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| August 2012 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 1 August 7.30pm | Chorley 4.4 Mile Trail Race Series (4/4), Baron's Rest, Astley Village, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1XA 2012 entry fees: £4 (£12 for 4 races)/£6 (£20 for 4 races) all +£2 on the night (pay "Chorley Harriers"). Min age 16. Collect numbers on the night. Contact: Martin Harrington, 120 Chorley Old Road, Whittle le Woods, Chorley PR6 7LR - tel. 01257 412759 - Club web site - Venue map |
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| Wednesday 1 August 7.30pm | Pie and Peas 5 (5 mile MT), The Lion Pub, 74 Main Road, Moulton, Cheshire CW9 8PB (between Northwich and Winsford) 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 +£2 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 |
| Wednesday 1 August 7.00pm | T' Flat Cap 5, Leggers Inn, Mill Street East, Dewsbury WF12 9BD Described as "a scenic 5 mile trail run finishing at the The Leggers Inn followed by superb Yorkshire snap & beer". Prizes for best flat cap worn in the race!! 2012 entry fees: £5/£7 on the night only Contact: 07940 286571 |
| Thursday 2 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 and July 2012 entry fee: £6/£7 unatt (series entries £16.50/£19.50) - entries accepted either online or on the night only (no postal entries accepted) Contact: Lesley Cryer - tel.01772 324436 - Email - Web site - Venue map 2009 race photos Results (race 1 indexed with links to other races): 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Thursday 2 August 7.30pm | Ronhill Manchester 5k Sizzler (3/4), Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester M23 0AB (B5167 accessed from J5 of M60 and M56 2012 entry fees: £5 (£16 series)/£7 (£24 series) +£1 on night - min age 16 years on the night ("Sale Harriers Manchester") Contact: The Ronhill 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 |
| Thursday 2 August 7.30pm | Deestriders Off-Road Grand Prix Series (3/4), Tata (formerly Corus) Sports & Social Club, Rowleys Drive, Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire (0.75 miles from Asda store at Queensferry traffic lights heading towards Flint) Series of 4 races - also held in July, August and September (Friday in Sept) 2012 entry fee: £4/£6 unatt (series entries £12/£14) all £6 on the night (pay "Deestriders Running Club") Contact: Race Secretary, 12 Lilac Grove, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH66 2PH - Deestriders RC web site |
| Friday 3 August 7.00pm | Ashford Summer 5k Series (2/3), Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, Kent TN24 8XX Series held between July and September on first Friday. Traffic-free, park setting. Also Children's Race just before main 5k event (£3 or £7 series) 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 (series £20/£26) +£2 on the day (pay "Nice Work") Limit 200. Min age 13. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
| Saturday 4 August 6.30pm | Catforth Canter 5k Road Race (3/3), Village Hall, Catforth, Lancashire Series of 3 races on first Saturday in June, July and August 2012 entry fee: £5 (series £13.50) +£1 on the day (pay "Alan Taylor") Contact: Alan Taylor, 8 Mickleden Avenue, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9TA - Venue map |
| Saturday 4 August 10.00am | Meerbrook 15k, Meerbrook Village Hall, near Leek, Staffordshire Note that this race is being held on Saturday this year due to Olympic events on the Sunday Junior 1.5 Mile Gun Hill Run, £5, 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. 2012 entry fees: £14/£16 (includes 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 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Race photos (Bryan Dale) - 2011 Race photos (Mick Hall) 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Saturday 4 August 2.00pm | Wardle Off-Road Triathlon, Wardle High School, Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale OL12 9RD Pool-based off-road triathlon with either 160m swim, 10k mountain bike, 4k trail run or double distance in full event. Information on web site 2012 entry fees: £25 +£3 on day (pay "Rochdale Tri Club") Contact: Graham Hahn - tel. 01706 844890 - Email - Rochdale Tri Club web site |
| Saturday 4 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" 2012 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 - 2012 |
| Sunday 5 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 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the day(pay "Race Series") Contact: Bill Gardner, 58 Sibsey Street, Lancaster LA1 5DF - tel. 01524 60537 - Venue map 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 |
| Sunday 5 August 10.00am | Alexandra Park 5k Women's Series, Alexandra Park, Russell Street, Moss Side, Manchester (off Princess Road) The Alexandra Park 5k is now a women-only race, held on the first Sunday of each month (with circuit training in the park on the other Sundays). There is also a 1 Mile taster run for novices and under 13s, also at 10.00am. 2011 entry fees: £3/£5 u/a, £2 concession (see entry form) Contact: Tel. 07709 000436 - Email - Event web site |
| Sunday 5 August 11.00am | Tenbury 10k, Tenbury Swimming Pool, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire WR15 8SF A one lap course through quiet country lanes in Worcestershire 2012 entry fees: £7 +£2 on day ('Tenbury Round Table') Min age 15 Contact: (Entries) Entry Secretary, The Old School, Burford, Tenbury Wells, Worcs., WR15 8HF - tel. 08435 065410 - Email - Ludlow Runners web site - Venue map 2011 race photos 2006 - 2010 |
| Sunday 5 August 12.30pm | Carlisle Triathlon, Morton School, Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria 500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run 2012 entry fees: £22 BTF/£25 non-BTF, Relay teams £33/£39 non-BTF (pay "Carlisle Tri Club") Contact: Carlisle Triathlon, 10 Rudchester Close, Sandsfield Park, Carlisle CA2 7XL - Email - Carlisle Tri web site |
| Sunday 5 August from 08:30 | Organic Adventure Summer Series Mountain Bike Orienteering (3/5), venue tba, Ogden, West Yorkshire "Organic Adventure Mountain Bike Orienteering events are aimed at all levels of competitors - you don’t need to be a seasoned athlete to take part. We plan all our events so that the complete novice can compete along side national/international champions. A simple format:- 3 hours to collect as many points as you can, all maps are provided; all you need is a working bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure!" 2012 entry fees: £15 (20% discount for early entry) Contact: Organiser's web site |
| Wednesday 8 August 7.30pm | Joe Ashcroft Saddleworth 6 (formerly Frank Hodson Saddleworth 6), Youth Centre, Wellington Road, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7AL (race returns to original venue this year) 2012 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 - 2012 |
| Thursday 9 August 7.30pm | Standish Hall 4.5 Mile Trail Race, Britannia Wigan Hotel, Almond Brook Road, Standish, Wigan WN6 0SR (off J27 M6) Please allow 5 minutes to get from registration to the start - shortened version of the usual 10k route 2012 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the day ("Wigan Phoenix") (min. age 16) Contact: Paul Carroll, 21 Pilgrims Way, Standish, Wigan WN6 0AJ - tel. 01257 426166 weekday evenings and weeekends only please - Email Wigan Phoenix web site - Venue map (note that this is registration only - the start is off Arbour Lane shown bottom right of the map) |
| Saturday 11 August 09.30am | Pennington Flash 10k Trail Race, Leigh Sports Village, Turner Way, off Atherleigh Way, Leigh WN7 4GX 2012 entry fees: £8/£9 (pay 'Sports Tours International'). Contact: Email - Sports Tours Int. web site - Venue map (approx) |
| Saturday 11 August 10.30am | Pennington Flash Women Only 5k Trail Race, Leigh Sports Village, Turner Way, off Atherleigh Way, Leigh WN7 4GX 2012 entry fees: £4/£6 (pay 'Sports Tours International'). Contact: Email - Sports Tours Int. web site - Venue map (approx) |
| Saturday 11 August 1.30pm | Arncliffe Fete 4, Arncliffe, nr. Grassington, North Yorkshire BD23 5QE (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. 2012 entry fees: £4/£6 +£2 on day (payable to "M Critchley") - c/d 7/8 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 - 2012 |
| Saturday 11 August 9.30am | Perseverance Wimbledon Dash 5km Road Race, Wimbledon Park Arena, London SW19 7HX The organiser has advised that due to various issues arising from the Olympics etc. this event has been cancelled. Incorporates Surrey County 5k Championships 2012 entry fees: £7/£9, under 17s £4 + £1 on the day - all £10 on the day if places remain (payee "Hercules Wimbledon AC") Limit 500. Min age 11 Contact: Richard Xerri, 38 Hampden Road, Kingston on Thames KT1 3HG - tel. 07737 335296 - Email - Hercules Wimbledon Web site |
| Sunday 12 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. 2012 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 - 2012 |
| Sunday 12 August 10.00am | Sherwoods Vauxhall Darlington 10k Road Race, Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, Darlington DL1 5RP Also Family Fun Run (all ages) £2 adults, £1 children under 15 at 9.00am 2012 entry fees: £12/£14 (£8 for competitors aged 15 to 17 inclusive) NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY ('Darlington Borough Council') c/d 27/7. Min age 15 on the day. Contact: Darlington 10k, The Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, Darlington DL1 5RP - tel. 01325 388427 - Email - Web site 2011/2012 race photos (Mick Hall) 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 12 August 10:00am | Millbrook Monster 10k Multi Terrain, Hare & Hounds Pub, 394 Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, Cheshire SK15 3ET Also 4km Little Monsters Kids Race 2012 entry fees: £6/£8 + £2 on the day (pay "Kiwi Classic Events") Min age 15. Limit 200. All numbers to be collected on the day Contact: Millbrook Monster, Kiwi Classic Events, 31 Laycock Avenue, Millbrook, Stalybridge, Cheshire SK15 3HG - tel. 07809 570252 - Email Route map: click here for map 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 12 August 10.30am | Chester Academy 10k Race, The Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire Also 5k and 2.5 Family Fun Runs at £9.50 and £6 respectively, also at 10.30am 2012 entry fees: £13/£15 (pay "The Chester Academy") All numbers to be collected on the day. Contact: The Chester Academy, Chester Racecouse, Watergate Square, Chester CH1 2LY - tel Keith 01244 304664 or 07887 780553 - Email Keith - Event web site |
| Sunday 12 August 10:00am | Cannon Hall Run 10k, Cannon Hall, Barnsley, South Yorkshire 2012 entry fees: £13/£15 (pay "Sportworks Logistics Ltd") Min age 15. Contact: Cannon Hall Run, The Innovation Centre, 217 Portobello, Sheffield S1 4DP - Event web site |
| Sunday 12 August 1.45pm | CancerCare Cross Bay Challenge, Cark Airfield, Flookburgh (nr. Grange over Sands) to Hest Bank, nr. Morecambe The run is entirely on sand and will involve crossing several channels (knee deep - you WILL get wet!). Fully guided, marshalled and escorted by quad bikes and tractors! Transport from Hest Bank to start included in entry fee (NB no transport back to start after the race so only leave your car at the start if you can collect it independently. Also available - 6 Mile Guided Walk at 11.30 from Silverdale with return transport at the start or finish £10 (£15 on the day for walkers only) 2012 entry fees: £26/£28 unatt (pay "CancerCare") Limit 1000 NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY!! Contact: Cancercare, Slynedales, Slyne Road, Lancaster LA2 6ST - tel. 01524 381820 - Email - Event Web site 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 abandoned - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Tuesday 14 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 54, expecting to run under 23 minutes. After that, with a 7.30pm start ("the slower one") for women 55 plus and men 60 and over, under 13s plus other runners expecting to take longer than 23 minutes. Min age 14. Also 2.5k race at 7.00pm, ages 11 (as at 31/8/11) upwards, £3.00 and 1 mile fun run at 6.50pm £1 on the night only 2012 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 15 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 May, June and July) 2012 entry fees: £5/£7 (£12/£20 series) (Cheques payable to "Horwich RMI Harriers") Contact: Carl 07530 758186 - Race web site Link to results |
| Wednesday 15 August 7.15pm | Ulverston Summer 10k Road Race, Glaxo Sports Club (signposted from A590), North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9DR Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 7.20pm, £2 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 ('Glaxo Hoad Hill Harriers') c/d 7 days before race. Min age 15. Contact: Simon Barton, East View, Little Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 0PN - Club web site - Venue map 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 |
| Wednesday 15 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 goody bag for all finishers." 2012 entry fees: £5/£7 - no entries on the night (pay "Hyde Park Harriers"). Limit 150. Contact: Chris Jones, 1 Creskeld View, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9BG - Hyde Park Harriers web site 2011 |
| Wednesday 15 August 7.00pm | Cinnamon Lodge Chase, Meltham Community Sports Centre, nr. Huddersfield HD9 5QT Approx 6 miles over the countryside 2012 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) - 2012 race photos 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Thursday 16 August 7.30pm | Ronhill Manchester 5k Sizzler (4/4), Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester M23 0AB (B5167 accessed from J5 of M60 and M56 2012 entry fees: £5 (£16 series)/£7 (£24 series) +£1 on night - min age 16 years on the night ("Sale Harriers Manchester") Contact: The Ronhill 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 |
| Friday 17 August 7.00pm | Rye Summer Classic Series (2/3) - 2012 Celebration 5k, Rye Nature Reserve, Rye Harbour, East Sussex Series held between July and September on Friday evenings. Traffic-free, through Rye Nature Reserve. Also Children's Race just before main 5k event (£3 or £6 series) 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 (series £26/£30) +£2 on the day (pay "Nice Work") Limit 250. Min age 13 for 5k, 15 for 10k. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
| Sunday 19 August 12 noon | RunningSpec Greenway 7 MT, Hyndburn Bridge Inn, Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, Accrington, Lancashire - start is 200 yds away at Wilsons Playing Fields. SERIES CANCELLED FOR 2012 Race 8/12 in the 2012 RunningSpec Accrington & District Series (best 8 of 12 races to count). £100 prize to first man and woman in series. Run on canal towpath, fast, flat very scenic, looped course 2011 entry fees: £6 on the day only. Min age 13. Contact: Lee Passco, 202 Stanley Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6QQ - tel. 01254 879839 or 07746 523691 2011 |
| Sunday 19 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) 2012 entry fees: £11/£13 - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY ("Spectrum Striders Running Club") c.d 12/8. 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 19 August 11.00am | Gill Pimblott Memorial 4.37 Mile Trail Run, Miners Welfare Club, Gin Pit Village, end of Ley Road, Off Princes Avenue, Tyldesley, Greater Manchester M29 7DW 2012 entry fees: £5 on day only (to "Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners") Contact: Mark Riches - tel 07508 213207 - Email - Astley & Tyldesley Runners site 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 19 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! 2012 entry fees: £9/£11 - NO entries on the day (pay "Escrick Playing Fields Association") c/d 14/8. Min age 15 Contact: Escrick 10k, c/o 25 Wenlock Drive, Escrick, York, YO19 6JB - Web site 2008 - 2009 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 19 August 11.00am | Penistone 10k Road Race, Penistone Church Football Club, Church View Road, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6AT (GR 249031) Replaces Penistone Show 10k which is cancelled after 27 years. 10k on road and Trans-Pennine Trail 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 +£2 on day ("Penistone Footpath Runners & AC") c/d 3/9. Contact: Pauline Senior, 52 Hackings Avenue, Cubley, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6BD - Email - Club Web site 2012 |
| Sunday 19 August 10.30am | Burton 10k Road Race, Shobnall Leisure Complex, Shobnall Road, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2BB 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 +£2 on day ("Hatton Darts Running Club") c/d 10/8. Contact: Geoff Mulcahy, 17 Field Rise, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE13 0NR - tel. 01283 541731 - Email Geoff - Club Web site |
| Sunday 19 August 11.00am | Hilton Puckrup Hall 5 Mile Road Race, Hilton, Puckrup, nr. Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Starting and finishing within the grounds of the hotel with a one lap route around the local country lanes of Puckrup and Ripple. 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 (pay "Fylde Coast Running") c/d 12/8. Min age 15 Contact: FCR Race Office, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS - Web site 2012 |
| Wednesday 22 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 - 2012 |
| Wednesday 22 August 7.15pm | Urenco Capenhurst 5k, Electricity Sports & Social Club, Capenhurst Technology Park, Capenhurst, South Wirral CH1 6EH Described as "fast and flat" 2012 entry fees: £6/£8 +£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 - 2012 |
| Wednesday 22 August 7.00pm | Brodsworth 5 Trail Race, The Pickburn Arms, Doncaster Road, Pickburn, Doncaster. DN5 7UZ This event was to be held on 20th June but was postponed - issued numbers should retained. Note sightly earlier start time as well. 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 u/a +£2 on the night (but do NOT qualify for prizes) (pay "Doncaster Athletic Club") c/d 15/6 Contact: Race Secretary, 24 Wellington Grove, Bentley, Doncaster DN5 9RW - Doncaster AC web site |
| Thursday 23 August 7.15pm | Stan Curran Birthday Reservoir Race (5k approx), Cock & Magpie, Cock Hall Lane, Whitworth, Rochdale (off A671 Burnley Road) 2012 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 - 2012 |
| Thursday 23 August 7.30pm | Sessay Swift 6k, Sessay, nr. Thirsk, North Yorkshire 2012 entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 on the day (pay "Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers") Min age 15. c/d 18/8 Contact: Race Secretary, Oaken, 64 Admiral's Court, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1RR - tel. 01845 522805 - Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers web site 2012 |
| Thursday 23 August 7.15pm | 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 at 7pm, £2 on the night only. 2012 entry fees: £5/£7 - +£2 on the night (subject to race limit) (pay "Trentham Running Club"). Limit 250. Min age 16. c/d 16/8 Contact: Dave Clarke 5 Entries, 10 Garfield Crescent, Stoke on Trent ST4 8EU - tel. 07719 177361 - Email (preferred) - Trentham RC web site 2011 race photos (Bryan Dale) 2011 - 2012 |
| Friday 24 August 7.00pm | Padiham 5 Mile Diamond Jubilee Challenge, Padiham Footall Club, Well Street, Padiham, Lancashire BB12 8LE Starts at the Fountain in Memorial Park, finishes on Whalley Road, Padiham. Described as "off road, on tarmac and tow path, not field and fell". Part of Padiham Sports Week. 2012 entry fees: £2 on the night Contact: Alan Smith - tel. 07775 717698 |
| Saturday 25 August 6.30pm | Lancaster 5k Race Series (4/5), Lancaster & Morecambe AC Clubhouse, Salt Ayre Track, (near Asda), Lancaster LA1 5JS 2012 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 |
| Saturday 25 August 6.00pm | West Witton Feast Fell Race, Playing Fields, West Witton, near Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4LS Adult race 6.5km, climb 340m. Registration from 5.30pm Also Junior 5/9k race, climb 210 metres, £2.50 2012 entry fees: £4 on the day Contact: Gareth Robson - tel. 01969 624641 - Race web site |
| Sunday 26 August 12 noon | Oswaldtwistle 6 Mile Trail Race, Heys Inn, Heys Lane/Stonebridge Lane, Oswaldtwistle, nr. Accrington, Lancashire SERIES CANCELLED FOR 2012 Race 9/12 in the 2012 RunningSpec Accrington & District Series (best 8 of 12 races to count). £100 prize to first man and woman in series. Also 1 Mile Junior Race at 11.30am, £1.50 2012 entry fees: £5 on the day only Contact: Lee Passco, 202 Stanley Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6QQ - tel. 01254 879839 or 07746 523691 2010 Race photos (Adrian Nicholls) 2010 - 2011 |
| Sunday 26 August 10.00am | Fleetwood Half Marathon, Leisure Centre, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 6HF 2012 entry fees: £15/£17 + £2 on the day if places available (pay "Fylde Coast Running") c/d 19/8. Min age 17. Contact: Race Office, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS - Fylde Coast Running web site - Venue map 2008 race photos 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 |
| Sunday 26 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. 2012 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 26 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 2012 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 16. 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 - 2012 |
| Sunday 26 August 11:00am | Ellesmere 10k Run, Lakelands School, Ellesmere, Shropshire 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 (pay "Oswestry Olympians") c/d 20/8. Min age 16. Contact: Lauren Davies, 57 Hillcrest, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 0LJ - Venue map 2011 race photos (Bryan Dale) 2011 |
| Sunday 26 August 9.30am | Arundel Castle 10k, Arundel Town Centre, West Sussex BN18 9AD 2012 entry fees: £12 +£3 on day ("1st Arundel Scouts") c/d 15/8. 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 - 2012 |
| Sunday 26 August from 08:30 | Organic Adventure Summer Series Mountain Bike Orienteering (4/5), venue tba, Todmorden, West Yorkshire "Organic Adventure Mountain Bike Orienteering events are aimed at all levels of competitors - you don’t need to be a seasoned athlete to take part. We plan all our events so that the complete novice can compete along side national/international champions. A simple format:- 3 hours to collect as many points as you can, all maps are provided; all you need is a working bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure!" 2012 entry fees: £15 (20% discount for early entry) Contact: Organiser's web site |
| Monday 27 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 2012 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 - Email 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Monday 27 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 2012 entry fee: £8/£10 +£1 on the day (not eligible for prizes) (pay "Askern District Running Club") Min age 17. c/d 20/8 Contact: Askern 10, 3 Amberley Rise, Skellow, Doncaster DN6 8NS - Web site 2011 Race photos (Flaming Photography) 2003 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Monday 27 August 10.00am | Canterbury Half Marathon, venue tba Also Fun Run (£5) and Children's Race (£3) 2012 entry fees: £15/£17 (£20 on the day) (pay "Invicta East Kent AC") Limit 1500. Min age 17. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
| Tuesday 28 August 7.00pm | Littleborough Lions 5k Fun Run, Conservative Club, Peel Street, Littleborough, nr. Rochdale OL15 8AQ 2012 entry fees: £4/£6; Juniors £3/£5 all +£1 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 - 2012 |
| Wednesday 29 August 7.00pm | The Samphire Hoe 5k Series (4/4), Samphire Hoe, A20, Dover, Kent CT17 9WR Series of 4 races held between May and August - see entry form for full information. Feature race of top 20 runners from first three races, plus the usual 5k open to all. Also Children's Race (£3) prior to the main 5k race 2012 entry fees: £8.50/£10.50 (series £27/£33) +£2 on the day (pay "Nice Work") Limit 200. Min age 13. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
| Thursday 30 August 7.30pm | Leicester City Summer 5k Series (3/3), Victoria Park, London Road, Leicester LE2 1ND Part of a series of 3 races - others held in May and June Also Children's Race (£3) 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 (series £20/£25) all + £2 on the day if available (pay "Nice Work") Min age 13. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
| Friday 31 August 7.00pm | Queens Park Quacker 5k Series (3/3), Lakeside Pavilion, Queens Park, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7SE Parking on Tipkinder Park or King George IV Playing Fields Series of 3 races held between June and August 2012 entry fees: £4/£6 (series £10/£16) (pay "South Cheshire Harriers") Limit 150. Min age 11. Contact: Simon walker, Queens Park Quacker 5k, 46 Woodside Avenue, Wistaston, Crewe CW2 8AN - South Cheshire Harriers web site |
| Friday 31 August 7.00pm | The Clacton Summer 5k Series (4/4), Greensward Cafe, Marine Parade West, Clacton-n-Sea, Essex CO15 1XB Series of 4 races held between May and August - see entry form for full information Also Children's Race (£3) prior to the main 5k race (£10 for series entry) 2012 entry fees: £8.00/£10.00 (series £27/£33) +£2 on the day (pay "Nice Work") Limit 200. Min age 13. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
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