Marathons and Fun Runs in 2009
A round up of marathons,
half-marathons, 5k, 10k and Fun Runs throughout the UK in 2009.
Guide to UK Marathons,
Half-Marathons & Fun Runs in 2009
Compiled by Darren Stephenson
29/11/2009
Santas on the Run
Lowndes Park, Chesham
5km (or 1km fun run)
Starts @ 10:30
Santas on the Run will be taking place in Lowndes Park on Sunday 29th November 2009, starting at 10.30 am. You can take part in a 1 km mini-run, or a 5 km run. The fun run will raise money for the local charities, Iain Rennie Hospice at Home and the Pepper Foundation.
www.irhh.org/
29/11/2009
Tunbridge Wells Santa Jog 2009
Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge Wells
1-5km
Starts @ 10:00
Be part of the brand new Tunbridge Wells Santa Jog this festive season! Sign up for this fabulous event around Calverley Grounds on Sunday 29 November and be part of something fun and festive. You sign up, we give you the Santa suit it’s simple. All we ask is you try and raise as much sponsorship as you can for the event. Get together with family, friends or work colleagues knowing that with every penny you raise in sponsorship you will be giving the best gift of all this Christmas – the gift of life.
www.bhf.org.uk/
28/11/2009
Silkstone Shuffle Trail Race 4
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
4 and a half miles of trails, stony tracks and grassy paths, plus a little bit of road. Start at Silkstone Sports Ground. Up, along and then back down so can be described as undulating. Last one of the 4 race series for 2009. 10.30am start. £3 per race for attached, £5 for U/A. Trophies and prizes - see Entry Form for more details of this. This race is in its fourth year and is becoming very popular so please enter early.
www.barnsleyharriers1.org.uk/
24/11/2009
Bridge Inn Winter 5K Series 2009-10
Shortwood, Bristol
5km
Starts @ 19:30
At least 6 Spot prizes to be drawn, so stay for prize giving at approx 8:40 pm Course - out-and-back on traffic-free footpaths, well marshalled, lead bike and sweeper to accompany person at rear of field.
www.bristolandwestac.org/
22/11/2009
Rivock Edge
Silsden, West Yorkshire
6.2 miles
Starts @ 11:15
From Bridge pub, Keighley Road - Please DO NOT recce route – part on private land and future events could prejudiced!
kcac.co.uk/
22/11/2009
Coombe Multi Terrain Winter 8
Coventry, West Midlands
8 miles
Starts @ 10:00
Approximate 8 mile tough multi terrain course on woodland trails & farm land within Coombe Country Park boundary.
www.sphinx.org.uk/
22/11/2009
The John Cock Epsom 10 mile Race
Epsom, Surrey
10 miles
Starts @ 09:30
The course takes the route of a circular lap, heading from the start downhill towards Langley Vale, before climbing to the village of Headley, before going through to the village of Walton on the Hill before heading through Tadworth, along the Switchback towards Epsom Downs.
www.eandeharriers.co.uk/
21/11/2009
Brampton to Carlisle Road Race
Brampton, Cumbria
10 miles
Starts @ 12:30
Start changing & registration at William Howard School - Brampton, finish at the sands centre, Carlisle. £100 to winner if course record broken. This is officially the oldest 10 mile road race in the UK
www.borderharriers.co.uk/
21/11/2009
The Elan Valley 10 Mile Road Race
Nr Rhayader, Powys
10 miles
Starts @ 13:00
One of the most scenic races in UK - Entry fee includes free T shirt - Parking and toilet facilities
www.rhayaderac.org.uk/
15/11/2009
Suicide Six
Sedgley, West Midlands
6 miles
Starts @ 11:00
Gruelling 6 mile multi terrain race. Facilities include Toilets, Showers, Parking and Refreshments
www.actionheart.com/
15/11/2009
Barnsley 10k
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
10km
Starts @ 10:30
A potential road pb course starting and finishing at Royston Leisure Centre. Accurately measured course with “CHIP” timing and “LIVE” results screen at finish. Race organised by Barnsley Athletics Club. Extensive Prize List in all categories. 1 mile fun run at 9.45a.m. T-Shirt to all finishers in the 10k and medal in the fun run. Ample parking available.
www.barnsleyac.co.uk/
15/11/2009
The Brooks Brighton 10k
Brighton, East Sussex
10km
Starts @ 10:00
The Brooks Brighton 10k is a fast, flat R.R.C. accurately measured course along the seafront of Brighton & Hove, with start and finish on Madeira Drive.
www.brooksbrighton10k.co.uk/
14/11/2009
The Movember 10k Run
Greenwich Park, London
10 km
Starts @ 09:30
This run is going to be awesome! And not only that it's our final run of the year so join us for our biggest event of 2009! We have teamed up with Movember (hence the event name!) and are supporting their fundraising for prostate cancer. Make sure you grow your Mo (starting from the 1st November) Ladies, don't think this event isn't for you!!! (no we don't expect you to grow a Mo!!) Just paint one on or attach one. We need you taking part just as much as the guys. And any fancy dress outfits will be well received with prizes for the best look. So get all your friends together and come and join us. Make sure you sign up early to secure your entry as we expect this run to sell out quickly!!
www.thefixuk.co.uk/
14/11/2009
The 5th Annual Seagrave Wolds Challenge
Seagrave, Leicestershire
15.7 miles
Starts @ 09:00
The event has been set-up by Chris Thompson, a resident of Seagrave & a keen eventer, with help from numerous others. The Challenge should give participants a good feel of the Leicestershire Wolds, leading you around 15.7 miles of the Leicestershire countryside, through Walton-On-The-Wolds, Burton-On-The-Wolds, into the Estate of Prestwold Hall, following footpaths to Wymeswold, and finishing back in Seagrave. This will be the fifth time the event has been held and this year we are running the event in the opposite direction to previous years. With the help of experienced participants and helpful suggestions from previous entrants we are confident that it will be a substantial success, and continue to build on the fine reputation gained in the previous years.
www.seagravewoldschallenge.co.uk/
11/11/2009
Derby Winter Midweek Training Races
Derby, Derbyshire
5km
Starts @ 19:20
Changing rooms, toilets, showers, free results, traffic free, no prizes
www.runningwithdavid.com/
09/11/2009
The Shepherds Skyline Fell Race
Todmorden, West Yorkshire
6.25 miles
Starts @ 13:00
The Shepherds Skyline Fell Race is our most popular event - and the junior races are bigger than ever! Warm up for bonfire night along this fast, muddy course - with a steep descent off Stoodley Pike for the kamikaze descenders, immediately followed by a stiff climb back up the hill for the stout-legged amongst you. Thrill to the delights of the power hose at the finish, if you dare! Juniors can expect to get tired and muddy, but that’s half the fun!
www.todharriers.co.uk/
08/11/2009
Grand Union Canal Half Marathon
Uxbridge, London
13.1 miles
Starts @ 10:00
The race takes you along the canal towpath from Cowley Recreation Ground, Uxbridge to Cassiobury Park, Watford. As a multi-terrain route, it will provide you with different challenges along the way. The route follows the canal towpath and you will meet other users, whether on foot or bicycle or angling – please be considerate to other users. We will do all we can to warn other users in advance and to facilitate your run. There is one minor road crossing over a small bridge just after the start - please take care here and let the marshals help you to cross safely. Some of the bridges you will be running under are quite low – there will be signs to warn you so please take heed of any signage. The footpath is narrow and rutted in places – please take extra care on these stretches. Don’t get frustrated if you can’t pass someone – remember there will be a wider section coming up when you can make your move! Above all, enjoy the route, the countryside and all that entails.
www.purplepatchrunning.com/
08/11/2009
The Poppy Run – 5 Mile Road Race
Boston, Lincolnshire
5 miles
Starts @ 11:00
Facilities include; Adequate parking, first aid in attendance, toilets, marshalled course and water station. All finishers to receive a Poppy Appeal Medal, only one individual prize per runner in the category entered
www.bostonanddistrictac.com/
07/11/2009
Bath Victoria Park Road Race
Victoria Park, Bath
4 miles
Starts @ 11:00
A safe traffic free course in the beautiful Royal Victoria Park. Why not bring the family for some early Christmas shopping or for the children to play in the Children’s’ Play Park. Sorry no changing or showers. Entries on the day in Victoria Park close to the children’s play park. Prizes will be awarded depending on the number of runners on each category.
www.cityofbathac.org/
07/11/2009
The Run & Become Tinto Hill Race
Tinto Hill, South Lanarkshire
4.4 miles
Starts @ 14:00
Although on good paths, the race follows an unmarked course that crosses ground above 2000 feet. In November conditions on the summit of the hill can be very different from conditions at the start. BE PREPARED. If required to do so by the race organiser, you MUST carry full waterproof body cover and a whistle. Ignoring such a requirement is not only cheating but could jeopardise your safety in the event of an accident.
www.carnethy.com/
05/11/2009
The Burnham Esplanade Winter 5k
Burnham on Sea, Somerset
5 km
Starts @ 19:00
All runners encouraged from 1st timers to Pros! - come and have fun while you challenge yourself over this fast 3 lap course. Start time 7:30pm, Registration closes 7:15 pm.
Entry form can be downloaded from our events page.
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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