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
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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