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Festival of Running, Sunderland 27 – 28 April 2013

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Marathon of the North, Half Marathon of the North and Sunderland City 10k

One day: 28 April 2013
One location: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, S5 1SU
Mulitple distances: Marathon, Half, 10k, Marathon Team Relay and Junior 1 mile races

Prizes for placed finishers. Medal, technical t-shirt and goody bag for all finishers

Prices
Marathon: £34 affiliated £36 unaffiliated
Half marathon: £30 affiliated £32 unaffiliated
10k: £20 affiliated £22 unaffiliated

For more information and online entry: www.marathonofthenorth.co.uk

Email: info@marathonofthenorth.co.uk
Telephone: Marathon of the North helpline (SCC): 0191 5205518

Helly Hansen Beauty and the Beast

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Can you tame “The Beast”?

West Wycombe Park, near High Wycombe, and in our view, possibly the most magnificent setting for any running event in England, plays host to the most exciting event in the running calendar.

Amidst the venue’s magnificent beauty, tackle the tortuous torment of precipitous parkland as you take on this 26.2 mile multi-lap challenge, with each and every beastly lap offering lung-bursting, soul-destroying, never-ending ascents.

This exciting event has full marathon and half marathon options for individual runners and walkers and a unique multi-size TEAM option.

ENDURE
For true heroes ready to take on the full six-lap MARATHON option within the 8hr time limit. (£40.00 entry fee)

ENJOY
For those wanting a little more time to savour the stunning beauty of West Wycombe Park, we have the three-lap HALF-MARATHON option available. (£35.00 entry fee)

SHARE
Get a TEAM together and share your collective marathon challenge. Teams of 2 (£35.00each); 3 (£32.50 each) or 6 (£30.00 each)

Entries open on Valentine’s Day 2013. Get involved with out Valentine’s Day Massacre and get £5 off your entry! Offer ends 22nd Feb.

Nightrider

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Name of event: Nightrider

Date of event: 8/9 June 2013

Time of event: 11.30 pm Start

Registration fee or ticket prices : £39

Minimum Sponsorship ): £175

Fundraising target for event: £13,175

Type of event: Cycling

Venue: Alexandra Palace

Address and postcode of venue: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY

Copy:
A one day charity ride with a difference…its at night.

While the capital sleeps we invite supporters to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care, in this unique London charity event.

Set off from Alexandra Palace and follow a 100km circular route past over 50 of London most famous landmarks. Encounter Tower Bridge, a deserted City of London Canary Wharf, Hampstead Heath, London Zoo, Piccadilly Circus, British Museum, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Royal Albert Hall and more.

The itinerary will be entirely on roads for ease of access and quality of lighting. It will be clearly Sign posted so participants can cycle at their own pace with full support and back up on hand.

Register: via paper registration form or online

Contact:

By E-Mail events@mariecurie.org.uk

By post –
The events team
Marie Curie Cancer Care
PO BOX 23897
14 Links Place
Edinburgh
EH6 9AB

By telephone: 08700 340 040

Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Become a lifesaver today by joining TEAM RNLI to run the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon and run around the historic Silverstone motor racing circuit. This half marathon is organised by the team responsible for the world famous Virgin London Marathon.

Whether you are training for the Virgin London Marathon, attempting your very first half marathon or hoping to beat your personal best then join TEAM RNLI Silverstone!

The main ballot has now closed but the RNLI has a limited number of charity places still available, so please visit our website and click ‘Enter now’ to apply for a place. Or if you have your own place and would like to fundraise for us, click ‘Request a Pack’ to receive a fundraising pack.

Virgin London Marathon for Cystic Fibrosis

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Virgin London Marathon for Cystic Fibrosis

Location: Greater London
Date: Sunday 21 April 2013

Were you inspired watching nearly 40,000 people take part in the 2012 London Marathon and want to follow in their footsteps?
Whether you are new to running or aiming for a PB in 2013, this is how you could run with Team CF:
1) If you have a ballot place, please use it to run with us and raise what you can – just hit Need more info? to join us.
2) If you are an overseas entrant or a member of a running club you may be able to get your own place through these routes. If successful, we would love you to run with us – just hit Need more info? to join us.
3) We have a small number of Golden Bond places available in return for a minimum pledge of £2,013. To apply please complete this application form as fully as possible.
We offer all our runners loads of support and encouragement along the way including:
• Team CF running top
• Fundraising pack & ideas
• Online interactive Training Zone
• Team newsletters & e-newsletters
• Kerb crews to cheer you on M-day
• Post-run hospitality complete with a team of masseurs
Run with Team CF and help us create a life without limits for those living with cystic fibrosis.