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Marathons and Fun Runs in 2010
A round up of marathons, half-marathons, 5k, 10k and Fun Runs throughout the UK in 2010.
Guide to UK Marathons, Half-Marathons & Fun Runs in 2010
Compiled by WLR Staff, Darren Stephenson
07/03/2010
Newham London Run 2010
Stratford Park, Stroud
2.5k fun run & 10km
Starts @ 10:00
Make history. Be part of the first run in Olympic Park and soak up the delights of Stratford Park, West Ham Park, The Greenway and Stratford town centre whilst you’re at it. 10km run starting and finishing next to Stratford Park on Sunday 7 March at 10:00 for runners of all abilities age 15 & over.
28/02/2010
The Beast
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
5 or 10 miles
Starts @ 10:30
The Beast is a Double or Quit trail race of approximately 5 or 10 miles. The course includes steep hills, water, mud, 32 obstacles usually tackled by animals of a 4 legged variety, hills, a couple of surprises, oh and did we mention water. The Beast takes place at Aylesford Equine X Country Course, Aylesford Farm, Shoby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3PF, click here for Google maps. The course is well signed and located off the A6006, 5miles from Melton Mowbray and 1 mile from the Six Hills junction.
www.purepersonaltraining.co.uk/
28/02/2010
The Children's Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
13.2 miles
Starts @ 10:00
The Children's Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon is one of the South-East's leading road races. This year we are proud to host the 2010 SEAA Half Marathon Championships. The race is a testing, single-lap course through some of Kent's finest countryside.
27/02/2010
Standish Hall Winter 10k
Wigan, Lancashire
10k
Starts @ 14:30
Free results. Bar. New race HQ is on the A5209 just 1/2 mile from junction 27 of the M6 (start is 1/3 mile from HQ). Course - bridle track and woodland Prizes in all categories, including first unattached team
27/02/2010
Run Richmond Park Race Series
Richmond Park, London
5 or 10k
Starts @ 10:00
Our Run Richmond Park race series will be running on a regular basis over the course of 2010. They will take you around the superb parkland. There are a few hills but they make it more fun!! The runs will be a mix of 5k and 10k's. So get all your friends together and come and join us. Each race has very limited places so make sure you sign up early to secure your entry.
26/02/2010
Brooks, Serpentine Last Friday of the Month 5K
Hyde Park, London
5km
Starts @ 12:30
The race starts at 12.30pm, sharp. Meet at the Bandstand from 12.00 noon. The Bandstand is on Serpentine Road, Hyde Park. The nearest tube station is Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly Line). The race is held under UK Athletics
23/02/2010
Bridge Inn 5k (Bristol) Winter Series
Bristol, Avon
5km
Starts @ 19:30
Entries are on the night (no extra charge). Prizes for all age groups and up to six spot prizes. Pair of running shoes for the first male and first female on the best 5 accumulated times for the series
21/02/2010
Sparks 5km & 10km Run @ Dorney Lake-Race 2
Dorney, Buckinghamshire
5 or 10k
Starts @ 13:30
Very flat, smooth tarmac roads and paths. The start point and race registration area is at the west side of the lake opposite end from the club boat house. Once you have entered the lake you will be marshalled in to the one way car parking system. Please do not arrive before 11:30.The 10km run is 2 laps. The 5km course is one lap, finish at the 5km sign. The course is 100% accurate with markers every kilometre. Chip timing will be in operation for accurate splits and finish times. The course is well signed and marshalled and all finishers will be given a goodie bag & Other sponsors products.
21/02/2010
Sussex Beacon Half Marathon
Brighton, Sussex
13 miles
Starts @ 10:30
We are pleased to announce that 2010 sees the 20th year of The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon. Started by the local running clubs of Brighton & Hove back in 1990 the event is now organised by The Sussex Beacon, a Brighton based clinical care centre for men and women living with HIV/ Aids. With a route that encompasses all the fantastic aspects of Brighton & Hove it is an event not to be missed whether you are competing or just watching. If you’re running the race why not raise money for charity at the same time?
21/02/2010
Great North West Half Marathon
Blackpool, Lancashire
13.1 miles
Starts @ 11:00
The Great North West Half Marathon is a fast and accurate two lap course along the Blackpool North Promenade. All veteran prizes will be posted 3-4 days after the event and results adjudication
21/02/2010
The Harrow Hill Road Race
Harrow, Middlesex
6 miles
Starts @ 10:30
In addition to age category prizes there are two unique King/Queen of the Hill awards for the first man and woman to pass the crest of the Hill on the first lap. To be eligible you must finish the six mile race! The current male/female course records are 31.51 mins and 35.26 mins respectively.
20/02/2010
Wedgnock Winter Hills & Spills Race 4
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
10km
Starts @ 10:30
Breathtaking scenery, a few hills... come and join us in this fantastic new venue for 2010. At RUNSTRATFORD we offer a variety of resources for all runners and joggers - from advice about taking your first tentative steps out the door, right through to your first race and beyond (up to marathons if you are really keen!). Based in beautiful Warwickshire, everything we offer is aimed to energize, motivate and enhance your running experience.
14/02/2010
Dursley Dozen
Dursley, Gloucestershire
12miles
Starts @ 10:30
This is the twenty first year that we have run this event and it continues to prove to be an enjoyable annual feature. In past years ago we have provided a liberal dose of fallen trees, sometimes some excellent mud; only time will tell what this year's special attraction will be. Otherwise the course is unchanged!
14/02/2010
Liversedge Half Marathon
Liversedge, West Yorkshire
7 & 13 miles
Starts @ 12:00
The route is mainly through rural areas and is testing in places. It is fully mile marked and will be controlled by both the Police and marshals. There will be 3 drink stations at approximately 4, 8 and 11 miles. If for any reason a runner drops out, they will be picked up by a sweep vehicle which will follow the last runner.
www.roberttownroadrunners.co.uk/
14/02/2010
Reading Roadrunners Bramley 20/10 Road Race for 2010
Basingstoke, Hampshire
10 or 20 miles
Starts @ 10:30
Reading Roadrunners in conjunction with Asics and Sweatshop are pleased to announce the Bramley 2010 will take place on the 14th of February 2010, at Bramley Primary School, RG26 5AH and will be held under UK Athletic rules. Age limits are 18 years for the 20 mile race and 16 for the 10 mile race.
14/02/2010
Saucony 10k
Sandown Park, Surrey
10km
Starts @ 10:30
As part of the Triathlon, Cycling and Running Exhibition 2010 the Saucony 10K is a three lap dash around the historic Sandown Park racecourse with the emphasis on fun. Weather permitting we will be returning to our 2008 challenging course of mixed terrain with a surface of turf and tarmac. Friends and family can watch your progress from numerous viewing points none better than the main grandstand.
13/02/2010
Cardiff 10k Valentines Love Run
Bute Park, Cardiff
5km & 10km
Starts @ 11:00
The annual Valentine's Love Run will take place this year in London, Newcastle, Manchester and Cardiff. The 10K race will be timed using champion chip timing. (Please note in order to be guaranteed a timing chip you must register. Entries on the day will not be guaranteed a timing chip). The 5K run is an untimed family fun run, you can even do it in fancy dress! The event is organised by the charity Action Duchenne and is committed to raising awareness and funds for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Your entire registration fee will go to the Charity and we will ask you to raise as much as you can by getting sponsorship for taking part in the event. Your sponsorship will make a real difference to the thousands of boys living in the UK with Duchenne. If you sign up you will have a great day for a great cause.
13/02/2010
The Falcon Flyer 26
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
26 miles
Starts @ 09:00
The Falcon Flyer has been organised by the Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Tam for over 25 years. The event is one of the teams major sources of funding. The route and date for the event will be changing for the first time at the 2010 event. The idea of the route change is to remove some of the road sections and the long drag through the often boggy Jugger Beck.
10/02/2010
Thurrock Harriers 5k Track Race
Grays, Essex
800m, 1 mile & 5km
Starts @ 19:30
If you are looking for a race with a difference and bit of va va voom (speed) then look no further. Join in with a good mixture of runners with some of the UK’s greatest sports coaches leading the way
07/02/2010
Chichester Priory 10k
Chichester, West Sussex
10km
Starts @ 11:00
The Road Race starts at the just outside the Northgate Car Park, next to the Chichester Festival Theatre at 11.00am. The route goes east towards Portfield, and then turns north by the Chichester Park Hotel, close to the eastern end of the A27 Chichester by-pass. At approximately 5km, the route skirts Goodwood Aerodrome and Racing circuit, along the Lavant Straight towards East Lavant, where it crosses the River Lavant and turns south back towards Chichester. The last part of the route approaches the Festival theatre to the finish.
07/02/2010
Stourbridge Ladies only 6km
Stourbridge, West Midlands
6km
Starts @ 10:30
A one lap 6km undulating run around Mary Stevens Park for ladies only! Trophy and memento handed out at the end. Please arrive ready to run as changing facilities are limited.
07/02/2010
Bookham 10k
Leatherhead, Surrey
10k
Starts @ 10:00
This is the 5th Bookham 10k run including 285m of ascent and descent passing through some of the North Downs' most fabulous scenery, with great views. Likely to be very muddy! The first and last 300m on metalled roads, all the rest is cross country, along rustic trails. All proceeds go to the Downs Syndrome Association
06/02/10 & 07/02/10
The Pilgrim Challenge North Downs Way Multistage Ultra
Farnham & Merstham, Surrey
66 miles
Starts @ 09:00
Extreme Energy are delighted to introduce the “Pilgrim Challenge” a multistage race along the North Downs track way, the oldest trade route in England and route used by Pilgrims for Winchester, Canterbury, Dover & the Continent. The route follows the North Downs Way from Farnham in Surrey through to Merstham in Surrey. The event will suit those who want a new challenge, people looking for an alternative to running marathons, those training for event Marathon Des Sables or anyone who loves seeing the beautiful English countryside.
06/02/2010
No Walk in the Park 5k
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
5km
Starts @ 09:00
5km Time Trial held the 1st Saturday of each month. Entries accepted in advance via email. Send Full Name and DOB to lassiecannon@aol.com or submit via club website ndrc.co.uk Please don't send cheques, pay on the day.
31/01/10
The Heartbreak Half Marathon
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
14 miles
Starts @ 10:00
The race will start in The Borough, Downton and continues along Moot Lane to Hale, Castle Hill and Woodgreen then retraces the route back to the finish in Downton. All on-road (nb road open to traffic) on fairly quiet country lanes. Very scenic route, a few hills but not too demanding!
31/01/2010
Riotrunner 7 mile Cross Country Run
Bordon, Hampshire
7 miles
Starts @ 11:00
7 mile gruelling X-Country run, 1 lap multi-terrain course, defeat Mud, Sand and lots of Water! Are you ready to feel the burn?
26/01/2010
Bridge Inn Winter 5k Series
Bristol, Avon
5km
Starts @ 19:30
At least 6 Spot prizes to be drawn so stay for prize giving at approx 8:40 pm. The course is an out-and-back on traffic-free footpaths, well marshalled, lead bike and sweeper to accompany person at rear of field.
24/01/2010
Autodrome 10 miler
Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire
10 miles
Starts @ 11:30
A fabulous new event held in the historic war time airfield of Bedford Autodrome. The flat course will wind you through the various track circuits and around the breath taking high speed corners.
24/01/2010
The Fourth Lakeside Canal Run
Frimley, Surrey
8.2 miles
Starts @ 10:00
The 4th Lakeside Canal Run again starts and finishes at the famous Lakeside Centre a couple of weeks after the World Darts have taken place there - clearly a very different type of event to our multi-terrain run. The 8.2mile route takes runners out through Mytchett and Ash on a combination of forest paths and road and then returns along the Basingstoke Canal back to Deepcut.
24/01/2010
Ultra Race 45
Tring, Hertfordshire
45 miles
Starts @ 09:00
Facilities include Toilets, Onsite parking and Supervised bag storage. This is the first year of exciting new Ultra Race series on the UK calendar. Ideal training for Marathon des Sables or any multiday Ultra event.
23/01/2010
Ultra Race 45
Northampton, Northamptonshire
40 miles
Starts @ 09:00
Facilities include Toilets, Onsite parking and Supervised bag storage. This is the first year of exciting new Ultra Race series on the UK calendar. Ideal training for Marathon des Sables or any multiday Ultra event.
23/01/2010
The Hebdon
Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire
14 miles or 22 miles
Starts @ 08:00
Routes of 22 and 14.5 miles, catering for both walkers and runners. The demanding long route has over 4000 feet of climbing. The shorter walk is a less demanding circuit and provides a leisurely return along the canal to Mytholmroyd.
23/01/2010
Snow + Rock G3
Guildford, Surrey
10km
Starts @ 10:30
Three different courses are raced over three dates, all starting and finishing from the same venue: Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey. Approximately 10k xc running across the North Downs using sandy trails, woodlands tracks and grassy fields.
17/01/2010
Simply Run Not the Roman IX
Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire
12 km
Starts @ 11:00
Sponsored by specialist on-line and retail runnning store SimplyRun, this will be the seventh running of this 12K event which replaced the popular long-standing Roman 9 road race, using mostly the same course. Ideal race at a quiet time for races early in the New Year to 'kick-start' training for London Marathon and other Spring races. Due to limited parking facilities, and for safety considerations on the course, there is a limit of 700 with no entries on the day.
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Useful Links
http://www.timeoutdoors.com/Events - Major events, full events listings, UK & overseas challenges and charity events.
www.thehrc.org.uk - For runs in and around London
www.raceforlife.org - Race For Life are organising 230 5k events all over the country this summer so are bound to have something happening near you.
http://www.bhf.org.uk- British Heart Foundation Events during May
www.runnersworld.co.uk - For advice and information about running
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