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| August 2011 Race CalendarPlease 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 - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec |
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| Wednesday 3 August 7.30pm | Pie and Peas 5 (5 mile MT), The Lion Pub, 74 Main Road, Moulton, Cheshire CW9 8PB (between Northwich and Winsford) 2011 entry fees: £9/£11 - NO ENTRIES on the night (pay "Vale Royal AC"). Min age 15. Limit 300. Collect all numbers on the night. Contact: VRAC, Amber House, Hollow Lane, Kingsley, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 8ES - Club web site |
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| Wednesday 3 August 7.30pm | Chorley Harriers & Tri 4.4 Mile Trail Race Series (4/4), Baron's Rest, Astley Village, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1XA A new course along the tracks and trails of Astley Park 2011 entry fees: £4 (£12 for 4 races)/£6 (£20 for 4 races) all +£2 on the night (pay "Chorley Harriers"). Min age 16 Contact: Martin Harrington, 120 Chorley Old Road, Whittle le Woods, Chorley PR6 7LR - tel. 01257 412759 - Club web site - Venue map |
| Thursday 4 August 7.30pm | Cuerden Valley Badger 10k Trail Race (3/3), The Barn, Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6BY Series of 3 races - also held in June (2 races) 2011 entry fee: £6/£7 unatt - entries accepted either online or on the night only (no postal entries) Contact: Clare Kenny (Lancashire Wildlife Trust) 01772 324129 - Lancs Wildlife Trust web site - Venue map 2009 race photos Results (race 1 indexed with links to other races): 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Thursday 4 August 7.30pm | Deestriders Off-Road Grand Prix Series (3/4), Corus Sports & Social Club, Rowleys Drive, Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire Series of 4 races - also held in June, July and September 2011 entry fee: £4/£6 unatt (series entries £12/£14) +£1 on the night (pay "Deestriders Running Club") Contact: Race Secretary, 12 Lilac Grove, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH66 2PH |
| Saturday 6 August 9.30am | No Walk in the Park 5k, Cricket Pavilion, Queens Park, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 2ND Described as "Multi-lap course slightly undulating within the park" 2011 entry fees: £3/£5 (pay "North Derbyshire RC") Contact: John Cannon, 602 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 3JX - tel. 01246 566458 - Email - North Derbyshire RC web site 2010 - 2011 |
| Saturday 6 August 2.30pm | Bassingham Bash 5 Mile Road Race, Bassingham Village, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN5 9HQ Part of village gala so fun for all!! Fast, flat, rural course 2011 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on day (payable to "Bassingham Cricket Club") - c/d 2/8. Min age 15 Contact: Bill Taylor, 1 Hallfield, Bassingham, Lincoln LN5 9PF - tel. 01522 788701 - Email Bill 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 7 August 10.30am | Idle Trail Race, Grove Sports Centre, Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge, Bradford BD10 0NR 10k approx scenic route on towpath, bridleway, path and private roads. Excellent facilities. 2011 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the day (pay 'Idle AC') Limit 400 Contact: Idle Trail Race, 16 Leyton Drive, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD10 8RQ - tel. 01274 615003 - Email - Idle AC Web site (incl. race photos) - Venue map 2009 Race photos - 2010 Race photos - 2011 Race photos 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 7 August 10.00am | Meerbrook 15k, Meerbrook Village Hall, near Leek, Staffordshire Junior 1.5 Mile Gun Hill Run, £3, 9.00am +£1 on the day A challenging run held over a rural course with some of the best scenery you will ever run in anywhere. 2011 entry fees: £10/£12 (+£5 if you want a technical t-shirt) +£1 on the day (pay "Meerbrook 15k"). Min age 17. Contact: Meerbrook 15k, 1 Oak Avenue, Cheddleton, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent ST13 7HY tel. 01538 361526 - Email - Event web site 2009, 2010 and 2011 Race photos (Bryan Dale) - 2011 Race photos (Mick Hall) 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 7 August 11.00am | Wagon & Horses 10 Mile, Wagon & Horses Inn, St. Georges Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RD Lancaster & Morecambe Race Series 2/3 Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 11.05, £2.50 2011 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 on the day(pay "Race Series") Contact: Bill Gardner, 58 Sibsey Street, Lancaster LA1 5DF - tel. 01524 60537 - Venue map 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 7 August 9.00am | Sale 10, The Track, Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester (just off M56, access via Wythenshawe Road) M23 0AB 2011 entry fees: £9/£11 +£1 on day ('Sale Harriers Manchester') Contact: Sale 10, 5 Linden Way, High Lane, Stockport SK6 8ET 2008 race photos 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 and later link |
| Sunday 7 August 11.30am | Alexandra Park 5k, 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 2011 entry fees: £3/£5 or £2 concessions (proof required) (pay "Open Athletics"). Contact: Alexandra Park 5k, 25 Alexandra Avenue, Manchester M14 7JS - Event web site 2011 |
| Sunday 7 August from 10:00am | Fenton Fitness Octathlon Series S.O.S., Brockholes Way, Catterall, Garstang, Preston Lancashire PR3 0PZ Octathlon is a new national sport involving cardio and weights (8 exercises in all) and you are timed from start to finish. There are different courses for all abilities (beginner to expert) and ages from 10 to 90 and beyond! 2011 entry fees: £5 per event. Racing times between 10am and 2pm. Contact: Tel. 01995 640077 to reserve a racing time - Email - Fenton Fitness Web site - Octathlon web site - Venue map |
| Sunday 7 August 12.30pm | Carlisle Triathlon, Morton School, Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria 500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run 2011 entry fees: £20 BTF/£23 non-BTF (pay "Carlisle Tri Club") Contact: Carlisle Triathlon, 10 Rudchester Close, Sandsfield Park, Carlisle CA2 7XL - Email - Carlisle Tri web site |
| Sunday 7 August 11.00am | Tenbury 10k, Tenbury Swimming Pool, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire WR15 8SF A one lap course through quiet country lanes in Worcestershire 2011 entry fees: £6 +£2 on day ('Tenbury Round Table') Min age 15 Contact: (Entries) Entry Secretary, The Old School, Burford, Tenbury Wells, Worcs., WR15 8HF - enquiries to Race Organiser, Graham Wood, Rhyse Farm, Rhyse Lane, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8NH - tel. 01584 811705 - Email Wendy - Ludlow Runners web site - Venue map 2011 race photos 2006 - 2010 |
| Tuesday 9 August 7.15pm | RunningSpec 7 MT, Hyndburn Bridge Inn, Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, Accrington, Lancashire - start is 200 yds away at Wilsons Playing Fields. Please note the change of date - previously planned for 23 August! Race 7/10 in the 2011 RunningSpec Accrington & District Series (best 7 of 10 races to count) Run on canal towpath, fast, flat very scenic, looped course Also Junior 1 Mile Race at 6.45pm, £1 2011 entry fees: £5 on the day only Contact: Lee Passco, RunningSpec, 5 Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5EE - tel. 01254 879839 or 07746 523691 - RunningSpec web site 2011 |
| Wednesday 10 August 7.30pm | Frank Hodson Saddleworth 6, Tame Valley Tennis & Squash Club, Green bridge Lane, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7EW The race is back on!! Please note change of venue - very limited parking and changing facilities this year!! 2011 entry fees: £6.00/£8.00 (+ £1 on night) (pay "Oldham and Royton Harriers and AC"). Note - no acknowledgement - collect numbers on the night Contact: Brian Varley, 8 Whittle Drive, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8TJ - Race web site 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Wednesday 10 August 7.15pm | Ulverston Summer 10k Road Race, GSK Sports Club (signposted from A590), North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9DR Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 7.20pm, £2 2011 entry fees: £6/£8 ('GSK Hoad Hill Harriers') c/d 1/8 Contact: Ulverston 10k, GSK Sports Club, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9DR - tel. 01229 482320 (9am to 5pm) - Club web site - Venue map 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Wednesday 10 August 7.00pm | Lee Coldwell Memorial 5k (approx) Fun Run, Wombwell Sports Stadium, nr. Barnsley, South Yorkshire Also approx 1 Mile Fun Run at 6.30pm, £1 Lee was a well-liked, naturally talented, athlete, former soldier and ex-member of Wombwell Sporting AC who died suddenly of a heart attack aged 37 in 2010. All profits to Help for Heroes. Come along and have fun and raise funds for a great cause. 2011 entry fees: £4 on the night ('Wombwell Sporting AC') Contact: Dave Allemby |
| Wednesday 10 August 7.15pm | Staffs Knot 5 Miler, Cannock Chase Visitors Centre, Marquis Drive, Hednesford Also 2 Mile Fun Run at 6.30pm, £2. Both races 100% traffic free. 2011 entry fees: £10/£12 - NO ENTRIES on night in 5 Miler (pay "Stafford Harriers"). Min age 15. Contact: Jane Bisiker, 16 Teveray Drive, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5SW - tel. 01785 711103 - Stafford Harriers Web site 2010/2011 Race photos (Bryan Dale) 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Thursday 11 August 7.30pm | Reebok Manchester 5k Sizzler (4/4), Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester M23 0AB (B5167 accessed from J5 of M60 and M56 2011 entry fees: £5 (£16 series)/£7 (£24 series) +£1 on night - min age 16 years on the night ("Sale Harriers Manchester") Contact: The Reebok Manchester Sizzlers, 34 Sunnywood Drive, Tottington, Bury, Lancs BL8 3EN - tel. Graham (evening) 0161 962 2625 - Email Fechin McCormick - Sale Harriers web site - Venue map Results link |
| Saturday 13 August 1.30pm | Arncliffe Fete 4, Arncliffe, Littondale, nr. Skipton (GR SD933717) 4 Mile road race along the beautiful, quiet Yorkshire Dales country lanes of the original 'Emmerdale'. Also fell races etc. at this family day out. 2011 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on day (payable to "M Critchley") - c/d 9/8 Contact: Mike Critchley, 17 Marle Croft, Whitefield, Manchester M45 7NB - tel. 0161 766 8086 - Email Mike 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 14 August 10.00am | Chernobyl Challenge 10k, Shawes Arms, 279 London Road, Preston PR2 5AX Note new venue and start time for 2011 2011 entry fees: £8 +£2 on the day (pay "M&C Ribble Valley Group") c/d 07/08. Limit 400 Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston, Lancashire PR2 1TE - tel. 07886 786246 - Email - Venue map 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 14 August 11.00am | N.V.A.C. 10k, Bispham Fire Station, Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool FY2 9EA This race is ONLY open to NVAC and CLGP club members. No unattached or runners from other clubs allowed. 2011 entry fees: £5 (pay "NVAC"). C/d 8/8 Contact: Dave Waywell, 114 Ashfield Road, Blackpool FY2 0EN - tel. 01253 357637 or 07762 283626 - Venue map 2011 |
| Sunday 14 August 10.30am | Sherwoods Chevrolet Darlington 10k Road Race, Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, Darlington DL1 5RP Also Junior Race 3km (aged 11-15 only) at 9.30am, £4 (NO ON DAY ENTRIES)) and Family Fun Run (all ages) £2 adults, £1 children under 15 at 9.00am 2011 entry fees: £12/£14 NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY ('Darlington Borough Council') c/d 29/7. Min age 15 on the day. Contact: Darlington 10k, Darlington Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 5RR - tel. 01325 388427 - Email - Web site 2011 race photos (Mick Hall) 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 14 August 10.00am | Great Warford 10 Mile Road Race, David Lewis National Epilepsy Centre, Mill Lane, Warford (between Alderley Edge & Knutsford), Cheshire SK9 7UD Accurately measured on quiet country lanes, in aid of The David Lewis Centre 2011 entry fees: £8/£10 (+ £2 on day) (pay "The David Lewis Centre"). Contact: Great Warford 10, 10 Haddon Close, Macclesfield SK11 7YG - all race enquiries tel. 01625 434235 or Email enquiries - Venue map 2009 race photos (Mick Hall) - 2009 photos (Bryan Dale) 2008 - 2011 link |
| Sunday 14 August 10.30am | Askern 10 Mile, Askern Miners' Welfare Club, Askern, nr Doncaster, South Yorkshire Incorporates South Yorkshire Open 10 Mile Championship Also 3k Fun Run at 10.40am, £2 2011 entry fee: £7/£9 +£1 on the day (not eligible for prizes) (pay "Askern District Running Club") Min age 17. c/d 7/8 Contact: Askern 10, 3 Amberley Rise, Skellow, Doncaster DN6 8NS - Web site 2011 Race photos (Flaming Photography) 2003 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 14 August 9.30am | Perseverance Wimbledon Dash 5km Road Race, Wimbledon Park Arena, London SW19 7HX Includes Surrey County 5k Championships 2011 entry fees: £7/£9, under 17s £4 + £1 on the day - all £10 on the day if places remain ("Hercules Wimbledon AC") Limit 500. Min age 11 Contact: Richard Xerri, 38 Hampden Road, Kingston on Thames KT1 3HG - tel. 07737 335296 - Email - Web site for info |
| Tuesday 16 August 7.00pm | Oswaldtwistle 6 Mile Trail Race, Heys Inn, Heys Lane, Oswaldtwistle, nr. Accrington, Lancashire Race 8/10 in the 2011 RunningSpec Accrington & District Series (best 7 of 10 races to count) Also 1 Mile Junior Race at 6.30pm, £1 on night only 2011 entry fees: £4 on the night only Contact: Lee Passco, RunningSpec, 5 Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5EE - tel. 01254 879839 or 07746 523691 - RunningSpec web site 2010 Race photos (Adrian Nicholls) 2010 - 2011 |
| Tuesday 16 August from 6.50pm | York Millennium Bridge 5k, St. Georges Field Car Park, near York Castle (pay to park except for York residents) 5k races are held at 7.10pm ("the fast one") for junior, senior men and male vets up to 59 and junior/senior/vet women up to 49, expecting to run under 24 minutes. After that, with a 7.25pm start ("the slower one") for women 50 plus and men 60 and over (or runners expecting to take longer than 24 minutes). Min age 14. Also 2.5k race at 7.00pm, ages 11 (as at 31/8/10) upwards, £3.00 and 1 mile fun run at 6.50pm £1 on the night only 2011 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on night (pay "York Acorn RC") if limit not reached Contact: D. Paver, 16 Northfield Avenue, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 6TD - Email - Web site 2003 - 2006 - 2007 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Wednesday 17 August 7.00pm | Cinnamon Lodge Chase, Meltham Community Sports Centre, nr. Huddersfield HD9 5QT Approx 6 miles over the countryside 2011 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on the night ("Meltham AC") Contact: Meltham AC, c/o Mike Harrison, 31 Hall Close, Meltham, Huddersfield, W. Yorkshire HD9 4EL - Email Mike - Club web site 2008 Race photos - 2011 Race photos (Flamimg Photography) 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Wednesday 17 August 7.30pm | Horwich RMI Jubilee Series 4/4, Rivington Village Club, Horribin Lane, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7SE Ever popular mid-week 5 mile race series (see also June, July and August) 2011 entry fees: £5/£7 (£15/£23 series) (Cheques payable to "Horwich RMI Harriers") Contact: Horwich Jubilee Races, 43 Spindlewood Road, Wigan WN3 4RN - tel. Carl 07530 758186 - Horwich RMI Web site Link to results |
| Wednesday 17 August 7.30pm | Eccles Pike Fell Race, Navigation Inn, Bugsworth Canal Basin, Buxworth, High Peak SK23 7NE 3 miles, 817ft - min age 14 2011 entry fees: £4 on the night only (from 6.15pm) Contact: Kevin Day - 07791 573254 - Email - Goyt Valley Striders site - Venue map 2011 |
| Sunday 21 August 10.30am | Birchwood 10k Road Race, Car Park 3, Birchwood Shopping Mall, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire Also includes 4-person corporate challenge - special entry form available on Spectrum Striders web site Also 1 Mile fun run at 9.45 - £2 (entries on the day accepted) 2011 entry fees: £11/£13 +£2 for very limited entries on the day up to race limit of 1200 ("Spectrum Striders Running Club") c.d 14/8. Min age 15 Contact: Birchwood Races, 70 Mansfield Close, Oakwood, Warrington WA3 6QN - tel. 01925 818807 or 07527 571481 - Web site 2011 race photos (Mick Hall) - 2011 race photos (Mick Charman) 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 21 August tba | Stockport 10k, venue tba by organisers Part of the Legacy Series of 5k and 10k race during May to September. Also under 16 2k Run, £3 2011 entry fee: £15 or £40 team of 3. Discounts apply for multiple races (see entry form) (pay "Legacy Event") Contact: Legacy Event, Oakland House, 21 Hope Carr Road, Leigh WN7 3ET - tel. 01942 265849 - Email - Web site 2011 race photos (Flaming Photography) 2011 |
| Sunday 21 August 11.00am | Leek Half Marathon, Brough Park Leisure Centre, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 6AT Includes BMAF Champs - entries close 7th August! 2011 entry fees: £10/£12 +£1 on the day (pay "Staffordshire Moorlands AC") c/d 14/8 Contact: Mick Hall, 1 Oak Avenue, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 7HY - SMAC Web site Race photos (Bryan Dale) 2011 |
| Sunday 21 August 11.00am | Escrick 10k Race, Village Green, Escrick, nr. York (6 miles south on A19) Running on roads, paths and bridleways within Escrick Park Estate, with the start and finish on Escrick Village Green. This is now a well-established and popular run! 2011 entry fees: £9/£11 - NO entries on the day (pay "Escrick Playing Fields Association") c/d 8/8. Min age 15 Contact: Escrick 10k, c/o 23 Carrs Meadow, Escrick, York YO19 6JZ - Web site 2008 - 2009 - 2011 |
| Sunday 21 August 11.00am | Ray Harrison Memorial 10k Road Race, Billingham Synthonia Stadium, Central Ave, Billingham 2011 entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on the day (qualify for prizes) (pay "Ray Harrison 10k") c/d 15/8. Limit 500. Min age 16 Contact: Race Secretary, 19 Burniston Drive, Thornaby, Stockton TS17 0HB 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 21 August from 08.30am | Belper Rugby Rover 30k Run or Walk, Belper Rugby Club, Strutts Fields, Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire Choice of run (departs 09.30) or walk (departs 08.30) on the same route over mixed terrain using footpaths, bridleways, minor roads etc. Should be very scenic. 2319 ft of climb over the course. 1600 hrs cut off for finish. 2011 entry fees: £9/£11 +£1 on the day (£6 OAPs or under 16) (Pay "B.R.U.F.C.") Contact: Race Secretary, 52 Sandbed Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0SJ - tel. 07875 768336 - Email - Belper RUFC site 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Tuesday 23 August 7.15pm | Stan Curran Birthday Reservoir Race (5k approx), Cock & Magpie, Cock Hall Lane, Whitworth, Rochdale (off A671 Burnley Road) 2011 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the day (pay "Andems Runners SCBR") Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 - Email Andy - Venue map 2011 |
| Wednesday 24 August 7.30pm | Harrock Hill Race Series (4/4), Farmers Arms, Bispham L40 3SL (same as for Parbold Hill Race) GR 108/497130 A series of 4 races of 5.3 miles over the tracks and fields of Parbold and Harrock Hills, with virtually no road - under FRA rules Extensive prize list for each race and valuable prizes for the race series (3 to count) 2011 entry fees on the night only - £3 single race, £9 for series of 4 Contact: Andy Quickfall - Email (preferred) - tel. 01257 450339 (Race 1 indexed with links): 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Wednesday 24 August 7.00pm | Urenco Capenhurst 5k, Electricity Sports & Social Club, Capenhurst Technology Park, Capenhurst, South Wirral CH1 6EH Described as "fast and flat" 2011 entry fees: £5/£7 +£2 on the night ("Ellesmere Port Running Club") Contact: Race Secretary, 4 Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton, Wirral, Cheshire, CH66 4SZ - Ellesmere Port RC web site 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Wednesday 24 August from 7.00pm | Hyde Park Harriers Summer Mile, Woodhouse Moor (aka Hyde Park), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS6 1AY Described as "Accurately measured 1 mile on tarmac paths in the park. Rarely-offered distance with runners matched with those of similar speed in a 'race-within-a-race'. Prizes, spot prizes in each wave and race memento (value approx £5) for all finishers." 2011 entry fees: £5/£7 - no entries on the night (pay "Hyde Park Harriers"). Limit 150. Min age 16 Contact: Chris Jones, 1 Creskeld View, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9BG - Email (preferred) - tel. 07970 107724 - Hyde Park Harriers web site 2011 |
| Thursday 25 August 7.30pm | The Dave Clarke 5, Trentham Rugby Club, New Inn Lane, Trentham, Stoke on Trent ST4 8HA 5k multi-terrain race. "This race is a tribute to Dave Clarke, who was a founder member of Trentham RC, to recognise all the work and dedicated service he offered to the club over the years until his untimely death in 2010." Also 1 Mile Fun Run for juniors and all ages, £2 on the night only. 2011 entry fees: £5/£7 - +£2 on the night (suject to race limit) (pay "Trentham Running Club"). Limit 250. Min age 16. c/d 17/8 Contact: Dave Clarke 5 Entries, 81 Highland Drive, Stoke on Trent ST3 4TA - Email (preferred) - tel. 07719 177361 - Trentham RC web site 2011 race photos (Bryan Dale) 2011 |
| Saturday 27 August 6.30pm | Lancaster 5k Race Series (4/5), Lancaster & Morecambe AC Clubhouse, Salt Ayre Track, (near Asda), Lancaster LA1 5JS 2011 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 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 28 August 09:30am | Fleetwood Half Marathon, Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 6HF 2011 entry fees: £16/£18 (all £20 on the day if places available) (pay "Fylde Coast Running") c/d 20/8. Min age 17. Contact: Race Office, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS - Venue map 2008 race photos 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 28 August tba | East Manchester 10k, venue tba by organisers Part of the Legacy Series of 5k and 10k race during May to September. Also under 16 2k Run, £3 2011 entry fee: £15 or £40 team of 3. Discounts apply for multiple races (see entry form) (pay "Legacy Event") Contact: Legacy Event, Oakland House, 21 Hope Carr Road, Leigh WN7 3ET - tel. 01942 265849 - Email - Web site 2011 |
| Sunday 28 August 2.00pm | Cockerham Village Triathlon, Cockerham Quarry, south of Lancaster A mixture of on- and off-road bike and runs - interesting course through local countryside with views to the Lake District. 350m open water swim (wetsuits optional), 15km bike, 5km run - mountain bikes advised. Open to relay teams. 2010 entry fees were: £25 (£2 refund to BTA members with licence) or £40 relay teams ("Cockerham Recreation Scheme") c/d 20/8 (no refunds after closing date). Possible on day entries but +£7 solo and +£10 relay if race limit not reached. Contact: Cockerham Village Triathlon, Fundraising CancerCare, Slynedales, Slyne Road, Lancaster LA2 6ST - Event web site 2010/2011 race photos (SportSunday) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 28 August 10.30am | Norland Moor Trail Race, Copley Cricket Ground, Copley Village, off Wakefield Road, Halifax HX3 0UG (GR 084227) Approx 6.25 miles or 10.1k plus 800 feet of climb. Partially marked. 2011 entry fees: £4 on the day only ("Halifax Harriers") Min age 18 on race day. Contact: Heath Reilly - Web site 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 28 August 11:00am | Ellesmere 10k Run, Lakelands School, Ellesmere, Shropshire 2011 entry fees: £10/£12 (pay "Oswestry Olympians") c/d 23/8. Min age 16. Contact: Lauren Davies, 57 Hillcrest, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 0LJ - Venue map 2011 race photos (Bryan Dale) 2011 |
| Sunday 28 August 10.30am | Brampton Brewery Chesterfield Spire 10 Mile Road Race, Holmebrook Valley Park, Newbold, Chesterfield S41 8XP Also Brampton Manor 2 Mile Fun Run at 10:15, £3 - entries also on the day 2011 entry fees: £10/£12 +£2 on the day ("North Derbyshire Running Club") c/d 19/8. Limit 500. Cut off time of 12 minute miles for marshalling. Min age 17. Contact: Spire 10 HQ, 9 Caudwell Close, New Tupton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 6DL - Email - NDRC Web site 2008 race photos 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 28 August 9.30am | Arundel Castle 10k, Arundel Town Centre, West Sussex BN18 9AD 2011 entry fees: £8 +£2 on day (Online entry available - see below) ("1st Arundel Scouts") c/d 19/8. On day reg'n closes 09:00am Contact: Arundel Castle 10k, 9 Hazel Grove, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9JD - tel. 07901 827953 - Scouts web site 2007/2008 Race Photos 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Monday 29 August 10.00am | Gin Pit Marathon, Miners Welfare Club, Gin Pit Village, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 7DW 26.2 Mile off-road route (very short road sections) over 6 laps. 2011 entry fees: £15/£17 - No entries on the day (pay "Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners") c/d 22/8. Limit is only 30 due to permit restrictions Contact: Malcolm Collins, 17 Green Lane, Leigh WN7 2TL - Email - Web site - Venue map |
| Monday 29 August 1.30pm | Spofforth Gala Trail Race 10k, Spofforth Village Hall, nr. Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1AP (parking off Clive Road at HG3 1AT) Described as "between the lovely lower Dales villages of Spofforth, Sicklinghall and Kirby Overblow. Almost entirely on footpaths, bridleways, fields and tracks so wear appropriate footwear. Ample parking and toilet facilities. Please arrive changed and ready Start and finish now in hisoric castle grounds". Full Gala fun day with all attractions etc. Also children's races at approx. 3.30pm 2011 entry fees: £8/£10 (+£2 on the day if places remain but has been full previously) (pay "Spofforth Village Gala") Limit 300. Min age 16 on race day. c/d 24/8 Contact: Spofforth Gala Trail Race, Peartree Farm, Little Ribston, Wetherby LS22 4ET - tel. 01937 591149 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Tuesday 30 August 7.00pm | Derek Ibbotson 5k Fun Run (Lions 5k), Conservative Club, Peel Street, Littleborough, nr. Rochdale 2011 entry fees: £4/£6; Juniors £3/£5 all +50p on night ('Littleborough and District Lions Club') Contact: Jack Mills, 33 Laburnum Way, Littleborough, Lancashire OL15 8RL - tel: 01706 376141 - Lions Web site 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
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