Rushcliffe 10k Run

Mar 07, 2010

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED but there are places still available for the Fun Run - THANKS

The very popular 10k race is back this year at Rushcliffe Country Park in Ruddington. The race starts at 10.30am and will be chip timed for the first time. A 2k fun run will also be held on the day, starting at 10.45 am and is open to all.

The 10k is suitable for runners aged 15 and over. The course involves two circuits of the country park and is off-road (traffic free). There are mementos for everyone taking part and prizes for the winners in various categories.

Cerebral Palsy Sport is the official charity of the Rushcliffe 10k. The charity helps children and adults with physical disabilities improve their physical and mental well being through participation in sport. If you would like to help raise vital funds, please request a sponsor form with your registration pack.

Anyone wanting to take part is encouraged to register early to ensure a place in the line-up. It represents a fantastic opportunity to get active and take part in a very well-organised event.

The event is delivered in Partnership with Rushcliffe Athletics Club and Cerebral Palsy Sport.

http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk

Milton Keynes Half Marathon

Mar 07, 2010

The running of the Nike+ Milton Keynes Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 7th March. Come and join us in what promises to be a fantastic event. If you're running the Virgin London Marathon, this is ideal preparation for the big one. The course is flat, fast and well marshalled to ensure you get any assistance you need. You'll start on the roads of Milton Keynes and wind through some beautiful scenery, getting plenty of inspiration whatever your race-day goal – fun run, stepping stone to full marathon, personal challenge. Before the big day you'll receive your official race ChampionChip. Race Starts at 10:00am Price: £15 club runners, £17 non-club runners online entry includes £2 handling fee

http://www.mkhalf.co.uk/

Cheadle Spring 5

Mar 07, 2010

Date: Sunday March 7th, 2010 Time: 10:30am

Length: 5 Miles

Type of Race: Road

Venue: Cheadle Youth Centre, Station Road, Cheadle. ST10 1LH.

Entry Fee: In advance: £6.00 (affiliated) £8.00 (unaffiliated)

On the day:£8.00 (affiliated) £10.00 (unaffiliated)

Entry Limit: 500

Contact for enquiries: t.cochrane@staffs.ac.co.uk

http://www.cheadlerunningclub.co.uk

Llanelli Waterside Half Marathon

Mar 07, 2010

Time: 11.30am

The event is held within Llanelli's beautiful award winning Millennium Coastal Park.

http://www.halfmarathon.org.uk

Miles for Missing People Run

Mar 13, 2010

Venue - Hyde Park Time - 10am

On Saturday 13th March 2010, families of the missing will be joined by hundreds of supporters to run in memory of missing loved ones. Get fit and be part of this special event in aid of the charity Missing People.

Entries are now open, so sign up early as we are expecting this event to sell out quickly!

Whether you run or walk 6.2 miles (10k), it doesn't matter. What counts is being there for families of the missing!

Registration for this event is just £20. Missing People asks that each runner sets themselves a fundraising target. If you raised £150 it would enable Missing People to handle calls from families in crisis for a whole day. The more you raise, the more Missing People can do to help those in need.

This event is proudly sponsored by Friends Reunited

http://www.thefixuk.co.uk/milesformissingpeoplerun.htm

The Reading St. Patrick's 5 Mile Scurry

Mar 13, 2010

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Bracing Run plus Traditional Irish Food and Fresh Guinness !!!

Please dress up - Prizes for the Best Fancy Dress!

Venue - Reading University Students Union, Whiteknights Campus, Reading.

All finishers will receive a goody bag with Lucozade Sport plus a memento.

Fee: £11 Attached £13 Unattached

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events

Spring 5k Road Race

Mar 14, 2010

Organiser: Blackpool Wyre and Fylde AC.

Venue: Stanley Park Arena, Blackpool FY3 9HQ. Time: 11am

£5.00/£7.00 (unaffiliated) plus £1.00 on the day.

http://bwfac.co.uk

Kilomathon - Be part of history, take part in the world's first Kilomathon - the perfect race distance

Mar 14, 2010

The England Kilomathon runs from Nottingham to Derby on 14th March 2010 The Kilomathon (pronounced Kil-om-athon) is a 26.2 Kilometre Road Race that has been developed by GSi events, the same company that organise the Edinburgh Marathon, one of the fastest growing marathons in Europe. The series was launched by double Olympian Liz Yelling who said "this innovative event will be a new target distance for lots of runners, from experienced looking to develop their performance or runners looking for a different challenge".

•The Kilomathon is the perfect distance for anyone training for a marathon. •The Kilomathon is the perfect distance to use as a stepping stone from a half marathon to a full marathon. •The Kilomathon is the perfect race for anyone looking for a new running challenge. •The Kilomathon is the perfect distance for anyone that has hit the wall at 18-20 miles but is still looking for a long distance challenge

http://www.kilomathon.com/?england

Stafford Half Marathon

Mar 21, 2010

Open to men and women aged 17 years and over. - Places are available on a first come first served basis (maximum 2,000 runners). - Your entry can only be guaranteed once we have received your entry details and payment before the closing date (Friday 5 February 2010). - All places are non refundable and 2010 entries cannot be deferred to 2011 (but may be transferred to another runner only if personal details are provided by Friday 12 March 2010 to conform to UK Athletics rules/for health and safety reasons. - Fast course 13.1 miles (accurately measured). - Course closes at 1.00pm. - North Staffs Road Runners Association event. - This event is run under the UK Athletics rules. - UK Athletics race licence applied for. - Medal and t-shirt available to all participants (new for 2010).

For information: 01785 619 300 or sports-events@staffordbc.gov.uk

http://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/static/page1784.htm

Wiggle Lightning 12 - An electric off-road running experience

Mar 21, 2010

New for 2010, the Wiggle Lightning 12 is a unique challenge for teams & soloists to complete as many laps of our exciting, technical 10k lap as possible in 12 hours from 6am.

Set in the heart of the Malvern Hills at Eastnor Castle Deer Park & supported with unrivalled facilities. Wiggle Lightning 12 is the perfect way to spark your season into action.

Full details at www.provelesupportuk.com Online entry available at www.runnersworld.co.uk

http://www.provelosupportuk.com