hyde SK14 1EX - Email - Web site - Venue map Link to results Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (280k) - Enter online |
| Sunday 15 March 11.00am | Trimpell 20 Mile Road Race, Trimpell Social Club, Morecambe LA4 4UP Fast, flat, mostly traffic free course - ideal London Marathon preparation 2009 entry fees: £18/£20 (pay "Race Series") c/d 01/03/09 - No entries on the day! Contact: Bill Gardner, 58 Sibsey Street, Lancaster LA1 5DF - tel. 01524 60537 - Venue map 2008 race photos 2008 Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (275k) - Enter online |
| Sunday 15 March 11.00am | Wirral Seaside Run (1/8), Leasowe Lighthouse, Wirral, Cheshire 25th year of these road races over 4.92km (3.06 miles) 2009 entry fees: £3/£5 - ENTRIES ON THE DAY ONLY! Limit is 200. Form below is to complete and bring with you to save time. No postal entries! Contact: Roy Fisher (Organiser) - tel. 0151 648 7671 - Email enquiries - Event web site - Venue map 2005 - 2006 Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (61k) |
| Sunday 15 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) - Venue map 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 Entry form: Word .doc (20k) - Acrobat .pdf (10k) - Enter online - Race information Acrobat .pdf (4k) |
| Sunday 15 March 9.30am | Parbold Duathlon, Farmers Arms, Parbold, Lancashire 6k run, 30k bike, 6k run. 2009 entry fees: £25 BTF/£27 non-BTF. (pay "The Endurance Coach Ltd") Contact: Parbold Duathlon, Thatto Cycles, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 5PL - tel. 07872 824959 or Email - Epic Events web site - Venue map 2008 Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (40k) |
| Saturday 21 March from 11.30am | Ultimate 16k Trail Race, Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria At 12.30pm - 16k Ultimate Trail - "A beauty and a beast" - a new event from the Lakeland Trails team. At 11.30am - Sticky Toffee Challenge 16k - same as above but starting 1 hour earlier for the "less competitive" At 12.30pm - Sticky Toffee 8km and 12km Trail Races Sticky toffee pudding and free digital images of everyone on the courses by professional photographer James Kirkby. 2009 entry fee: £see event website. Limit of 500. Contact: Graham Patten - tel. 01539 723435 - Ultimate Trails Web Site |
| Sunday 22 March 9.00am | Rosemere Duathlon, Village Hall, Catforth, near Preston, Lancashire 5k run, 12 mile bike (new course!), 5k run. Fundraiser for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Sponsorship much appreciated. 2009 entry fee: £20 solo/£30 relay +£5 on the day (pay "Rosemere Cancer Foundation") Contact: Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Radiotherapy Unit, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston PR2 9HT - tel. 01772 522913 - Rosemere Web Site - Venue map 2008 Entry form: Word .doc (63k) - Acrobat .pdf (38k) - Enter Solo event online - Enter Relay event online |
| Sunday 22 March 11.00am | Burnley 10k Road Race, Spirit of Sport Sports Complex, Ormerod Road, Burnley BB10 3AA 2009 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the day - (pay "Blessed Trinity RC College"). Collect numbers on the day. c/d 15/3 Contact: tba - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
| Sunday 22 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 2009 entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on the day ("Barnardo's") c/d 16/3/09 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 Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (314k) |
| Sunday 22 March 10.00am | East Retford Rugby Club Half Marathon, Rugby Club, Ordsall Road, Ordsall, Retford, Notts Also 2 Mile (approx) Fun Run at 10.15, £2 Entry fees: £10/£12 +£2 on the day (pay "East Retford RUFC") c/d 7/3/09 Contact: Mr. G. Murray, 40 Southern Wood, Worksop, Notts S80 3DA - tel. 01909 530598 - Email 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 Entry form: Enter online - Acrobat .pdf (100k) |
| Sunday 22 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". 2009 entry fees: £14/£16 or £17 on the day (payable to 'San Domenico RRC') c/d 14/2. Limit 400. Min age 18. Contact: San Domenico 20, 10 Pinewood Hill, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales CF72 8JE - Club web site 2007 Entry form: Enter online - Acrobat .pdf (365k) |
| Wednesday 25 March 6.45pm | Vera Hirst 5k Road Race, Falcon Inn, Church Street, Littleborough, nr. Rochdale OL15 9AA (A58 Halifax Road) 2009 entry fees £4/£6 + £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 Entry form: Enter online - Word .doc (21k) - Acrobat .pdf (8k) |
| Sunday 29 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 2009 entry fees: £8/£10 - no entries on the day (payable to 'Must Tri Harder') c/d 18/3. Limit 400. Contact: Alexia Rushton-Earl, Ingerthorpe Grange Cottage, Markington, Harrogate HG3 3PD - tel. 07854 055751 - Must Tri Harder web site 2008 Entry form: Enter online - Word .doc (161k) - Acrobat .pdf (25k) |
| Sunday 29 March 1.00pm | 7th Great Grizedale Trail Race 10, Moor Top Car Park, Satterthwaite, nr. Hawkshead, Cumbria Described as "Superb undulating course, run on traffic-free, wide, well-surfaced man-made forest trails with fantastic views" Entry fees: £9/£11 - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY (payable to "Helen Ferguson") Collect numbers on the day. Contact: Britta Sendlhofer, Delph Cottage, Poole Bank, nr. Whitherslack, Grange over sands, Cumbria LA11 6SB - Email enquiries - Event web site 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (64k) |
| Sunday 29 March 10.30am | Wilmslow Half Marathon, Wilmslow Rugby Club, Kings Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire 2009 entry fees £22/£24 (payable to "Wilmslow Half Marathon") Contact: Wilmslow Half Marathon, 10 Haddon Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7YG -Web site - Venue map Entry form: Acrobat .pdf (269k) |
| Sunday 29 March 11.00am | City of Lincoln 10k Road Race, Yarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln Chip 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. 2009 entry fees: £14/£16 incl. £2 admin charge. NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY IN 10K ('City of Lincoln') c/d 20/3 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 |
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