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Marathons and Fun Runs in 2008

A round up of marathons, half-marathons, 5k, 10k and Fun Runs throughout the UK in 2008.

 

Guide to UK Marathons,

Half-Marathons & Fun Runs in 2008

Compiled by John Litchfield

 

 

 

 

28/05/2008

Culbin Forest Run

Kintessack

5 miles

www.moray.gov.uk/moray_event/event_54874.html

Dyke Village Hall Committee are staging the 10th annual Culbin Forest Run at Wellhill Forestry Car Park, near Kintessack.  The run, which is a fundraiser for the hall, follows a 5-mile route as it twists and turns along the paths and tracks of Moray's biggest forest.

 

26/05/2008

BUPA London 10,000

London

10km

www.london10000.co.uk/site/

Run passed many of London’s famous sights, including Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and The London Eye

 

26/05/2008

BUPA London 10,000

London

10km

www.london10000.co.uk/site/

Run passed many of London’s famous sights, including Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and The London Eye

 

25/05/2008

Druridge Bay 10k Charity Fun Run

Morpeth

10km

www.bhf.org.uk/get_involved

This route is open to all standard of participant from serious runners to the slowest walkers and all proceeds raised from this event will be donated to The British Heart Foundation in memory of a local lad Gordon Parr

 

25/05/2008

Edinburgh Marathon

Edinburgh

26.2 miles

www.edinburgh-marathon.com/

A beautiful coastline, an extinct volcano, a Royal Palace, grandstand finish

 

25/05/2008

Crocodile 8

Hereford

8 miles

www.crocodile8.org.uk/

The Crocodile 8 is a 'tough' multi-terrain eight mile race on road, grass and mud.

 

25/05/2008

Mull of Kintire 10K and Half Marathon

Campbeltown

10km or 13.1 miles

www.mokrun.co.uk/

The 10k race is around three sides of Campbeltown Loch, and is mainly very flat. The half-marathon route leaves the town and runs through the countryside and includes around a kilometre on the hard sandy beach of Westport. The final mile of both races is on a slight down gradient into the town and through the main street.

 

25/05/2008

Druridge Bay 10k Charity Fun Run

Morpeth

10km

www.bhf.org.uk/get_involved

This route is open to all standards of participant from serious runners to the slowest walkers and all proceeds raised from this event will be donated to The British Heart Foundation in memory of a local lad Gordon Parr

 

24/05/2008

Bath Hilly 10

Bath

10 miles

cityofbathac.org/

A one lap ten mile road race around the quiet country lanes to the south of Bath.

 

18/05/2008

Town and Gown 10K Fun Run

Oxford

10km

oxfordtownandgown.org/race/index.html

A10km road race through the centre of Oxford in aid of muscular dystrophy.

 

18/05/2008

Keynsham 10k Road Race

Bristol

10km

www.1stkeynshamscouts.org.uk/roadrace/

Organised by 1st Keynsham Scout Group

 

18/05/2008

Resolution Asset Management 10K

Glasgow

10km

www.runglasgow.org/10k/

The UK's biggest women only timed 10K road race.

 

 

18/05/2008

The Regent's Park 3k Fun Run

London

3 miles

www.runforthechildren.co.uk/index.php

Walk, run or jog in this all ages event in aid of the Children’s Trust.

 

18/05/2008

Woodley 10k and 3k Road Race

Woodley

3 and 10km

Road races have been a yearly feature in the town of Woodley, Berkshire, UK, for many years. he format is a 10 kilometre BAF/RRC certified route along a fairly flat suburban road course. A 3 Kilometre junior challenge race (11-16 years) is also held on the race day.

 

Cure Leukeamia Run

Birmingham

5 and 10km

www.cureleukaemia.co.uk/funrun.php

A race to Raise funds for the Leukaemia Centre in Birmingham

 

14/05/2008

Shady Oak Tough 10K

Shady Bridge

10km

www.goytvalleystriders.org.uk/pages/shady.php

A very scenic and testing single lap measured route on quiet country lanes with a section of 1750m on rough track.

 

 
11/05/2008

Concorde 10K

Heston

10km

www.baac1.toucansurf.com/

Organised buy British Airways Athletics Club.

 

11/05/2008

Knowle Fun Run

Solihull

2.5 or 5 miles

www.knowlefunrun.org.uk/

Run one or two laps in the 25th Knowle Fun Run.

 

11/05/2008

Cow Pat Canter

Radstock

10km

somerac.org.uk/article.asp?id=cow_pat_canter

With virtually no tarmac to be seen the course takes you through beautiful countryside, rolling fields, footpaths, rough tracks, stiles, a pond and a river!

11/05/2008

Hearts First Jog - Blenheim 10k Bolt

Woodstock

10km

www.bhf.org.uk/get_involved

Join hundreds of participants for the annual Blenheim Bolt, set in the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. This circular 10km route takes you through woodland, around the lake and across open land, and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

 

11/05/2008

Hilly Challenge

Kenilworth

1 and 10km

www.krrac.info/HC_Info.asp

There are few more attractive venues in the Midlands than Abbey Fields, Kenilworthand it is here that Kenilworth Runners every spring holds an open 10 kilometre cross country race and a one mile fun run for all.

 

11/05/2008

Gregg’s Bakers Oven South

Brentwood

1 or 5 miles

greggs.co.uk/community/cancer_run/

A Sponsored 5 mile run or 1 mile family fun in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s charity

 

07/05/2008

Hearts First Jog – Tower of London

London

1-10km

www.bhf.org.uk/get_involved

Walk, jog or run between 1 - 10 laps of the 1km route in the famous grass moat.

 

07/05/2008

Southampton Sprint

Southampton

3 or 6km

www.bhf.org.uk/get_involved

Walk, run or jog 3k or 6k around Southampton Common to raise vital funds to help beat heart disease – the UK’s biggest killer.

 

04/05/2008

Greggs North West Children's Cancer Run

Manchester

1 or 5 miles

greggs.co.uk/community/cancer_run/

A Sponsored 5 mile run or 1 mile family fun run to raise funds for research into children’s cancer in the North West.

 

04/05/2008

Keswick Half Marathon

Keswick

1.5, 3.2km and 13.1 miles

www.keswickhalfmarathon.co.uk/

The route is a circuit of Derwentwater, with a loop into the Newlands valley, probably the most scenic 13 miles 192.5 yards in the country.

 

04/05/2008

Titchmarsh 10K and 3K Fun Run

Oundle

3 or 10km

www.titchmarsh.info/roadrace.htm

A 10km road race and 3km fun run in Northamptonshire

 

04/05/2008

Dallam Dash

Milnthorpe

2 or 10km

dallamdash.blogspot.com/

Choose from two distances in Cumbria

 

27/04/2008

Offa's Orror

Chepstow

20km

www.chepstowharriers.org.uk/offa.htm

A 20k multi-terrain race, mainly on footpaths and forest trails.

 

27/04/2008

Rotary Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon

Stratford-Upon-Avon

13.1 or 26.2 miles

www.shakespearemarathon.org.uk/

Organised by the Rotary Club of Stratford upon Avon

 

27/04/2008

Team Strides 25th Lochaber Marathon

Fort William

26.2 miles

www.lochaberac.co.uk/

Organised by Lochaber Athletic Club

 

27/04/2008

Great Daffodil Run 2008

Northampton

10km or 15 miles

www.mariecurie.org.uk/events/running/15milerun/

Starting and finishing within the grounds of the stunning Kelmarsh Hall.

 

27/04/2008

Blenheim 7km

Woodstock

7km

www.blenheim7k.co.uk/

A scenic course using footpaths and trails in the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace.

 

27/04/2008

Balfron 10K

Balfron

10km

www.balfron10k.org.uk/

Challenging but scenic traffic-free route with beautiful views of the Campsie Fells.

 

27/04/2008

Soborthane Blackpool Marathon and Half Marathon

Blackpool

13.1 or 26.2 miles

www.blackpoolmarathon.com/

Run the world famous Golden Mile and take in the sights and sounds of Blackpool.

 

25/04/2008

Lacon Childe 10K Road Race

Cleobury Mortimer

10km

www.lacon-childe.org.uk/school.php?id=lc41af14ccb8b87&ION

A hilly undulating route over a single lap all on country lanes.

 

23/04/2008

Speedbirds 5K

London

5km

www.baac1.toucansurf.com/

A ladies only race organised by the British Airways Athletics Club.

 

20/04/2008

Derbyshire Building Society 10K

Derby

3 and 10km

www.sporting-futures.org.uk/10kHomepage.html

Choose between the 3K Fun Run or 10km course

 

20/04/2008

Theo's 10K Race and 2km Fun Run

Sheffield

2 or 10km

www.theos10k.com/

Organised by and in aid of Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity

 

20/04/2008

Flitwick 10K

Flitwick

10km

www.flitwick10k.org.uk/

Organised by the Ampthill and Flitwick flyers

 
13/04/2008

The Flora London Marathon

London

26.2 miles

www.london-marathon.co.uk/site/

Arguably England's biggest running event.

 

13/04/2008

Bolton 10K

Bolton

10km

www.boltonunitedharriers.co.uk/

A 10km road race in Greater Manchester

 

 

 

Other websites of interest

 

For runs in and around London visit:

www.thehrc.org.uk

 

Race For Life are organising 230 5k events all over the country this summer so are bound to have something happening near you.

www.raceforlife.org

 

For advice and information about running visit:

www.runnersworld.co.uk

 

 

 

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