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| February 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 - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec |
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| Saturday 4 February 9.00am | 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 2011 - 2012 |
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| Saturday 4 February 10.30am | The Rauceby Ripper, South Rauceby, Lincolnshire 8.5 miles (approx) multi-terrain, over trail, edges of fields and some road sections 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 unattached + £2 on the day if limit not reached (pay 'Sleaford Town Runners') Min age 17. All numbers to be collected on the day. c/d 31/1. Min age 17 Contact: The Rauceby Ripper, 26 Murrayfield Avenue, Greylees, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 8GP - Sleaford Town Runners' web site 2011 |
| Sunday 5 February 11.00am | Winter Warmer 10k, Witton Park, Blackburn BB2 2TP Rescheduled to 19/2/12 - see further entry below Also Junior 2.5km Junior Race (5-17 years) at 10.00am within the Park - £2 2012 entry fees: £6/£8 + £2 on day for 10k - £2.00 Junior 2.5k (no on day surcharge) (payable to "Blackburn Road Runners"). 10k min age 15. Contact: Sue Wolstenholme, 4 Hardy Street, Blackburn BB1 9AA - tel. 07977 582607 - Blackburn Road Runners web site - Venue map 2010 photos (Adrian Nicholls) - 2011 photos Sport Sunday 10k: 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 Junior Race: 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 5 February 9.00am | Dewsbury 10k, Dewsbury Sports Centre, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8EN Race postponed to 4 March 2012 entry fees: £14/£16 - no entries on day, no transfers and no refunds! (payable to "Dewsbury Road Runners"). Min age 15. C/d 21/1 Contact: Dewsbury 10K, c/o Disken & Co Solicitors, 20 Bond Street, Dewsbury WF13 1AT - Dewsbury Road Runners web site - Venue map 2009 & 2010 race photos 2009 - 2010 |
| Sunday 5 February 11.00am | St. Wilfrid's Muddy Boots 10k Multi-Terrain, St. Wilfrid's School, Church Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2ES Described as "over undulating farmland and picturesque countryside. This great event includes road, footpaths and trails. Please wear suitable footwear". Distance approximate. Also "Golden Mile" Fun Run around the school field at 10.00am, £2 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the day (payable to 'St. Wilfrid's Association') c/d 23/1. Limit 500 Contact: Race Secretary, St. Wilfrid's RC Primary School, Church Lane, Ripon HG4 2ES 2007 - 2009 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 5 February 11.00am | Ashford & District 10k, Sandyacres, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, Kent TN25 4PE 2012 entry fees: £11/£13 (pay "Ashford & District RRC") Limit 900. Min age 15. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site - Event web site |
| Sunday 5 February from 9.30am | Haglof Open 5 Series Adventure Race Warcop, North Pennines, Cumbria 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 8 February 7.00pm | Dorothy Hyman Track Series (3/4), Dorothy Hyman Stadium, Snydale Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S72 8LH Series of 4 events in January and February over varying distances - see entry form. Relay option available. 2012 entry fees: £8 (pay 'Gavin Felton') Collect numbers on the day. Contact: Email Gavin |
| Saturday 11 February 2.00pm | 42nd Parbold Hill Race (6.75 miles), Bispham Durning's Endowed School, Chorley Road, Hilldale, near Parbold, Lancashire L40 3SL Parking at Hilldale Village Hall, Church car park opposite and Farmer's Arms - NO ROAD PARKING AT ALL! 2012 entry fees: £5.50/£7.50 +£1.50 on day (very limited) (payable to 'Parbold Hill Race Acc') Contact: Parbold Hill Race, c/o John Thompson, 90 The Hawthorns, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 5QW - tel. 01257 453778 - Email - Skelmersdale Boundary Harriers web site 2009 Race photos - Mick Hall - 2009 Race photos - Dave McAleavy - 2011/2012 race photos (SportSunday) - 2011 race photos (Dave Pinnington) 2007 and earlier results link - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 12 February 10.00am | Norman Mathews Winter Hill Fell Race, Rivington Hall Barn (Upper Barn), Rivington Lane, Horwich GR 636145 11 miles, 2750ft of climb. All FRA safety kit rules apply. See entry form 2012 entry fees: £6 (£10 on day if entries remain - limit 200) (payable to 'Horwich RMI Harriers') c/d 5/2 Contact: Colin Jones, 3 Church Street, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6AH - tel. 01204 690013 - Email - Web site - Venue map 2009/2012 race photos (Runningpix) - 2012 race photos (Carl Balshaw)2012 race photos (Sport Sunday) - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 12 February 11.15am | Andrew Steele Olympic Bid Race, Falcon Inn, Church Street, Littleborough, nr. Rochdale OL15 9AA (A58 Halifax Road) Multi-terrain taking in moorland tracks and fast downhill road finish. Andrew's Olympic funding has been withdrawn to this event will hopefully give him some much needed support in his training. 2012 entry fees: £5/£7 + £1 on the night (payable to "Andems Runners ASR") Contact: A. O'Sullivan MBE, 40 Crowshaw Drive, Lower Healey, Rochdale OL12 0SR - tel 01706 750620 - Email - Venue map 2012 |
| Sunday 12 February 10.30am | Mad Dog 10k Seaside 10k Run, Stanley High School, Fleetwood Road, Southport, Merseyside Also "Crazy Pups" Fun Run for under 16s, £5 +£1 on the day, 10.00am. Limit 200 2012 entry fees: £17.00/£19.00 unattached (pay 'SHRT Mad Dog') Min age 16. Limit 1200 Contact: Race Director, Mad Dog 10k, Premier Wealth Management, Premier House, Wight Moss Way, Southport PR8 4HQ - Event web site - Venue map 2012 |
| Sunday 12 February 11:00am | Liversedge Half Marathon, Roberttown Community Centre, Liversedge, West Yorkshire 2011 entry fees: £10/£12 No entries on the day (payable to 'Roberttown Road Runners') - early entries advised. Min age 17. Limit 500 Contact: Michael Childe, 12 Lincoln Grove, Roberttown, Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7NE - tel. 01924 400125 - Web site 2008 Event photos - 2009 race photos - 2011 race photos (Flaming Phot.) - 2012 photos (Flaming Photography) 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 12 February 11.00am | Ann Johnson Absent Friends Trail Run, Cowpen Bewley Country Park, nr. Billingham, Teesside TS23 3NF New trail run in 2009, approx 5 miles. 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 +£2 on the day (payable to 'Billingham Marsh House Harriers') Limit 200, c/d 6/2. Min age 17 Contact: Mr. S. Rudd, 19 Burniston Road, Thornaby, Stockton TS17 0HB - Marsh House Harriers web site - Venue map 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 12 February 10.00am | Beverley Westwood Cross Country - East Hull Harriers Winter Events (6/8), Newbald Road, Beverley Westwood, East Yorkshire Please note revised date - moved from 19/2 due to fixture clash Mostly grass (spikes recommended in wet conditions) - men 6.6 miles, women 3.3 miles 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 |
| Sunday 12 February 11.00am | Reading 5 Mile Race, Reading University Students Union, Campus, Reading, Berkshire Multi-terrain race, two laps, around the campus 2012 entry fees: £11/£13 +£2 on the day (pay "Nice Work") Limit 250. Min age 15. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
| Wednesday 15 February 7.00pm | Dorothy Hyman Track Series (4/4), Dorothy Hyman Stadium, Snydale Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S72 8LH Series of 4 events in January and February over varying distances - see entry form. Relay option available. 2012 entry fees: £8 (pay 'Gavin Felton') Collect numbers on the day. Contact: Email Gavin |
| Saturday 18 February 2.30pm | Standish Hall 10k-ish Trail Race, Britannia Wigan Hotel, Almond Brook Road, Standish, Wigan WN6 0SR (off J27 M6) Please allow 5 minutes to get from registration to the start 2012 entry fees: £4/£6 +£1 on the day ("Wigan Phoenix") (min. age 16) Contact: Paul Carroll, 21 Pilgrims Way, Standish, Wigan WN6 0AJ - tel. 01257 426166 weekday evenings and weeekends only please - Email Wigan Phoenix web site - Venue map (note that this is registration only - the start is off Arbour Lane shown bottom right of the map) 2010 Race photos (Carl Balshaw) - 2011 Race photos (SportSunday) - 2011 Race photos (Dave Pinnington) - 2012 race photos (Sport Sunday) - 2012 race photos (Carl Balshaw) 2003 (Oct) - 2004 (Feb) - 2004 (Oct) - 2005 (Mar) - 2005 (Oct) - 2006 (Feb) - 2006 (Oct) - 2007 (Feb) - 2007 (Oct) - 2008 (Feb) - 2008 (Oct) - 2009 (Feb) - 2009 (Oct) - 2010 (Feb) - 2010 (Oct) - 2011 (Feb) - 2011 (Oct) - 2012 (Feb) |
| Sunday 19 February 11.00am | Winter Warmer 10k, Witton Park, Blackburn BB2 2TP Rescheduled from 5/2/12. Also Junior 2.5km Junior Race (5-17 years) at 10.00am within the Park - £2 2012 entry fees: £6/£8 + £2 on day for 10k - £2.00 Junior 2.5k (no on day surcharge) (payable to "Blackburn Road Runners"). 10k min age 15. Contact: Sue Wolstenholme, 4 Hardy Street, Blackburn BB1 9AA - tel. 07977 582607 - Blackburn Road Runners web site - Venue map 2010 photos (Adrian Nicholls) - 2011/2012 photos Sport Sunday 10k: 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 Junior Race: 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 19 February 10.30am | Central Lancashire 5k, Leverhulme Park, Long Lane, Bolton BL2 6EB 2012 entry fees: £5/£8 +£1 on the day (payable to "Bolton United Harriers"). Min age 14. Limit 300 Contact: Central Lancashire 5k, 34 Turton Heights, Bolton BL2 3DU - Venue map 2011/2012 race photos (Runningpix) - 2012 race photos (Carl Balshaw) 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 19 February 10.00am | Muddy Boots 11 Mile, Village Hall, Caldervale, nr. Preston, Lancashire PR3 1SJ New event - you only get a map, directions and 3 checkpoints! Please note the change of date from 5th February by the organiser 2011 entry fees: £12/£14 +£2 on the day if any places left (pay "Road Races (Caldervale)") Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston PR2 1TE - tel. 07886 786246 - Email |
| Sunday 19 February 11.00am | 17th Village Bakery Half Marathon, The Clubhouse, Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9PH 2012 race is now full Limit 500. Flat, rural course. Bar, refreshments, showers and changing. 2012 entry fees: £12/£14 STRICTLY NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY OR AFTER 12 FEBRUARY (payable to 'Wrexham AAC') Limit 500, c/d 12/2 Contact: Pete Norman, Bryn Cottage, Trefechan, Pen-y-cae, Wrexham LL14 1UE - tel. 01978 846292 - Wrexham AC web site - Wrexham RR web site - Venue map 2008 race photos - 2009 race photos (Mick Hall) - 2009 Race photos (Runningpix) - 2009 Race photos (Bryan Dale) 2008 - 2009 - 2011 |
| Sunday 19 February 10.00am | Wombwell 5 Mile Road Race, Wombwell Recreation Ground, Station Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire S73 0BJ Also 1 mile Junior Fun Run (Under 15) £1.50, 10.10am 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 +£1 on the day (payable to 'Wombwell Sporting AC') Contact: Scott Wilson, 75 Haverhill Grove, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S73 0DY - Club web site 2011 race photos (Flaming Phot) 2005 - 2007 - 2009 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 19 February from 10.30am | Apedale 8k Orienteering Fun Run, Apedale Country Park, Loomer Road, Chesterton, Staffordshire (use postcode ST5 7LB for satnav, park entrance just a bit further down Loomer Road) Descibed as "Something different - effectively it's an 8k fartlek run around the woodland trails of Apedale Country Park, including one or two bits of hill work, whilst at the same time locating and recording the required information. No map reading skills required but might be a help. Route maps provided on the day!" 2012 entry fees: £6 before 31/12/11 or £8 thereafter (payable to 'Staffordshire County Council') Min age 8. Contact: Gary Heppleston, 81 Moorthorne Crescent, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffs ST5 8HR - tel. Gary 01782 662967 or Steve 01782 564885 - Venue map |
| Sunday 19 February 10.30am | Isle of Oxney Hot Soup 5 Mile Dash, Village Hall, Wittersham (between Tenterden and Rye), Kent TN30 7EA Also Children's Race and 1 Mile Fun Run (£3) 2012 entry fees: £11/£13 + £2 on the day (pay "Nice Work") Limit 250. Min age 15. Contact: Race Director, Nice Work, Teviot, Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6TA - Nice Work web site |
| Friday 24 February 7.30pm | Mr. Sparkle's Dark 'Un, Royal Hotel, Tockholes, Darwen, Lancashire BB3 0PA 5 miles, 702 ft of climb. Limit of 60 places inc. chip butty!! "You can expect a couple of stiff climbs, open moorland, mud and a dash down to the finish. Full body cover must be carried and a headtorch must be used. There will be a kit check. The course will be marshalled & marked but you should be a competent navigator. Minimum age 18. Donation to Bolton MRT. Trophy for the winner and age group prizes. Course record guaranteed to be set! Will it be you?" 2012 entry fees: £5 +50p on night (pay "Darwen Dashers") 2012 race photos (SportSunday) Contact: Mr Sparkle, 39 Cyprus St, Darwen, Lancashire BB3 2JX - Email - Darwen Dashers web site 2012 |
| Saturday 25 February 6.30pm | NITRO South Night Off-Road Trail 6k Run, Ash Ranges, near Mytchett, Hampshire GU12 5UK 2012 entry fees: £see web site Contact: Event web site |
| Sunday 26 February 11.00am | 23rd Great North West Half-Marathon, Hilton Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire A fast 2 lap course on the North Promenade between Blackpool and Little Bispham. An ideal warm-up race for the London Marathon. 2012 entry fees: £20/£22 +£2 on the day if any places left (pay "Fylde Coast Running") - c/d 10/2. Min age 17. Contact: Race Office, 55 Poulton Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 7DS - Email - Web site 2008 race photos - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 race photos - 2010/2011 Race photos (Sportsunday) 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 26 February 11.00am | Terry Nortley 10 Mile Trail Race, Radcliffe Cricket Club, Homer Street, Radcliffe, Manchester (5 minutes jog from start) No SAE needed - collect your number on the day 2012 entry fees: £5/£7 unattached + £1 on day if limit not reached (Pay 'Radcliffe AC') Min age 16 Contact: Radcliffe 10 Mile Trail Race, 12 Near Hey Close, Radclife M26 3YY - Email - Radcliffe AC web site - Venue map 2011/2012 race photos (Runningpix) - 2012 race photos (Sport Sunday) 12 mile results: 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 10 mile results: 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 26 February 11.00am | The Snake Lane 10, Rugby Club, Pocklington, East Yorkshire YO42 2QB Ths race is now full A popular and well established 10 mile road race. Fills quickly! Always well attended. Fast and pretty flat. Extensive prize list 2012 entry fees: £8/£10 - (pay "Pocklington Snake Lane") - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY - race limit of 850. 200 entries over the limit rejected in the last 5 years - race full within 30 days in 2011!! Contact: Race Secretary, 8 Wheatlands Close, Pocklington, York YO42 2UT - Email - Pocklington Runners web site - Venue map (registration) Pictures from 2000 race - 2006 photos - 2007 race photo sites: TAimages - 2009 photos (TA Images) - 2010 race photos (TA Images) - 2011 race photos (TA Images) 1992 - 1993 - 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 26 February 11.00am | Malcolm McDougall Memorial Netherhall 10, Netherhall School, Netherhall Road, Maryport, Cumbria CA15 6NT 2012 entry fees £6/£8 +£1 on day (payable to 'Cumberland AC') Min age 17. c/d 20/2 Contact: Chris Neil, Cumberland AC, 81 Petteril Street, Carlisle CA1 2AW - Cumberland AC web site - Venue map 2002 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 26 February 11.00am | The Huddersfield 10k, Huddersfield RUFC, Lockwood Park, Huddersfield HD4 6EN 2011 entry fees were: £8/£10 (no entries on day) (payable to 'Huddersfield Road Runners AC') c/d 21/2 or when race limit of 600 reached. Min age 15. Contact: Huddersfield RR, 53 Upper Clough Road, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 5PG - tel. Deborah Walsh (race enquiries) 07789 305038 or Matthew Kelly (general enquiries) 07708 715083 - Email - Club web site - Venue map 2011 race photos (Flaming Photography) - 2012 race photos (Flaming Photography) 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
| Sunday 26 February 11.00am | Knype Pool 5 Mile Charity Race, Greenway Bank Country Park, Greenway Bank Road, Biddulph, Staffs ST8 7QX Run in a wooded area with trail and fields. Limited parking so car-sharing would be very helpful. Also 1 mile Fun Run £1 on the day, 10.30am (children under 9 must be accompanied) 2012 entry fees: £6/£8 (payable to 'Biddulph Running Club') c/d 20/2 Min age 16. Contact: Tracy Shufflebottom, 15 Mansfield Drive, Brown Lees, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6NH - tel. 01782 519190 - Club web site 2011/2012 race photos (Bryan Dale) 2010 - 2011 - 2012 |
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