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| April 2012 Race CalendarPlease send SAE with all enquiries/requests for entry forms if they are not available online. Remember to use an A5 envelope with a stamp on! unless the organiser specifies otherwise, to keep postage costs down!If available, there will be a link to an entry form or web site on this site. Whilst I take all possible care in compiling this information, you must check details with the race organisers - I cannot accept any responsibility for you turning up at the wrong place on the wrong day!! Based on various publications and event notification from organisers. If you haven't pre-entered, please always check with the organiser before you travel! Jan - Feb - Mar - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec |
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| Sunday 1 April 11.00am | Bent & Bongs 10k Trail Race, Miners Welfare Club, Gin Pit Village, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 7DW New for 2012 - a 10k off-road route. 2012 entry fees: £7/£9 (online entry available), +£1 on the day (pay "Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners") c/d 26/3 Contact: Bent & Bongs 10k, 24 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU - Email - Web site - Venue map 2012 Race photos (RunningPix) 2012 |
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| Sunday 01 April 11.00am | Lancaster Three Bridges 10k, Salt Ayre Track, (near Asda), Lancaster 2012 entry fees: £7/£9 +£1 on day (payable to "Lancaster & Morecambe AC") c/d 24/3 Contact: Steve Perry, 10 Parkfield Drive, Lancaster LA1 4BU 2010 Race photos (SportSunday) 2000 - 2002 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 01 April 10.00am | 5 Mile Run in the Park, Heaton Park, Manchester M25 2SW In aid of Barnabus which is a Christian Homeless Charity based in Manchester 2012 entry fees: £5 minimum donation +£2 on day (payable to "Barnabus Manchester") c/d 27/3. Limit 150. Min age 17. Contact: Race Director, 82 Velour Close, Salford M3 6AP - Email - Barnabus Manchester web site 2012 |
| Sunday 1 April 10.00am | Alexandra Park 5k Women's Series, Alexandra Park, Russell Street, Moss Side, Manchester (off Princess Road) The Alexandra Park 5k is now a women-only race, held on the first Sunday of each month (with circuit training in the park on the other Sundays). There is also a 1 Mile taster run for novices and under 13s, also at 10.00am. 2012 entry fees: £3/£5 u/a, £2 concession (see entry form) Contact: Tel. 07709 000436 - Email - Event web site 2012 |
| Sunday 1 April 1.00pm | Wardle Children's Aquathlon, Wardle High School, Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale OL12 9RD For ages 8 to 16, aquathlon in various distances. Information on web site 2012 entry fees: £7 +£2 on day (pay "Rochdale Tri Club" Contact: Graham Hahn - tel. 01706 844890 - Email - Rochdale Tri Club web site |
| Sunday 1 April 8.30am (walkers) 09.30am (runners) | Baildon Boundary Way, Baildon Cricket & Rugby Club, Jenny Lane, Baildon, nr. Shipley, West Yorkshire BD17 6RS (GR SE157400) (Airedale Triple Trail Challenge 1/3). Others are Guiseley Gallop (8/4) and Meanwood Valley Trail Race (14/4) 2012 entry fees: £14 UKA and LDWA members, £16 unattached, (only walkers may enter on the day) (payable to "Baildon Runners") Contact: The Entries Secretary, 81 Woodcot Avenue, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD17 6QR - tel. 07968 218177 - Email enquiries - Web site 2008 race photos 2003 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 01 April 11.00am | You Muddy Fools! Cross Country, John Smeaton Leisure Centre, Smeaton Approach, off Barwick Road, Leeds LS15 8TL Approx 5 miles - course map on event web site 2012 entry fees: £5/£7 (pay "M.S. Hetherington"). Min age 17 Contact: Race Secretary, 10 Kingsley Road, Adel, Leeds LS16 7NZ - Event/PB Events web site |
| Sunday 01 April 10.00am | Carlisle Duathlon, Kirkbampton Village Hall, nr. Carlisle, Cumbria 4k Run, 25k bike, 4k Run 2012 entry fees: £20 BTA/£23 non-BTA (pay "Carlisle Tri Club"). Min age 16 Contact: Carlisle Duathlon, 10 Rudchester Close, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7XL - Email - Carlisle Tri web site |
| Sunday 1 April 10.30am | Hartlepool Marina 5 Mile Road Race, PSS Wingfield Castle, Maritime Experience, Hartlepool, Co. Durham Includes VAA North East of England 5 Mile Championship 2012 entry fees £10/£12 +£2 on the day (payable to "Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers"). Min age 16. Limit 500. Contact: David Johnson, Marina 5, 49 Grays Road, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4LL - tel. 01642 895244 - Club web site 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 1 April 11.00am | Hornsea 1/3rd Marathon, Densholme Farm, Great Hatfield, East Yorkshire HU11 4UY 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 (pay "The Rotary Club of Hornsea & East Riding") c/d 25/03. Collect ALL numbers on the day. Contact: Angus Robinson, Chellows, Strawberry Gardens, Hornsea, East Yorkshire HU18 1US - tel: (Paul) 0781 367 1434 - Email - Event web site - Venue map 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 1 April from 9.30am | Haglof Open 5 Series Adventure Race Dovedale, Peak District, Derbyshire Competitors chose their own route and the distance they cover and aim to visit as many check points as they can in five hours by foot and on mountain bike. Entries welcome from male and females solos and male, female and mixed pairs. Suitable for experienced and first time adventure racers. Registration at 8.30am, Start between 9.30 and 10.30am. 2012 entry fees: £28 +£7 on the day. Contact: Open Adventure - Web site |
| Wednesday 4 April 7.00pm | Brenda & Colin Robinson's 5k Road Race, Falcon Inn, Church Street, Littleborough, nr. Rochdale (A58 Halifax Road) (Park at Police Station or Health Centre please, on Featherstall Road (A58 Halifax Road)) 2012 entry fees £4/£6 + £1 on the night (payable to "Andems Runners BR") Contact: A. O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Lower Healey, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel 01706 750620 - Email - Venue map 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Wednesday 4 April 7.00pm | Chester Spring 5, Cheshire County Sports Club, Upton, Chester (GR 421688) CH2 1PR (postcode directs to parking) Revised course for 2012 with relocated start and more road closures. It runs over gently undulating country lanes and is a fast course. Runners of all abilities welcome but regret course is not suitable for wheelchair athletes. Race is qualifying race for Cheshire Grand Prix series 2012. Course record Men 23:43; Ladies 27:24. last finisher c. 55 min. Extensive prize list. 2012 entry fees: (Online only via Ukforms.net) £6/£8 +£2 on day (subject to race limit of 500) Contact: Web site - Venue map 1993 - 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Friday 6 April 10.00 am (Good Friday) | Salford 10k, Salford Sports Village, Littleton Road, Salford M7 3NQ Continuingly popular flat 10k race with consistently good prize list. 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 + £2.00 on day (if any places left!) (to "Salford Harriers") c/d 29/3 Contact: Salford 10k, 5 Springwood Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9RR - Email enquiries - Venue map 2005 Race photos (TAImages) - 2007 Race Photos (RacePhoto) - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 photos (Mick Hall) - 2010 photos (Flaming Photography) 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Friday 6 April 1.00pm | Caldervale Country 10 Mile Road Race, Caldervale Village Hall, nr. Garstang, Lancashire Also Family 4 mile Fun Run at 12 noon (cost £2.50) +£1 on the day 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 on the day (to "Road Races (Caldervale)") Contact: Caldervale 10, c/o Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Ashton, Preston PR2 1TE - tel. 01772 723264 2010 Race photos (SportSunday) 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Friday 6 April 10.00am | Good Friday Hill Run - East Hull Harriers Winter Events (7/8), Elloughton, East Yorkshire 7 miles, footpaths and hills Part of East Hull Harriers Winter League Series - all runners welcome - non-members can enter free of charge and run as guests (just turn up on the day), but don't count in the League results 2011 entry fees: £FREE Contact: John Baker - tel. 01482 824648 |
| Friday 6 April 10.30am | Bridlington Easter 5 Mile Dash, Sewerby Hall, Church Lane, Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO15 1EA Also 1 Mile Easter Egg Scurry (£5 adults, £3 under 16) 2012 entry fees: £13/£15 +£2 on the day (pay "Disability Snowsport UK") Limit 350. Min age 15. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
| Saturday 7 April from 11.45am | Pendle Fell Races, Village Hall, Cross Lane, Barley, Lancashire BB12 9JU Senior race incorporates 2012 Lancashire Fell Championships. Junior races from 11:45 (details on info sheet below), senior race at 2.15pm including under 18 athletes Junior age cats determined as at midnight 31/12/11 to 1/1/12. 2012 entry fees: £3 +£1 on day, Junior races £1. Contact: (Race Organiser) David Bailey - tel 01282 618554 or (Lancs Champs enquiries) Richard Taylor - tel. 07739 765727 - Email 2012 Race photos (Sport Sunday) - 2012 Race photos (White Flyer) 2012 |
| Saturday 7 April 3.00pm | Rivington Pike Fell Race, Crown Hotel, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 7QJ (start/finish in Lever Park Avenue) 3.25 miles, 800ft, cat BS Also Junior races at 1pm, from behind Rivington & Blackrod School, Horwich BL6 7RU 2012 entry fees: £5 on the day. Use form below to complete before you travel. Min age 16. Contact: Event web site 2011 |
| Saturday 7 April 9.30am | No Walk in the Park 5k, Cricket Pavilion, Queens Park, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 2ND Described as "Multi-lap course slightly undulating within the park" 2012 entry fees: £3/£5 (pay "North Derbyshire RC") Contact: John Cannon, 602 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 3JX - tel. 01246 566458 - Email - North Derbyshire RC web site 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Saturday 7 April 10.30am | Llandudno Easter 5k Promenade Dash, Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales Also Children's Easter Egg Scurry (£3 under 16) 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 on the day (pay "Disability Snowsport UK") Limit 350. Min age 15. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web sitetd> |
| Sunday 8 April 10.30am | Guiseley Gallop MT 10k (approx), West Side Retail Park, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 9NE Online entry is closed but there are places available on the day Tracks, paths, Leeds-Liverpool Canal towpath, road, past Emmerdale's original Woolpack in Esholt Airedale Triple Trail Series race 2/3. Others are Baildon Boundary Way (1/4) and Meanwood Valley Trail Race (14/4) 2012 entry fees: £7.50/£9.50 + £2 on day (to 'Skyrac AC') Min age 17, c/d 30/3 Contact: Guiseley Gallop, 7 Silverdale Close, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8BQ - tel: 01943 879537 - Email - Club web site - Venue map 2008 race photos (you need URN: 259-DX-08, password: gallop) - 2010 Race photos (Sport Sunday) - 2010 race photos (Julian Mawson) - 2011 race photos (David Brett) 2012 race video (Complete Runner) 2002 - 2002 Zipped Excel (55k) - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 8 April 10.00am | Helmsley 10k MT Challenge, Sports Ground, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5HT 3rd running of this event, over "a variety of surfaces - road, forst track, footpaths and fields". 10.3k distance. Also children's race for ages 5 to 11. On the day only. £3 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 +£3 on the day (pay "Helmsley Sports.Org"). c/d 31/3. Min age 15. No SAE required. Contact: Vicky Tomlinson, 5 Birklands, Main Street, Beadlam, North Yorkshire YO62 7ST - tel. 01439 772468 - Email - Event web site |
| Sunday 8 April 10.15am | Air Products 10k, Manchester Metropolitan University Crewe Campus, CW1 5DU Also 5k Fun Run, at 9.30am, £3 2 lap accurately measured course (fun run 1 lap). 2012 entry fees: £7/£9 + £2.00 on day (10k only) (to 'South Cheshire Harriers') - c/d 23/3 Contact: Race Secretary, Air Products 10k, 46 Woodside Avenue, Wistaston, Crewe CW2 8AN - tel. 07791 047745 - Email - South Cheshire Harriers web site 2007 and 2008 race photos - Bryan Dale 2009 - 2011 race photos 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 8 April 10.00am | Lowestoft Easter 5 Mile Promenade Dash, East Point Pavilion, The Promenade, Lowestoft, Suffolk Also Children's Easter Egg Scurry (£3 under 16) 2012 entry fees: £11/£13 +£2 on the day (pay "Nice Work") Limit 350. Min age 15. c/d 31/3 Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
| Monday 9 April 11.00am | Notts AC Easter 10k Run, Wollaton Park, Nottingham Also 2k Family Fun Run at 10.00am, £3 +£2 on the day 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 + £2 on the day (pay "Notts 5"). Min age 16. Contact: Notts 10k, c/o Promotional Displays, Canterbury Mill, Canterbury Road, Radford, Nottingham NG8 1PQ - Notts AC web site |
| Monday 9 April 10.30am | London Easter 10k, Regents Park, London Also 1 Mile Easter Egg Scurry (£5 adults, £3 under 16) 2012 entry fees: £16/£18 (£20 on the day) (pay "Disability Snowsport UK") Limit 500. Min age 15. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
| Wednesday 11 April 7.00pm | Steve Rothwell Memorial Road Race (approx 4 miles), Turf Tavern, Edenfield Road, Rochdale OL12 7QJ (A680) 2012 entry fees: £4/£6 + £1 on the night (payable to "Andems Runners SRMR"). Contact: A. O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Lower Healey, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel 01706 750620 - Email - Venue map 2012 race photos (Runningpix) 2005 - 2006 - 2007 link - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Thursday 12 April 6.30pm | Riverbank Run - East Hull Harriers Winter Events (8/8), Ennerdale Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Hull, East Yorkshire 6 miles, staggered start Part of East Hull Harriers Winter League Series - all runners welcome - non-members can enter free of charge and run as guests (just turn up on the day), but don't count in the League results 2011 entry fees: £FREE Contact: John Baker - tel. 01482 824648 |
| Saturday 14 April 10.30am | Meanwood Valley Trail Race 7.5, Old Leodiensian's Club, Crag Lane, off King Lane, Alwoodley, Leeds LS17 5PR Airedale Triple Trail Series race 3/3. Others are Baildon Boundary Way (1/4) and Guiseley Gallop (8/4). Previous races filled several days before race day, so get your entries in early!! Also race 1/16 of the Leeds Race Series - Web site for info Also 7-10 years 1 Mile Junior Race and 11-16 years 2 mile Junior Race, both at 10.00am, £2 + £1 on the day All proceeds to Lineham Farm Children's Centre, Eccup, Leeds 2012 entry fees: £6/£8 +£2 after 7/4 or on the day (pay "Lineham Farm Children's Centre") c/d 7/4. Limit 400 Contact: Paul Kaiser, 103 High Ash Avenue, Leeds LS17 8RX - Email - Valley Striders web site |
| Saturday 14 April 9.00am | Wensleydale Wander, Wensleydale School, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5HY 22 mile or 12 mile options. A challenge walk in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. Min age 18 yrs. 2012 entry fees: £10 before 10/4, £12 after - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY (pay "The Rotary Club of Wensleydale") c/d 13/4 Contact: Barrie Whitfield, Hillside House, Patrick Brompton, Bedale DL8 1JN - Race info |
| Sunday 15 April 12 noon | Hyndburn 10k Trail Race, Greyhound Inn, Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, Accrington, Lancashire Race 1/12 in the 2012 RunningSpec Accrington & District Series (best 8 of 12 races to count). £100 prize to first man and woman in series. 2012 entry fee: £6 on the day. Min age 14. Contact: Lee Passco, 202 Stanley Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6QQ - tel 01254 879839 - mob. 07746 523691 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 15 April 11.00am | Radcliffe 10k MT, Radcliffe Cricket Club, Homer Street, Radcliffe, Gtr. Manchester 2012 entry fees: £5/£7 + £1 on day ("Radcliffe AC") Contact: Radcliffe 10k, 12 Near Hey Close, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 3YY - tel. 0161 723 3022 - Email - Radcliffe AC web site - Venue map Runningpix - 2006 race photos - 2012 race photos (Carl Balshaw) - 2012 race photos (Runningpix) - 2012 race photos (Sport Sunday) 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - (no 2001 race) - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 15 April 10.00am | Catforth Village 7 Mile Road Race, Village Hall, Catforth, Lancashire In aid of Blackpool Fylde & Wyre Cerebral Palsy Association (Reg. charity Number 222464) 2012 entry fee: £10/£12 +£2 on the day if limit not reached (pay "Fylde Coast Running") Min age 15 Contact: Race Office, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool FY3 7DS - Fylde Coast Running web site - Venue map 2012 race photos (Mick Hall) 2012 |
| Sunday 15 April 9.00am | Wakefield Hospice City 10k, Clarence Park, Thornes Road, Wakefield, W. Yorks This fast and flat race continues to remain popular. Also fun run 1km at 10.30am - under 18 £4, 18 and over £6 (untimed) 2012 entry fees: £13/£15 + £2 on day ("Wakefield Hospice") - Numbers will be posted to you inclusive in the entry cost up to closing date, after which you must collect on the day. Contact: 10k Organiser, Wakefield Hospice, Aberford Road, Wakefield WF1 4TS - tel: (01924) 213900 - Hospice Web Site 2010 Race Photos (Flaming Photography) - 2011 race photos (Flaming Photography) - 2012 race photos (Flaming Photography) 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 15 April 11.00am | Whitley 10k, Village Hall, Village Lane, Whitley, near Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4QH Also Fun Run £5 adults/£3 under 16 (no time details supplied) 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 + £1 on the day (pay "Whitley Village Hall"). Min age 15 Contact: Mr. Clifford Straw, Brook House, Lower Whitley, Warrington WA4 4ER - tel. 01925 730419 - Email 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 |
| Sunday 15 April 11.00am | Aintree Diabetes 10k, Croxteth Park, Liverpool L12 0HB 2012 entry fees: £ see entry form Contact: Event web site |
| Sunday 15 April from 9.00am | Padiham Aquathlon, Padiham, nr. Burnley, Lancashire 600m swim, 7.5k run 2012 entry fees: £15 Solo - Relay entries available at £20. (pay "Burnley Borough Council") Contact: Michelle Grimes, SPDU, St Peters Leisure Centre, Church Street, Burnley BB11 2DL - tel 01282 425011 ext. 3244 |
| Sunday 15 April 10.00am | NSPCC Sandstone Trail 10k, Beeston Cattle Market Car Park, nr. Bunbury, Cheshire (on A49) An accurately measured and timed cross-country race with a mixture of terrains, incorporating part of the scenic Sandstone Trail 2012 entry fees: £10 +£2 on the day (donations optional) (payable to "NSPCC") Contact: Sandstone Trail Run, c/o Mrs. A. Beaumont, Hand Green House, Hand Green, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9SN - Email 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 15 April 11.00am | Ennstone 7 Mile Road Race, Telford Rugby Club TF4 3NZ (race in Town Park) Also 2 Mile Fun Run £2 under 16, £2.50 adults, at 10:40am 2012 entry fees: £10/12 +£1 on the day (payable to "Ennstone 7 Mile") Min age 16. Contact: Denzil Martin, 2 Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford TF4 3QS - tel 07585 001006 - Web site |
| Sunday 15 April 9.00am | Great Welsh Marathon, Millennium Coastal Park, Festival Fields, Llanelli, SA15 4DT Described as "Fast and traffic-free course. Beautiful scenery." 2012 entry fees: £28/£30 (no entries on the day) (£5 discount if you enter Llanelli Half Marathon at same time - 4/3) (pay "Human Being Active") Contact: HBA Events, 64 Pennant, Swiss Valley, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 8EW - Event web site 2009 |
| Tuesday 17 April 7:00pm | Chernobyl 5k Night Series (1/3), Welcome Tavern, Hennel Lane, Walton Park, Preston PR5 5UL 2012 entry fees: £6 or £16 series +£2 on night (payable to "M & C Ribble Valley Group") Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston PR2 1TE - tel 07886 786246 - Email - MCRV Web site - Venue map 2010 - 2011 |
| Wednesday 18 April 7.00pm | Ken Taylor Cowm Reservoir Road & Trail Race (5k approx), Cock & Magpie, Cock Hall Lane, Whitworth, Rochdale (off A671 Burnley Road) 2012 entry fees: £4/£6 (Juniors U/18 £3) +£1 on the night (pay "Andems Runners KTCR") Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 - Email Andy - Venue map 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Wednesday 18 April 7.00pm | Stride Through the Woods 5k, Village Hotel, Captain Clarke Road, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 4QG (this is 1km from the start) 2012 entry fees: £5/£7 +£1 on the night (pay "Hyde Village Striders RC") Contact: Stride Entries, 7 Kentwell Close, Dukinfield, Cheshire SK16 4HN - tel. Mike Mason 07540 317395 - Email - Hyde Village Striders web site - Venue map 2011 - 2012 |
| Friday 20 April 7.00 pm | Chorley Park Series 5k, Astley Park, Chorley (1/4) (at Park Gates off A581 Park Road, adjacent to Queen's Road) Presentation venue - The George, St. Thomas's Road, Chorley (between Police Station and High Street) Note that this is a race over tarmac and stone tracks and the race distance is approximate 2012 entry fees: £5 per race (£14 series)/£7 per race (£22 series) (to "Chorley AC") + 50p on night Junior 1 mile (approx) start at 6.30pm - £3 per race or £8 series of 4 Contact: Park Series Co-Ordinator, 11A Wymundsley, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1US - Venue map 2012 Race photos (White Flyer Photos) (Race 1 indexed with links) 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Friday 20 April 6.30pm | Gerard Navan's 70th Birthday Bash Multi Terrain 5k, Red Lion Inn, The Square, Whitworth, nr. Rochdale OL12 8PY (off A671 Burnley Road) 5k multi-terrain race - paths, trails and 2 laps ofr Brown House Wham Reservoir - very scenic 2012 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on day (payable to "Andems Runners GNBR") Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel 01706 750620 - Email - Venue map (registration) 2012 |
| Saturday 21 April 9.00am | Gisburn Forest Adventure Challenge, Bailey Lane, Tosside, nr. Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4SQ Event held for and by Rossendale and Pendle Mountain rescue Team. No course distance but it's a 5 hour event including off-road running, mountain biking, orienteering and "challenges"! 2012 entry fees: £15 before 31/3 or £20 thereafter. Min age 16. Contact: Alwyn Hayes 07957 758327 - Web site - Venue map |
| Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April 12 noon | St. George's Day 10k Road Race, New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria LA22 9JX Note new venue (next door to the old one!!). Entries on the day are welcome this year - £15 for all! Also held on Sunday if you can't make the Saturday race! A beautiful, undulating, run along England's most beautiful valley. T-shirt to all finishers. Also at 11.00am, 3km Fun Run (flat) £3 entries on the day only 2012 entry fees: £12 att/£14 u/a or £20 if you want to do both races! (to "Langdale Marathon"). c/d 14/4. Contact: Rod Berry, 27 Greenbank Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9BG - Venue map 2007 Race photos - 2010 race photos - both days (SportSunday) 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 (Sat) - 2009 (Sun) - 2010 (Sat) - 2010 (Sun) - 2011 (Sat) - 2011 (Sun) - 2012 (Sat) - 2012 (Sun) |
| Sunday 22 April from 08:00 | Ribby Hall Triathlon, Leisure Centre, Ribby Hall Holiday Village, nr. Kirkham, Lancashire Entries now closed Swim 400m, Bike 10.5 miles, Run 5k. This is an adults-only event (no junior races) Part of Fylde Tri-logy Series (includes St. Annes Tri 20/5 and Fleetwood Tri 23/9) 2012 entry fee: £25 BTA/£28 non-BTA (pay "St. Annes Triathlon") Limit 200. Min age 17. Contact: St. Annes Triathlon, 2 Chatsworth Road South, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire FY8 2JN 2011/2012 race photos (Sport Sunday) 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 22 April from 9.00am | Stonyhurst Sprint Triathlon, Stonyhurst College, nr. Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9PZ 400m pool swim, 21k cycle (road), 5k run (country lanes) (min age 16 on day). 2012 entry fees: £32 Solo - Relay entries available at £45. (pay "Rossendale Triathlon Club") Contact: Rossendale Triathlon Club, c/o 22 Bendwood Close, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire BB12 8RT - tel 01706 242318 - College web site - Venue map 2012 |
| Sunday 22 April 11.00am | Garstang Gallop 10k, Garstang Sports & Social Club, Garstang (not Gt Eccleston!), nr. Preston, Lancs PR3 1EB 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 on the day (to "Garstang Running Club (Gallop)"). c/d 16/4 Contact: Garstang Gallop, Snapewood Farm, Cabus, Garstang, Preston PR3 0JP - tel. 01995 603192 - Web site 2002 - 2003 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 22 April 8.30am | Blackrod Half Marathon, Community Centre, Blackrod, nr. Bolton, Lancashire Charity event supporting Help for Heroes 2012 entry fees: £20 Contact: Stuart tel. 07849 560580 2012 |
| Sunday 22 April 10.00am | Bolton 10k Road Race, Leverhulme Park, Long Lane, Bolton BL2 6EB New course on undulating roads around and within Leverhulme Park for 2012. Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 9.00am, £4 pre-entry or £5 on the day 2012 entry fees £10/£12 - no entries on the day (payable to "Bolton United Harriers"). Min age 15. Limit 750 Contact: Bolton 10k, tba - Event web site - Venue map 2009 - 2012 |
| Sunday 22 April 8.00am | Teesdale Aquathlon, Teesdale Leisure Centre, Strathmore Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8DS 400m pool swim, 5k off-road run 2012 entry fees £12 BTA/£15 others (payable to "Darlington Triathlon Club"). Min age 16. Limit 100 Contact: Teesdale Triathlon, Darlington Tri Club, 12 Maxwell Close, Darlington, Co. Durham DL1 4JB - Email - Darlington Tri web site |
| Sunday 22 April 11.00am | Air Ambulance Heroes Run, Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire NG32 1PE Supporting The Air Ambulance Service - wear yellow or dress as your favourite superhero!! 2012 entry fees: £see web site Contact: Race web site |
| Wednesday 25 April 7.00pm | John Metcalfe Memorial Healey Dash, Albion Inn, Whitworth Road, Rochdale, Lancashire (A671 Burnley Road) Approx 3 mile trail race for the benefit of BLISS 2012 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the night (pay "Andems Runners JMR"). Contact: Andy O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel. 01706 750620 - Venue map 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Thursday 26 April 7.00pm | Salford 5k Road Race, Great Hall, Heaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester Pleae note changed start times and venue for 2012. New faster course! Part of the City of Manchester Parks Road Race GP Also Under 17 3k race, with U17, U15 and U13 prize categories at 6.30pm. 2012 fees: 5k - £5/£7; 3k - £2.50 +£1 on the day ("Salford Harriers") c/d 12/4 Contact: Mr. V. Murphy, 5 Springwood Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9RR 2009 Race photos - 2012 race video (Terry Lonergan) 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 3k results - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Thursday 26 April 7.15pm | Rishton 4 Mile Trail Race, Norden High School, Rishton, Accrington, Lancashire This race has been cancelled - may be rescheduled in summer Race 2/12 in the 2012 RunningSpec Accrington & District Series (best 8 of 12 races to count). £100 prize to first man and woman in series. 2012 entry fee: £4 on the day. Min age 13. Contact: Lee Passco, 202 Stanley Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6QQ - tel 01254 879839 - mob. 07746 523691 |
| Thursday 26 April 7.15pm | Goyt Valley 10k Trail Race, Errwood Sailing Club, Goyt Valley, Derbyshire Multi-terrain race on roads and footpaths (was a 5 miler in 2008). 2012 entry fees: £5/£7 + £1 on the night (pay "Buxton Mountain Rescue Team") Contact: Goyt Valley Race, 10 Haddon Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7YG - tel. 01625 434235/07941 447358 - Wilmslow RC web site - Venue map 2009/10/11 Race photos 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
| Thursday 26 April from 6.00pm | Mow Cop Killer Mile, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST7 3LR Range of races starting with Junior Fun Run (up to 11) at 6pm through to 8pm 2011 entry fees: £3.50 school years/£5.00 all others +£2 on the night (pay "Mow Cop Residents' Association"). Contact: Killer Mile Entries, c/o SRG Packaging, Perseverance Mill, Church Lane, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4LS |
| Saturday 28 April 1.15pm | Wray Scarecrow 10k, Wray Village, Lune Valley, nr. Lancaster (8 miles east of J34 M6) Part of the Wray Scarecrow Festival and Fair Week 2012 entry fees £4/£6 +£1.00 on the day (payable to "Wray Village Institute") c/d 20/4. Min age 15 Contact: Robert Partington, 2 Old Bobbin Mill, Wray, Lancaster LA2 8QR - tel 015242 21946 (7pm-9pm best) - Email - Race info 2010 race photos (Sport Sunday) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Saturday 28 April 2.00pm | North Wales 10 Mile Championship including Wrexham Open 10, The Club House (formerly Prysmian Club), Wrexham Industrial Estate, N. Wales LL13 9PQ Use the same form for the Open race as for the Champs. 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 on the day (pay "NWCCA"). C/d 23/4 Contact: David Alun Williams, 82 Pont Adam Crescent, Ruabon, Wrexham - tel. 01978 820612 2009 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 29 April 10.00am | Fleetwood 10 Mile Road Race, YMCA Leisure Centre, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Lancashire 2012 entry fees: £12/£14 +£2 on the day if any places left (pay "Fylde Coast Running") - c/d 22/4. Min age 16. Limit 300. Contact: Race Office, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 7DS - Fylde Coast Running web site 2012 race photos (Mick Hall) 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 29 April 09.30am | South Cheshire 20, Shavington Sports Centre, Rope Lane, Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 5DJ The event formerly known as the "Pre-Potts 20" & "Bombardier 20" - Changing facilities, showers, bar and refreshments 2012 entry fees: £10/£12 +£2 on the day ("South Cheshire Harriers") Contact: Race Secretary, South Cheshire 20, 45 Oakhurst Drive, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6UE - tel Charlie Rowlands 07791 568440 - Club web site - Venue map 2009 race photos - 2012 race photos (Bryan Dale) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 29 April 9.30am | Ravenscar Coastal Half Marathon, Village Hall, Ravenscar, North Yorkshire Held in support of Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team. Coastal route involving part of the Cleveland Way and a disused railaway - 95% trails and footpaths. 2012 entry fees: £10 +£2 on day if available (payable to "SRMRT"). Limit 300. Min age 17. No dogs or bicyles on the course. Time limit 3 hours. Contact: David Swales, Entry Secretary, 9 Green Sward, York YO31 1JE - tel. 01904 421376 (not after 9pm please) 2011 |
| Sunday 29 April tba | Pendle Triathlon, West Craven Sports Centre, Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick BB18 5TB 750m pool swim, 22.4k cycle, 5.4k run 2012 entry fees: £26.25 BTA/£31.50 non-BTA. (pay "Pendle Leisure Trust") Contact: Tel. 01282 666710 - Event web site |
| Sunday 29 April 9.00am | Greater Manchester Marathon, Longford Park, Edge Lane, Stretford, Manchester M32 8PX Returns after a 10 year absence, taking in key landmarks and countryside around the borough of Trafford. Wheelchair race commences 8.50am 2012 entry fees: £39/£41 Contact: Xtramile Events - tel. 0161 928 6795 - Email - Event web site - Race route |
| Sunday 29 April tba | City of Durham Duathlon, Meadowfield Leisure Centre, Durham, Co. Durham DH7 8RS Run 5k, bike 25k, run 5k. Min age 16. 2012 entry fees: £22 BT member/£25 non-BT, £17 student, £35 team (2 runners & 1 cyclist) - NO ENTRIES on the day ("Durham Triathlon Club") Contact: Durham Tri Club Treasurer, The Granary, Rough Lea Farm, Hunwick, Crook, Co. Durham DL15 0RQ - tel. 07736 564510 - Email - Durham Tri web site 2010 - 2012 |
| Sunday 29 April 10.30am | 2nd Goudhurst 10k, Risebridge Health & Sports Club, Risebridge Farm, Peasley Lane, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 1HN Also 5k race (£8 + £2 on the day, min age 13) and Children's Race (£2) 2012 entry fees: £12/£14 +£2 on the day (pay "Goudhurst & Kilndown PTA") Limit 350. Min age 15. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
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