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| May 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 - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec |
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| Sunday 1 May 12 noon | The Great Hameldon Hill Fell Race, Peel Park Hotel, Turkey Street, off Burnley Road, Accrington BB5 6EW - GR 766292. Car parking at the school. 6 miles, inc. 1100ft of climb. Min age 16 years. 1st race in Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix. 2010 entry fees were: £4.50 on the day ("The Great Hameldon Hill Race") Contact: Ian & Marie Greenwood, 196 Bold Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6SS - tel 01254 237485 - Clayton Harriers web site 2010 Race photos (SportSunday) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
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| Sunday 1 May 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 1 May 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 excercises 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 01 May 09.30am | South Cheshire 20, Shavington Sports Centre, Rope Lane, Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 5DJ The event formerly known as the "Pre-Potts 20" & "Bombardier 20" - Changing facilities, showers, bar and refreshments 2010 entry fees were: £8/£10 +£2 on the day ("South Cheshire Harriers") Contact: Race Secretary, Robert Brown, 45 Oakhurst Drive, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6UE - tel Charlie Rowlands 07791 568440 - Club web site - Venue map 2009 race photos 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 1 May 10.00am | Bluebell Trail 10, Heath Rugby Club, Stainland Road, West Vale, Halifax HX4 8LS Changing facilities, limited showers. race distance stated as being 10.3 miles multi-terrain 2011 entry fee: £10/£12 no entries on the day ("Stainland Lions Road Runners") c/d 23/4. All numbers to be collected on the day. Min age 17. Contact: Bluebell Trail 10, 31 Bishopdale Court, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 2QD - tel. 07855 213915 - Email - Web site - Venue map 2006 & 2011 Race photos on Runningpix 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 1 May 2.00pm | Kirkbymoorside 10k, Kings Head Hotel, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire YO62 6AT Fast, undulating course through local villages 2011 entry fees: £7/£9 - no entries on the day (pay "Friends of Kirkbymoorside CP School"). Limit 500. c/d 29/4 Contact: Race Secretary, 3 Tinley Garth, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire YO62 6AR - Venue map 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 1 May 11.00am | Fountains 10k, Fountains CE Primary School, Grantley, North Yorkshire HG4 3PJ 2011 entry fees: £8/£10 (pay "Friends of Fountains"). Limit 350. c/d 23/4 Contact: Race Secretary, Fountains 10k, 8 Williamson Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2QB - Event web site 2007 - 2011 |
| Sunday 1 May 11.30am | Keswick Rugby Club Half Marathon, Keswick Rugby Club, Keswick, Cumbria 2010 entry fees: £11/£14 +£2 on the day (pay "Road Races (Keswick Half)"). Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston PR2 1TE - Email - Event web site 1999 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 1 May 11.00am | Dallam Dash 10k, Dallam School, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7DD Also Family Run, approx 2k, £1 all ages 2011 entry fees: £5.50/£7.50 +£1 on day (pay "Dallam Running Club") C/d 25/4. Min age 16 Contact: Helen Deason, 11 Westover Road, Warton, Lancashire LA5 9QT - tel. 01524 733447 - Venue map 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Monday 02 May 09:30am | Emsleys Rothwell 10k, Rothwell Sports Centre Wakefield Road, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 8EL Parking is at Fleet Lane, near the Sports Centre, not at Royds School which has become unavailable. Note the 9.30 start time as well! Registration is open from 8.15am and closes at 9.15am. 2011 entry fees: £12/£14 (online at no extra charge) - late entries will be taken - all £15 on the day (pay "Rothwell Harriers") c/d 1/5/11 or when full (limit 1000). Contact: Emsleys Rothwell 10k, c/o UK Results, 1 Sutton Street, Feniscowles, Blackburn BB2 5ES - Race info queries to Paul Beresford (before 9pm only) on 07899 818451 or visit Rothwell Harriers Web site - Venue map showing registration location The following link is for entry/results enquiries ONLY: Entry/Results queries click here 2005 to 2010 Race photos at TA Images - 2008, 2010 and 2011 photos at Martin Law's PhotoboxGallery - 2010 race photos (Flaming Photography) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Monday 2 May 11.00am | Willow Lane May Day 10k & Fun Run, Willow Lane Primary School, Willow Lane, Lancaster LA1 5PR Also Family Fun Run, £2.50 2011 entry fees: £7/£8 (pay "Race Series"). Contact: Bill Gardner, 58 Sibsey Street, Lancaster LA1 5DF - tel 01524 60537 2011 |
| Monday 2 May 11.30am | Wray Caton Moor Fell Race, Village Institute, Wray, nr. Lancaster Part of Wray Fair which officially opens at 2.00pm 2011 entry fees: Girls and boys junior categories for under 8,10,12,14,16,18 with routes graded to suit. Entry fees £1.00 for juniors, £4.00 for seniors. Senior categories; open, M and F 40, 50, 60, 70. Contact: Village web site 2011 Race photos (Mick Charman) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Monday 2 May 11.30am | Waterloo 15k Race, Merchant Taylors Playing Field, Hall Road, Crosby, Merseyside L23 8TZ Also 5k off-road fun run at 11.40am, min age 15, £7 plus 3k Fun Run at 10.40am (min age school year 4) £4 adult/£3 under 16, all entries +£1 on the day 2011 entry fees 15k: £10/£12 +£1 on day (pay "Southport Waterloo AC"). Min age 16 on the day. Limit 900 15k, 500 in 5k, 600 in 3k. c/d 27/4 Contact: Brian Kelly, 4 Lichfield Avenue, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 2AU - Southport Waterloo web site - Venue map 2011 |
| Monday 2 May 10.30am | Tees Barrage 10k Road Race, Tees Barrage, Thornaby, Teesside 2011 entry fees: £8.50/£10.50 - NO ENTRIES on day (oversubscribed 2006 to 2010!) (pay "Road Race"). Min age 16 on the day. Limit 500 Contact: Race Secretary, 19 Burniston Drive, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 0HB - Race web site - Venue map 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Wednesday 4 May 7.30pm | Chorley Harriers & Tri 4.4 Mile Trail Race Series (1/4), 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 |
| Wednesday 4 May 7.00pm | Trish Brook Memorial Brownhouse Dash, Red Lion Inn, The Square, Whitworth, nr. Rochdale OL12 8PY (off A671 Burnley Road) Approx 3 mile trail race for the benefit of Pancreatic Cancer Research 2011 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the night; Under 18 @ £3 (pay "Andems Runners TBMR"). Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 2011 |
| Wednesday 4 May 7.30pm | John Carr 5k Series (1/3), Esholt Sports & Leisure Club, Esholt Lane, Esholt, nr. Bradford BD17 7RQ Popular mid-week series of 3 5k road races in May This first race incorporates the Yorkshire Vets 5k Championship 2011 entry fee: £6/£8 (£15/£18 series) Youth/Junior runners £1.50 per race, £4 series (pay "Saltaire Striders") No entries on the night! Race limit 400. Min age 15. Contact: Mike Jones, 55 Acacia Drive, Sandy Lane, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD15 9JY - Web site |
| Wednesday 4 May 7.30pm | Buxworth 5 Mile Road Race, Navigation Inn, Buxworth, High Peak, Derbyshire SK23 7NE A new race for 2011, with a few testing climbs but should be suitable for most. 2011 entry fees £6/£8 + £2 on the night (payable to "Goyt Valley Striders") Contact: Kevin Day, Road and Fell, 57 Middle Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3DL - tel. 07791 573254 - Email - Venue map 2011 |
| Thursday 5 May 7.30pm | Ripley School Supper Run, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 4RS 4 miles approx - supper to all finishers. Spectators' suppers £1.50 extra. 2011 entry fee: £4 +£1 on the day (pay "Ripley Friends") Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston PR2 1TE - tel. 01772 723264 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Thursday 5 May 7.30pm | Jesmond Dene Handicap Races (1/4), Peoples Theatre, Stephenson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 5QF Handicap races of approx 5000m (3.1 miles) of undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong & Heaton Parks. 2011 entry fee: £4/£6 per race + £2 on the night (pay "Heaton Harriers"). See entry form for conditions. Must pre-enter or register by 6.45 to get handicapped otherwise astart from scratch at the back! Contact: George Routledge, 5 St. Hildas Avenue, Holy Cross, Wallsend NE28 7AB - Web site |
| Friday 6 May 7.30pm | Christleton 5k, Sports Centre, adjacent to Christleton High School, Plough Lane, Christleton, Chester CH3 7AD 2011 entry fees: £6/£8 - no entries on the night (payable to 'Tattenhall Runners'). Limit 300. c/d 4/5 Contact: Race Entry Secretary, Laurel Bank, Chapel Lane, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0EE - Web site - Venue map 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Saturday 7 May 1.15pm | Belmont Winter Hill 4.5 Mile Fell Race, Belmont Bull, High Street, Belmont, nr. Bolton, Lancashire BL7 8AJ (GR 673163) 4.5 miles, 1000ft of climb Also Junior races at 12.30pm for U12,1.5m/300ft;U14, 2m/400ft;U16, 2.5m/600ft. Mass start at 12.30pm. All Juniors £1 2010 entry fees: £4 on the day only Contact: Dave Bateson - Email Dave - Venue map 2010 race photos (SportSunday) - 2010/2011 Race photos (Runningpix) 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Saturday 7 May 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 |
| Sunday 8 May 10:00am | Blacksticks Blue 10k Road Race, Whitechapel Village Hall, Church Lane, nr. Inglewhite, Lancashire PR3 2EP A well-received new event in 2010, boasting stunning views of the Bowland Fells. 2011 entry fee: £8/£10 +£2 on the day (pay "Whitechapel PTFA") c/d 1/5. Min age 15. Contact: Race Organiser, 119 Halfpenny Lane, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire PR3 2EA 2010 race photos (SportSunday) 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 8 May tba | Bolton 5k, 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: £10 or £25 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 8 May 10:30am | Ripon 10 Mile (approx), Ripon Cricket Club, Studley Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2QH Not suitable for wheelchairs, prams or puschairs, as this is a multi terrain race. 2011 entry fee: £9.50/£11.50 - Limited entries on the day up to 9.45 ONLY at an additional charge (pay "Ripon Runners") Min age 17. Contact: Ripon 10, c/o UKResults, 1 Sutton Street, Blackburn BB2 5ES - Club web site 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 8 May 11.00am | Market Drayton 10k Road Race, Grove School, Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 1HF Also Family Fun Run on the day only at 12.30pm, £1. 2011 entry fees: £11/£13 NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY (to "Market Drayton 10k"). Limit 2000. C/d extended to 5th May Contact: tba - Venue map 2007 photos Mick Hall Photography - 2009-2011 Bryan Dale - 2010 photos (Mick Hall) - 2011 Race photos (Brian Smith) 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 08 May 11.15am | Beverley 10k Road Race, Beverley Leisure Centre, Flemingate, Beverley, East Yorkshire (start at The Minster) Also 2k Fun Run at 10.30, £3 - no entries on the day - limit 400 2011 entry fees: £12/£14 - no entries on day (to "Beverley Athletic Club") c/d 22/4 or when race limit of 1200 reached. Contact: Beverley 10k, 12 Willow Grove, Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 8DS - tel. 07946 521622 - Club web site - Venue map 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Tuesday 10 May 7.15pm | Geoff Doggett Memorial 5k Road Race, Falcon Inn, The Square, Littleborough, nr. Rochdale (A58 Halifax Road) 2011 entry fees £4/£6 + £1 on the night (collect all numbers on the night please) (payable to "Andems Runners GDR") Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Lower Healey, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 - Email - Venue map 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Tuesday 10 May 7:00pm | Chernobyl 5k Night Series (2/3), Shawes Arms, 279 London Road, Preston PR2 5AX Note new venue for 2011 - other races held 10/5 and 14/6 2011 entry fees £5 or £13 series +£2 on night (payable to "M & C Ribble Valley Group") Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston PR2 1TE - tel 07886 786246 - Email - MCRV Web site - Venue map 2010 - 2011 |
| Wednesday 11 May 7.30pm | Haigh Hall 4 Mile Road Race, reg. at Wigan Rugby Club, Wingates Road, off Leyland Mill Lane, Wigan Lane (A449) between Cherry Gardens PH and Wigan Infirmary (WN1 2SJ - location map on entry form). Late entry desk from 7.15 at the start off Hall Lane. 2011 entry fees: £4/£6 (+£1 on night) or £6/£10 u/a if you pre-enter June's Trail race at same time (pay "Wigan Phoenix") Contact: Paul Carroll, 21 Pilgrims Way, Standish, Wigan WN6 0AJ - tel. 01257 426166 evenings & weekends Wigan Phoenix web site - Venue map Results link |
| Wednesday 11 May 7.30pm | Kendal 10k Road Race (Weds Night Series 1/4), Leisure Centre, Kendal, Cumbria 2011 entry fees £7/£9 + £2 on the night (series of 4 races £24/£32) (payable to "Kendal AAC") Contact: Carolyn Kevan, 14 Greengate, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8NF - Email 2011 |
| Wednesday 11 May 7.30pm | John Carr 5k Series (2/3), Esholt Sports & Leisure Club, Esholt Lane, Esholt, nr. Bradford BD17 7RQ Popular mid-week series of 3 5k road races in May 2011 entry fee: £6/£8 (£15/£18 series) Youth/Junior runners £1.50 per race, £4 series (pay "Saltaire Striders") No entries on the night! Race limit 400. Min age 15. Contact: Mike Jones, 55 Acacia Drive, Sandy Lane, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD15 9JY - Web site |
| Thursday 12 May 7.00pm | Mobberley 'Round the Runway' Race, Railway Inn (adjacent to Mobberley Station), Station Road, Mobberley, Cheshire WA16 6LA Described as "1 lap of approximately 5.3 miles on scenic roads, paths and bridleways, near to Manchester Airport 2nd runway". All race proceeds will be donated to the East Cheshire Alzheimer's Society 2011 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on the night (pay "East Cheshire Alzheimer's Society") Contact: Mobberley Race, 10 Haddon Close, Macclesfield SK11 7YG - tel. Malcolm Fowler 01625 434235 or 07941 447358 - Email - Wilmslow RC web site - Venue map 2008 race photos at Mick Hall Photos 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Wednesday 11 May 7.00pm | Wholan Nook 8.3k Charity Run, Waggoners Inn, Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire This year supporting MacMillan Cancer Support Track & road - part of Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix 2011 entry fee: £5/£7 - all entries on the day. Min age 16. Contact: Richard Packer, 91 Westbourne Ave. South, Burnley BB11 4QZ - tel. 01282 424096 2010 - 2011 |
| Friday 13 May 7.00 pm | Sweatshop Chorley Park Series 5k, Astley Park, Chorley (2/4) (at Park Gates off A581 Park Road, adjacent to Queen's Road) Presentation now takes place at the White Hart, 100 yds towards the town centre from registration/start Note that this is a race over tarmac and stone tracks and the race distance is approximate 2011 entry fees: £5 per race (£14 series)/£7 per race (£22 series) (to "Chorley Athletic Club") + 50p on night Junior 1 mile (approx) start at 6.30pm - £3 per race or £8 series of 4 Contact: Park Series Co-Ordinator, 11A Wymundsley, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1US - Venue map (Race 1 indexed with links) 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 15 May 9.30am | Shell Chester Half Marathon, Chester Race Course (The Roodee) CH1 2LY (postcode directs to parking) This race fills quickly - online entry opens 14th February 2011! Starts and finishes at Chester Racecourse. Part undulating, part flat and capable of fast times. Runners of all abilities welcome but regret course is not suitable for wheelchair athletes. Course records: men 64.36, women 75.57. Extensive prize list. 2011 entry fee: £19/£21 No entries on the day! ("West Cheshire AC Road Races") It will be online entry only after 11/3 when postal entries close. Contact: Shell Chester Half Marathon, c/o Sport Systems, 61 Walton Street, Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7RZ West Cheshire AC Web site - Venue map (parking) 2007 race photos - 2009 Race photos (Mick Hall) - Race photos (Dave Pinnington) 2008 and earlier results link - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 15 May 10.30am | The Alternative Boxing Day 10k, Worden Arts Centre, Worden Park, Leyland, Lancashire Replaces the cancelled Boxing Day race from 2010 2011 entry fees: £7/£9 +£2 on the day (limit 300) (payable to 'Red Rose Road Runners') postal c/d 6/5 Contact: Carolyn Douglass, 23 Sheraton Park, Ingol, Preston PR2 7AZ - tel. 01772 865517 - Club web site - Venue map 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 cancelled - 2010 cancelled - 2011 (may) |
| Sunday 15 May 11.00am | Animal Care 5k Run, Station Pub, Morecambe, Lancashire Also 2k Family Fun Run at 12 noon (fancy dress optional) 2011 entry fees: £7 family, £3 individual +£1 on the day (payable to 'Animal Care') postal c/d 29/4 Contact: Debbie Baxter, 174 Low Road, Halton, Lancaster LA2 6NX 2011 |
| Sunday 15 May 2.00pm | Long Marton 10k Fun Run, Long Marton Community School Long Marton, nr. Appleby, Cumbria CA16 6BT Also Junior 1.6k (6 to 9 yrs olds) and 3km (10 to 15 yrs old) Trail Runs at 1pm. Under 6 entrants also welcome in the 1.6k run but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All £1.50. 10k is road with 2k off road through Dufton Ghyll 2011 entry fees: £5 (payable to 'Friends of Long Marton School') Contact: Email Lucy FR |
| Sunday 15 May 10.30am | The Tough 10, Aireville School, Aireville Park, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire 2011 entry fees: £10/£12 +£2 on the day (payable to 'Skipton AC') c/d 6/5 Contact: Ann-Marie Bulcock, 35 Russell Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 2DX - tel. 01756 797367 - Skipton AC web site |
| Sunday 15 May 10.30am | Eyam Half Marathon, Eyam, Peak District Allegedly one of the toughest half marathons of the year, with spectacular views over 5 counties! Also 1.3 miles (approx) Fun Run, straight after start of half marathon, cost £3 (untimed event). 2011 entry fees: £14/£16 u/a. No entries on day (pay "Eyam Half Marathon") Min age 17. Contact: Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Oddy, 'Le Roc', The Lydgate, Eyam, Hope Valley S32 5QU - tel 01433 630418 (application form queries) - race information 01433 631998 - Event web site - Venue map 2011 race photos (Runningpix) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 15 May 10.30am | Shuttleworth 5 Mile Trail Race, The Mansion House, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DX 2011 entry fees: £16/£17 u/a. No entries on day (pay "Dirt Running") Min age 17. c/d 7/5 Contact: Dirt Running, Waterdene House, Water Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 1AW - Event web site |
| Sunday 15 May tba | Pendle Triathlon, West Craven Sports Centre, Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick BB18 5TB 750m pool swim, 22.4k cycle, 5.4k run 2011 entry fees: £26.25 BTA/£31.50 non-BTA. (pay "Pendle Leisure Trust") Contact: Tel. 01282 666710 - Event web site |
| Tuesday 17 May 7.15pm | 16th Stanhill Fell Race, Britannia Inn, Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington (B6236) BB5 3RJ Race 3/10 in the 2011 RunningSpec Accrington & District Series (best 7 of 10 races to count) 5 miles, 800ft of ascent. Incorporates Hyndburn Fell Champs. Do not park on the Brown Cow car park! Also Junior race at 6.45pm, £1 on the night only (under 16 and Under 9) 2011 entry fee: £4 on the day only Contact: Lee Passco, RunningSpec, 5 Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5EE - tel 01254 879839 - mob. 07746 523691 - Email Lee - Web site - RunningSpec web site - Venue map 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 link - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Tuesday 17 May 7.30pm | Walton Park 5, Walton Hall Park Sports Centre, Liverpool (A580 East Lancs Road) 2011 race entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the night until limit reached (pay "Liverpool Running Club"). Limit 300. Min age 16. Contact: Mr. Patrick Daly, 117 Bedford Road, Walton, Liverpool L4 5PT - Liverpool RC web site 2011 |
| Tuesday 17 May 7.00pm | Moorclose 10k, Moorclose Sports Centre, Workington, Cumbria Very fast flat out and back cycle path course, traffic free. Very good p.b potential. Friendly race - free post-race buffet!! 2011 race entry fees: £6/£8 - no extra on the night (pay "Cumberland AC"). Collect numbers on the night if you prefer. Min age 17. Contact: Craig Kershaw, Kershaw's Health Foods, 127 Queen Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7QF - Cumberland AC Web site 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Wednesday 18 May 7.30pm | Horwich RMI Jubilee Series 1/4, 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 May 2011 - Link to later results |
| Wednesday 18 May 7.30pm | John Carr 5k Series (3/3), Esholt Sports & Leisure Club, Esholt Lane, Esholt, nr. Bradford BD17 7RQ Popular mid-week series of 3 5k road races in May 2011 entry fee: £6/£8 (£15/£18 series) Youth/Junior runners £1.50 per race, £4 series (pay "Saltaire Striders") No entries on the night! Race limit 400. Min age 15. Contact: Mike Jones, 55 Acacia Drive, Sandy Lane, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD15 9JY - Web site |
| Wednesday 18 May 7.00pm | Askern 10k, Askern Miners' Welfare Club, Askern, nr Doncaster, South Yorkshire 2011 entry fee: £7/£9 +£2 on the night (not eligible for prizes) (pay "Askern District Running Club") Min age 15. c/d 11/5 Contact: Askern 10k, 43 Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster DN5 9DB - Web site 2002 - 2003 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Thursday 19 May 7.00pm | Ian Casey Memorial Cowm Race (5k approx), Cock & Magpie, Cock Hall Lane, Whitworth, Rochdale (off A671 Burnley Road) 2011 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the night (pay "Andems Runners ICMR") Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 - Email Andy - Venue map 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Saturday 21 May 11.00am | Running Bear Alderley Edge 5k, Running Bear, 5 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7JT 3 lap course, raising funds for Alderley Edge May Fair. 2011 entry fees: £5/£7. Entries on day accepted. (pay "Running Bear Ltd") c/d 14/5 Contact: Alderley Edge 5k, Running Bear, 5 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7JT - tel. 01625 582130 |
| Saturday 21 May 11.00am | Sowerby Scorcher 10k Multi Terrain, St. Peter's Centre, St. Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 1HB Described as "a circular route following lanes, bridleways and footpaths over the hills and moors of Sowerby, with panaoramic views over beautiful Pennine hills. There are some steep sections, some muddy parts and occasional stiles. About 40% is off-road." 2011 entry fees: £10 +£1 on day (pay "Sowerby PCC"). Min age 16 on the day. Limit 300 Contact: Sowerby Scorcher, 26 Springfield, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 1AD - tel. 01422 832747 - Venue map 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 22 May 11.00am | Blue Light 5 Mile Fun Run, Bispham Fire Station, Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool FY2 9EA This is a true fun run with no individual or team prizes. Memento to all finishers. All proceeds to Gynn Square Memorial Fund 2011 entry fees: £8 for ages 16+, £6 for ages 12 to 15 +£2 on the day (pay "Gynn Square Memorial Fund"). C/d 15/5 or limit 350 Min age 12. Contact: Dave Waywell, 114 Ashfield Road, Blackpool FY2 0EN - tel. 01253 357637 or 07762 283626 - Venue map 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 22 May 11.00am | Salford 5k Road Race, Grand Lodge Entrance (off A665 Bury Old Road), Heaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester Pleae note slightly earlier start times for 2011 Part of the Reebok City of Manchester Parks Road Race GP Also Under 17 3k race, with U17, U15 and U13 prize categories (ages as at 31/8/10) at 10.30am. Please note that registration is at the same location as the start/finish - no changing or toilet facilities at this location 2011 fees: 5k - £4/£6; 3k - £2 +£1 on the day ("Salford Harriers") Contact: Mr. V. Murphy, 5 Springwood Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9RR - Venue map 2009 Race photos 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 3k results - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 22 May tba | East Manchester 5k, Debdale Park, approx postcode M18 7LJ Part of the Legacy Series of 5k and 10k race during May to September. Also under 16 2k Run, £3 2011 entry fee: £10 or £25 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 22 May from 08:00am | St Annes Triathlon, Swimming Pool, St. Annes, Lancashire Swim 400m, Bike 12 miles, Run 5k Part of Fylde Tri-logy Series (includes Ribby Hall Tri 3/4 and Fleetwood Tri 25/9) Also Junior events - 8yrs, 50m/1.5k/600m; 9-10yrs 150m/4k/1.2k; 11-12 yrs 200m/6k/1.8k; 13-14 yrs 300m/8k/2.4k; Youth 400m/10k/3k - all £12 BTA member/£15 non-member 2011 entry fee: Adults - £25 BTA/£28 non-BTA (pay "St. Annes Triathlon") Limit 600 in total between events Contact: St. Annes Triathlon, 2 Chatsworth Road South, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire FY8 2JN - Event web site 2011 race photos 2006 - 2011 |
| Sunday 22 May 11.00am | Comberbach Fete 5k Fun Run, Marbury Country Park, Comberbach, Cheshire Also Children's Race at 10.30am £3 enter on the day only 2011 entry fees: £5/Children £3 (payable to 'Comberbach Fete Committee') Limit 100, Children under 11 in the 5k must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: Comberbach Fete 5k, c/o G. Naylor, Fernlea, The Avenue, Comberbach, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6HT - tel. 01606 891185 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 22 May 1.00pm | Candlelighters 5k and 2k Family Fun Run, Wetherby Rugby Club, Grange Park, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 5NB Choice of 5k or 2k distances 2011 entry fee: £6 adults (+£2 on day), £3 child (+£1.50 on day) (pay "The Candlelighters Conference Account") Contact: The Candlelighter's Office, Ward 79, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, LS1 3EX - tel. 0113 247 0372 - Email - Web site |
| Sunday 22 May 11.00am | Clowne RR Towpath & Trail Ten K, Shireoaks Bowling Club, Shireoaks, Derbyshire S81 8NA Described as "Scenic 2 lap trail route along the Chesterfield Canal and through beautiful countryside and small local villages" Also Fun Run at 10.30am, £2 2011 entry fees: £9/£11 u/a +£2 on the day (payable to 'Clowne Road Runners Club') Min age 15. c/d 9/5. Limit 500. All to collect numbers on the day. Contact: Steve Hattersley, 19 Oak Tree Road, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 4UN - Clowne RR site |
| Sunday 22 May 8.30am | Llanelli Waterside Triathlon, Millennium Coastal Park, Festival Fields, Llanelli, SA15 4DT Swim 500 metres (open water in the dock), cycle 17 miles, run 5km (2 laps flat) 2011 entry fees: £34 BTF/£36 non-BTF £45 Relay (solo entries on the day at £38 if available) (pay "Human Being Active") Contact: LHM, 64 Pennant Road, Swiss Valley, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 8EW - Event web site |
| Tuesday 24 May 7.30pm | Coppice Fell Race, Peel Park Hotel, Turkey Street, Accrington, Lancashire Race 4/10 in the 2011 RunningSpec Accrington & District Series (best 7 of 10 races to count) 5 miles, 600ft climb Also Junior 2 mile races at 6.45pm, £1 2011 entry fees: £3 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 2020 - 2003 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Tuesday 24 May 7.00pm | Margaret Greenwood Cowm MT Race (6.665m approx), Cock & Magpie, Cock Hall Lane, Whitworth, Rochdale (off A671 Burnley Road) 2011 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on the night (pay "Andems Runners MGCR") Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 - Email Andy - Venue map 2011 |
| Tuesday 24 May 7.15pm | Glendue Fell Race, Knarsdale New Hall, on A686 between Brampton and Alston, 1km north of Slaggyford A single lap of approx 6km - entry level multi-terrain race, return leg on dismantled railway so suitable for all levels 2011 entry fees: £FREE but please all bring a prize value £3 to £4 - on the night only but form below to complete and bring to save time Contact: Noel Hakeman - tel. 01434 321385 - Email 2011 |
| Wednesday 25 May 7.30pm | Dovestone Diamond 10k Multi-Terrain Race, Tanner Business Centre, Waterside Mill, Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, Oldham, Lancashire OL3 7NH 2011 entry fees: £6/£8 +£1 on the night (pay "Kiwi Classic Events"). Limit 300, Min age 15. Collect all numbers on the night. Contact: Kiwi Classic Events, c/o 10 Swan Close, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire SK12 1HX - tel. 07904 427931 or 07809 570252 - Email - Web site - Venue map 2011 |
| Wednesday 26 May 7.30pm | Harrock Hill Race Series (1/4), 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 |
| Thursday 26 May 7.30pm | Apperley Bridge Canter MT 10k (approx), Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge, Bradford BD10 0NR 2011 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the night (pay "Horsforth Harriers") Min age 16. Limit 400 Contact: Race Secretary, 81 Broadgate Walk, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4HB - Horsforth Harriers web site 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Thursday 26 May 7.30pm | Jesmond Dene Handicap Races (2/4), Peoples Theatre, Stephenson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 5QF Handicap races of approx 5000m (3.1 miles) of undulating tarmac roads and footpaths within Jesmond Dene, Armstrong & Heaton Parks. 2011 entry fee: £4/£6 per race + £2 on the night (pay "Heaton Harriers"). See entry form for conditions. Must pre-enter or register by 6.45 to get handicapped otherwise astart from scratch at the back! Contact: George Routledge, 5 St. Hildas Avenue, Holy Cross, Wallsend NE28 7AB - Web site |
| Friday 27 May 7.00pm | Burnley Lions 10k Road Race, Colne Cricket Club, Colne, Lancashire BB8 0RF Part of Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix 2011 entry fees: £5/£7 (pay "Burnley Lions Club") Min age 16. Contact: Gerry McCabe, The Woods, Lenches Road, Colne, Lancs BB8 8EZ - 01282 702348 2010 race photos (SportSunday) 2006 - 2008 - 2009 - 2011 |
| Friday 27 May 7.15pm | Dunham Massey Park 5k, Dunham Massey Park, Charcoal Road, Dunham Town, Altrincham WA14 4SJ Race 1/5 in the North Cheshire 5k Grand Prix Series, run jointly with Spectrum Striders. 2011 race entry fees: £5/£7 NO ENTRY ON THE DAY (pay "Altrincham & District AC"). Min age 13. c/d 21/5. Limit 300 - pre-entry essential. Contact: Dunham Massey Park 5k, 34 Townfield Gardens, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 4DT - tel. 0161 927 7401 - Altrincham & Dist. Web site - Spectrum Striders web site - Venue map 2009 race photos Dave Pinnington 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Friday 27 May 7.00pm | Dronfield Town FC 10k Run, The Pioneer Club, Stonelow Rd, Dronfield, Derbyshire Friendly, low key, fun race!! 2011 race entry fees: £4 +£1 on the night (pay "Dronfield Town Football Club"). Collect numbers on the night. Contact: Tommy Crowley, 5 Overlees, Barlow, S18 7TP - tel. 0114 289 0806 - Dronfield Town FC Web site 2009 - 2010 |
| Saturday 28 May 10.00am | Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon, Rivington Primary School, Horrobin Lane, Rivington, nr. Horwich, Bolton Run 5k, cycle 22k, run 5k 2010 entry fees: £19 BTF, £21 non-BTF, £26 Relay team of 2 (to "Horwich Duathlon"). Contact: Tony Hesketh, 178 Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5PQ - tel. 01204 668183 - Race web site 2010/2011 race photos (SportSunday) 2006 - 2007 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Saturday 28 May 10.30am | Meanwood Valley Trail Race 7.5, Old Leodiensian's Club, Crag Lane, off King Lane, Alwoodley, Leeds LS17 5PR Airedale Triple Trail Series race 3/3. Previous races filled several days before race day, so get your entries in early!! Also 7-10 years 1 Mile Junior Race and 11-16 years 2 mile Junior Race, both at 10.00am, £2 + £1 on the day All proceeds to Lineham Farm Children's Centre, Eccup, Leeds 2011 entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 after 21 May or on the day (pay "Lineham Farm Children's Centre") Contact: Bob Jackson, 4 Malthouse Close, Scarcroft, Leeds LS14 3DS - Valley Striders web site |
| Saturday 28 May 6.30pm | Lancaster 5k Race Series (1/5), 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 - 2011 |
| Sunday 29 May 10:30am | Fishwick "5" Trail Race, adj. St. Teresa's Church, off Downing Street/Fishwick Parade, Preston, Lancashire 2011 entry fees £6/£7 +£1 on day (payable to "Callon Kids Community Club") Min age 15. All numbers collect on the day. Contact: Graham Vickers, 62 Carlisle House, St. Autin's Road, Preston PR1 3XL - Venue map 2011 |
| Sunday 29 May 1.00pm | Blackpool Beach 10k, Solaris Centre, South Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire 2011 entry fee: £10/£12 +£2 on the day if places remain (pay "Fylde Coast Running") Min age 14. Contact: Race Office, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS 2011 |
| Sunday 29 May 11.15am | Raby Castle 10k, Staindrop, nr. Darlington, Co. Durham Also 5k Fun Run at 10.30am - £5 2011 entry fees: £9/£11 + £2 on day (pay "Teesdale Athletic Club") c/d 13/5. Min age 15. Late entries accepted only until 10.30am Contact: Teesdale AC, White Cottage, High Startforth, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 9AQ - Teesdale AC Web site - Venue map 2007 - 2008 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 29 May 11.00am | Driffield Mucky Duck 8.5m Multi-Terrain, Driffield Rugby Club, East Yorkshire YO25 9DW Also 1 Mile (approx) Fun Run within enclosed grounds at 10.00am, £2.50 Changing facilities, bar and refreshments 2011 entry fee: £10/£12 +£2 on the day (pay "Driffield Striders") Min age 17 Contact: Mrs. G. Eling, 19 Almond Close, Driffield, YO25 6SJ - tel 01377 253571 - Web site - Venue map 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 29 May 11.00am | Lomas Distribution Buxton Half Marathon, Opera House, Buxton, Derbyshire 30th year of this road race, hilly, scenic 2011 entry fees: £9/£11 + £1 on day (limited on the day) (to 'Buxton AC') Min. age 17 Contact: Buxton Half Marathon, C/o Mr. P. Wainwright, 5 Brooklands Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire SK23 0PW - tel. 07842 512325 (after 7pm) - Buxton AC web site 2007 Race photos 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 |
| Monday 30 May 11.00am | The Baby Beat 5k Fun Run, Preston North End FC, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire Support the Sharoe Green Maternity Unit's "Baby Beat Appeal". Please note change of date - previously 2nd May 2011 entry fees: £6 + £1 on day (pay "shoestringresults.com"). c/d 25/4 Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston, Lancashire PR2 1TE 2011 |
| Monday 30 May 11.00am | Bowley Hill Trail Race, Great Harwood, nr. Blackburn, Lancashire Approx 5.5 miles, from the Great Harwood Show Ground, opposite Nightingales Garage on Whalley Road, Great Harwood BB6 7TE 2011 entry fees - £5 on the day only - this is the admission fee to the show and the race entry is then free Contact: Harry Haseley - tel. 01254 885611 - Venue map 2010 race photos (SportSunday) 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Monday 30 May 11.30am | Ilkley Harriers Trail Race, Swimming Pool & Lido, Denton Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 0BZ Due to clashing with another event, this race has been moved from Sunday 29th to Monday 30th May Described as "6.9 miles of scenic, undulating woodland trails, footpaths, moorland and road with fantastic views over Ilkley and the Wharfe Valley". Registered as a FRA CM (Cat C Medium) fell race - 6.9 miles, 700 ft of climb 2011 entry fees - £8 + £2 after 22/5 or on day (pay "Ilkley Harriers") c/d 22/5 Contact: Ilkley Harriers Trail Race, 4 Trinity Rise, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 1RG - Email - Ilkley Harriers Web site - Venue map 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
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